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Last updated: December 2012

A great price isn't necessarily a good deal if the vehicle doesn't measure up. This month's featured vehicle has an attractive customer rebate that can save you extra money, and it is recommended by Consumer Reports, as are all models detailed below.

See all current deals on recommended cars. Other trims on the vehicles listed may also present good deals. The full information is found in the New Car Price Reports. Then, continue your research by comparing ratings, reliability, reviews, fuel economy, performance, and much more with our New Car Selector (available to online subscribers).

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2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid

$1,550 total savings available (expires January 2, 2013)

If great fuel economy is what you’re looking for, the Camry Hybrid is an excellent choice – we measured 38 mpg overall in our tests. It also rides well, is quiet, and has a nicer interior and slightly more responsive handling than the previous generation. However, drawbacks include touch-screen radio controls that could be better designed. Reliability is above average

Model MSRP Invoice price Total Available Savings CR Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid
 $28,295 $26,095 $1,550 Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+

Get the Consumer Reports Bottom Line Price on more than 1,100 models.

How this information can help you get the best price

The key to getting the lowest price on a car is to know how much negotiating room you have. That means knowing all of the current sales incentives, including behind-the-scenes dealer perks. That information is what makes the CR Bottom Line Price the best place to begin your new-car negotiations. It's calculated by subtracting any rebates, dealer incentives, or holdback amounts from the dealer-invoice price. That gives you a good idea of how much negotiating room you have below the car's sticker price. Armed with those figures, you can often save thousands of dollars when buying a new car. Get the CR Bottom Line Price on your next new car through Consumer Reports' New Car Price Reports. Learn more about buying a new car and access calculators in our step-by-step guide to new car buying.

All current deals

Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2012 Acura MDX 1/2/2013 $43,925 $40,758 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Acura TL 1/2/2013 $36,600 $34,442 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Acura TSX 1/2/2013 $30,905 $29,151 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Premium
 1/2/2013 $49,185 $46,529 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
 1/2/2013 $42,670 $39,753 Yes No
 Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Chevrolet Camaro 1/2/2013 $36,780 $35,345 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2012 Chevrolet Cruze 1/2/2013 $17,595 $17,007 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 1/2/2013 $28,410 $27,033 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1/2/2013 $38,060 $35,411 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 20%+
Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2012 Chevrolet Sonic 1/2/2013 $16,930 $16,285 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Chevrolet Suburban
 1/2/2013 $59,110 $55,042 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
 1/2/2013 $35,585 $33,847 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Chrysler 300 1/2/2013 $33,595 $32,237 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Dodge Challenger
 1/2/2013 $30,990 $29,770 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Dodge Durango
 1/2/2013 $36,990 $35,086 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Ford Expedition EL
 1/3/2013 $44,145 $41,250 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Ford F-150
 1/2/2013 $38,790 $35,280 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Ford Flex
 1/2/2013 $34,775 $32,530 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Ford Fusion SE
 1/2/2013 $23,770 $22,012 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2012 GMC Yukon XL
 1/2/2013 $51,520 $47,983 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Honda Civic Si
 1/2/2013 $23,345 $21,746 No
 Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Honda Crosstour
 1/2/2013 $35,370 $32,409 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Honda Odyssey
 1/2/2013 $35,855 $32,851 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Hyundai Genesis
 1/2/2013 $35,075 $32,945 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 20%+
2012 Infiniti EX
 1/2/2013 $40,450 $37,538 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Infiniti FX35
 1/2/2013 $46,100 42,757 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Infiniti G25
 1/2/2013 $35,395 $32,865 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Infiniti M37
 1/2/2013 $49,495 $45,889 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Infiniti QX56
 1/2/2013 $64,090 $59,379 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee
 1/2/2013 $30,690 $30,169 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2012 Kia Forte 1/7/2013 $18,350 $17,510 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Kia Sorento
 1/7/2013 $26,150 $25,295 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Lexus CT200h
 1/2/2013 $32,625 $31,008 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2012 Lexus GX 460
 1/2/2013 $54,120 $49,859 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Lexus IS 250
 1/2/2013 $35,840 $33,939 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Lexus LS 460
 1/2/2013 $74,050 $68,198 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Lincoln Navigator
 1/2/2013 $61,670 $57,993 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Mazda CX-9
 1/2/2013 $35,920 $34,025 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2012 Mazda2 1/2/2013 $17,655 $17,431 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Mazda3 1/2/2013 $20,345 $19,497 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Mazda5 1/2/2013 $24,820 $23,770 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Mazda6 1/2/2013 $22,520 $21,312 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
 1/2/2013 $27,895 $26,412 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander 1/2/2013 $25,655 $24,606 Yes Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Nissan Frontier
 1/2/2013 $28,965 $27,194 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Nissan Juke
 1/2/2013 $24,540 $23,301 Yes No
 Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Nissan Maxima
 1/2/2013 $35,900 $32,943 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 20%+
2012 Nissan Murano
 1/2/2013 $39,655 $36,583 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2012 Nissan Quest
 1/2/2013 $35,325 $32,601 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Nissan Rogue
 1/2/2013 $30,535 $28,507 Yes No
 Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Nissan Sentra
 1/2/2013 $20,540 $19,208 Yes No
 Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Nissan Versa hatchback
 1/2/2013 $19,370 $18,703 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid
 1/2/2013 $28,295 $26,095 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Toyota Matrix
 1/7/2013 $20,910 $19,803 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Toyota Sequoia
 1/2/2013 $55,260 $50,376 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Toyota Sienna
 1/2/2013 $41,320 $38,084 No Yes
 Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Volkswagen Golf
 1/2/2013 $20,565 $19,773 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
 1/2/2013 $22,065 $21,213 No Yes
 Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan 1/2/2013 $36,750 $35,312 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Volvo S60 1/2/2013 $34,995 $32,949 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
   

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