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Save money on Consumer Reports recommended cars

Last updated: May 2013

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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2013 Ford Flex

$3,058 savings available (expires 7/8/13)

If you ‘re headed out on the road this summer, the seven-passenger Flex is a good choice.  The Flex blurs the lines between wagon, SUV, and minivan. It’s very versatile – allowing multiple configurations for cargo- or passenger-carrying– but also has a carlike ride. The 3.5-liter V6 mated to a six-speed automatic gets 18 mpg overall. The Flex's vast interior is very roomy, with a usable third-row seat and generous cargo space. It rides comfortably and quietly, and has very good fit and finish. Handling isn't particularly agile but it is secure, and the large, 43-foot turning circle can make it a handful to park, The MyFord Touch interface makes the controls more complicated than necessary. On-screen buttons and fonts are small, some screens are busy, and the touch-sensitive buttons that replaced most normal knobs and buttons are maddening. Base models still have conventional controls with knobs and buttons, but buyers of SEL and Limited models are stuck with the system. Reliability of the turbocharged V6 is well below average, but the regular V6 version's is average.

Model MSRP Invoice price Total Available Savings CR Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2013 Chevrolet Cruze
 $20,465 $19,679 $1,589 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
2013 Acura ILX 7/8/2013 $26,795 $25,347 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Acura MDX 7/8/2013 $44,175 $40,987 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Acura TL 7/8/2013 $36,800 $34,607 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Acura TSX 7/8/2013 $31,405 $29,614 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 BMW X5 5/31/2013 $57,595 $53,060 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2013 Buick Enclave 7/1/2013 $41,340 $39,318 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%
2013 Buick Regal
 7/1/2013 $31,530 $30,305 Yes No
 Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Cadillac CTS
 7/1/2013 $49,185 $46,529 No
 Yes
 Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 7/4/2013 $42,670 $39,753 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Chevrolet Camaro 7/4/2013 $37,035 $35,590 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Chevrolet Cruze 7/4/2013 $20,465 $19,679 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 7/4/2013 $28,410 $27,033 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 7/4/2013 $39,930 $37,150 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
2013 Chevrolet Sonic 7/4/2013 $17,735 $17,058 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Chevrolet Suburban
 7/4/2013 $50,895 $47,402 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Chevrolet Traverse
 7/4/2013 $36,585 $34,799 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
Dodge Durango 6/3/2013 $38,240 $36,192 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Ford Expedition 7/8/2013 $47,210 $44,090 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2013 Ford F-150 7/8/2013 $33,760 $30,730 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2013 Ford Flex 7/8/2013 $36,145 $33,767 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2013 Ford Mustang 7/8/2013 $26,995 $24,965 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2013 GMC Acadia
 7/8/2013 $42,675 $40,586 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 GMC Sierra 1500 7/8/2013 $34,110 $31,792 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 GMC Terrain
 7/8/2013 $31,930 $30,378 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
2013 Honda Odyssey 7/8/2013 $36,055 $33,034 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2013 Honda Pilot
 7/8/2013 $37,450 $34,306 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Hyundai Equus
 7/1/2013 $60,170 $56,288 No
 Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Hyundai Genesis
 7/1/2013 $35,095 $32,965 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Infiniti EX37
 6/3/2013 $41,645 $38,646 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Infiniti FX37
 6/3/2013 $47,395 $43,957 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Infiniti G37 6/3/2013 $38,255 $35,506 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2013 Infiniti JX35 6/3/2013 $43,645 $40,494 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Infiniti M37
 6/3/2013 $49,605 $45,992 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Infiniti QX56
 6/3/2013 $64,845 $60,077 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5/31/2013 $30,690 $30,169 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Kia Forte 6/3/2013 $18,575 $17,725 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Kia Forte Koup 6/3/2013 $20,575 $19,635 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
2013 Kia Optima 6/3/2013 $22,125 $21,175 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Lexus IS 250 6/3/2013 $35,960 $33,506 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Lincoln Navigator
 7/8/2013 $61,770 $58,732 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Mazda CX-9
 5/31/2013 $37,170 $35,208 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Mazda2
 5/31/2013 $17,845 $17,619 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Mazda3
 5/31/2013 $20,020 $19,183 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Mazda5
 5/31/2013 $25,265 $24,196 Yes
 Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata
 5/31/2013 $28,145 $26,649 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
 5/31/2013 $24,520 $23,520 Yes Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Nissan Murano 6/3/2013 $37,835 $34,911 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Nissan Quest
 6/3/2013 $34,365 $31,720 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2013 Nissan Rogue
 6/3/2013 $28,795 $26,890 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
2013 Toyota Camry 5/31/2013 $23,475 $21,548 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Toyota Camry Hybrid 6/3/2013 $28,465 $26,251 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Toyota Corolla 5/31/2013 $18,975 $17,616 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Toyota Highlander
 5/31/2013 $40,245 $36,817 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Toyota Prius
 6/3/2013 $29,230 $27,265 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Toyota Prius V
 6/3/2013 $28,210 $26,315 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Toyota Sienna
 5/31/2013 $36,795 $33,920 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Toyota Tundra 5/31/2013 $31,645 $29,500 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 5%
2013 Toyota Venza 6/3/2013 $31,965 $29,163 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
Model Name Expires MSRP Invoice Price Customer Rebate Dealer Incentive Bottom Line Price Potential Savings Below MSRP
2013 Volkswagen CC
 7/1/2013 $32,4710 $31,172 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2013 Volkswagen Eos
 7/1/2013 $40,420 $38,836 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Volkswagen Golf
 7/1/2013 $20,790 $19,9990 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
 7/1/2013 $25,190 $24,214 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 5%+
2013 Volkswagen Passat
 7/1/2013 $25,840 $24,812 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
   

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