Save money on Consumer Reports recommended cars
A great price isn’t necessarily a good deal if the vehicle doesn’t measure up. Each of the vehicles featured below have attractive sales incentives that can save you extra money, and they are recommended by Consumer Reports.
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- 2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury II
- 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1LT 4X4 Crew Cab
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2008 Cadillac DTS Luxury II
$3,000 sales incentives (expires June 2)
A large, front-wheel-drive luxury sedan, the DTS has added appeal with a significant incentive. The 275-hp, 4.6-liter V8 is
smooth and powerful, and it works well with the four-speed automatic. The ride is comfortable but can become buoyant at speed.
Handling is clumsy, and the braking distances are long. Fuel economy is 17 mpg, overall. The interior is quiet and comfortable,
with room for three across in front and back. Drivers have generous foot, leg, and head room. A $3,000 rebate is available
until early June.
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2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1LT 4X4 Crew Cab
$2,000 sales incentives (expires June 2)
Buyers can take off $2,000 on the Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck until June 2. This Consumer Reports Top Pick achieves a
nice balance between work attributes and livability. It includes a generous payload rating, a comfortable ride, improved interior
quality and steering feel, and easy access. We appreciate the selectable full-time 4WD and electronic stability control is
standard on all crew-cab models.
| Model | MSRP | Invoice price | Rebates | CR Bottom Line Price | Potential negotiating room |
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| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1LT 4X4 Crew Cab | $32,630 | $29,856 | $2000+ | Get the Bottom Line Price | 10%+ |
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2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Sport Sedan
$2,500 sales incentives (expires June 2)
The Saab 9-3 offers secure handling and impressive crash test results, but some of the controls are quirky. The turbocharged
V6 Aero is quick and has smooth acceleration, but isn’t as refined as other sports sedans and also uses premium fuel. We recorded
20 mpg in mixed driving. Inside, the cabin is noisy and cramped and fit and finish isn’t what you would expect in this upscale
segment. Electronic stability control is standard. A customer incentive of $2,500 is available until June 2.
| Model | MSRP | Invoice price | Rebates | CR Bottom Line Price | Potential negotiating room |
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| 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Sport Sedan | $35,215 | $33,560 | $2500+ | Get the Bottom Line Price | 10%+ |
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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.
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