Car Prices & Deals

Last updated: March 2013

The key to getting a great deal on a new car is to be informed. Consumer Reports offers detailed information through our online subscription, starting with road tests, reliability, and basic pricing information. Shoppers can then take advantage of the time- and money-saving Build & Buy service to get competitive prices from local dealers who are held accountable for high customer satisfaction.

With Cars Best Deals Plus, subscribers gain access to more-detailed reliability and owner satisfaction data, and unlimited new and used car price reports that provide all the pricing you need to negotiate a great deal and understand how it compares to what others are paying. Check out the stories below to learn more about the services, and see our lists highlighting current deals on Consumer Reports recommended cars.

   

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Chrysler and Tesla demonstrate two different approaches to a car recall

Two recalls caught our attention this week: Chrysler agreed to essentially recall 1.5 million older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs to retroactively improve rear crash protection, after maki...

Beware car colors that cost extra

Anyone who's ever read Consumer Reports car buying advice knows that it's important to go into a showroom ready to fend off pitches for extras you don't need, like extended warranties, pin stripi...

Chrysler agrees to safety upgrade for Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty SUVs

Chrysler has agreed to conduct a "voluntary campaign" to inspect and, if needed, upgrade 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-07 Jeep Liberty SUVs to improve rear-collision protection. Chrysler...

My weekend in the Tesla Model S

There's been a lot of buzz surrounding the Tesla Model S, so I was anxious to get a chance to live with it for a few days and see if I felt it deserved the top score awarded by my...

Consumer Reports unveils a revolutionary car tire

We buy and test hundreds of tires a year. The paces we put them through include evaluating for overall performance for stopping on dry and wet roads, handling, resistance to hydroplaning, winter ...

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