Best new car deals for July

Consumer Reports News: July 25, 2012 09:08 AM

As dealers try to clear the way for the new models, now is a great time for many shoppers to get a deal on a new car before the summer ends. Dealers are in the final crunch to make their end of month quota, which helps car buyer negotiate and come out with a great deal on a good car. And based on our latest analysis, there are some real savings to be had.

For our summer deals, we list some 2012 models that offer the best discounts--between 15 percent and 20 percent below MSRP. Of course, dealers may be interested in negotiating further as the month ends. Before negotiating for any new car, shoppers should check our pricing for local deals, rebates, and hidden direct-to-dealer incentives.

The models listed below are just a few of our Best New Car Deals, meaning they are notable discounts on models that meet Consumer Reports' criteria to be recommended. These vehicles scored well in our testing, had average or better reliability in our subscriber survey, and performed well in government or insurance-industry safety tests, if evaluated.

See our full list of deals on 2012 models.

Make & model	Expires	MSRP	Invoice price	Customer rebate	Dealer incentive	Bottom line price	Potential savings below MSRP
2012 BMW X5	7/31/12	59,695	54,970	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche	9/4/12	44,240	41,213	Yes	Yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Escape	10/1/12	27,445	25,640	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Expedition EL	10/1/12	44,145	41,250	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford F-150	10/1/12	38,790	35,280	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Flex	10/1/12	34,775	32,530	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Mustang	10/1/12	34,505	31,854	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Taurus	10/1/12	32,950	30,420	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Fusion	10/1/12	$23,770	22,012	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	20%+
2012 Honda Accord	9/4/12	24,070	22,099	No	Yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Honda Crosstour	9/4/12	35,370	32,409	No	Yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Lexus RX 350	9/4/12	41,350	38,721	No	Yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Nissan Altima	7/31/12	23,490	22,070	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Nissan Frontier	7/31/12	28,715	26,960	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Nissan Maxima	7/31/12	35,900	32,943	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Nissan Sentra	7/31/12	20,540	19,208	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Nissan Titan	7/31/12	37,045	33,631	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+

Online subscribers are eligible for hassle-free shopping and low prices through the Consumer Reports Build & Buy program. Unlike traditional car buying, there is no pressure or obligation to purchase. Participating dealers are held to high standards of competitive pricing and customer service. Simply click the "Build & Buy This Car" button that appears on the vehicle's model overview page to access the program.

See all current Best Deals or use our New Car Selector to create your own list of vehicles by sorting and filtering by the factors that matter most to you.

—Liza Barth

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