Best SUV deals listed by TrueCar.com — Now may be time to buy
(October 27, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com, which analyzes new car pricing information, trends and forecasting, has found some of the best shopping deals available nationwide on sport utility vehicles, including cash, finance and lease deals.
The cash deals reflect the possible discount from the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and include manufacturer-to-consumer rebates. With these available deals, TrueCar suggests that now is the best time for new-car shoppers to purchase a sport utility vehicle.
As winter approaches and consumers desire vehicles that offer greater utility under a variety of demanding conditions, the available selection will become more limited and prices will have less flexibility.
"If you are planning to shop for an SUV this winter, we recommend making your purchase either in the remaining days of October or early November," said Jesse Toprak, senior analyst at TrueCar.com. "Due to seasonality, demand for SUVs typically climbs to its highest levels in December, causing prices to increase from what you can buy them at today."
Some examples of discounts available on 2012 and 2013 SUVs include:
| Cash Deals on Sport Utility Vehicles† | ||||
| Year Make Model | MSRP | Market Average* | $ Savings** | % Savings |
| 2012 Nissan Armada | $40,865 | $34,187 | $6,678 | 16.3% |
| 2012 BMW X5 | $59,045 | $50,079 | $8,966 | 15.2% |
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | $33,465 | $28,522 | $4,943 | 14.8% |
| 2012 Ford Escape | $22,265 | $19,301 | $2,964 | 13.3% |
| 2012 Nissan Murano | $30,785 | $27,036 | $3,749 | 12.2% |
| †For more information about these vehicles and five more deals, visit the TrueCar Blog. *Market average is estimated based on the national average of recent vehicle transactions, including destination and delivery charges after incentives that are subject to change, but does not include tax, title, licensing, documentation or processing fees, other state and governmental charges and/or fees, or any other charges or fees allowed by law. **Savings amount is off MSRP. | ||||
Finance Deals on Sport Utility Vehicles
- 2012 Dodge Durango – 0% financing for up to 60 months plus up to $1,000 cash allowance (Expires: 10/31/12)
- 2012 Chevrolet Equinox – 2.9% financing for 60 months (Expires: 10/31/12)
- 2013 Hyundai Tucson – 0.9% financing for 36 months (Expires: 10/31/12)
- 2013 Mazda CX-5 – 0.9% financing for 36 months (Expires: 10/31/12)
- 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan – 0% financing for 72 months (Expires: 10/31/12)
| Ranked Lease Offers on Sport Utility Vehicles: | ||||||
| Year/Make/Model | Lease Deal |
Months | Down Payment |
MSRP | Miles per Year | Expiration |
| 2012 Buick Enclave | $289 | 24 | $3,239 | $37,325 | 12,000 | 10/31/12 |
| 2012 GMC Acadia | $299 | 39 | $1,319 | $33,660 | 12,000 | 10/31/12 |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 SUV | $399 | 30 | $4,593 | $41,445 | 10,000 | 10/31/12 |
| 2012 Honda Pilot | $289 | 36 | $1,999 | $29,450 | 12,000 | 10/31/12 |
| 2012 Honda CR-V | $310 | 35 | $0 | $23,325 | 12,000 | 10/31/12 |
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