Nissan Quest, Ford Expedition top list of best deals, according to TrueCar

(August 23, 2013) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Nissan Quest SV, with a 15.1% savings off MSRP, currently tops the list of the best deals on new vehicles, according to automotive pricing information site TrueCar.com. Published monthly, "Steals on Wheels" shares which vehicles consumers are saving the most off the MSRP, according to recent average transaction prices.

A review of recent data showed consumers saved an average of $4,628 off the 2013 Nissan Quest SV (MSRP $30,585), which had a market average transaction price of $25,957. This model's 3.5L 6-cylinder engine is rated at 19 city MPG and 24 highway MPG, with a combined rating of 21.5 MPG and features a continuously variable transmission.

The vehicle with the next highest savings this month is the 2013 Ford Expedition XLT with a 310 horsepower FlexFuel V8 engine (MSRP $41,600). Consumers saved an average of $6,170 off MSRP for a market average transaction price of $35,430, a savings of 14.8%. This model gets 14 city MPG, 20 highway MPG and 16.8 combined MPG.

"If you are in the market for a new family vehicle with lots of room for everyone, you're in luck: all top-ten vehicles with the biggest discounts this month are either minivans or large/luxury SUVs," said Jesse Toprak, senior analyst for TrueCar.

"Consumers thinking about purchasing an SUV later in the year may be better off buying one in the late summer months as prices for the segment tend to increase substantially near the beginning of the winter."

Below is a snapshot of the best deals (compared to MSRP) on new vehicles in August 2013:

Year Make Model Trim

Segment

MSRP

Market Average

$ Savings / % Savings

Est. Monthly Payment*

City / Hwy / Comb MPG

2013 Nissan Quest SV

Minivan

$30,585

$25,957

$4,628 / 15.1%

$373

19 / 24 / 21.5

2013 Ford Expedition XLT 2WD

Large SUV

$41,600

$35,430

$6,170 / 14.8%

$509

14 / 20 / 16.8

2013 Cadillac SRX Base FWD

Luxury SUV

$38,225

$33,166

$5,059 / 13.2%

$477

17 / 24 / 20.2

2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d

Luxury SUV

$57,625

$50,082

$7,543 / 13.1%

$720

19 / 26 / 21.6

2013 Dodge Durango SXT AWD

Large SUV

$33,140

$29,193

$3,947 / 11.9%

$420

16 / 23 / 19.2

2013 Mazda CX-9 Touring 2WD

Large SUV

$33,025

$29,472

$3,553 /  10.8%

$424

17 / 24 / 19.6

2013 Chrysler Town & Country 2WD

Minivan

$42,140

$37,867

$4,273 /  10.1%

$544

17 / 25 / 20.6

2013 Honda Odyssey Touring

Minivan

$42,360

$38,264

$4,096 / 9.7%

$550

19 / 28 / 23.1

2013 Chevrolet Suburban 3/4 Ton LS 2WD

Large SUV

$46,475

$42,046

$4,429 / 9.5%

$604

10 / 16 / 12.6

Lincoln MKT 3.7L 2WD

Luxury SUV

$43,680

$39,708

$3,972 / 9.1%

$571

17 / 25 / 19.9

*Estimated monthly payments are based on a 3% APR for 60 months with 20% down on the current market average price, and excludes sales tax and other fees and charges that may vary by region or state. Actual APR may be subject to credit approval and other factors. These examples are for information purposes only, and are not an offer to lend. See dealer/lender for details, including actual available offers.