TrueCar identifies best car deals over Labor Day weekend

(August 31, 2011) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com has found some of the best new car deals on vehicles including cash, finance and lease deals available nationwide, and is forecasting that Saturday, Sept. 3, is the best day of the month to purchase a vehicle, according to data from its latest TrueTrends Report. 

The cash deals reflect the possible discount from the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and include manufacturer's rebates and other incentives.

Some examples of discounts available on 2011 and 2012 models include:

Finance Deals

  • 2012 Audi A7 — up to 2.9% financing for up to 60 months (Expires: 09/06/2011)
  • 2011 Cadillac DTS — 0% financing for up to 72 months (Expires: 09/06/2011)
  • 2012 Honda Civic — up to 2.9% financing for 60 months  (Expires: 09/06/2011)
  • 2011 Jaguar XF — 0% financing for up to 60 months (Expires: 09/30/2011)
  • 2011 Toyota Camry LE — 0% financing for up to 60 months (Expires: 09/06/2011)
     

Lease Deals

  • 2011 Acura TSX – $309 per month for 36 months with $2,499 due at signing and 10,000 miles annually (Expires: 09/06/2011)
  • 2011 BMW 328i – $299 per month for 36 months with $4,824 due at signing and 10,000 miles annually (Expires: 09/06/2011)
  • 2011 Chrysler 300 - $339 per month for 39 months with $2,999 due at signing and 12,000 miles annually (Expires: 09/06/2011)
  • 2011 Lexus GS $599 per month for 36 months with $3,499 due at signing and 10,000 miles annually (Expires: 09/06/2011)
  • 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid – $389 per month for 36 months with $0 due at signing and 12,000 miles annually (Expires: 08/31/2011)

Cash deals

Year/Make/Model

MSRP

Estimated Net Price*

Percent Discount**

 

2011 Chevrolet Silverado

$29,109

$17,587

20.9

 

2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid

$26,775

$22,111

19.8

 

2011 Volvo S80

$38,025

$32,304

15.0

 

2011 Chrysler 200

$21,995

$18,825

14.4

 

2011 Kia Sedona

$25,390

$21,906

13.7

 *Estimated Net price is the estimated average transaction price of a vehicle after incentives.

**Percent Discount is rounded to the nearest tenth