TrueCar says the 25th best day in February to buy new car

(February 20, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar, Inc. has found the best new car deals on vehicles including cash, finance and lease deals available nationwide, and is forecasting that Saturday, Feb. 25, will be the best day of the month to purchase a vehicle with an average discount of 8.34 percent, according to data from its February TrueTrends Report.

President's Day today is expected to be a great day to buy a car this month as well, with the average discount at 8.3 percent. The cash deals reflect the possible discount from the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and include manufacturer's rebates and other incentives.

Finance Deals

  • 2012 Buick Enclave - 0% financing for up to 60 months (Expires: 2/29/2012)
  • 2012 Ford Taurus - 0% financing for up to 60 months plus $500 cash back (Expires: 4/2/2012)
  • 2012 Kia Optima - up to 1.9% financing for 60 months (Expires: 2/29/2012)
  • 2012 Nissan Rogue - 0% financing for 60 months (Expires: 1/31/2012)
  • 2012 Toyota Prius - 0% financing for 36 months (Expires: 2/29/2012)
     

Lease Deals

  • 2012 Acura TSX - $299 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at signing and 10,000 miles annually (Expires: 2/29/2012)
  • 2012 Buick LaCrosse - $329 per month for 39 months with $1,749 due at signing and 10,000 miles annually (Expires: 02/29/2012)
  • 2012 Chevrolet Corvette - $589 per month for 39 months with $4,539 due at signing and 10,000 miles annually (Expires: 2/29/2012)
  • 2012 Hyundai Veloster - $179 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at signing and 12,000 miles annually (Expires: 2/29/2012)
  • 2012 Kia Soul - $169 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at signing and 12,000 miles annually (Expires: 2/29/2012)

Cash Deals

 
   

Year/Make/Model

MSRP

Estimated Net Price*

Percent Discount**

 

2012 Mitsubishi Galant

$22,694

$18,999

16.3

 

2012 Chrysler 200

$22,220

$18,744

15.6

 

2012 Nissan Altima

$21,330

$18,545

13.1

 

2012 Lincoln MKS

$42,375

$38,153

10.0

 

2012 Honda Accord Sedan

$30,525

$28,877

5.4