Discounted New Car Deals Below MSRP
Earlier this year, we’ve reported on the best nationwide incentives for models recommended by Consumer Reports regarding best new SUV deals for early summer 2022.
Today, however, there is a new listing focused on MSRP sticker prices and what people paid recently that were standouts this month consisting of sedans, SUVs and trucks.
Armed with the most recent listings of what sold when and for how much, adds to your arsenal as you negotiate with a car dealer using your fact-based research; and, the knowledge that the trade-in value of your used car is an even more important bargaining chip this year than it was before the pandemic.
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In this recent listing CR analysts focused on what people paid without limiting the selections to just those models that meet CR's typical stringent analysis format.
That said, here are the10 models they selected that are selling below their sticker price.
The 10 Most Discounted New Cars Right Now
1. 2022 Dodge Durango: 12% Off Price Range: $34,320 - $68,960 CR MPG: Overall 18 / City 12 / Hwy 25 mpg Rated #12 of 14 Midsized sport-utility vehicles 3-row
Specific Model: 2022 Dodge Durango GT RWD MSRP: $40,360 Average savings off MSRP: $4,985 Average transaction price: $35,375
2. 2022 Ram 2500: 10% Off Price Range: $42,775 - $75,335 Not currently rated for fuel efficiency or relative performance
Specific Model: 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn Crew Cab 8’ Box 2WD MSRP: $51,525 Average savings off MSRP: $5,046 Average transaction price: $46,479
3. 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: 9% Off Price Range: $39,500 - $67,400 Not currently rated for fuel efficiency or relative performance
Specific Model: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT Double Cab Standard Bed 2WD MSRP: $45,400 Average savings off MSRP: $4,135 Average transaction price: $41,265
4. 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 8% Off Price Range: $43,350 - $78,830 CR MPG: Overall 27 mpg / City 18 / Hwy 39 mpg Rated #14 of 16: Luxury compact cars
Specific Model: 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint RWD MSRP: $43,350 Average savings off MSRP: $3,610 Average transaction price: $39,740
5. 2022 Chevrolet Colorado: 5% Off Price Range: $25,735 - $44,500 CR MPG: Overall 18 / City 13 / Hwy 26 mpg Rated #7 of 10 Compact pickup trucks
Specific Model: 2022 Chevrolet Colorado LT Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD MSRP: $32,200 Average savings off MSRP: $1,565 Average transaction price: $30,635
6. Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 4% Off Price Range: $30,400 - $68,400 CR MPG: Overall 17 / City 11 / Hwy 24 mpg Rated #6 of 21 Full-sized pickup trucks
Specific Model: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT Double Cab Standard Bed 4WD MSRP: $41,200 Average savings off MSRP: $1,446 Average transaction price: $39,754
7. Ram 1500: 3% Off Price Range: $36,500 - $78,790 CR MPG: Overall 17 / City 11 / Hwy 24 mpg Rated #1 of 21 Full-sized pickup trucks
Specific Model: 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 5’7" Box 4WD MSRP: $53,540 Average savings off MSRP: $1,727 Average transaction price: $51,813
8. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited: 3% Off Price Range: $29,995 - $79,595 CR MPG: Overall 18 / City 13 / Hwy 24 mpg Rated #11 of 12 Midsized sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe MSRP: $58,395 Average savings off MSRP: $1,745 Average transaction price: $56,650
9. 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L: 2% Off Price Range: $40,325 - $62,300 CR MPG: Overall 19 / City 13 / Hwy 28 mpg Rated #9 of 14 Midsized sport-utility vehicles 3-row
Specific Model: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit RWD MSRP: $60,300 Average savings off MSRP: $1,485 Average transaction price: $58,815
10. Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 2% Off Price Range: $45,550 - $84,650 CR MPG: Overall 24 / City 17 / Hwy 32 mpg Rated #22 of 35 Luxury compact sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Ti AWD MSRP: $50,500 Average savings off MSRP: $1,216 Average transaction price: $49,284
If you want to learn more about the vehicles listed above, be sure to use Torque News’ search option in the header above to find past articles and reviews on many models, both current and past.
For a more detailed breakdown of the data, please visit the CR website. Note that while access to some information requires a CR membership, the potential savings make it negligible in comparison when looking for the latest information to aid your car buying research.
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Timothy Boyer is a Torque News automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news.