With new cars still selling at a premium, today’s car buyer needs to be smarter about when they purchase a new car. Timing can be critical, and securing a deal at just the right time can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. Online and in-person dealerships tend to see more traffic and bigger crowds on holiday sales events, where sellers offer substantial rebates and financing to move inventory throughout the year.
End-of-cycle days at the end of the month, and especially at the end of the year, are busy times for dealers looking to clear their lots and meet sales targets. If you’re happy to spend far less to drive a year- or two-year-old “new” car, now is the time to strike. According to Kelley Blue Book (KBB), new car transaction prices continue to dip and incentives have been creeping up for the past few months, reaching 7% of the transaction price, the highest it’s been for more than three years.
RealCarTips is reporting that discounts this September should be “MUCH BETTER” compared to deals last year, and you might even find dealers willing to negotiate less constrictive financing deals too. According to the site, dozens of popular and luxury models are currently discounted at 10% off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) or more, with one electric vehicle (EV) leading the way at a tremendous 16.3% off MSRP.
Here are 10 of the best current deals on models and some of their parent brands’ best deals for September, per RealCarTips. $53,935.