Below MSRP New Cars to Buy Right Now Recommended by Consumer Reports Analysts

New Car Deals Below MSRP

According to Consumer Reports, while the new car market of the past had been relatively stable with little fluctuation in pricing, the pandemic carryover from the past two years still pushes prices to their highest turning that yesteryear fluctuation more into a wild roller coaster ride.

However, this does not mean that discounts are a thing of the past---you just have to be on top of the market and catch those deals during the dips of the ride.

To help car buyers be aware of those dips, analysts at CR recently mined car purchasing data to find out what models people are buying today that offer savings below the MSRP---up to 2 percent to 10 percent off the original price.

The importance of this listing is that it arms car shoppers with the most recent listings of what sold when and for how much, which adds to your arsenal as you negotiate with a car dealer using your fact-based research. Furthermore, there is the added benefit of 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.

The 10 Most Discounted New Cars Right Now

That said, here are the 10 most discounted new car deals you may want to consider toward buying a new car right now; however, be aware that these models were selected primarily on their discount values for smart shoppers without the typical overall performance and reliability ratings Consumer Reports often bases their model selection criteria on.

#1. 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia: 10% Off
Price Range: $43,350 - $78,830
CR MPG: Overall 27 / City 18 / Hwy 39 mpg
Rated #14 of 16 Luxury compact cars

Selected Model: 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti AWD
MSRP: $45,090
Average savings off MSRP: $4,398
Average transaction price: $40,692

#2. 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 8% Off
Price Range: $45,550 - $84,650
CR MPG: Overall 24 / City 17 / Hwy 32 mpg
Rated #16 of 27 Luxury compact sport-utility vehicles

Selected model: 2022 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Veloce AWD
MSRP: $50,500
Average savings off MSRP: $3,873
Average transaction price: $46,627

#3. 2022 Ford F-150: 7% Off
Price Range: $29,990 - $77,760
CR MPG: Overall 19 / City 13 / Hwy 26 mpg
Rated #2 of 21 Full-sized pickup trucks

Selected Model: 2022 Ford F-150 XLT SuperCrew 5.5’ Box 4WD
MSRP: $45,385
Average savings off MSRP: $3,313
Average transaction price: $42,072

#4. 2022 Ram 1500: 6% Off
Price Range: $35,900 - $76,780
CR MPG: Overall 17 / City 11 / Hwy 24 mpg
Rated #1 of 21 Full-sized pickup trucks

Selected Model: 2022 Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab 6’4 Box 4WD
MSRP: $46,845
Average savings off MSRP: $2,678
Average transaction price: $44,167

#5. 2022 Cadillac XT5: 4% Off
Price Range: $43,995 - $55,895
CR MPG: Overall 20 / City 13 / Hwy 30 mpg
Rated #2 of 27 Luxury compact sport-utility vehicles

Selected Model: 2022 Cadillac XT5 Premium Luxury AWD
MSRP: $50,795
Average savings off MSRP: $2,250
Average transaction price: $48,545

#6. 2022 Chevrolet Silverado: 4% Off
Price Range: $30,400 - $65,100
CR MPG: Overall 17 / City 11 / Hwy 24 mpg
#6 of 21 Full-sized pickup trucks

Selected Model: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTD LT with 2FL Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD
MSRP: $45,300
Average savings off MSRP: $1,641
Average transaction price: $43,659

#7. 2022 Mini Countryman: 3% Off
Price Range: $29,100 - $41,500
CR MPG: Overall 25 / City 17 / Hwy 36 mpg
#1 of 12 Luxury entry-level sport-utility vehicles

Selected Model: 2022 Mini Countryman Cooper ALL4
MSRP: $31,100
Average savings off MSRP: $1,076
Average transaction price: $30,024

#8. 2022 Infiniti QX50: 2% Off
Price Range: $39,000 - $56,950
CR MPG: Overall 22 / City 15 / Hwy 29 mpg
Rated #9 of 27 Luxury compact sport-utility vehicles

Selected Model: 2022 Infiniti QX50 Sensory AWD
MSRP: $53,500
Average savings off MSRP: $1,272
Average transaction price: $52,229

#9. 2022 Buick Envision: 2% Off
Price Range: $31,500 - $41,650
CR MPG: Overall 23 / City 15 / Hwy 33 mpg
#1 of 27 Luxury compact sport-utility vehicles

Selected Model: 2022 Buick Envision Essence FWD
MSRP: $35,600
Average savings off MSRP: $676
Average transaction price: $34,924

#10. 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited: 2% Off
Price Range: $29,950 - $77.095
CR MPG: Overall 18 / City 13 / Hwy 24 mpg
Rated #9 of 11 Midsized sport-utility vehicles

Selected Model: 2022 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4xe
MSRP: $57,495
Average savings off MSRP: $1,094
Average transaction price: $56,401

And finally…

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.

Be sure to check out other CR-related articles for saving money that include “Consumer Reports Shows All-Wheel-Drive Owners How to Save Money on Their SUV Tires” and “Consumer Reports Treadwear Testing Reveals How Long Some Tire Types Really Do Last.”

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Timothy Boyer is Torque News Tesla and EV 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 Tesla and electric vehicle news.

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