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According to Consumer Reports, vehicle owners have been on a rocky road since the beginning of the pandemic last year with shortages in computer chips and inflated material costs that have led to a reduced inventory of both new and used cars.
However, all is not lost as CR reveals that by studying national incentives that will be available between today and July 6, now is the right time to discover what models they recommend based on past strong overall scores, road-test performance, and owner satisfaction as well as reliability and safety.
While you may find some regional deals that offer as much in savings…or better, their list of the following 5 new car models rated at savings between 22% to 12% off, will help you decipher the best deal to suit your needs, your desires and your wallet.
The Top Five From Best Savings to Good Savings
#1: The 2021 Nissan Leaf---at a price range of $31,670 to $43,970 with an expected discount offer as high as 22% off according to their research, the 2021 Nissan Leaf is an attractive buy for the Green conscious car buyer who is looking for not just a good, but a great deal. Especially when a report last March by Torque News revealed the oddity that the Nissan Leaf actually showed a dramatic decline in sales after battery improvements! Follow the above link to learn why and what it means.
#2: The 2021 Toyota Avalon---at a price range of $36,125 to $43,400 with an expected discount offer as high as 15% off according to their research, that is a good Green choice as well. However, you may want to take a look at this review of the Avalon Hybrid that just might be a better choice for you over the stock Avalon based on how quickly the extra cost of a Hybrid will pay for itself.
#3: The 2021 Kia Sportage---at a price range of $24,090 to $35,250 with an expected discount offer as high as 12% off according to their research, this Kia model comes highly recommended for its reliability and customer satisfaction. For more about why this may be a good choice for you, here is a Torque news review that reveals why it was chosen by experts as among one of the top 4 SUVs available today.
#4: 2021 Kia Stinger--- at a price range of $33,090 to $52,590 with an expected discount offer as high as 12% off according to their research---and while a good choice---we would be remiss not to point out that the Kia Optima’s replacement---the 2021 Kia K5---offers some very tempting features at a lower price that you will want to compare shop against CR's recommendation.
#5: 2021 Toyota Camry--- at a price range of $25,045 to $35,620 with an expected discount offer as high as 12% off according to their research, the Toyota Camry is a well-respected model with years of customer satisfaction and affordability. Here is a review of this year’s Toyota Camry’s updates that are guaranteed to be customer pleasers.
Used Car Options
If now is not the right time for you to buy a new car or none of the above appeal to you, check out these recent articles that offer advice on used car choices based on its transmission, companies that convert vintage cars to Electric Vehicles; and, what fuel efficient used vehicles make a good choice until your Tesla arrives.
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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