Consumer Reports Best New 2021 SUV Deals for Thanksgiving

It’s Not Just About The Incentives (but it does help)

This could be your last chance to save some serious money on 2021 models of SUVs listed by Consumer Reports analysts with this selection of best deals this Thanksgiving, before they transition over to the 2022 model analytics next month.

This current listing identifies not just those models nationwide that are showing some attractive incentives to buyers, but this listing contains only those models with strong overall scores by CR analysts that factor in road-test performance, owner satisfaction, reliability, and safety.

That said, the vehicles are listed in order of percentage of potential savings off the sticker price, from 13 percent to 6 percent. However, depending on the dealership you could find (or negotiate) for similar discounts on other model versions.

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Best SUV Deals for Thanksgiving

1. Chevrolet Equinox (13% Off)

Price Range:  $23,800 - $33,100
CR MPG:  Overall 25 / City 17 / Hwy 34 mpg
#10 of 24  Compact sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 Chevrolet Equinox LT with 1LT AWD
MSRP: $29,200
Potential savings off MSRP: $3,843
Bottom line price: $25,357
Incentives expire: Nov. 30, 2021

2. Buick Enclave (12% Off)

Price Range:  $40,300 - $56,300
CR MPG:  Overall 18 / City 12 / Hwy 26 mpg
#2 of 12  Luxury large sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 Buick Enclave Premium AWD
MSRP: $50,600
Potential savings off MSRP: $6,078
Bottom line price: $44,522
Incentives expire: Nov. 30, 2021

3. Hyundai Kona (11% Off)

Price Range:  $20,500 - $45,600
CR MPG:  Overall 26 / City 18 / Hwy 34 mpg
#2 of 15  Subcompact sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 Hyundai Kona SEL AWD Automatic
MSRP: $23,700
Potential savings off MSRP: $2,529
Bottom line price: $21,171
Incentives expire: Jan. 3, 2022

4. Hyundai Tucson (10% Off)

Price Range:  $23,700 - $33,450
CR MPG:  Overall 24 / City 17 / Hwy 32 mpg
#8 of 24  Compact sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 Hyundai Tucson SE AWD
MSRP: $25,100
Potential savings off MSRP: $2,465
Bottom line price: $22,635
Incentives expire: Jan. 3, 2022

5. Buick Encore (8% Off)

Price Range:  $23,200 - $25,220
CR MPG:  Overall 23 / City 16 / Hwy 32 mpg
#3 of 11  Luxury entry-level sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 Buick Encore Preferred AWD
MSRP: $25,220
Potential savings off MSRP: $1,908
Bottom line price: $23,312
Incentives expire: Nov. 30, 2021

6. GMC Acadia (8% Off)

Price Range:  $29,800 - $48,600
CR MPG:  Overall 19 / City 13 / Hwy 28 mpg
#7 of 32  Luxury midsized sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 GMC Acadia Denali AWD
MSRP: $48,600
Potential savings off MSRP: $3,986
Bottom line price: $44,614
Incentives expire: Nov. 30, 2021

7. Buick Envision (7% Off)

Price Range:  $31,800 - $42,200
CR MPG:  Overall 23 / City 15 / Hwy 33 mpg
#4 of 27  Luxury compact sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 Buick Envision Essence AWD
MSRP: $37,800
Potential savings off MSRP: $2,739
Bottom line price: $35,061
Incentives expire: Nov. 30, 2021

8. Kia Sportage (7% Off)

Price Range:  $24,090 - $35,250
CR MPG:  Overall 23 / City 16 / Hwy 32 mpg
#5 of 24  Compact sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 Kia Sportage LX AWD
MSRP: $25,590
Potential savings off MSRP: $1,773
Bottom line price: $23,817
Incentives expire: Jan. 3, 2022

9. Nissan Murano (7%) Off)

Price Range:  $32,810 - $45,910
CR MPG:  Overall 21 / City 15 / Hwy 29 mpg
#4 of 12  Midsized sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 Nissan Murano SL AWD
MSRP: $41,860
Potential savings off MSRP: $3,073
Bottom line price: $38,787
Incentives expire: Nov. 30, 2021

10. Cadillac XT5 (6% Off)

Price Range:  $43,995 - $55,095
CR MPG:  Overall 20 / City 13 / Hwy 30 mpg
#1 of 27  Luxury compact sport-utility vehicles
Specific Model: 2021 Cadillac XT5 Luxury AWD
MSRP: $45,995
Potential savings off MSRP: $2,800
Bottom line price: $43,195
Incentives expire: Jan. 3, 2022

And finally…

For additional recent articles about car deals to look into, here is one about what's new in small pickup trucks; and, how you can make the best deal for yourself with your trade-in or selling your used car.

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Timothy Boyer is 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.

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