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Best new car deals for January

Often a slow period at dealerships, January can be a good time to buy a new car. As the end of the month approaches, dealers may be more willing to negotiate. Analyzing prices nationwide, we have compiled a list of 2011 and 2012 models that offer the best discounts. Prices on the models selected are between 10 percent and 15 percent below MSRP, and all models meet our stringent standards to be recommended.

Buying a 2012 model instead of a leftover 2011 might get you the latest safety features and technology and more inventory to choose from at the dealership. However, buying a 2011 model may get you the best price as dealers are more willing to negotiate an outgoing 2011 model. Consider this carefully though, as a 2011 model will have already depreciated a full year’s worth by the time you drive it home; buying a leftover may make sense only for high-mileage drivers and those who plan to hold onto a car for many years.

The models listed below are just a few of our Best New Car Deals, meaning there are notable discounts on models that meet Consumer Reports’ criteria to be recommended. These vehicles scored well in our testing, had average or better reliability in our subscriber survey, and performed well in government or insurance-industry safety tests, if evaluated.

See our full list of deals on both 2011 and 2012 models.

Make
& model		 Expires MSRP
 Invoice price Customer rebate Dealer incentive Bottom line price Potential savings below MSRP
2011 Cadillac CTS
 1/31/12 48,675 46,046 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Ford Fusion
 1/31/12 23,695 21,945 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Honda Accord 1/31/12 30,400 27,620 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Honda Crosstour
 1/31/12 35,250 32,006 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Honda CR-V
 1/31/12 26,255 24,483 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Honda Ridgeline
 1/31/12 32,665 29,670 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Hyundai Azera 1/31/12 30,870 28,727 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Hyundai Genesis
 1/31/12 33,850 31,804 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Infiniti EX 1/31/12 39,695 36,733 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Infiniti FX35 1/31/12 44,945 41,570 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Infiniti G37 1/31/12 37,295 34,435 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Kia Forte 1/31/12 18,350 17,510 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Kia Sorento 1/31/12 26,150 25,295 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Lexus ES 350 1/31/12 37,600 34,174 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2011 Lexus GX 460 1/31/12 53,920 48,084 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Lexus HS 250h 1/31/12 39,975 36,456 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Lexus LS 460 1/31/12 73,550 65,556 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2011 Lexus RX 350 1/31/12 41,350 37,505 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Mazda CX-9 1/31/12 35,920 33,323 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Mazda3 1/31/12 18,490 17,369 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Mazda6 1/31/12 22,275 20,652 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata 1/31/12 27,505 25,509 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Nissan Altima 1/31/12 23,490 22,070 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Nissan Frontier 1/31/12 28,445 26,708 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2011 Nissan Maxima 1/31/12 35,210 32,310 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2011 Nissan Murano 1/31/12 38,810 35,805 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 15%+
2012 Nissan Rogue 1/31/12 26,355 24,620 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Nissan Sentra 1/31/12 20,360 19,040 Yes No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Subaru Tribeca 1/31/12 33,220 31,290 No Yes Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Toyota Avalon 1/31/12 33,955 30,636 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2012 Toyota Highlander 1/31/12 38,005 34,769 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+
2011 Toyota Venza 1/31/12 31,210 28,474 No No Get the Bottom Line Price 10%+

The full pricing information is available to online subscribers through the model overview pages. Consumer Reports also has a "Build & Buy" service that lets you configure a new vehicle online via the model overview pages and then purchase from dealers in your area who have agreed to meet certain guidelines of conduct intended to make the process transparent and hassle-free. Available to online subscribers, the service is completely free and you are under no obligation to buy.

See all current Best Deals, or use our New Car Selector to create your own list of vehicles by sorting and filtering by the factors that matter most to you.

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