2012 Hyundai Elantra (October 2011)

The Hyundai Elantra was completely redesigned for the 2011 model year, and little has changed for 2012. Hyundai improved horn sound, calibrated the steering, added fog lights to the GLS Preferred Package and is offering more color options and an optional roadside assistance kit. The most significant update is the addition of Hyundai’s Active Eco System that comes on all Elantra models with an automatic transmission. Hyundai says this system improves fuel economy by 7 percent, but that claim hasn’t been independently tested.

The 2012 Hyundai Elentra models bring a unique and contemporary design. Many people have been quite happy with the sleek design of Hyundai’s slightly larger car, the Sonata, and it seems that the Elantra is copying a few of its design elements.  One of the most noticeable improvements to the 2012 Elantra is the redesigned grill.  The grill has been crafted in more of an open mouth design.  This design ensures that the 2012 Elantra will suck up all the air it needs to keep its engine cool.

The 2012 Elantra is more expensive than the 2011 model, which starts at $14,945. The 2012 model starts at about $16,450 for the GLS trim with a manual transmission. Adding an automatic transmission increases the price by $1,000, and upgrading to the Limited trim, which adds leather seats and a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, raises the price to $20,445.

Avg. Paid: $15,960 - $21,197

MSRP: $15,195 - $20,445

Invoice: $14,775 - $19,584

MPG: 29 City / 40 Hwy

 

Purchase Deal

1.9 % financing for up to 36 months in most regions.

Deal Expires: 10/31/11

2011 Nissan Maxima (September 2011)

The Maxima continues to be offered in two trim levels – the base 3.5S and the 3.5SV trim, which adds to the list of standard features. Upgrading to the SV adds about $2,700 to the bottom line, and includes features such as fog lights, a Bose audio system, XM Satellite Radio and leather appointed seating.

For 2011 Nissan Maxima sees few changes from the 2010 model year. Notable revisions include changes to the Sport Package on the SV trim, which now includes smoked headlamps, a dark chrome grille and gray interior stitching on the upholstery.

Avg. Paid: $30,372 - $32,907
MSRP: $30,830 - $33,550
Invoice: $28,240 - $30,727
MPG: 19 City / 26 Hwy

 

Purchase Deal

Deal: 0% financing for 36 months, 0.9% financing for 60 months, 1.9% financing for 72 months or $3,000 cash back

Deal Expires: 10/31/11

2011 Chevrolet Traverse (September 2011)

The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse is available in a few trim levels -- LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ -- in either front- or all-wheel drive. For 2011 Traverse is virtually identical to the 2010 model, so you can probably save some money by going for any 2010 Traverse models that are on your dealer’s lot.



Avg. Paid: $29,095 - $39,727
MSRP: $29,224 - $40,105
Invoice: $27,763 - $38,100
MPG: 17 City / 24 Hwy

 

Purchase Deal

Deal: 0% financing for 60 months and $1,000 APR cash OR $2,000 cash back

Deal Expires: 10/31/11

2012 Hyundai Sonata (September 2011)

The 2012 Sonata starts at $19,695 and comes in three trims levels: GLS, SE and Limited. Hyundai also makes the Sonata Hybrid, which is reviewed separately.

The 2012 Hyundai Sonata carries over mostly unchanged for 2012. The main changes compared to the 2011 model are its new standard Blue Link telematics system, half-inch bigger touch screen for its optional navigation system, optional HD radio and optional full panoramic moonroof.

A 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is standard, while a 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder is optional. Both are powerful, yet fuel-efficient engines for an affordable midsize car. The base four-cylinder and turbocharged four deliver 198 and 274 horsepower, respectively.

Only the base GLS model is offered with a standard six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic is optional on the GLS and standard on SE and Limited models. Buyers looking for a sportier model should test the SE trim, which comes with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and a sport-tuned suspension.
The 2012 Hyundai Sonata also boasts better fuel economy than the 2011 model. EPA ratings for the base engine with a manual transmission are the same, but with an automatic, city ratings increase 2 mpg. The turbo engine receives a 1 mpg increase on the highway compared to 2011.

Avg. Paid: $20,213 - $28,509

MSRP: $19,695 - $28,095

Invoice: $18,876 - $26,252

MPG: 24 City / 35 Hwy

 

Purchase Deal

Deal: 1.9% financing for 36 months

Deal Expires: 09/30/11

2011 Mazda CX-7 (September 2011)

The 2011 Mazda CX-7 comes in trim levels and new engine. The SV base model, Sport, Touring and Grand Touring. With a new 2.5-liter base engine and an optional turbocharged four-cylinder.

The 2011 Mazda CX-7 comes with a long list of goodies, like separate vents to deliver heat to rear passengers which come standard.  A leather interior and eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat are optional on lower trimmed models.  The 60/40-split rear seatback folds to reveal 58.6 cubic feet of cargo space making it easy to carry larger objects.  The new “i” Touring trim features a power adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, leather trim, a rearview camera, and a power moonroof.  Upgrade to the line-topping Grand Touring and the CX-7 will come standard with DVD-based navigation system, satellite radio, and an upgraded Bose stereo system.

Avg. Paid: $21,736 - $32,824

MSRP: $21,990 - $33,340

Invoice: $20,921 - $31,209

MPG: 20 City / 28 Hwy

 

Purchase Deal

Deal: 0% financing for 60 months plus $500 cash back

Deal Expires: 09/30/11

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 (September 2011)

The GMC Sierra was last redesigned in 2007, and other than rearranged trim levels, the latest 9.0 OnStar system and enhancements that reduce wind noise, the 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 is practically identical to the 2010 model. One of the Sierra’s greatest strengths is its customizability. It has multiple engine options, four of which are FlexFuel capable, meaning that they can take a combination of gasoline and E85 fuel.

There are also Regular, Extended and Crew Cab models that have different seating capacities, truck bed sizes and interior options that allow shoppers to choose the right features for their needs.

Avg. Paid: $21,770 - $47,091
MSRP: $20,850 - $46,645
Invoice: $20,016 - $43,380
MPG: 15 City / 18 Hwy

 

Purchase Deal

Deal: 0% financing for 60 months and $1,000 APR cash or $4,505 cash back
Notes: Does not apply to regular cab models

Deal Expires: 10/31/11

2011 Buick Regal (September 2011)

The Buick Regal is an all-new model for 2011.  For its initial rollout, the Regal is available only in its top-of-the-line CXL trim; next year the base CX and middle CXS trims will be available. The Regal enters the market with a 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine, but a 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder will be available in late summer 2010. A performance tuned GS model will be available next year. The Regal is based on the Opel Insignia (which is available only in Europe) and shares some components with the well-liked Buick LaCrosse.  However, the Regal is smaller and sportier than the LaCrosse.

Avg. Paid: $26,214 - $28,678
MSRP: $26,360 - $28,860
Invoice: $25,306 - $27,706
MPG: 19 City / 30 Hwy

 

Purchase Deal

Deal: 0% financing for up to 60 months OR $1,000 cash back

Deal Expires: 10/31/11

2011 Honda Fit (September 2011)

The Fit is very fun to drive, thanks to a 117-horsepower, 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that features Honda's i-VTEC variable valve timing system. The engine provides enough power even with the available automatic transmission, which has five speeds for better passing response and more relaxed highway cruising. A precise-shifting 5-speed manual is standard, but for those who want the best of both worlds, the Fit Sport model, when fitted with the automatic transmission, features paddle-shifters alongside the steering wheel.

Avg. Paid: $16,231 - $20,461
MSRP: $15,100 - $19,240
Invoice: $14,572 - $18,546
MPG: 27 City / 33 Hwy

Purchase Deal

Deal: 0.9% financing for 24 to 36 months

Deal Expires: 10/31/11

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (August 2011)

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is a 200-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which is mated to either a six-speed automatic or manual transmission on to the front wheels or to the 4Motion all-wheel drive system.  Fuel economy ratings check in at 18-19 mpg city and 24-26 mpg highway.

The 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is available in three trims: the S, SE and SEL. Inside, key trim pieces are made of real aluminum, while others feature a chrome finish.  Volkswagen's all-wheel drive system, 4motion, is available on the SE and SEL trims. A CD player and an eight-speaker audio system come standard on the S.  The SE includes higher quality cloth seat skins, heated front seats, a leather steering wheel with audio controls, and an audio system with touch-screen interface and auxiliary inputs.  The Tiguan SEL gets leather seats, upgraded armrests and door trim, and a Dynaudio 300-watt, eight-channel stereo.  A sunroof, iPod cable, backup camera, touch-screen navigation system with 30 GB hard drive, and power sunroof shade are optional, while Bluetooth connectivity is now standard across the board. The S trim starts at about $24,000.

MSRP: $23,720 - $37,390
Invoice: $22,771 - $35,895
MPG: 19 City / 26 Hwy

Purchase Deal

0% APR for 60 months
Expires: 08/31/11

2011 Mazda2 (August 2011)

The 2011 Mazda2 has two trims: Sport and Touring. The Sport trim is fairly well equipped, with power windows, power locks, a jack for MP3 players, and a four-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo. The Touring trim adds nicer cloth seats, cruise control, a six-speaker stereo and steering-wheel mounted stereo controls. Neither trim, however, includes basic tech features like a USB port and Bluetooth connectivity.

The 2011 Mazda2 Sport starts at $14,730 and the Touring model starts at $16,185. Both the Sport and Touring come with a 1.5-liter 100-horsepower engine and a five-speed manual transmission.

MSRP: $14,180 - $16,435
Invoice: $13,996 - $16,216
MPG: 29 (Est) City / 35 (Est) Hwy

Purchase Deal

0% APR for up to 60 months plus no payments for 90 days
Expires: 08/31/11

2011 Toyota Camry (August 2011)

The Camry was last redesigned for the 2008 model year. Some material used in this review may refer to earlier model years that are substantially similar. The Camry is available in a stripped-down base model, a better-equipped LE edition, a sport-tuned SE model and a top-of-the-line XLE trim level. The 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid, a close variant of the gas-only Camry, is reviewed separately.

Shoppers might want to note that 2007 through 2010 Camry sedans were included in a pair of massive and highly-publicized recalls due to allegations that a Camry, under certain conditions, could accelerate even when its driver wasn’t touching the gas pedal. A Toyota spokesperson tells us that the 2011 Camry’s accelerator pedal is a new design that's not affected by the recalls. The 2011 Toyota Camry is also one of the first Toyotas to feature a new brake override system, which ensures that the engine can’t cause the car to accelerate while the brake pedal is being pressed. There have been no allegations of unintended acceleration regarding the 2011 Toyota Camry, but it has only been on the market for a very short time.

MSRP: $19,820 - $29,470
Invoice: $18,530 - $26,816
MPG: 22 City / 33 Hwy

Purchase Deal

0% financing for 60 months plus $500 bonus cash OR $1,000 cash back

Notes: May not be available in all regions.

Expires: 09/06/11

2011 Ford Fusion (August 2011)

Because the Ford Fusion experienced a refresh in 2010, the 2011 model is largely unchanged. However, it does receive a few updates, like HD radio, MyKey and available rain sensing windshield wipers.

The Fusion is available in S, SE, SEL and Sport trims, and is offered with three engines: a 2.5-liter I-4 engine, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine and a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine. The sport trim is set apart because of its standard features: a more powerful engine -- the 3.5-liter Duratec V6 -- a six-speed automatic transmission and 18 inch five-spoke aluminum wheels.

MSRP: $19,820 - $28,745
Invoice: $18,567 - $26,400
MPG: 22 City / 32 Hwy

Purchase Deal

0% APR for 60 months plus $500 cash OR $2,500 cash back

Notes: May not be available in all regions.

Expires: 09/05/11

2011 Hyundai Tucson (August 2011)

The 2011 Hyundai Tucson has three trims: GL, GLS and Limited models. The GLS and Limited models have a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and optional all-wheel drive. The GL trim has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. A manual transmission is standard on the base GL. The upper trims receive a six-speed automatic transmission.

MSRP: $18,895 - $26,345
Invoice: $18,215 - $25,028
MPG: 22 City / 30 Hwy

Purchase Deal

1.9% APR for 36 months

Notes: May not be available in all regions.

Expires: 08/31/11

2011 Nissan Altima (August 2011)

The 2011 Nissan Altima is available as a sedan and a coupe. The base sedan is a stripped-down 2.5 model, but you can upgrade to a well-equipped 2.5S, or a V6-powered 3.5SR. Coupe editions are available only in 2.5S or 3.5SR trim. The base sedan starts at $19,900, and the 3.5SR starts at $24,740, and quickly reaches $30,000 with optional packages.

The Nissan Altima is largely unchanged for the 2011 model year.

MSRP: $20,270 - $30,540

Invoice: $19,431 - $28,294

MPG: 23 City / 31 Hwy

Purchase Deal

0% APR for 60 months, 1.9% APR for 72 months OR $1,500 cash back
Expires: 08/31/11

2011 Toyota Avalon (July 2011)

The 2011 Toyota Avalon comes in two trim levels. Toyota Avalon and Avalon Limited. For the 2011 model year Toyota has significantly restyled the Avalon. It now sports new front and rear design treatments as well as a completely redesigned interior. While the Avalon’s base price of $32,595 may seem a little pricey, Toyota equips the Avalon with luxurious standard features which include leather seating, a back-up camera, dual-zone climate control,  a moonroof, and an eight-way power driver’s seat.

MSRP: $32,595 - $35,835
Invoice: $29,333 - $32,250
MPG: 20 City / 29 Hwy

Purchase Deal

Deal: $1,000 cash back OR zero-percent financing for 36 months OR 1.9% financing for up to 60 months (New England, Mid Atlantic, Ohio Valley, Midwest, West, Gulf States, Mountain, Northern California, Pacific Northwest, New York)
Deal: $500 customer cash PLUS zero-percent financing for 36 months OR 0.9% financing for 48 months OR 1.9% financing for up to 60 months (Southeast)
Deal: $1,000 cash back OR zero-percent financing for 60 months (Southern California)
Expires: 08/01/11

Lease Deal

Deal: $329 per month for 36 months with $2,699 down payment (New England)
Deal: $319 per month for 36 months with $2,999 down payment (New York)
Expires: 08/01/11

2011 Toyota Highlander (July 2011)

The Toyota Highlander comes in base, SE and Limited trims. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid is reviewed separately. For 2011, the Toyota Highlander gets a standard third row seat and some refreshed styling.





MSRP: $27,540 - $36,495
Invoice: $25,142 - $33,317
MPG: 20 City / 25 Hwy

Purchase Deal

Deal: $1,000 cash back OR zero-percent financing for 36 months OR 1.9% financing for up to 60 months (New England, New York, Mid Atlantic, Ohio Valley, Midwest, West, Gulf States, Mountain, Southern California, Northern California)
Deal: $500 bonus cash PLUS zero-percent financing for 36 months OR 0.9% financing for 48 months OR 1.9% financing for up to 60 months (Southeast)
Deal: $1,000 cash back OR zero-percent financing for 60 months (Pacific Northwest)
Expires: 08/01/11

Lease Deal

Deal: $329 per month for 36 months with $3,799 down payment (Ohio Valley)
Deal: $329 per month for 36 months with $2,379 down payment (West)
Note: Highlander 4X4 V6

Deal: $349 per month for 36 months with $2,299 down payment PLUS $750 bonus cash (Midwest)
Note: Highlander SE 4X4

Deal: $279 per month for 36 months with $2,299 down payment PLUS $750 bonus cash (Midwest)
Note: Highlander 4X2 4-cylinder

Deal: $309 per month for 36 months with $1,959 down payment OR $349 per month for 36 months with $0 down payment (Southern California)
Note: 2.7L 4-Cyl Highlander

Deal: $299 per month for 36 months with $2,699 down payment (New England)
Deal: $299 per month for 36 months with $2,298 down payment (Southeast)
Deal: $289 per month for 36 months with $2,209 down payment (Gulf States)
Deal: $299 per month for 36 months with $2,499 down payment (Northern California)
Deal: $349 per month for 36 months with $2,499 down payment (Pacific Northwest)
Deal: $269 per month for 36 months with $2,999 down payment (New York)
Expires: 08/01/11

2011 Toyota Corolla (July 2011)

The 2011 Toyota Corolla is available in Base, LE, XLE, S and XRS trims. Pricing is not available yet, but the comparable 2010 model started at $15,450





MSRP: $15,600 - $18,300
Invoice: $14,742 - $16,959
MPG: 28 (EST) City / 35 (EST) Hwy

Purchase Deal

Deal: Zero-percent financing for 36 months OR 1.9% financing for up to 60 months (New England, Midwest, West, Gulf States, Mountain, Southern California, Pacific Northwest)
Deal: $500 cash back OR zero-percent financing for 36 months OR 1.9% financing for up to 60 months (New England, Ohio Valley, Northern California)
Deal: Zero-percent financing for 36 months OR 0.9% financing for 48 months OR 1.9% financing for up to 60 months PLUS $500 bonus cash (Southeast)
Deal: Zero-percent financing for 60 months (New York)
Expires: 08/01/11

Lease Deal

Deal: $159 per month for 36 months with $2,699 down payment (New England)
Deal: $149 per month for 36 months with $2,148 down payment PLUS $500 bonus cash (Southeast)
Deal: $179 per month for 36 months with $2,399 down payment (Ohio Valley)
Deal: $179 per month for 36 months with $1,992 down payment (Pacific Northwest)
Deal: $189 per month for 36 months with $2,299 down payment PLUS $750 bonus cash (Midwest)
Deal: $179 per month for 36 months with $2,209 down payment (Gulf States)
Deal: $189 per month for 36 months with $2,499 down payment (Mountain)
Deal: $199 per month for 36 months with $1,999 down payment (Southern California)
Note: Corolla LE

Deal: $189 per month for 36 months with $1,489 down payment (Northern California)
Deal: $149 per month for 36 months with $2,399 down payment (New York)
Expires: 08/01/11

2011 Toyota Sienna (July 2011)

There are five trims available on the 2011 Toyota Sienna: base, LE, SE, XLE and Limited. Base and LE models are available with the four-cylinder or V6 engines, while XLE, Limited and SE models come only with the V6. SE models are differentiated by sporty exterior touches, and recalibrated steering and suspension tuning for a sportier driving experience.

MSRP: N/A
Invoice: N/A
MPG: N/A

Purchase Deal

Deal: $1,000 cash back OR zero-percent financing for 36 months OR 1.9% financing for up to 60 months (New England, New York, Mid Atlantic, Ohio Valley, Midwest, West, Gulf States, Mountain, Southern California, Northern California, Pacific Northwest)
Deal: Zero-percent financing for 36 months OR 0.9% financing for 48 months OR 1.9% financing for up to 60 months plus $500 Bonus Cash (Southeast)
Expires: 08/01/11

Lease Deal

Deal: $269 per month for 36 months with $2,999 down payment (New England)
Deal: $299 per month for 36 months with $2,999 down payment (Mountain)
Deal: $299 per month for 36 months with $3,499 down payment (Ohio Valley)
Deal: $299 per month for 36 months with $1,999 down payment (West)
Deal: $299 per month for 36 months with $2,599 down payment (Pacific Northwest)
Note: Sienna LE

Deal: $289 per month for 36 months with $2,188 down payment (Northern California)
Deal: $259 per month for 36 months with $2,999 down payment (New York)
Expires: 08/01/11

2011 Toyota RAV4 (July 2011)

The RAV4 comes in a base model, performance-oriented Sport and top-of-the-line Limited. All-wheel drive (which Toyota calls four-wheel drive) is optional. For 2011, the RAV4 sees few changes. If you’re interested in the RAV4, make sure you check out our Toyota Deals page to see what discounts and incentives are available on a RAV4.


MSRP: $22,025 - $28,335
Invoice: $20,592 - $26,491
MPG: 22 City / 28 Hwy

Lease Deal

Deal: $229 per month for 36 months with $2,399 down payment (Ohio Valley)
Note: RAV4 4X4

Deal: $229 per month for 36 months with $3,129 down payment (Mountain)
Note: 4X4 Base 4-Cyl

Deal: $249 per month for 36 months with $2,799 down payment (New England)
Deal: $275 per month for 36 months with $2,274 down payment (Southeast)
Deal: $289 per month for 36 months with $1,998 down payment (Southern California)
Deal: $279 per month for 36 months with $1,679 down payment (Northern California)
Deal: $219 per month for 36 months with $2,399 down payment (New York)
Expires: 08/01/11

2011 Toyota Tundra (July 2011)

Toyota has given the Tundra a few updates for the 2011 model year. The 4.0 liter V6 engine gets dual variable timing, which increases fuel economy and power. Toyota also added more standard safety features: brake override technology and trailer-sway control. The Tundra is available in Regular, Double and CrewMax models.

MSRP: $23,935 - $42,455
Invoice: $22,258 - $39,270
MPG: 16 City / 20 Hwy

Purchase Deal

Deal: $2,500 cash back on CrewMax models OR $2,000 cash back on Regular and Double Cab models OR zero-percent financing for 60 months PLUS $500 bonus cash (New England, Ohio Valley, Midwest, Northern California, Pacific Northwest)

Deal: $2,500 cash back on CrewMax models OR $2,000 cash back on B and C Cab models OR zero-percent financing for 60 months PLUS $500 bonus cash (New York)

Deal: $2,500 cash back on Crew Cab models OR $2,000 cash B and C Cab models OR zero-percent financing for 60 months (Mountain)

Deal: Up to $2,500 cash back OR zero-percent financing for 60 months plus $500 cash back (Mid Atlantic)

Deal: Zero-percent financing for 60 months PLUS $500 cash back (Southeast)

Deal: $3,000 cash back on Crew Max models OR $2,000 cash back on Regular and Double Cab models OR zero-percent financing for 60 months PLUS $500 bonus cash (West)

Deal: $4,500 total savings on special edition Tundra CrewMax OR $4,000 total savings on special edition Tundra Double Cab OR $2,000 customer cash on Tundra Regular Cab OR zero-percent financing for 60 months (Gulf States)

Deal: $3,000 cash back OR zero-percent financing for 60 months PLUS $1,000 bonus cash (Southern California)
Expires: 08/01/11

Lease Deal

Deal: $419 per month for 36 months with $2,999 down payment (New England)
Deal: $399 per month for 36 months with $3,399 down payment (Mountain)
Note: Tundra Double Cab 4X4 with 5.7L V8

Deal: $339 per month for 36 months with $3,338 down payment PLUS $500 bonus cash (Southeast)
Note: Tundra Double Cab 5.7L V8
Expires: 08/01/11