The TrueCar blog presents the latest info on the best deals and sales trends for all types of vehicles across the nation. Below is their latest figures for the best current discounts in each vehicle category.
The greatest percent below MSRP helps identify the biggest consumer discounts of the month. Below, TrueCar ranks 2011 vehicles with average transaction prices that comprise the greatest percent off the make or model’s average MSRP.
| Top Discounts for 2011 Makes | ||
| Rank | Make | % Below MSRP |
| 1 | Ram | 15.1% |
| 1 | Chevrolet | 14.9% |
| 3 | Mercedes-Benz | 14.8% |
| 4 | GMC | 13.4% |
| 5 | Ford | 13.3% |
| Top Discounts for 2011 Models | ||
| Rank | Make/Model | % Below MSRP |
| 1 | Chevrolet Impala | 25.4% |
| 2 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 23.2% |
| 3 | Nissan Titan | 21.6% |
| 4 | GMC Sierra 1500 | 21.5% |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Galant | 20.6% |
| Top Discounts for 2012 Makes | ||
| Rank | Make | % Below MSRP |
| 1 | Ford | 8.9% |
| 1 | Mercedes-Benz | 8.8% |
| 3 | Acura | 8.6% |
| 4 | Mazda | 8.5% |
| 5 | Nissan | 8.2% |
| Top Discounts for 2012 Models | ||
| Rank | Make/Model | % Below MSRP |
| 1 | Kia Sedona | 12.3% |
| 2 | Ford Fusion | 10.8% |
| 3 | Hyundai Genesis | 10.5% |
| 4 | Ford Mustang | 9.5% |
| 5 | Nissan Altima | 9.4% |
| Top Discounts (by Vehicle Category) | ||
| Vehicle Category | Model | % Below MSRP |
| Large Car | Chevrolet Impala | 25.4% |
| Large Truck | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 23.2% |
| Midsize Car | Mitsubishi Galant | 20.6% |
| Luxury Car | Cadillac DTS | 18.8% |
| Minivan | Volksagen Routan | 18.6% |
| Subcompact Car | Chevrolet Aveo | 18.5% |
| Luxury Sport Car | Chevrolet Corvette | 17.9% |
| Large SUV | Chevrolet Tahoe | 17.1% |
| Luxury SUV | Mercedes-Benz GL-Class | 16.8% |
| Small Truck | Nissan Frontier | 16.6% |
| Van | Chevrolet Express Cargo Van | 16.1% |
| Small SUV | Dodge Nitro | 15.8% |
| Midsize SUV | Dodge Journey | 14.9% |
| Sport Car | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 11.7% |
| Small Car | Chevrolet Cruze | 9.8% |
| Top Discounts (by Vehicle Category) | ||
| Vehicle Category | Average % Below MSRP | |
| Large Truck | 12.8% | |
| Large SUV | 8.7% | |
| Large Car | 8.2% | |
| Luxury Car | 7.9% | |
| Small SUV | 7.8% | |
| Midsize Car | 7.4% | |
| Small Truck | 6.3% | |
| Van | 6.2% | |
| Minivan | 6.0% | |
| Midsize SUV | 5.9% | |
| Luxury SUV | 5.4% | |
| Sport Car | 5.0% | |
| Luxury Sport Car | 4.9% | |
| Small Car | 4.0% | |
| Subcompact Car | 2.3% | |
