TrueCar.com Lists Best October SUV Deals

Now is the best time to purchase a sport utility vehicle, according to TrueCar, with some October SUV discounts over 15 percent and thousands of dollars in potential savings off MSRP for some models

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Oct 26, 2012, 10:47 ET

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar.com, which analyzes new car pricing information, trends and forecasting, has found some of the best shopping deals available nationwide on sport utility vehicles, including cash, finance and lease deals. The cash deals reflect the possible discount from the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and include manufacturer-to-consumer rebates. With these available deals, TrueCar suggests that now is the best time for new-car shoppers to purchase a sport utility vehicle.

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As winter approaches and consumers desire vehicles that offer greater utility under a variety of demanding conditions, the available selection will become more limited and prices will have less flexibility. "If you are planning to shop for an SUV this winter, we recommend making your purchase either in the remaining days of October or early November," said Jesse Toprak, senior analyst at TrueCar.com. "Due to seasonality, demand for SUVs typically climbs to its highest levels in December, causing prices to increase from what you can buy them at today."

Some examples of discounts available on 2012 and 2013 SUVs include:

Cash Deals on Sport Utility Vehicles†
Year Make Model	MSRP	Market Average*	$ Savings**	% Savings
2012 Nissan Armada	$40,865	$34,187	$6,678	16.3%
2012 BMW X5	$59,045	$50,079	$8,966	15.2%
2012 Nissan Pathfinder	$33,465	$28,522	$4,943	14.8%
2012 Ford Escape	$22,265	$19,301	$2,964	13.3%
2012 Nissan Murano	$30,785	$27,036	$3,749	12.2%
†For more information about these vehicles and five more deals, visit the TrueCar Blog. Market average is estimated based on the national average of recent vehicle transactions, including destination and delivery charges after incentives that are subject to change, but does not include tax, title, licensing, documentation or processing fees, other state and governmental charges and/or fees, or any other charges or fees allowed by law. *Savings amount is off MSRP.

Finance Deals on Sport Utility Vehicles

2012 Dodge Durango – 0% financing for up to 60 months plus up to $1,000 cash allowance (Expires: 10/31/12)
2012 Chevrolet Equinox – 2.9% financing for 60 months (Expires: 10/31/12)
2013 Hyundai Tucson – 0.9% financing for 36 months (Expires: 10/31/12)
2013 Mazda CX-5 – 0.9% financing for 36 months (Expires: 10/31/12)
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan – 0% financing for 72 months (Expires: 10/31/12)

Ranked Lease Offers on Sport Utility Vehicles:
Year/Make/Model	Lease Deal	Months	Down Payment	MSRP	Miles per Year	Expiration
2012 Buick Enclave	$289	24	$3,239	$37,325	12,000	10/31/12
2012 GMC Acadia	$299	39	$1,319	$33,660	12,000	10/31/12
2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 SUV	$399	30	$4,593	$41,445	10,000	10/31/12
2012 Honda Pilot	$289	36	$1,999	$29,450	12,000	10/31/12
2012 Honda CR-V	$310	35	$0	$23,325	12,000	10/31/12

Once consumers have identified their desired vehicle, consumers can then choose to be connected with one of TrueCar's Certified Dealers for a "no-hassle" car-buying experience. For more information about the pros and cons of leasing and getting a better deal through leasing, please visit the TrueCar Blog.

About TrueCar, Inc.

TrueCar, Inc., headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., with offices in Santa Barbara, Calif., San Francisco, Calif., and Austin, Texas, is an automotive pricing information and analysis company that creates a better buying experience for dealers and consumers. As an online publisher of unbiased new and used car transaction data, TrueCar.com provides price reports that empower dealers and consumers to agree on the parameters of a fair deal by supplying a transparent, simple understanding of what others recently paid for identically-equipped new cars in their geographic area. TrueCar also owns ALG, the benchmark for vehicle value information to the automotive industry and has been forecasting residual values for nearly 50 years in both the U.S. and Canadian markets.

TrueCar is a data-driven company that sources, compiles, and analyses car-buying information unlike anybody in the industry. This is why, since its founding in 2005, TrueCar dealer partners have sold over 600,000 vehicles across the country. Its national network of more than 4,700 Certified Dealers is committed to provide no-hassle pricing for some of the country's largest membership and service organizations, including American Express, AAA, USAA and Consumer Reports that collectively represent more than one million monthly in-market customers.

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