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  • Cars
  • Best Labor Day Deals on New Cars for 2024

Best Labor Day Deals on New Cars for 2024

Safe, reliable models at good prices

2024 Infiniti QX50
Photo: Infiniti

Labor Day typically signals one of the biggest car-shopping weekends of the year as dealerships look to make way for the incoming next-year cars. But dealer lots are no longer overflowing, and consequently, major discounts are harder to come by now than in years past.

The measure of a good deal is always relative to the prices secured by other customers in your area. We combed through the latest nationwide transaction data to find those models selling for less than the sticker price or at least going at the sticker price. We found quite a number, so we limited our final list to models selling for less than $50,000. This excluded the Acura MDX; BMW i4, iX, X5, and X7, and the Audi Q8 E-Tron—all selling for less than the MSRP.

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To make sure the featured cars represent smart buys, we concentrated on models with a strong Overall Score, which factors in road-test performance, owner satisfaction, reliability, and safety. (Learn more about CR car ratings here.)

All 10 of the cars and SUVs featured here are recommended by CR. (See our full Best New Car Deals list.)

Be aware that this is near the end of the model year, and any 2024 cars purchased now will technically see accelerated first-year depreciation. That might not matter if you plan to hold on to a vehicle for a long time, especially if you’re a high-mileage driver.

The vehicles highlighted here are 2024 models, and they’re ranked based on the transaction price relative to the MSRP as a percentage. The closer a shopper can get to that figure, the better the deal.

Specific pricing details on these and other trim levels are available on CR’s model pages, along with complete road-test results, information on reliability and owner satisfaction from our surveys, and other essential information. You can also find local transaction prices there that reflect supply and demand in your area, incorporating regional incentives.

If you’re considering pre-owned, browse CR’s Used Car Marketplace.

CR's Build & Buy Car Buying Service

In addition to research and reviews, Consumer Reports offers members access to our Build & Buy Car Buying Service at no additional cost. Through this service, members can compare in-stock vehicles, see what others paid for the car they want, and customize their payments online. Once they find the vehicle they’re interested in, members can get up-front price offers online from local certified dealers. On top of national incentives, Consumer Reports members are eligible for additional incentive offers from select manufacturers through the Build & Buy Car Buying Service. Plus, they can get an instant trade-in value for their current vehicle to use toward their next car purchase.

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