Top 10 best new car deals for March

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Top 10 best new car deals for March

Mar 15, 2012 2:30 PM

Spring is in the air and the change of season can make it a great time for to change your vehicle, especially as gas prices head higher leading into summer. If you're in the market for a new car, whether for better fuel economy or downsizing, now is a good time to shop. In fact, we've recently negotiated great deals on some fuel-efficient models we bought recently to test, so we know the discounts are out there.
For our March deals, there are 10 qualifying models offering the best nationwide discounts. Prices on these vehicles are between 15- and 20-percent below MSRP, but dealers may be interested in negotiating further to reach their sales targets and to move metal off the lots. Also, you may find local deals and incentives, so check our exclusive pricing information.
The models listed below are just a few of our Best New Car Deals, meaning they 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 2012 models.

Make & model	Expires	MSRP	Invoice price	Customer rebate	Dealer incentive	Bottom line price	Potential savings below MSRP
2012 Chevrolet Malibu	4/30/12	24,230	23,057	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	20%+
2012 Ford F-150	4/2/12	38,265	34,815	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Fusion	4/2/12	23,770	22,012	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Ford Taurus	4/2/12	32,950	30,420	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Honda Accord	4/30/12	23,950	21,791	No	Yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Mazda6	4/2/12	22,275	20,652	No	Yes	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Nissan Altima	4/2/12	23,490	22,070	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Nissan Frontier	4/2/12	28,445	26,708	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Nissan Maxima	4/2/12	35,540	32,613	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+
2012 Nissan Sentra	4/2/12	20,360	19,040	Yes	No	Get the Bottom Line Price	15%+

Full pricing information is available to online subscribers through the model overview pages. Consumer Reports also has a "Build & Buy" service that lets you get competitive prices from local dealers who are held accountable for high customer satisfaction. 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.

—Liza Barth