The best year-end deals on new cars, according to Consumer Reports
Some car brands are currently offering thousands off new models, and the deals are good through the end of the year
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With the average new car costing around $50,000, searching for a good deal is just common sense.
Consumer Reports is making it easy. It compiled a list of the best deals on new cars as the end of the year approaches.
“We found many models offering significant savings, but to make sure the featured cars represent smart buys, we concentrated on models with a strong Overall Score, factoring road-test performance, owner satisfaction, reliability, and safety,” CR said.
Continue reading to see what made the list.
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Nissan Rogue (13% off)
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The 2026 Nissan Rogue offers one of the biggest end-of-year discounts, with more than $4,000 off MSRP, bringing the price down to about $27,400 for an AWD model. This deal runs through Jan. 5, 2026.
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Ford Escape ST-Line (10% off)
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Ford $F is discounting the 2026 Escape ST-Line by about $3,300, dropping its price to roughly $29,300. The deal lasts until Jan. 5, 2026, giving shoppers a chance to get a new compact SUV under $30,000.
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Honda Ridgeline (10% off)
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Shoppers for the 2026 Honda $HMC Ridgeline can get about $4,190 in savings, lowering the price to around $39,200. This deal is available through Jan. 5, 2026.
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Mazda3 (8% off)
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Mazda is knocking roughly $2,170 off the 2026 Mazda3, bringing the price to about $24,600. The incentive runs through Jan. 2, 2026.
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Hyundai Elantra (7% off)
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The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is being offered for about $1,700 off MSRP, pushing its price down to approximately $22,050. This deal is available until Jan. 2, 2026, giving shoppers one of the most affordable options on the market.
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Cadillac CT4 (6% off)
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Cadillac is offering roughly $2,500 off the 2026 CT4 Premium Luxury, bringing its price to around $37,400. The incentive runs through Jan. 2, 2026, creating a somewhat more accessible entry point into the luxury market.
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Cadillac CT5 (6% off)
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The larger 2026 Cadillac CT5 comes with about $2,930 in savings, lowering the price to roughly $45,670. This deal lasts until Jan. 2, 2026.
8 / 10
Hyundai Santa Cruz (6% off)
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The 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz is discounted by almost $2,400, bringing the price down to approximately $38,700. This offer runs through Jan. 2, 2026.
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Nissan Frontier (6% off)
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Nissan is offering around $2,318 off the 2026 Frontier, dropping its price to around $37,100. The incentive is available until Jan. 5, 2026.
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Nissan Kicks (5% off)
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The 2026 Nissan Kicks is $1,360 off right now, lowering the price to roughly $24,460. This deal runs through Jan. 5, 2026, keeping it among the most affordable new SUV options with incentives applied.