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New cars and SUVs you can buy this summer for below their MSRP, according to Consumer Reports

Don't let high prices get you down — there are still great cars you can score on a discount

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New cars and SUVs you can buy this summer for below their MSRP, according to Consumer Reports
ByBen Kesslen
·Updated May 22, 2026
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New cars and SUVs you can buy this summer for below their MSRP, according to Consumer Reports

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If you're dismayed by new car prices — which average close to $50,000 — you still have options.

Plenty of good cars are currently being sold below their MSRP. And thanks to Consumer Reports, we have a list of them.

Continue reading for the best deals you can score on new cars and SUVs this summer.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 10% off

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You can buy the Mercedes-Benz C-Class right now for $46,729, saving you almost $5,000 from its MSRP of $51,650. It get 29 mpg overall and Consumer Reports ranks it fifth among luxury small cars.

Audi Q4 E-Tron: 8% off

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You can buy the Audi Q4 E-Tron right now for $46,347, saving you over $4,000 from its MSRP of $50,600. It gets 100 MPGe overall and Consumer Reports ranks it tenth among electric luxury SUVs.

Mercedes-Benz GLB: 8% off

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You can buy the Mercedes-Benz GLB right now for $40,135, saving you over $3,600 from its MSRP of $43,800. It gets 26 mpg overall and Consumer Reports ranks it 14th among luxury compact SUVs.

Subaru Solterra: 8% off

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You can buy the Subaru Solterra right now for $39,401, saving you nearly $3,500 from its MSRP of $42,895. It's designated a Green Choice by Consumer Reports, making it a smart pick for eco-conscious buyers.

Mercedes-Benz CLA: 7% off

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You can buy the Mercedes-Benz CLA right now for $43,719, saving you over $3,500 from its MSRP of $47,250. It gets 27 mpg overall and Consumer Reports ranks it 14th among luxury small cars.

Mercedes-Benz GLA: 6% off

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You can buy the Mercedes-Benz GLA right now for $38,851, saving you nearly $2,650 from its MSRP of $41,500. It gets 27 mpg overall and Consumer Reports ranks it eighth among luxury entry-level SUVs.

Volvo XC60: 6% off

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You can buy the Volvo XC60 right now for $46,680, saving you over $3,000 from its MSRP of $49,700. It gets 23 mpg overall and Consumer Reports ranks it fifth among luxury compact SUVs.

Subaru Ascent: 6% off

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You can buy the Subaru Ascent right now for $45,054, saving you nearly $2,850 from its MSRP of $47,885. It gets 22 mpg overall and Consumer Reports ranks it seventh among midsized three-row SUVs.

Subaru Outback: 6% off

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You can buy the Subaru Outback Wilderness AWD right now for $42,415, saving you nearly $2,600 from its MSRP of $44,995. Consumer Reports currently has the 2026 model in testing, with full ratings to come.

Subaru Forester: 5% off

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You can buy the Subaru Forester right now for $30,249, saving you nearly $1,750 from its MSRP of $31,995. It gets 29 mpg overall and Consumer Reports ranks it third among compact SUVs.

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