Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Last Month's Hottest-Selling Rides: What You Should Expect to Pay

2010 Chevy Camaro
Average Transaction Price: $33,664
Average 60-Month Payment: $663.89*
MSRP: $22,680-$46,840**
JeffCars.com's analysis: The Camaro continues to be the hottest vehicle in GM's line up. The average transaction price consumers paid continues to drop. During the previous month, consumers paid an average transaction price of $34,636. There are still no incentives on this vehicle.

2010 VW Golf
Average Transaction Price: $20,389
Average 60-Month Payment: $402.09*
MSRP: $17,490-$ 27,605**
JeffCars.com's analysis: This is the first time the VW Golf has made this list. Maintenance is included with all VWs for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
2009/2010 Jeep Patriot
Average Transaction Price: $21,666
Average 60-Month Payment: $427.28*
MSRP: $17,540-$31,795**
JeffCars.com's analysis: This is the first time this fuel-efficient Jeep has made our list this year. Incentives are available on this vehicle.

2009 Toyota RAV4
Average Transaction Price: $25,133
Average 60-Month Payment: $495.65*
MSRP: $21,500-$31,845**
JeffCars.com's analysis: The styling of the RAV4 has been updated for 2010. The average transaction price consumers paid dropped by $67, after rising by $800 the previous month.

2010 Toyota Prius
Average Transaction Price: $26,600
Average 60-Month Payment: $524.58*
MSRP: $22,000-$35,210**
JeffCars.com's analysis: This popular hybrid continues to top our list month after month. The average transaction price fell by $74 from the previous month.



Average Transaction Price is based off what consumers paid in October.


*The 60-month payment is based on the average selling price,using a new-vehicle interest rate provided by Bankrate.com of 6.83%. Last month the 60-month rate was over 7%. Payments will vary based on interest rates, price, down-payment and the length of the loan.

**MSRP is the price automakers suggest consumers pay, before negotiation occurs.

To calculate the payment and interest rate for the aforementioned rides, visit the right side of this website. Visit our New-Vehicle Pricing guide to configure a new-vehicle.

Sources: PIN, Bankrate.com and JeffCars.com

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