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

2010 Chevy Equinox
Average Transaction Price: $25,357
Average 60-Month Payment: $500.31*
Base MSRP: $22,440-$29,795**
JeffCars.com's analysis: Since being restyled, this is the first time Chevy's new upscale crossover has made our list. In fact, this was the hottest-selling vehicle in November, displacing the popular Toyota Prius from its throne. Don't expect huge discounts on this vehicle.

2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser:
Average Transaction Price: $31,044
Average 60-Month Payment: $612.51*
Base MSRP: $23,680-$25,270**
JeffCars.com's analysis: Toyota plans on killing off the FJ Cruiser in the near future. You better snap up one now, since they won't be around for long.

2010 Audi Q5
Average Transaction Price: $44,626
Average 60-Month Payment: $880.49*
Base MSRP: $37,350**
JeffCars.com's analysis: The Q5 returns to the list again. It's obvious that most consumers are loading up their Q5 with options, thus, driving up the average transaction price. A hybrid is expected in the near future. If you can find a 2009 Q5, Audi is offering an additional dealer incentive.

2010 Toyota Prius
Average Transaction Price: $26,201
Average 60-Month Payment: $516.96*
Base MSRP: $21,000-$27,670**
JeffCars.com's analysis: The Prius continues to top our list, selling without any incentives. The average transaction price of this hybrid was $26,600 in October. Toyota plans on building a plug-in hybrid in 2011.

2010 Toyota RAV4
Average Transaction Price: $25,009
Average 60-Month Payment: $493.44*
Base MSRP: $21,500-$27,810**
JeffCars.com's analysis: The RAV4 continues to be one of Toyota's most popular crossovers. In October, the average transaction price was $25, 133. This month Toyota is offering low-interest rates and a rebate.

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 6.85%. Last month the 60-month rate was 6.83%. 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. This price doesn't not include options or the destination fee.

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

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

Last Month's Hottest-Selling Rides

2009 Toyota RAV4
Average Transaction Price: $25,201
Average 60-Month Payment: $502.82*
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 rose $800 from the previous month.

2010 Toyota Prius
Average Transaction Price: $26,674
Average 60-Month Payment: $513.42*
MSRP: $22,000-$35,210**
JeffCars.com's analysis: The average transaction price for the Prius rose approximately $1,000 from August.

2010 Chevy Camaro
Average Transaction Price: $34,636
Average 60-Month Payment: $691.08*
MSRP: $22,680-$46,840**
JeffCars.com's analysis of what consumers are paying: This is one of the few vehicles by GM being sold without any incentives. The average transaction price for the Camaro was $800 less than the previous month.

2010 Subaru Outback
Average Transaction Price: $27,489
Average 60-Month Payment: $548.47*
MSRP: $22,295-$34,795**
JeffCars.com's analysis: The all-wheel-drive Outback has been redesigned for 2010.

2009 Ford Escape
Average Transaction Price: $24,394
Average 60-Month Payment: $486.82*
MSRP: $20,435-$33,725**
JeffCars.com's analysis: The Escape is available as a hybrid, too.

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

*The 60-month payment is based on the average selling price,using a new-vehicle interest rate provided by Bankrate.com of 7.32%. Last month the 60-month rate was $7.52%. 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

Last Month's Hottest-Selling Rides

2010 Toyota Prius
Average Transaction Price: $25,610
Average 60-Month Payment: $513.42*
MSRP: $22,000-$35,210**

JeffCars.com's analysis of what consumers are paying: Most consumers are not willing to pay for some of the new high-tech features available on the redesigned Prius.

2010 Chevy Camaro
Average Transaction Price: $35,432
Average 60-Month Payment: $710.32*
MSRP: $22,680-$46,840**

JeffCars.com's analysis of what consumers are paying: Most consumers are avoiding the base Camaro, opting for a well-equipped sports car.

2009 Nissan Armada
Average Transaction Price: $38,489
Average 60-Month Payment: $771.61*
MSRP: $37,210-$55,655**

JeffCars.com's analysis of what consumers are paying: Most consumers are negotiating on the Armada and not paying MSRP.

2009 Toyota RAV4
Average Transaction Price: $24,390
Average 60-Month Payment: $488.96*
MSRP: $21,500-$31,845**

JeffCars.com's analysis of what consumers are paying: Most consumers are opting for a base RAV4 with a few options added.

2009 Audi Q5
Average Transaction Price: $43,799
Average 60-Month Payment: $878.06*
MSRP: $37,200-$57,925**

JeffCars.com's analysis of what consumer are paying: Consumers are not purchasing the base Q5. Most consumers are loading up their crossover with a few high-line features.

While the 'Cash for Clunkers' government program, which encouraged consumers through a financial stimulus to trade for a fuel efficient vehicle, was the talk of the auto industry last month, these five vehicles represents the hottest-selling rides to fly off the lots last month nd the average price consumers paid. The Toyota Prius was the only vehicle from this list which also topped the 'Cash for Clunkers' list, too. Furthermore, the Camaro was the only vehicles to fly off the lots without any dealer incentives and/or factory rebates last month, while Audi, Nissan and theToyotas are being sold with some of type of dealer incentive.

*The 60-month payment is based on the average selling price,using a new-vehicle interest rate provided by Bankrate.com of 7.52%. 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's

Last Month's Five Fastest-Selling Rides

Audi Q5
$43,641, average selling price

Toyota RAV4
$24,189, average transaction price

Lexus RX Series (hybrid/non-hybrid)
$44,245, average transaction price

BMW Z4
$56,566, average selling price

Infiniti QX56
$55,642, average selling price

The 'Cash for Clunkers' new-vehicle sales incentive had little effect on these hot-selling rides in July. Besides the Toyota products, ironically, the remaining top five vehicles wouldn't necessarily be considered fuel-efficient. However, the aforementioned new vehicles left dealers' lots faster than the top 10 rides consumers snapped up for the 'Cash for Clunkers' program.

Source: Power Information Network

5 Hottest Rides: What You Should Expect to Pay

2010 Lexus RX, $43,394

$870.06/60 months

2010 Toyota Prius, $25,863

$518.56/60 months

2009 Toyota RAV4, $24,747
$496.18/60 months

2009 Toyota Venza, $29,708
$595.65/60 months

2009 Mercedes GLK, $39,758
$797.16/60 months
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Source: Power Information Network
The prices above are based on June 2009 sales and the average transaction prices consumers paid. This is different from MSRP (the white sticker on the window). The 60-month payments are based on Bankrate.com's average new car rate of 7.526% with a 10% down-payment. The aforementioned vehicles, which happen to be dominated mainly by crossovers and Toyota products, stayed on the dealers' lots for a shorter time period in comparison to most vehicles last month. Furthermore, these vehicles are selling with little to no incentives from the automaker or dealer.

The U. S. Five Hottest-Selling Rides: What Consumers Should Expect to Pay

2009 Toyota Venza
$30,375 - average transaction price*






2010 Lexus RX 350
$42,542 - average transaction price*






2010 Volvo X60
$38,591 - average transaction price*






2010 Kia Soul
$17,648 - average transaction price*






2010 Honda Insight (Hybrid)
$21,784 - average transaction price*

While most new vehicles are being sold with huge discounts, which are being offered by both the dealers and the automakers, there are some vehicles being sold with little to no incentives like the hottest-selling vehicles in America we have identified. With the exception of the refreshed second generation Lexus, the remaining vehicles didn't exist during the last model year. As you'll notice from our picks, crossovers overwhelming seem to be the latest trend in the industry. For more detail information about each of these vehicles, visit our new car pricing guide.

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Source: Power Information Network

*Pricing reflects what consumers paid in May 2009.

April's Best Deals: Five Vehicles You Can Steal From Dealers

Pontiac will be dropping the brand soon.

Pontiac's G5: MSRP:$16,980-$20,280

Invoice:$16,216-$19,367

Incentive: $1,500 rebate or 2.9% for 60 months

Mitsubishi's Eclipse MSRP: $20,249-$25,149
Invoice: $19,149-$23,782
Incentive: $1,000 rebate or 0.0% for 60 months

Mazda's RX-8 MSRP: $26,435-$31,930

Invoice:$24,470-$29,538

Incentive: 2.9% for 60 months

This is the last year for Honda's S2000.

Honda S2000 MSRP: $34,995-$37,995

Invoice:$31,698-$34,409

Incentive: N/A

Volvo's V50 MSRP:$29,800-$35,500

Invoice:$28,012-$34,195

Incentive: $2,500 should be available from the dealer

If you play your cards right, you should be able to buy the aforementioned slow-selling vehicles at or below the dealer's cost (invoice) less any incentives. Before shopping for any of the featured vehicles, find out more about the pricing, options and standard equipment by visiting our new car-buying guide. Since incentives and pricing are subject to change, make sure its verified with the dealer or the automaker before closing the deal.

And to find out what consumers are paying for the fastest-selling vehicles, click here.

Five Hot Rides: What Consumers Are Paying

Model/ February's Average Transaction Price

1. Mercedes-Benz GLK Class/$41,983
2. smart fortwo/$16,735
3. Dodge Challenger/$32,341
4. Toyota Prius/$24,371
5. Honda Fit/$17,255

While new car sales tumbled again last month and gas prices remained below $2.00 a gallon, there are still a few rides, which are flying off the lots of dealers. If you're in the market for one of the vehicles listed above, this is what you should budget for.

Source: Power Information Network

Last Month's Five Hottest Selling Small Rides

Model/ January's Average Selling Price

1. smart fortwo/$16,664

2. Honda Fit/$17,184

3. Toyota Prius/$25,194

4. Mini Cooper/$25,194

While new car sales tumbled again last month and gas prices remained below $2.00 a gallon, there are still a few small rides, which are flying off the lots of dealers.

source: Power Information Network