The lowdown on list prices
Finally, if you're hunting for a deal, our list tells you where to point your radar. The well-regarded Volvo S40 is one of the most discounted imports, since a new version is on the way. The Ford Explorer and Jeep Grand Cherokee go for nearly 20 percent off. And if you've been waiting for the right price on a Hummer H2, this could be your moment. It will still set you back $48,000, but the 4 percent knockdown might make it feel like a bargain.
IMPORTS UNDER $25,000
BIGGEST DISCOUNTS LIST PRICE DISCOUNT
Nissan Sentra $14,740 24 pct.
Kia Optima $16,040 22 pct.
Kia Spectra $13,590 21 pct.
Kia Sedona $20,615 15 pct.
Hyundai Sonata $20,339 13 pct.
SMALLEST DISCOUNTS
Mitsubishi Lancer $17,172 1 pct.
Toyota Echo $10,760 1 pct.
Mini Cooper $16,999 0 pct.
Toyota Prius $20,510 0 pct.
Toyota Sienna $24,800 0 pct.
DOMESTICS UNDER $25,000
BIGGEST DISCOUNTS LIST PRICE DISCOUNT
Pontiac Sunfire $15,495 29 pct.
Dodge Intrepid $22,035 24 pct.
Chevrolet Cavalier $18,090 23 pct.
Dodge Neon $15,115 23 pct.
Ford Taurus $20,730 21 pct.
SMALLEST DISCOUNTS
GMC Canyon $20,580 8 pct.
Saturn Vue $22,885 7 pct.
Chevrolet Colorado $18,545 6 pct.
Chevrolet Malibu $20,995 5 pct.
Dodge SRT-4 $20,995 0 pct.
IMPORTS OVER $25,000
BIGGEST DISCOUNTS LIST PRICE DISCOUNT
Volvo S40 $25,385 18 pct.
Saab 9-5 $40,140 17 pct.
Volvo S60 $27,645 17 pct.
Volvo V40 $30,530 16 pct.
Hyundai XG350 $26,189 15 pct.
SMALLEST DISCOUNTS*
Acura TSX $27,035 0 pct.
Mazda RX-8 $27,200 0 pct.
Volvo XC90 $35,475 0 pct.
BMW 330 $35,495 0 pct.
Mercedes-Benz E320 $48,170 0 pct.
DOMESTICS OVER $25,000
BIGGEST DISCOUNTS LIST PRICE DISCOUNT
Chrysler Concorde $26,860 20 pct.
Dodge Ram 1500 $26,980 19 pct.
Jeep Grand Cherokee $27,905 19 pct.
Ford Expedition $35,105 19 pct.
Chevrolet Avalanche $33,565 18 pct.
SMALLEST DISCOUNTS
Chevrolet Corvette $44,535 5 pct.
Hummer H2 $50,030 4 pct.
Cadillac CTS $31,185 4 pct.
Cadillac SRX $38,690 0 pct.
Chrysler Crossfire** $34,495 1 pct.
Data are for the Chicago metropolitan area as of Dec. 8, 2003. Most figures are representative of sales data in other metropolitan areas. List price is MSRP plus delivery fees. Entries represent the most popular trim line of a given model, and some models with minor trim line variations from other entries have been excluded. Does not include vehicles over $80,000.
*A sampling; 24 other models sell for full price.
**The percent for the Crossfire represents a markup.
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