The New York Auto Show is back
The New York Auto Show is back for the first time since 2019 and there's some big news go to with it. Fox News Autos Editor Gary Gastelu checks out the latest vehicles.
New car prices have been on a very slow decline since hitting a record in December as supplies slowly catch up to demand, but buyers were still paying an average of 12.9% over list in March, according to Kelly Blue Book.
Several very mainstream models like the Kia Telluride and Sorrento SUVs have been selling with markups of 20% and more.
Even the cheapest car in America, the Chevrolet Spark, is in hot demand, with shoppers willing to pay 18% over sticker for the subcompact hatchback.
The Alfa Romeo Giula starts at $44,945. (Alfa Romeo)
There are some bargains available on mid-range price vehicles, however, and even a few pickups and a plug-in hybrid made the latest list of most-discounted mainstream models from Consumer Reports.
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid has an all-electric range of 21 miles per charge and a turbocharged four-cylinder engine for longer trips. (Jeep)
The Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan has been selling with a 6% discount on the hood while the Ram 1500 pickup and Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid SUV are going for 5% discounts.
The GMC Sierra 2500 is available with an off-road AT4 trim. (GMC)
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup can also be had for 4% under and heavy duty truck customers can get a GMC Sierra 2500 for 3% under sticker.
Prices vary day to day and with location, of course, but here's the full top 10 discounted vehicles compiled by Consumer Reports:
Alfa Romeo Giulia: 6%
Cadillac XT6: 5%
Alfa Romeo Stelvio: 5%
Ram 1500: 5%
Jeep Wrangler 4xe: 5%
Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 4%
GMC Sierra 2500: 3%
GMC Terrain: 3%
Chevrolet Traverse: 3%