Memorial Day is widely seen as one of the best days for buying a new car. However, it might feel like there is never a good time to buy a car these days. Consumer Reports skimmed the new car market and found the best new car deals for Memorial Day 2022.
According to Consumer Reports, Memorial Day is one of the best times of the year to buy a new car. Often dealerships offer lower prices, and financing can also be more favorable. However, due to the limited new car inventory, we might not see quite the same great deals. But if you know where to look and can move quickly, some deals are around.
CR cross-referenced nationwide new-car incentives and discounts that represent savings below the sticker price, and against cars, CR ranked well overall; ’cause a good deal on a bad car ain’t a good deal at all.
The selected models range from five percent off MSRP up to about eight. CR says that these deals tend to stay the same across the model range. However, keep in mind that some local deals could outshine these nationally advertised new car deals for Memorial Day.
| Model | Potential savings off MSRP (%/$) | Price Range | MPG | Consumer Reports Rating |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | $2,311 (8%) | $25,800 – $32,600 | Overall 19 / City 13 / Hwy 27 mpg | 74/100 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Blazer | $2,911 (8%) | $33,400 – $44,000 | Overall 19 / City 13 / Hwy 27 mpg | 82/100 |
| 2022 Nissan Murano | $3,106 (7%) | $33,310 – $46,560 | Overall 21 / City 15 / Hwy 29 mpg | 81/100 |
| 2022 Ram 1500 | $3,244 (7%) | $35,900 – $77,780 | Overall 17 / City 11 / Hwy 24 mpg | 75/100 |
| 2022 GMC Acadia | $3,236 (7%) | $34,800 – $48,600 | Overall 19 / City 13 / Hwy 28 mpg | 70/100 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Traverse | $3,263 (7%) | $33,700 – $53,400 | Overall 20 / City 14 / Hwy 28 mpg | 83/100 |
| 2022 Chrysler 300 | $2,153 (6%) | $31,770 – $42,155 | Overall 22 / City 15 / Hwy 32 mpg | 83/100 |
| 2022 Cadillac XT5 | $2,800 (6%) | $43,995 – $55,895 | Overall 20 / City 13 / Hwy 30 mpg | 82/100 |
| 2022 Dodge Charger | $2,294 (6%) | $32,500 – $74,900 | Overall 20 / City 13 / Hwy 31 mpg | 80/100 |
| 2022 Toyota Prius Prime | $1,878 (5%) | $28,670 – $34,450 | Overall 69 / City 56 / Hwy 81 mpg | 79/100 |
It’s nice to see any kind of discount on new cars these days. Unfortunately, the hard part here will be getting your hands on some of the models before May 31st, when most of these deals expire. The inventory shortage is a dagger to anyone hoping to snag a good deal on a new car.
This doesn’t mean it’s impossible to find what you want; it just might not happen quickly.
We’ve written dozens of pieces trying to arm new car customers with tips, tricks, and advice for buying a car in this wild time. Aside from trying to find deals like this, there are really only three things that will help you buy a new car in 2022.
There are three major things to keep in mind while car shopping during the chip shortage and other supply chain issues post-pandemic:
