Sometimes, you’re looking for a great bargain; sometimes you’re shopping for something more luxurious. The OpenRoad Lending Auto Buying Service is always on the lookout to help new-car shoppers find a great buy on their perfect vehicle. This week, we’re focusing on great discounts available on luxury utility vehicles, with a selection of vehicles from Acura, BMW, Cadillac, and Mercedes-Benz.

Regardless of whether your preference for luxury comes in large or small packages, this week’s deals offer something for every luxury shopper’s needs, including a few hybrid models, with potential savings ranging from 9.5% to 14.9%. Market average pricing on these new cars demonstrates a range of discounts off Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) equaling as much as $8,207 off these 10 luxurious vehicles.

If you’re planning to go car shopping during the first half of October, keep these 10 great luxury cars in mind as you do your research. If you’re able to contribute a 20 percent down payment, our data also shows what your monthly payment might be when financed for 60 months at a 3 percent APR.

And just in case you’re concerned that some of these luxurious monthly payments might be a little pricey, the included chart also shares fuel economy figures to help you compare what each model could cost based on miles per gallon. You might be surprised at the excellent fuel economy of a few of these luxury models!

Acura brings two vehicles to this week’s list, including the 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid with Technology Package and the 2013 Acura TL SH-AWD with Advance Package

Acura’s feisty little ILX hybrid sports the most affordable price and boasts the best fuel economy of all the cars on this list. Subtract a potential 11.7 percent discount from its already affordable MSRP of $35,295 and the national market average of the compact Acura ILX Hybrid comes down by $4,124 to $31,171. That’s just $449 monthly after 20 percent down. Fuel economy of 39 city, 38 highway and 38.4 miles per gallon combined make this sporty little luxo sedan an excellent choice among the vehicles in this week’s edition of Steals on Wheels.

 

If you want a little more room, step into the larger Acura TL. The luxurious Acura TL’s potential 9.5 percent discount translates to a possible $4,378 savings — bringing the national market average price of Acura’s all-wheel-drive luxury sedan down from an MSRP of $46,280 to $41,902 — or about $602 per month after a 20% down payment.
BMW also boasts two models in this edition of Steals on Wheels: The X5 xDrive35d Luxury SUV and 3 Series with ActiveHybrid

 

If you’re looking for BMW luxury in a sporty SUV, consider the midsize X5 xDrive crossover. The BMW X5 xDrive35d seats five and boasts an optional third row to make room for a couple extra small-size passengers in the wayback. A possible 14.2 percent discount translates to a giant $8,207 potential savings — bringing the national market average price of BMW’s diesel-powered sport utility vehicle from an MSRP of $57,625 down to $49,418. Offer a 20 percent down payment and your payments could be around $710 each month.

If you like your performance in a friendlier shade of “green,” then check out the BMW 3 Series sedan with ActiveHybrid powertrain. The fuel-efficient luxury/performance sedan starts with a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $50,575 and is further reduced to a national market average of $44,209. That’s a potential savings of 12.6%, or a whopping $6,366, off the suggested MSRP of this hybrid BMW. That’s $635 for 60 months after a 20 percent down payment.
Small or Large? Cadillac offers four choices including the 2013 Cadillac ATS 3.6L RWD, 2013 Cadillac CTS AWD, 2013 Cadillac XTS Base FWD, or 2013 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid Base RWD.

The smallest of the four Cadillacs on this list is the sleek Cadillac ATS RWD, sporting a national market average price of $37,585. That equals an estimated monthly payment of $540 thanks to a potential discount of 10.7 percent, or $4,505 off the $42,090 MSRP of Cadillac’s compact sport sedan.

Next up, the Cadillac CTS boasts a national market average price of $35,580 after a potential discount of 14.9 percent, or $6,235 off the $41,815 MSRP. Put down 20 percent and your monthly payment could be about $511 for Cadillac’s midsize sedan.
Refined and roomy, the full-size XTS featuring Cadillac’s innovative CUE driver interface. At about $557 per month, the Cadillac XTS carries an average market price of $38,734; that’s 13.9 percent — or as much as $6,261 — less than the $44,995 MSRP of Cadillac’s full-size sedan in base front-wheel-drive trim.

The Cadillac Escalade Hybrid SUVseats eight and boasts a 10.2 percent discount. That translates to a potential $7,676 — bringing the national market average price of Cadillac’s roomy and efficient hybrid sport utility vehicle from an MSRP of $75,420 down to $67,744. Offer a 20 percent down payment and your payments could be around $974 each month.
Mercedes-Benz brings two options to this luxo list: take your pick between the elegant C-Class sport sedan, and the diesel-powered 2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E350 sedan.

The spirited Mercedes-Benz C250sports a potential 7.8 percent discount equaling a possible $2,836 savings — bringing the national market average price of this Mercedes-Benz sportster down from an MSRP of $36,255 down to $33,419 — or an affordable $480 per month after a 20% down payment.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class seats four and sports a national market average price of $46,856 after a potential discount of 11.8 percent, or $6,249 off the $53,105 MSRP of this super-large luxury sedan from Mercedes-Benz. Put down 20 percent and your monthly payment would be about $674, while fuel economy of 22 miles per gallon city and 32 miles per gallon highway keeps the full-size Mercedes sedan competitive with some of the smaller cars on this list.

 

Ready to Go Shopping for a New Car?

These deals are available nationwide and demonstrate potential savings on new cars based on the possible discount from the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). This edition of “Steals on Wheels” include potential savings from such special offers as manufacturer’s rebates and cash incentives, which helps place these luxury cars among the greatest opportunities for savings for new car shoppers during the first two weeks of October.

In this edition of Steals on Wheels we are highlighting discounts on a broad assortment of luxury cars based on their particular trim level, since potential discounts can vary greatly between the trim levels. So for this edition, the 2013 Cadillac CTS Luxury Sedan in all-wheel-drive (for example), was the most highly discounted trim of the entire CTS lineup in relation to its MSRP, and was a high enough discount to make our list.
However, whenever shopping for a new car, there are some really important things to keep in mind, such as:

• Incentives and leasing programs are subject to change and should be confirmed with your dealer when shopping.
• “Market Average” is based on the national average of recent vehicle transactions, including destination and delivery charges after incentives that are subject to change, but does not include tax, title, licensing, documentation or processing fees, other state and governmental charges and/or fees, or any other charges or fees allowed by law. This is a national average, so you might find better pricing based on sales in your local area at www.openroadlending.com. Be sure to visit the OpenRoad Lending Auto Buying Service to view local pricing on any car and to be connected with your local Certified Dealer who will provide you pricing information for the vehicle you are researching.
• Deals are limited to inventory on hand, so your Certified Dealer must confirm that actual inventory, including your preferred options and colors, is in stock.

 

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