Pickup trucks are selling well right now – partly due to the increased demand for housing and construction — so this edition of “Steals on Wheels” is focused on large discounts on pickup trucks.

The OpenRoad Lending Auto Buying Service gives you the info you need to help you find a great buy. To help with your new-car search, in each edition of “Steals on Wheels” shares some of the very best prices we can find to help shoppers find the best deal on their next new vehicle.

It doesn’t matter where you live, these “Steals on Wheels” deals are available nationwide and demonstrate potential savings on new cars based on the possible discount from the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). These steals may feature manufacturer’s rebates and cash incentives, or may also include special leasing offers, depending on what our data shows to be the greatest opportunities for savings for new car shoppers in the upcoming weeks. As the end of the month nears, salespeople will want to sell more cars to qualify for their monthly quotas, so watch for additional discounts as dealers strive to reduce their end-of-month inventory.

This edition’s deals offer something for every truck shopper’s needs, with potential savings ranging from 10.6% to 15.7%. Market average pricing on these affordable workhorses demonstrates a range of discounts off Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) equaling as much as $5,141 off these full-function trucks. Another feature of this week’s truck deals are that all discounts are available on extended cab styles, offering additional functionality for drivers requiring space for extra passengers.

Our chart also includes fuel economy figures to help you compare not just savings at the dealership but savings at the pump, as well. Note: With trucks of this size, fuel economy isn’t great, but most of these trucks have highway ratings around 20 mpg, with the lowest at 18 mpg, and the highest coming in at 22 mpg. They’re all hard workers, but keep these differences in mind if your fuel budget is tight.

Once you have made the decision on the right vehicle, now it’s time to turn to financing and getting your loan tied up before stepping foot into the dealership is the best move. Apply online in the comfort of your home or office and get a truck loan decision back in minutes. From there, download your loan docs and eCheck and you are good to go pick up that truck of your dreams at the dealership.

Steals on Wheels:  June 12-25, 2013 Pickup Truck Edition
Year Make Model Trim	MSRP / Market Average*	20% Deposit / Est. Monthly Payment**	$ Savings / % Savings	City / Hwy / Comb MPG
2013 Nissan Titan King Cab, 4×2, SV	$32,695 / $27,554	$5,511 / $396	$5,141 / 15.7%	13 / 18 / 15.3
2013 Ram 1500 Express, Crew Cab, 4X2, Short Bed	$33,730 / $29,405	$5,881 / $423	$4,325 / 12.8%	14 / 20 / 16.2
2013 Ford F-150 SuperCrew 4X2 6-1/2′ Box Lariat	$40,340 / $35,648	$7,130 / $512	$4,692 / 11.6%	16 / 22 / 18.8
2013 Toyota Tundra 2WD Truck CrewMax, 4X2, Short Bed, 4.6L V8	$31,630 / $28,080	$5,616 / $404	$3,550 / 11.2%	15 / 20 / 17.4
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab, Standard Box 2WD WT	$28,610 / $25,573	$5,115 / $368	$3,037 / 10.6%	15 / 21 / 17.8
*Market Average is estimated 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. **Estimated monthly payments are based on a 3% APR for 60 months with 20% down on the current market average price, and excludes sales tax and other fees and charges that may vary by region or state. Actual APR may be subject to credit approval and other factors. These examples are for information purposes only, and are not an offer to lend. See your dealer/lender for details, including actual available offers.

 

Boasting the largest potential discount among this week’s selection at 15.6 percent off, the Nissan Titan King Cab actually sits in the middle of Manufacturers Suggested Retail Pricing of this edition’s list of MSRP’s at $32,695; after potential discounts its national market average is $5,141 lower at $27,554. Offer a 20 percent down payment of $5,511, and you might drive away with 60 monthly payments under $400.

The Ram 1500 Express Crew Cab offers a potential discount of up to 12.8 percent. That translates into a possible savings of as much as $4,325, bringing the MSRP of Ram’s work truck from $33,730 down to a market average price of $29,405. Ram offers plenty of storage, creature comforts, and a standard 310-horsepower/4.7-liter V-8 engine as well as fuel economy of 14 city/20 highway/16.2 combined; near the bottom of this pack.