Joann Muller, 11.16.10, 10:15 AM EST
No car dealer wants to carry last year's models into the new calendar year. So this is a great time to shop.
In Pictures: The Best Year-End Car Deals
Want a great deal on a Mercedes? Now's the time to jump. This month the German carmaker is offering its dealers $10,000 in marketing support to help them clear out the last of the 2010 S-class sedans. If and when they pass that savings on to you, you can save a bundle on the outgoing model.
You'll pass up a couple of cool new safety features found on the 2011 model--lane departure warning and blind-spot detection--but the savings might be worth it to you. The base sticker price on the 2010 S550 is $91,600. Assuming you're a decent negotiator and the dealer is willing to pass on that $10,000 incentive, you can drive it home for well under $80,000. Read more...
