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    Best Deals on Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs

    Save gas and money on these models recommended by CR

    2023 Lexus ES Hybrid
    2023 Lexus ES 300h
    Photo: Lexus

    After experiencing volatile prices at the pump last year, many shoppers are making fuel economy a top priority in selecting their next new car. But it’s important to keep performance, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety in mind, too. These are all part of the Overall Score that Consumer Reports gives to new cars it tests, and those that shine earn our recommendation. 

    To help members, we reviewed the latest transaction data reflecting what people actually paid for cars in the past month. We then filtered the list to include only CR Recommended models among the best fuel economy for their class. In short, these are good models with good fuel economy. 

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    We sorted the data to rank the vehicles by how close their average transaction price is to the MSRP on the window sticker, starting with the best deal. Given the limited car inventory and heightened interest in efficient models, all of these have sold for between 2 and 7 percent over MSRP. That’s as good as it gets right now. 

    Detailed pricing information and complete ratings are available for all current vehicles on their respective model pages, linked below. Local supply and demand will influence how much a dealer is willing to bend on price.

    If you’re a CR member, the information and list of cars and SUVs recommended by CR in this article are already available to you. But if you haven’t signed up yet, be sure to click below and become a member to access this information and all our exclusive ratings and reviews for each car we buy and test. Joining also gives you full access to exclusive ratings for the other products our experts evaluate in several categories, including electronics and home appliances.

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