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    Build & Buy Car Buying Service ®

    Qualifying Members can receive savings of $500 or more on select vehicles*

    Benefits of the Build & Buy Car Buying Service
    UPFRONT PRICING
    See What Others Paid

    Tell us what you're looking for and we'll share what your neighbors paid.

    Pricing in Advance

    See upfront price offers on specific vehicles actually on the lot before heading to the dealership.

    ACCESS TO DEALERS
    Nationwide Dealer Network

    Over 12,000 prescreened dealers dedicated to providing a great car buying experience.

    Competitive Pricing

    Participating Dealers provide pricing on vehicles that match your preferences.

    CR MEMBER BENEFITS
    Member Discounts

    Participating Dealers offer additional member discounts of $100 or more on new cars.

    Get CR Recommendations

    The Consumer Reports recommendation symbol is displayed for qualifying vehicles letting you know we’ve already put this car to the test.

    How It Works
    1
    See What Others Paid

    Tell us what you're looking for and we share what your neighbors paid.

    2
    Upfront Price Offers

    Browse our extensive inventory from the comfort of your home.

    3
    Get Competitive Pricing

    Local dealers provide pricing on vehicles that match your preferences.

    CR Expert Advice
    What You Need to Know About Buying a New Car
    Don't Be Influenced By Ads
    Create your list of cars to test drive based on research, focusing on reliable cars, with high owner satisfaction, good safety marks, and strong road test performance.
    Don't Scrimp on Safety
    Advanced safety features can help avoid an accident or lessen the impact of a crash. They are becoming widely available, though they are still not standard on many models and trims.
    No Thanks to Extras
    Car dealers generally make most of their profit from financing and the sale of a wide variety of extra add-on products like theft protection, asset protection, prepaid maintenance, tire and key replacement plans, VIN etching, and extended warranties.
    Pass on Special Events
    Don't shop during special sales events solicited by direct mail. These are often run by contracted specialists trained in techniques that increase a dealer's profit.
    Smart Financing
    Resist the temptation to focus strictly on monthly payments to consider the long-term impact of your finance strategy, considering loan rate, interest paid, trade in, and even depreciation.
    Fees to Avoid
    If you see additional "pre-delivery inspection," "delivery," "destination," or "dealer prep" charges on a second window sticker, you should refuse to pay them.
    More Tips for New Car Buyers
    Car Buying Service Customer Reviews
    The program saved me thousands of dollars on a new car and allowed me to avoid talking with numerous sales people to get the deal I wanted. Thank you.
    –Jack M. saved $1,757 off MSRP
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    The Consumer Reports Build & Buy Car Buying Service (the "Service") is provided to Consumer Reports users by TrueCar.com. TrueCar operates the Service's dealer network and the Service's website. Consumer Reports collects a fee from TrueCar for vehicles purchased from a TrueCar dealer. 100% of the fees we collect goes to support our nonprofit mission. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any dealer.

    Neither Consumers Reports nor TrueCar brokers, sells, or leases motor vehicles. Each TrueCar Certified Dealer will confirm actual vehicle availability from in-stock inventory, including options and color choices.

    The Service may not be available in your particular location.

    * Between 1/1/21 and 12/31/21, the average savings off MSRP experienced by consumers who connected with a TrueCar Certified Dealer through the Build & Buy Car Buying Service and who were identified as buying a new vehicle from that Certified Dealer was $1,942. Your actual savings may vary based on multiple factors, including the vehicle you select, region, dealer, and applicable vehicle specific manufacturer incentives, which are subject to change. The MSRP is determined by the manufacturer and may not reflect the price at which vehicles are generally sold in the dealer's trade area, as many vehicles are sold below MSRP. Each dealer sets its own pricing.

    * Member exclusive savings require Digital or All Access Membership