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Top 10 Deals of the Month for August 2006 — Cars
By Warren Clarke, Automotive Content Editor
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Looking for a bargain? We've got 10. The following cars are our TMV ® Deals of the Month, and they represent the best values we found in the marketplace (visit our Learn More About TMV® page for more info about TMV).

To determine these rankings, we compared TMV prices with dealer invoice prices; we also considered current incentives and rebates (check our Incentives and Rebates page for further information on the various offers available). Once incentives are factored in, many of the cars on our list can be purchased below invoice.

But our evaluation wasn't merely quantitative. We also took into account our impressions regarding each vehicle's overall quality and value offered for the money. When the dust settled, these are the cars that came out on top.

  1. 2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature L: Looking for a sprawling luxury hauler at a decent price? Sure, it may trail its European and Japanese peers in some respects, but whopping incentives help make the Town Car hard to resist this summer.


  2. 2006 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V: The speedy Sentra SE-R is fast as lightning and a thrill to experience. Generous incentives help make it one of this month's best values.


  3. 2006 Chrysler Pacifica: If you're looking for a vehicle large enough to ferry a midsize family, the Pacifica — with its spacious cabin, sedanlike handling and upscale furnishings — will not do you wrong. This month, healthy incentives add to its appeal.


  4. 2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE: Motivated by an eminently capable V6 and blessed with a bevy of appealing options, the Maxima offers lots of power and luxury for the buck. Rich incentives make it a winning choice this month for those seeking a top-notch family sedan.


  5. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT: With a standard 230-horsepower engine, sport-tuned suspension and tuned exhaust, the PT Cruiser GT adds a welcome jolt of high performance to the typical PT Cruiser experience. This month's incentives sweeten the pot.


  6. 2006 Toyota Corolla S: Though incredibly reliable and refined, the Corolla can get pricey relative to the competition, even when equipped with just the basics. However, this month's low TMV prices make the sedan a great value for those seeking Toyota quality at an affordable cost.


  7. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon GT: An athletic 2.6-liter V6, clean interior furnishings, great handling and an extravagantly generous warranty make the Tiburon GT one to consider. This month's attractive TMV prices only add to its appeal.


  8. 2006 Ford Mustang V6: The Mustang offers retro good looks and performance that will knock your socks off. If you were on the fence about this sexy pony car, act now; low TMV prices make it a steal this summer.


  9. 2006 Volkswagen GTI 1.8T: The GTI has clean good looks (it's a Volkswagen, after all) and a prodigious amount of power. The 1.8T is being phased out to make way for a redesign based on the upcoming next-generation Golf, so there are ample deals to be had on this outgoing model.


  10. 2007 Pontiac G6 GT Coupe: Pontiac is making some serious noise in the midsize coupe segment with its stylish, roomy G6. The car is class-leading in many respects, and this month's great deals make it even more irresistible.


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