This Week In Car Buying From Kelley Blue Book

Kicking off this episode Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad discuss increased inventory within the automotive industry. As a result car makers are increasing incentive spending making this a great time to buy a car. Rising inventories have also led manufacturers to incentivize brand-new 2018 models including the Chevy Equinox and Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.

Kicking off this episode of This Week in Car Buying Matt and Jack share several deals from Jeep including the all-new Compass and a lease deal for the Wrangler. From there the conversation shifts to the uncertain future of mobility, which may mean increased ride-sharing, expanded vehicle automation, and reduced vehicle ownership.

This episode of This Week In Car Buying kicks of with a discussion of how decreasing car sales have led to increased dealer inventory, along with increased incentives and discounts. Speaking of a sales slump, sedans have been hit particularly hard. Illustrating that point Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo highlight the Toyota RAV4's exceptional sales performance in July, which actually outpaced the Camry sedan. Wrapping things up, for this week's Deal of the Week Mercedes-Benz has an enticing lease offering for their C-Class Sedan plug-in hybrid.

This episode of This Week in Car Buying kicks off with hefty savings on the full-size Toyota Avalon sedan. From there the discussion turns weak demand for sedans and how that can save sedan buyers lots of money. Speaking of savings Matt and Jack highlight the value of knowing which specific rebates are available to you including loyalty and conquest incentives.

This week's episode kicks off with big savings on the Lexus LS, which is currently in its final model year before a major overhaul. Speaking of Lexus, there are also deals to be had on Lexus' high-performance GS F and RC F models. From there Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo discuss the challenges luxury brands face in today's competitive market.

In this episode Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad discuss several vehicles set to be discontinued or updated after 2017 and whether buying the departing model might be a good deal. Our deal of the week comes from Hyundai, who is offering major incentives on their midsize Sonata sedan.

We kick off this week's episode with post-4th of July deals for the Kia Optima and Kia Sorento. From there Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo examine the value of Guaranteed Asset Protection (aka Gap Coverage) in an environment where more and more car owners have underwater loans.

Increasingly car sellers are finding their cars are worth less than their loan payoffs. In this episode Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo discuss how rising prices and longer loan terms contribute to this trend. For the deal of the week we have an enticing lease for the Toyota Sienna minivan.

This week Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo talk about summertime car deals including low-cost leases for the Volkswagen Jetta and Ford F-150. The Hyundai Veloster and Ford Escape pop up as well with $4,000 incentives currently being offered for each.

This episode of This Week In Car Buying kicks off with discussion of the upcoming Tesla Model 3 and what percentage of car buyers would actually consider an electric car. That leads to a broader discussion of when it makes sense to buy an electric car and how to save big bucks on a lease or purchase.

In this episode of This Week In Car Buying Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo talk about the rise and recent peak of average transaction prices, along with what that says about the general car buying landscape. Those elevated purchase prices are driving buyers to consider smaller vehicles. The gents explain why that might actually be a smart move. Wrapping things up our deal of the week comes from Buick, who are offering big savings and zero-percent financing on their sedan lineup.

Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad starts this episode discussing a general trend towards longer vehicle loan terms, some of which now extend to 7 years. From there Matt highlights a program from Fiat/Chrysler designed to help car buyers with less than stellar credit. Wrapping things up the gents relate a major incentive offered on the Hyundai Sonatas equipped with a technology package.

In this episode Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo demystify the automotive industry term "day supply" and how it relates to consumer incentives. From there the conversation turns to the merits of leasing a new car versus buying it. 

Matt DeLorenzo kicks off the show explaining a recent sales bump among high-performance Fords including the Fiesta ST, Focus ST, and Fusion Sport. From there the conversation shifts to Toyota who recently dropped prices for their RAV4 compact SUV. Closing things out Jack Nerad bemoans a lack of must-have cars, leading the gents to consider what it might take to actually excite the car buying public.

As slowing sales lead to greater incentives manufacturers are offering deals on previously immune segments including compact SUVs like the Nissan Rogue. In this episode Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo discuss an enticing Rogue lease deal then chat about a new, smaller version of the Rogue called the Rogue Sport. After highlighting some Subaru lease deals and a massive discount currently offered on the Ford Escape the gents wrap up with a handy explanation of exactly how the "down payment" works when leasing a car.

Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad kick off the episode talking about the current slow down in car sales and what that means for car shoppers. Meanwhile the deal of the week includes a huge rebate or 0% financing on the Ford Escape which sparks a discussion of the pros and cons of 0% financing.

This week Jack Nerad kicks things off with a quick update on the general car buying market, which has big implications for prospective car buyers. From there Matt DeLorenzo explains the ins and outs of buying a certified pre-owned (CPO) car. To close out the show the gents highlight an exceptional deal currently available for those who want a big American luxury sedan.

In this week's episode Jack Nerad and Matt DeLorenzo explain the concept of "day supply" and how to exploit that knowledge for big savings at the car dealer. From there the conversation turns to the new and utterly outrageous Dodger Charger SRT Demon, an 840 horsepower drag car for the streets just introduced at the New York auto show. Round things out Matt highlights the top deals of the week including a monstrous $10,000 incentive on the new Nissan Titan pickup truck.

With car makers putting increasing focus on regional incentives its is more important than ever to research potential offers. Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad discuss those local deals in this episode along with the myth versus reality of buying your new at the end of the month. Following an explanation of Kelley Blue Book's 5-Year Cost to Own information the gents wrap up with some smoking deals offered on Chevy's new Bolt electric car.

It's tax season and many car buyers are about to receive a refund. In this episode Matt DeLorenzo and Jack Nerad discuss the best way to use your tax return when buying a car. The gents also discuss cars that will be shown at the upcoming New York auto show, one of which is the updated 2018 Toyota Camry. That leads to an analysis of whether its wiser to wait for the 2018 model or scoop up the current 2017 Camry.