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Latest Demand Cars
Small cars are now the largest segment of the U.S. auto market, accounting for 18 percent of new car sales. Last year U.S. consumers bought a record 2.8 million of them, and with sales up 4 percent in the first quarter this year, the record almost surely will be shattered." The auto industry has been slow to react, and is only now ramping up production of the hottest-selling small cars. Aaron Bragman, an auto analyst for the Waltham, Mass.-based consulting firm Global Insight, said the spike in small car demand "happened too rapidly for the American automakers to take sufficient action."
Bankrate.com comments that "consumers, who may have become accustomed to seeing thousands knocked out of the window sticker, may have to adjust their expectations" when they shop for smaller cars. "Part of that tough negotiating stance comes from dealers recognizing that small, economical sedans are hot items. But another factor is that these sedans have far less profit built into them when compared to SUVs and bigger, luxury sedans." As a result, dealers often don't have the flexibility to discount the cost of smaller cars as much as they did with the SUVs that many bought in recent years. For instance, "a Toyota Corolla LE has a base list price of $16,650 and an invoice price of $15,067, leaving less than $1,600 haggle room for most consumers." In contrast, "a Toyota Sequoia SUV, which lists for $35,275, has about $4,000 in negotiating room before hitting the dealer invoice."
A few bargains can still be found. Kicking Tires rounds up cash-back offers on the market this week, and finds this surprising gem: $1,500 cash back on the Hyundai Elantra nationwide, except in certain Northeastern states. "It’s not the most exciting to drive, but it comes well-equipped and has a much improved interior and exterior look. $1,500 is a huge amount of money to be taking off an economy car in today’s climate," KT comments. "Thrifty shoppers should definitely take advantage."
Research the value of current small cars with U.S. News' car rankings and reviews

Top 10s and More

What are the best- and worst-rated cars and automakers in fuel economy, initial quality, customer service and other categories? Check the rankings before deciding on your next vehicle.
Top 10s and More Index
• Best Initial Quality
Find out which new cars and trucks produced the fewest problems in the first 90 days of ownership among more than 62,000 consumers. Read more
• Best Customer Service
Which manufacturers rank highest among customers for sales and service satisfaction? Check out the latest ratings from J.D. Power and Associates. Read more
• Most Popular Colors
Silver was the most popular vehicle color in 2005, according to the DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report. Find out which other colors are in high demand for various vehicle classes. Read more
• Most-Stolen Cars
Which vehicles are stolen most often in the U.S.? Which cities have the highest theft rates? And which models have the highest and lowest insurance claims? Read more
• American-Made Index
As the import-domestic debate rages, many consumers are interested in spending their dollars stateside. The American Made Index rates vehicles put together and purchased in the U.S. Read more
• More Top 10s
Pop culture and cars have long been closely linked. In this section you'll find our lists on top 10 movie cars, top 10 TV cars and much more. Also included are lists on technology for winter driving and disappearing automotive features.

Additional data:-1.US NEWS & RANKINGS
2, Cars.com

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