GMC Yukon HybridLarge SUVs
Expectedly, you will have the least fuel-efficiency when purchasing a larger, heavier full-size SUV, but if you have a large family that spends a lot of time in the car together and you want to avoid cabin fever, a larger SUV may be worth the cost of your sanity. With these options below, you can achieve sedan-like fuel economy with all the space of a large SUV. With the 2012 GMC Yukon hybrid (2WD) you get the power of a V-8 engine and the fuel-efficiency of a smaller, less powerful vehicle. You also get seating for up to eight passengers and the ability to tow up to 6,200 pounds. It will however cost you around $12,000 more than the base, gas-powered model. Interesting to note is that the fewest percentage of SUV sales in America in 2011 came from the large SUV segment (4.2%), while so far in 2012, that percentage is down to just 3.1% of overall SUV sales.
| Year/Make/Model/Trim | MSRP | Average Paid | $ Discount | % Discount | City / Hwy / Comb MPG |
| 2012 GMC Yukon Hybrid 2WD 4dr | $53,465 | $50,644 | $2,821 | 5.3% | 20 / 23 / 21 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 2WD 4dr | $52,965 | $50,880 | $2,085 | 3.9% | 20 / 23 / 21 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse FWD 4dr LS | $30,335 | $27,997 | $2,338 | 7.7% | 17 / 24 / 19 |
Luxury SUVs
Lexus RX 450h| Year/Make/Model/Trim | MSRP | Average Paid | $ Discount | % Discount | City / Hwy / Comb MPG |
| 2012 Lexus RX 450h FWD 4dr Hybrid | $46,110 | $45,357 | $753 | 1.6% | 32 / 28 / 30 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4MATIC 4dr ML350 BlueTEC | $51,365 | $49,228 | $2,137 | 4.2% | 20 / 27 / 22 |
| 2012 Audi Q5 quattro 4dr 2.0T Premium Plus | $40,775 | $39,695 | $1,080 | 2.6% | 20 / 27 / 22 |
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