Drive a Bargain

April 19, 1999

The SUVs below are equipped with six-cylinder engines, automatic transmission, A/C, anti-lock brakes, dual air bags, alloy wheels, power door locks and windows, CD player, cruise control, luggage rack. All except the Jeep Cherokee have a keyless remote entry system, power moon roof, and leather seats.

CarBargains, which provides the data for "Drive a Bargain," is a new-car shopping service that, for $165, gets bids from five dealers in your area on the car you want (800-475-7283).

Sport Utility Amount over (+) Factory

Vehicles Best Amount under (-) invoice

sticker price price factory invoice cost

Infiniti QX4

$37,025 $31,855 -$1,500 $33,355

Nissan Pathfinder

34.617 29,897 -1,500 31,397

Oldsmobile Bravada

32,418 28,455 -900 29,355

Jeep Cherokee SE 4DR

25,130 22,328 -750 25,130

Source: CarBargains