2007 Ford Edge
- MSRP: $25,320
- Cash back: $2,500
- Percent off MSRP: 9.87%
- Expires: 1/2/08
- 5-Year Ownership Costs
- Why it makes the cut: This is a classic example of a model where not much has changed for the new model year, besides the availability of that cool Sync feature we recently tested. If you don’t care about that, there are plenty of 2007 Edges left on dealer lots. The SUV has a lot of style and a healthy V-6 engine standard along with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award. We’re not big fans of the interior fit and finish, but there’s a lot of utility here for the money.
2007 Cadillac Escalade, ESV, EXT
- MSRP: $54,670
- Cash back: $4,500
- Percent off MSRP: 8.23%
- Expires: 1/2/08
- 5-Year Ownership Costs
- Why it makes the cut: Don’t let the “2007” designation fool you, that’s the redesigned Escalade you see Tiki Barber driving in those annoying Cadillac commercials. It’s still a pricey SUV, but there were no significant changes for 2008, so if you can find a 2007, get the $4,500 rebate and put it right back into the fuel tank (2008 models have a $1,000 cash-back offer).
2007 Ford Focus
- MSRP: $13,715
- Cash back: $3,500
- Percent off MSRP: 25.52%
- Expires: 1/2/08
- 5-Year Ownership Costs
Why it makes the cut: Ford redesigned the Focus for 2008, but most of the mechanicals are basically the same and a lot of people don’t like the new looks. The 2007 is still reliable basic transportation with good mileage — 24/31 mpg city/highway using 2008 fuel guidelines.
2007 Hyundai Entourage
- MSRP: $23,895
- Cash back: $2,000
- Percent off MSRP: 8.37%
- Expires: 1/2/08
- 5-Year Ownership Costs
Why it makes the cut: The Entourage didn’t light the world on fire when it debuted as a 2007 model, but what minivan ever has? Again, very little has changed for year two, so going with the first year and its Top Safety Pick designation from the IIHS (the similar Kia Sedona is the only other minivan to earn that award) is a sensible move.
Cash back does vary by region.
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