NOBODY pays list for a new car. You know that, right? Unless it’s a specialist vehicle, think of the manufacturer’s recommended retail price as just a way of keeping score of how big a discount you can get.

But, as you’re probably aware, there are deals and then there are deals.

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We’ve had a look at what’s out there in dealer land and have arrived at what we think are the best new vehicle bargains for May 2019.

If nothing else, it’s a guide to the price you should be targeting right now from your dealer.

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Naturally, these offers are dependent on stock levels, as while these are new cars, some have been in the dealer network for some while. Also note that the images below are illustrative and while broadly representative of the type of the car discussed, they aren’t the exact examples for sale, so do enquire through the respective dealer networks for details on equipment, full specifications and colour availability.

1. 2018 Ford Ranger XLS 3.2

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Body: Dual cab ute Transmission: Manual Fuel: Diesel Power: 147kW Torque: 470Nm Price: $40,990 drive away Saving: $12,787 Offer good until: 31st May

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2. 2018 Holden Colorado LS

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Body: Dual cab ute Transmission: Automatic Fuel: Diesel Power: 147kW Torque: 500Nm Price: $39,990 drive away Saving: $11,687 Offer good until: 30th June

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3. 2017 Jeep Cherokee Longitude 3.2

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Body: 5dr SUV Transmission: Automatic Fuel: Petrol Power: 200kW Torque: 315Nm Price: $35,450 Saving: $10,232 Offer good until: 30th June

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4. 2018 Holden Astra 1.4 LT

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Body: 4dr sedan Transmission: Automatic Fuel: Petrol Power: 110kW Torque: 240Nm Price: $22,990 Saving: $6561 Offer good until: 30th June

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5. 2019 Kia Rio S 1.4

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Body: 5dr compact hatch Transmission: Automatic Fuel: Petrol Power: 74kW Torque: 133Nm Price: $17,990 Saving: $4660 Offer good until: 30th June

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6. 2018 Infiniti Q60 Pure 2.0

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Body: 2dr coupe Transmission: Automatic Fuel: Petrol Power: 155kW Torque: 350Nm Price: $53,888 Saving: $15,344 Offer good until: 30th June

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7. 2018 Mazda BT-50 XTR 3.2

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Body: Dual cab ute Transmission: Automatic Fuel: Diesel Power: 147kW Torque: 470Nm Price: $39,240 Saving: $10,557 Offer good until: 31st May

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8. 2018 Abarth 124 Sport Spider 1.4

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Body: 2dr roadster Transmission: Manual Fuel: Petrol Power: 125kW Torque: 250Nm Price: $41,950 Saving: $10,137 Offer good until: 30th June

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9. 2018 Holden Trax 1.4 LT

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Body: 5dr ultracompact SUV Transmission: Automatic Fuel: Petrol Power: 103kW Torque: 200Nm Price: $25,990 Saving: $6754 Offer good until: 30th June

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10. 2018 Holden Astra Sportwagon LS+ 1.4

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Body: 5dr wagon Transmission: Automatic Fuel: Petrol Power: 110kW Torque: 240Nm Price: $22,990 Saving: $6511 Offer good until: 30th June