Drive a Bargain

The sedans below are equipped with automatic transmission, cloth interior, A/C, anti-lock brakes, dual air bags, power windows and locks, CD player, cruise control, and keyless remote entry system.

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).

4 Door Amount over (+) Factory Sedans Best Amount under (-) Invoice sticker price price factory invoice cost

Nissan Sentra GXE (4 Cyl) $16,208 $13,658 -$1,100 $14,758

Chevy Cavalier LS (4 Cyl) 15,895 13,711 -1,150 14,861

Mazda Protege LX (4 Cyl) 16,875 14,797 -700 15,497

Dodge Stratus ES (V6) 20,215 16,890 -1,600 18,490

Ford Taurus SE (V6) 19,595 17,610 -300 17,910

Pontiac Grand Prix (V6) 22,735 20,627 -200 20,827

Source: CarBargains