Drive a bargain

All the 1999 midsize sedans below have automatic transmission, air conditioning, alarm system, alloy wheels, antilock brakes, CD player, cruise control, dual airbag restraint system, power glass moonroof, power locks, and power windows.

CarBargains, which provides the data, is a service that, for $165, gets bids from five dealers in your area on the car you want. The prices include destination charges, customer rebates, and dealer incentives, but exclude fees and regional advertising expenses. Call 800-475-7283.

1999 Amount over (+) Factory

Midsize sedans Best Amount under (-) invoice

sticker price price factory invoice cost

Nissan Altima GLE 4-Cyl

$21,858 $17,872 -$2,000 $19,872

Mitsubishi Galant ES 4-Cyl

21,334 17,859 -1,250 19,109

Acura 3.0 CL V6

26,605 23,397 -900 24,297

Toyota Camry LE 4-Cyl

22,232 18,888 -400 19,288

Source: CarBargains

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