Drive a bargain

All the 1999 minivans below have automatic transmission, air conditioning, antilock brakes, AM/FM cassette, cruise control, power windows and locks, and a keyless entry system. All but the Isuzu have a V-6 engine.

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

minivans Best Amount under (-) invoice

sticker price price factory invoice cost

Dodge Grand Caravan SE 2WD

$24,600 $20,274 -$2,000 $22,274

Isuzu Oasis S 4-Cyl

24,175 21,431 -850 22,281

Pontiac Montana Extended

25,395 21,626 -1,400 23,026

Oldsmobile Silhouette GL

25,425 21,655 -1,400 23,055

Ford Windstar SE

28,075 24,316 -1,000 25,316

Source: CarBargains