The document analyzes vehicle price data from TrueCar to examine how various factors affect new vehicle transaction prices. It shows the TrueCar average transaction price models for 2012 and 2013, highlighting which vehicle categories have the highest and lowest average prices. The models also indicate the consumer incentives available from manufacturers that provide the greatest percentage discount off MSRP.

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