The Detroit 3 automakers find themselves in desperate straits. And while the pleas of their CEOs for emergency federal aid—and their travel modes—have made headlines, a spate of dramatic sales incentives designed to stimulate devastatingly sluggish automotive sales have gone largely unnoticed. Potential new vehicle buyers who are actively shopping in anticipation of a purchase within the next few weeks can choose from several heavily "incentivized" Consumer Reports-recommended GM and Ford vehicles (including related Saab and Volvo models) to meet their needs; there are no CR-recommended Chrysler-made cars.

For example, combined dealer and customer incentives of $6,750, plus dealer holdback, bring the Consumer Reports Bottom Line Price (the effective price the dealer pays GM for the vehicle) for the 2008 Buick Lucerne CXS to $27,132. That’s a whopping 28% off the sticker price (MSRP plus destination charges) of $37,795! Once you allow for a reasonable dealer profit of, say, three percent, the vehicle price climbs to only $27,946: a savings well over $10,000 versus sticker.

If a pickup truck better suits your needs, you can find savings of nearly 18% off sticker on a 2008 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew.  Significant savings can also be found on other CR-recommended pickups such as the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500.

Here’s a complete look at the current domestic best deals in cars, trucks, and SUVs.

For advice on buying a new car, from vehicle selection to financing, read our car buying guide. Detailed pricing information is available in the Consumer Reports Auto Price Reports.