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One upside of a weak economy is showing up on the stickers of new cars: lower prices. Automakers are cutting prices on selected 2010 models. In some cases, the all-new version of a vehicle may be introduced with a lower sticker price than the version it replaces. Mercedes-Benz, for instance, cut the sticker price of the all-new version of its high-volume E350 midsize sedan by $3,300 to $49,475, including destination charges. Rival Lexus cut the prices of the front- and all-wheel-drive versions of its RX 350 crossover by $700 for the new model year. Nissan, meanwhile, announced that its updated compact Sentra sedan will be priced $130 to $1,080 lower, depending on the version. Chrysler has gone furthest, cutting prices almost across the board for its aging lineup. Example: The 2010 Chrysler Town & Country minivan is $29,215, down $1,030 from the 2009 model. The "manufacturer's suggested retail price" on the sticker is just that, a suggestion. The actual deal price results from...