Looking for a little-known sweet spot in the car market? Clark has 2 suggestions to share.

First, try getting vehicle upgrades you want done aftermarket rather than paying the manufacturer. For example, Clark recently had DVD headrests installed in his Mazda 5 micro-van for $500. The same installation job could have been thousands of dollars had he gone through his vehicle manufacturer.

Second, manufacturers will have several models of what's essentially the same vehicle for sale at a variety of price points. So if you're in the market for a new vehicle, you want to buy the base model or no more than one model level up for the best value.