The 8 Best Cars to Buy Now – U.S. News & World Report

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U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled December’s list of the Best Cars to Buy Now. To make U.S. News’ monthly list, a car has to meet three criteria: declining sales, strong manufacturer incentives and excellent scores in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings.

“Year-end discounts and incentives make this a great time to buy a new car,” says Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars. “We’ve combed through the hundreds of car deals available this month to highlight cars that receive good reviews from industry experts and have excellent financing or leasing incentives, so that you can feel confident in your purchase.”

This month,U.S. News Best Cars has identified eight cars, SUVs and trucks that not only offer hefty savings, but are also a pleasure to own.

December 2017: The Best Cars to Buy Now

Model

U.S. News Best Cars
Rankings Score
(Out of 10)

Available Deal

Hyundai Sonata

8.7

0% financing for six years plus $1,000
cash back or lease for $209 per month for
36 months with $1,889 due at signing

Toyota Avalon

9

0.9% financing for six years or lease for
$409 per month for 36 months with
$2,899 due at signing

Mazda3

8.5

0% financing for five years or lease for
$179 per month for 33 months with
$1,999 due at signing

Chevrolet Malibu

8.7

0% financing for five years or lease for
$249 per month for 36 months with
$3,129 due at signing

Kia Soul

8.8

0.9% financing for five years or lease for
$179 per month for 36 months with
$2,600 due at signing

Porsche Cayenne

8.9

Lease for $729 per month for 36 months
with $5,799 due at signing

Ford Expedition

8.4

0% financing for six years plus $1,000
cash back or lease for $549 per month
for 39 months with $2,819 due at signing

Kia Sorento

8.6

0% financing for five years or lease for
$199 per month for 36 months with $3,400
due at signing

The cars on the list of U.S. News Best Cars to Buy Now have an average year-over-year sales decline of 20 percent, which is well over the roughly 4 percent sales decline the industry as a whole has seen so far in 2017. The Best Cars to Buy Now list also takes advantage of rising incentive spending, with low interest rates and cash back offers. Finally, all cars on the list have an overall score of at least 8.4 (out of 10) in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings.

Deals listed are from manufacturers’ sites using representative ZIP codes. Deals may vary depending on location, the buyer’s credit score and other factors. Deals are valid through December 31, 2017, according to manufacturers’ sites. In some cases, they extend to January 2018.

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