10 Best New-Car Deals for September 2018 According to Kelley Blue Book

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Sep 17, 2018, 13:40 ET

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- When automakers are eager to sell outgoing model-year vehicles, car shoppers benefit from standout SUV and car deals like more than $3,500 cash back and leases for less than $200 a month. The expert editors at Kelley Blue Book have compiled a list of their top 10 lease, financing and cash back deals for new models, available through September 2018, to help car buyers narrow down their shopping list and save on their next vehicle purchase.

"At the top of this month's list is a sporty compact sedan, the 2017 Ford Focus," said Allyson Harwood, associate editor for Kelley Blue Book. "Strongly influenced by Ford of Europe, Focus offers the kind of driving dynamics American drivers have long envied, and it's currently available at a price that makes it even more appealing. However, deals can be had on many popular 2018 models, and even one new 2019 model-year vehicle."

Below are the Kelley Blue Book editors' picks for standout new-car lease, financing and cash back deals, all available through at least October 1, 2018:

Kelley Blue Book's 10 Best New-Car Deals for September 2018

Lease Deals¹
Rank	Year	Make	Model	MSRP²	Kelley Blue Book^® Fair Purchase Price³	Lease Term (months)	Monthly Payment⁴	Amount Due at Signing
2	2018	Acura	ILX	$29,095	$25,028	36 months	$199	$2,499 down
6	2018	Toyota	RAV4	$25,705	$23,679	36 months	$229	$1,999 down
7	2018	Chevrolet	Equinox	$27,695	$26,044	39 months	$189	$4,059 down
8	2019	Hyundai	Veloster	$26,285	$25,157	36 months	$199	$2,299 down
10	2018	Cadillac	ATS	$36,490	$34,319	27 months	$299	$1,839 down

Cash Back, Financing Deals
Rank	Year	Make	Model	MSRP²	Kelley Blue Book^® Fair Purchase Price³	Cash Back or Financing Deal⁵
1	2017	Ford	Focus	$19,050	$17,471	$4,500 cash back
3	2018	Jeep	Compass	$25,390	$23,897	$3,750 cash back
4	2018	Kia	Optima	$23,495	$22,313	$3,500 cash back
5	2018	Ford	Escape	$26,695	$25,139	$4,000 cash back
9	2018	Nissan	Rogue	$25,795	$24,051	0.0% financing plus $500 cash back

¹Certain restrictions and requirements may apply.

²MSRP is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price.

³The Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price (FPP) is updated weekly to show shoppers what others have been paying for this car recently. FPP data in chart was sourced from KBB.com on 9/12/18. Tax, title, license extra.

⁴Monthly payment assumes 60 months at default APR 3.5%, unless otherwise noted.

⁵Purchase payments assume cash back applied as down payment.

*Offers can vary by region, so check manufacturers website for availability and details before visiting a dealer.

To see KBB.com's full coverage of the Best Car Deals of the Month, including editorial comments about each new model, specific deal expiration dates, vehicle photography, pricing details and full editorial reviews, please visit https://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/best-car-deals/2000008547/.

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