U.S. News & World Report Identifies the 8 Best Cars to Buy Now
Slow sales, good performance in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings and significant incentives make these cars and SUVs smart buys this December
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 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 |
Available Deal |
| 8.7 |
0% financing for six years plus $1,000 |
|
| 9 |
0.9% financing for six years or lease for |
|
| 8.5 |
0% financing for five years or lease for |
|
| 8.7 |
0% financing for five years or lease for |
|
| 8.8 |
0.9% financing for five years or lease for |
|
| 8.9 |
Lease for $729 per month for 36 months |
|
| 8.4 |
0% financing for six years plus $1,000 |
|
| 8.6 |
0% financing for five years or lease for |
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.
Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars, the automotive channel of U.S. News & World Report, has published rankings of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Each year, U.S. News also publishes the Best Cars awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. U.S. News Best Cars had more than 65 million visitors over the past year, with the majority actively shopping for a car. Eighty percent of active shoppers reported that the U.S. News Best Cars site influenced their car purchasing decision.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is a digital news and information company that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. Focusing on Education, Health, Personal Finance, Real Estate, Travel, Cars and News & Opinion, www.usnews.com provides consumer advice, rankings, news and analysis to serve people making complex decisions throughout all stages of life. More than 30 million people visit www.usnews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.
SOURCE U.S. News & World Report
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