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 a good buy in June

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Jun 08, 2017, 00:01 ET

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled June's list of the Best Cars to Buy Now. With new car sales on the decline, car shoppers can take advantage of significant incentive packages. However, cars with the biggest discounts may still not be worth the money. 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.

June 2017: The Best Cars to Buy Now

Model	YOY Sales Decline	U.S. News Best Cars Rankings Score (Out of 10)	Available Deal
Mazda3	22.3%	8.7	Lease for $159 per month for 36 months with $2,499 down; Buy with zero percent financing for 60 months plus $1,000 bonus cash
Lexus ES	25%	8.6	Lease for $329 per month for 36 months with $3,399 down; Buy with 1.9 percent financing for 72 months or $1,000 bonus cash
Kia Sorento	13.7%	8.7	Lease for as low as $179 per month for 24 months with $1,799 down; Buy with zero percent financing for 66 months or $2,000 bonus cash
Chevrolet Sonic	44.9%	8.5	Lease for $219 per month for 39 months with $1,639 down; Buy with zero percent financing for 72 months
Nissan Murano	13.8%	8.5	Lease for $239 per month for 36 months with $3,089 down; Buy with zero percent financing for 72 months plus $700 bonus cash
Acura RDX	12.1%	8.7	Lease for $299 per month for 36 months with $2,799 down; Buy with 0.9 percent financing for 36 months or 1.9 percent financing for 60 months
Honda Odyssey	29.8%	8.5	Lease for $299 per month for 36 months with $2,699 down; Buy with 0.9 percent financing for up to 60 months
GMC Canyon	11.4%	8.6	Lease for $259 per month for 24 months with $3,159 down; Buy with 3.9 percent financing for 60 months

"Big discounts don't necessarily mean a smart buy," says Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor of the U.S. News Best Cars rankings. "The Best Cars to Buy Now list offers great incentives on vehicles that also get excellent reviews."

To be included on June's list of the Best Cars to Buy Now, a car has to meet three criteria: declining sales, strong manufacturer incentives and excellent scores in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings. Each of the cars on the list has year-over-year sales declines of more than 11 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 8.5 (out of 10) in the 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 June 30, 2017, according to manufacturers' sites.

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 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 over 45 million unique visitors over the past year, with over 65 percent of visitors actively shopping for a car. Eighty percent of active shoppers reported that the U.S. News Best Cars site influenced their car purchasing decision.

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