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, SUVs and minivans smart buys this January
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled January'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.
"In 2017 car sales slowed, and analysts expect the sales slide to continue this year," says Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars. "Automakers are having to spend more on incentives, which makes it easy for shoppers to get great deals on great cars."
This month, U.S. News Best Cars has identified eight cars, SUVs and minivans that not only offer hefty savings, but are also a pleasure to own.
January 2018: The Best Cars to Buy Now
| Model |
U.S. News Best Cars Rankings Score (Out of 10) |
Available Deal |
| 8.7 |
0% financing for 60 months or $1,500 cash back; lease for $209 per month for 36 months with $2,399 due at signing |
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| 9 |
0% financing for 60 months or $3,500 cash back; lease for $409 per month for 36 months with $2,899 due at signing |
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| 8.6 |
0% financing for 60 months or $1,000 cash back; lease for $179 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at signing |
|
| 8.7 |
0% financing for 60 months or $2,500 cash back; lease for $199 per month for 36 months with $3,519 due at singing |
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| 8.8 |
0% financing for 60 months or $1,000 cash back; lease for $219 per month for 24 months with $1,999 due at signing |
|
| 8.9 |
Lease for $729 per month for 36 months with $6,099 due at signing |
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| 8.6 |
0% financing for 75 months or $3,000 cash back; lease for $254 per month for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing |
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| 8.4 |
0% financing for 72 months; lease for $279 per month for 36 months with $1,999 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 more than 14 percent, which is well over the sales decline the industry as a whole saw in 2017. The vehicles on the Best Cars to Buy Now list also take advantage of rising incentive spending, with low interest rates, cash back offers and lease deals. 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 January 31, 2018, according to manufacturers' sites. In some cases, they extend to February 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.
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