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 July.

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Jul 17, 2018, 00:01 ET

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled July's list of the Best Cars to Buy Now. To make U.S. News' monthly list, a car must meet three criteria: declining sales, strong manufacturer incentives and excellent scores in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings.

"Overall, car sales are going strong, and we're seeing manufacturers pull back on discounts, especially on SUVs," says Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars. "Still, buyers can find excellent deals on well-reviewed cars and a few less popular SUVs and crossovers."

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

July 2018: The Best Cars to Buy Now

Model	U.S. News Best Cars Rankings Score (Out of 10)	Available Deal
Hyundai Sonata	8.6	0% financing for 60 months plus $1,000 cash back; lease for $189 per month for 36 months with $2,199 due at signing
Toyota Prius	8.5	0.9% financing for 60 months; lease for $249 per month for 36 months with $3,699 due at signing
Subaru Forester	8.5	0% financing; lease for $249 per month for 36 months with $1,749 due at signing
Jaguar F-Pace	8.3	1.9% financing for 36 months plus $1,000 cash back; lease for $489 per month for 36 months with $4,495 due at signing
Mercedes-Benz GLE	8.3	Lease for $599 per month for 36 months with $5,583 due at signing
Mazda MX-5 Miata	9.1	0.9% financing for 72 months
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	8.4	Lease for $399 per month for 36 months with $4,247 due at signing
Dodge Durango	8.4	Lease for $339 per month for 36 months with $3,149 due at signing

The cars on the list of U.S. News Best Cars to Buy Now have either year-over-year sales declines or slower-than-average sales growth, indicating a good negotiating position for shoppers. Vehicles on the Best Cars to Buy Now list offer low interest rates and cash back offers, as well as lease deals. Finally, all cars on the list have an overall score of at least 8.3 (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 July 31, 2018, according to manufacturers' sites. In some cases, they extend to August 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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