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As cooler temperatures usher in autumn weather, the leaves aren’t the only thing falling. Prices are dropping on select vehicles right now, making it a perfect time to cash in on some new car deals.
To that end, U.S. News & World Report has just released a listing of the best six cars on the market right now. The vehicles come in at a good price because they either have declined in sales over the past several months or sales growth has been slower than average.
Add in some purchase incentives and agreeable financing terms, and you could drive off in a great set of wheels. Here’s why now is the time to buy:
“As interest rates rise, car companies are cutting back on financing deals,” says Jamie Page Deaton, executive editor of U.S. News Best Cars. “However, manufacturers are using cash-back deals to juice sales of slower selling models that still earn top scores in the U.S. News car rankings. The fact that you don’t need a top-tier credit score to take advantage of these deals is a major benefit.”
| Model | U.S. News Best Cars | Available Deal |
| 8.7 | Lease for $369 per month with $4,044 due at signing | |
| 8.7 | $2,500 cash back; lease for $239 per month with $3,579 due at signing | |
| 8.7 | $4,000 cash back in some regions or 0% financing for 60 months; lease for as low as $169 per month with $3,351 due at signing | |
| 8.5 | $4,000 cash back or 0.9% financing for 60 months; lease for $269 per month with $2,699 due at signing | |
| 8.3 | $4,000 cash back or 0% financing for 66 months; lease for $309 per month with $2,999 due at signing | |
| 8.5 | $2,000 cash back or 1.9% financing for 60 months; lease for $199 per month with $1,999 due at signing |
Now that you know where the best car deals are, here are money expert Clark Howard’s tips for making a smart purchase.
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