10 Best New Car Deals for May

Cars and Drivers

Published: May 12, 2017 8:50 am

Last Updated: January 12, 2020 12:04 pm

Automakers continue to struggle with inventory pressure, and that is causing them to maintain strong incentives to attract more new car buyers. There are deals available on financing, leasing and cash back, according to the industry analysts at Kelley Blue Book (KBB).

KBB’s analysts have parsed the data and created a list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals available this month. Of the 10 best deals, nine are available for 2017 models and one is pushing 2016 models.

Jack Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst at KBB, said:

For shoppers who want to acquire a new vehicle before Memorial Day and the summer travel season, this month’s list offers excellent deals on a variety of luxury and non-luxury models. The number one spot on the list showcases one of the best-selling compact SUVs on the market, the Nissan Rogue, and the list also includes other crossovers plus sedans and even a well-regarded minivan.

Here’s KBB’s list with the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) and the highlights of the deals on offer this month.

2017 Nissan Rogue: MSRP of $25,145; 36-month lease with $2,399 down payment and monthly payments of $199
2017 Hyundai Sonata: $22,785; $3,350 cash back on purchase price
2017 Ford Escape: $26,645; 0% financing or $4,000 cash back on purchase price
2017 Infiniti QX30: $30,945; 39-month lease with $2,699 down payment and monthly payments of $279
2017 Kia Optima: $23,095; 36-month lease with $1,999 down payment and monthly payments of $189
2017 Acura TLX: $32,950; 36-month lease with $999 down payment and monthly payments of $279
2017 Subaru Outback: $26,520; 36-month lease with $1,729 down payment and monthly payments of $229
2016 Hyundai Veloster: $18,835; $4,000 cash back on purchase price
2017 Toyota Sienna: $30,710; 36-month lease with $1,999 down payment and monthly payments of $289
2017 Lexus CT 200h: $32,245; 36-month lease with $1,499 down payment and monthly payments of $249

Additional details on the vehicles are available at the KBB website.

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