Best Car Deals for March

March 13, 2014

They say March comes in like a lion, and it is certainly roaring with hot deals for those looking to purchase or lease a new vehicle.

US News & World Report has the full scoop on these deals, which are reportedly in an effort to boost lower February sales due to harsh winter weather.

When it comes to purchasing a new car, a number of companies are offering large cash back offers. For example, Toyota is offering $1,000 on the Camry, Tundra and Venza in March, while Ford is offering up to $4,500 back on the 2014 Taurus. There are also lots of financing deals to be had, such as 0% financing from Volkwagen for the 2014 Jetta and interest-free financing from Nissan on some 2014 models.

As for leasing, deals include $210 a month for the 2014 Honda Civic sedan with $0 down and the 2014 Subaru Forester for $239 a month for three years with $1,939 due at signing.

As always, make sure to use TrueCar to see the best deals available in your local area.

Cash Back & Finance Deals by Manufacturer

Carmaker	Car Deal	Expires
Buick	Cash back on many models, 0% to 3.9% financing on many models	03/31/14
GMC	Cash back on many models, 0% to 3.9% financing on many models	03/31/14
Cadillac	Cash back on many models, 0% to 3.9% financing on many models	03/31/14
Chevrolet	Cash back on many models, 0% to 3.9% financing on many models	03/31/14
Ford	Cash back on many models, 0% financing on many models in most regions	03/31/14
Lincoln	Cash back on many models, 0% financing on many models in most regions	03/31/14
Toyota	0% financing or cash back on some models	03/31/14
Honda	0.9% financing on most models	04/03/14
Mazda	0% or 0.9% financing on most models	03/31/14
Nissan	0%, 0.9% or 1.9% financing on many models, cash back on some models	03/31/14
Hyundai	0% to 3.9% financing on most models	03/31/14
Kia	0% to 3.9% financing on most models	03/31/14
Volkswagen	0% to 0.9% financing on most models	03/31/14
Subaru	0% to 2.9% financing on most models	03/31/14

Best Cash Back & Finance Deals by Vehicle

Vehicle	Financing	Term	Cash Back	Avg. Paid	MSRP	Expires
2014 Acura RDX	0.9%	60		$34,070-$38,989	$34,520-$39,620	04/01/14
2014 BMW X1	3.35%	72		$30,116-$37,010	$30,900-$38,800	03/31/14
2014 Buick Regal	1.9%	60	$3,124	$29,881-$39,291	$29,690-$39,270	03/31/14
2014 Cadillac SRX	0.9%	36		$37,139-$50,184	$37,505-$50,955	03/31/14
2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500	3.9%	60	$750; $4,250	$26,421-$48,517	$25,575-$49,180	03/31/14
2014 Dodge Dart	0%	60	$500	$17,425-$23,652	$15,995-$22,995	03/31/14
2014 GMC Terrain	2.9%	60	$2,195	$26,712-$36,526	$26,465-$36,905	03/31/14
2014 Honda Accord	0.9%	60		$21,459-$32,276	$21,955-$33,480	04/03/14
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe	2.9%	60	$750	$25,250-$34,581	$24,590-$35,550	03/31/14
2014 Kia Sportage	1.9%	60	$500	$22,403 - $28,597	$21,600 - $28,400	03/31/14
2014 Mazda CX-9	0%	60		$29,627-$36,016	$29,985-$36,625	03/31/14
2014 Nissan Altima	0%	60	$1,000	$22,083-$30,266	$22,110 - $30,760	03/31/14
2014 Subaru Impreza	0.9%			$17,852 - $37,344	$17,895 - $37,845	03/31/14
2014 Toyota Camry	0%	60	$1,000	$22,087-$29,850	$22,235-$30,705	03/31/14
2014 Volkswagen Touareg	0.9%	60		$43,147-$59,844	$44,570-$61,435	03/31/14

Best Lease Deals

Vehicle	Monthly Payment	Term	Due at Signing	Avg. Paid	MSRP	Expires
2014 Acura MDX	$459; $550	36	$3,499; $0	$41,681-$56,106	$42,290-$56,505	04/01/14
2014 BMW 3-Series	$429	36	$4,154	$31,657-$45,250	$32,750-$46,850	03/31/14
2014 Cadillac ATS	$359	36	$1,500	$32,859-$7,224	$33,065-$48,195	03/31/14
2014 Ford Fusion	$129; $199	24	$2,529; $4,183	$21,782-$31,894	$21,970-$32,600	03/31/14
2014 Honda Civic	$159; $210	36	$1,999; $0	$18,499-$24,353	$18,190-$24,240	04/03/14
2014 Hyundai Elantra	$179	36	$2,299	$17,701-$22,308	$17,200-$21,650	03/31/14
2014 Infiniti QX70	$459 (RWD); $469 (AWD)	39	$3,999 (RWD); $4,099 $AWD)	$44,153-$60,395	$45,750-$62,300	03/31/14
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee	$289; $359	36	$2,499; $2,999	$29,245-$63,553	$29,195-$63,995	03/31/14
2014 Kia Optima	$189	36	$1,850	$22,226-$34,882	$21,500-$35,300	03/31/14
2014 Mazda Mazda3	$169; $179	36	$1,989; $2,299	$17,277-$26,506	$16,945-$26,495	03/31/14
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class	$579	27	$4,873	$48,038-$99,063	N/A	03/31/14
2014 Nissan Rouge	$239	36	$2,599	$22,781-$29,432	$22,490-$29,420	03/31/14
2014 Subaru Outback	$269	36	$1,969	$22,847-$30,824	$23,495-$32,095	03/31/14
2014 Volkswagen Touareg	$499	36	$2,999	$43,147-$59,844	$44,570-$61,435	03/31/14
2014 Volvo XC60	$419	39	$3,919		$34,850-$49,800	03/31/14

My Recommendation for Car Shoppers

TrueCar No-Haggle, CarsDirect, and NADAGuides are the quickest way to see the lowest car prices in your area. These sites show you no-haggle prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually really good. This should be the first step you take when negotiating your car price. Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.
- Gregg Fidan

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About The Author

Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.

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