10 Best New Car Deals for September
With car sales slowing, inventory building up, and incentives increasing - there are some great deals to be had. Kelley Blue Book (KBB) put together a list of what they consider the best lease and cash-back deals this month on popular and well-rated vehicles.
Lease deals include monthly payments as low as $199 per month with $2,499 down on vehicles such as the 2018 Acura ILX. And you can get as much as $4,500 cash back when purchasing vehicles such as the 2017 Ford Focus. KBB's top 10 deals for September are below.
To maximize your deal, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect
to see what your local region is offering.
Lease Deals
| Rank | Year | Make | Model | MSRP | Fair Price | Term | Monthly Payment | Amount Due at Signing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2018 | Acura | ILX | $29,095 | $25,028 | 36 months | $199 | $2,499 |
| 6 | 2018 | Toyota | RAV4 | $25,705 | $23,679 | 36 months | $229 | $1,999 |
| 7 | 2018 | Chevrolet | Equinox | $27,695 | $26,044 | 39 months | $189 | $4,059 |
| 8 | 2019 | Hyundai | Veloster | $26,285 | $25,157 | 36 months | $199 | $2,299 |
| 10 | 2018 | Cadillac | ATS | $36,490 | $34,319 | 27 months | $299 | $1,839 |
Cash Back Deals, Finance Deals
| Rank | Year | Make | Model | MSRP | Fair Price | Cash Back or Financing Deal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2017 | Ford | Focus | $19,050 | $17,471 | $4,500 cash back |
| 3 | 2018 | Jeep | Compass | $25,390 | $23,897 | $3,750 cash back |
| 4 | 2018 | Kia | Optima | $23,495 | $22,313 | $3,500 cash back |
| 5 | 2018 | Ford | Escape | $26,695 | $25,139 | $4,000 cash back |
| 9 | 2018 | Nissan | Rogue | $25,795 | $24,051 | 0% plus $500 cash back |
Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...
- Best Rebates, Incentives, and Lease Deals
- Latest Car Buying Scams and Tricks
- The Best & Worst Time to Buy a Car
- Which Cars You Should Avoid
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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