U.S. News & World Report Identifies the 9 Best Cars to Buy Now

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled August's list of the Best Cars to Buy Now. Automakers are offering some significant incentives on new cars in an effort to jumpstart lagging sales. However, just because a car has a big discount doesn't necessarily mean it's a good buy. U.S. News Best Cars has identified nine cars, SUVs and trucks that not only offer hefty savings, but are also a pleasure to own.

August 2017: The Best Cars to Buy Now

    Model           U.S. News Best Cars            Available Deal
                       Rankings Score
                        (Out of 10)
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    Lexus RC                            8.6   Buy with 1.9 percent
                                             financing for 60
                                            months


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    Chevrolet Sonic                     8.6   Lease for $219 per month
                                             for 39 months
                                            with $2,149 down;

                                             Buy with 0 percent
                                             financing for 60
                                            months


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    Hyundai Sonata                      8.8   Buy with 0 percent
                                             financing for 60
                                            months or $6,750 cash back


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    Volvo XC90                          8.6   Lease for $555 per month
                                             for 39 months
                                            with $4,655 down


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    Nissan Murano                       8.5   Lease for $239 per month
                                             for 36 months
                                            with $2,689 down;

                                             Buy with 0 percent
                                             financing for 72
                                            months or $3,000 cash back


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    Toyota Avalon                         9   Buy with 0 percent
                                             financing for up to 72
                                            months or $3,000 cash back


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    Kia Sorento                         8.7   Buy with 0 percent
                                             financing for 66
                                            months or $3,000 cash back


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    GMC Canyon                          8.7   Lease for $249 per month
                                             for 24 months
                                            with $4,569 down;

                                             Buy with 0 percent
                                             financing for 60
                                            months


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    Chevrolet Tahoe                     8.4   Lease for $549 per month
                                             for 39 months
                                             with $3,969 down; Buy with
                                             2.9 percent
                                             financing for 60 months or
                                             $1,500 cash
                                            back
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"You don't have to drive a bad car to get a good deal," says Matt Rand, analyst for the U.S. News Best Cars rankings. "The Best Cars to Buy Now list highlights cars that receive good reviews and have excellent financing or leasing incentives that save you money."

To be included on August's list of the Best Cars to Buy Now, a car has to meet three criteria: declining sales, strong manufacturer incentives and excellent scores in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings. Collectively, the cars on the list have an average year-over-year sales decline of more than 22 percent, which is well over the roughly 4 percent sales decline the industry as a whole has seen so far in 2017. The Best Cars to Buy Now list also takes advantage of rising incentive spending, with low interest rates and cash back offers. Finally, all cars on the list have an overall score of at least 8.4 (out of 10) in the 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 August 31, 2017, according to manufacturers' sites. In some cases, they extend to September 5, 2017.

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 over 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.

About U.S. News & World Report

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