U.S. News & World Report Identifies the 8 Best Cars to Buy Now

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled September's list of the Best Cars to Buy Now. To make U.S. News' monthly list, a car has to meet three criteria: declining sales, strong manufacturer incentives and excellent scores in the U.S. News Best Cars rankings.

"Consumers are not only in a strong negotiating position with these vehicles, but they can also take advantage of some great incentives," says Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars. "Every vehicle on the list also has great reviews from the automotive press, hitting the sweet spot of quality and value that makes a new car a smart choice."

This month, U.S. News Best Cars has identified 8 cars, SUVs and trucks that are sure to fit any lifestyle. Consumers can expect significant savings on everything from fuel-sipping hybrids, rugged trucks, sports cars and family SUVs.

September 2017: The Best Cars to Buy Now

                Model         U.S. News Best Cars            Available Deal
                                 Rankings Score
                                  (Out of 10)
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         2017 Buick LaCrosse                      8.7   0% financing for up to five
                                                       years or lease for $299 per
                                                       month for 39 months with
                                                       $6,109 due at signing for
                                                       FWD models


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        2018 Chevrolet Malibu                     8.6   0% financing for up to six
                                                       years or lease for $189 per
                                                       month for three years with
                                                       $4,039 due at signing on LT
                                                       models




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              2017 Ford                             9   0% financing for up to three
                                                       years
               Mustang
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              2017 GMC                            8.7   0% financing for up to five
                                                       years
               Canyon
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         2018 Hyundai Sonata                      8.7   0% financing for up to five
                                                       years or $6,750 cash back
                                                       on gasoline models and
                                                       $3,500 cash back on hybrid
                                                       and plug-in hybrid models


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          2017 Kia Sorento                        8.7   0% financing for up to five
                                                       and a half years, plus
                                                       $1,000 cash back, or up to
                                                       $4,000 cash back, depending
                                                       on model
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             2017 Mazda6                          8.5   0% financing for up to five
                                                       years, plus $1,000 cash
                                                       back
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          2017 Toyota Prius                       8.6   0% financing for up to six
                                                       years, plus up to $1,000
                                                       cash back in some regions
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The cars on the list of U.S. News Best Cars to Buy Now have an average year-over-year sales decline of nearly 24 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 8.5 (out of 10) in the U.S. News Best Cars 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 September 30, 2017, according to manufacturers' sites. In some cases, they extend to October 3, 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 more than 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.

Media Contact: Anna Beth Jager, 202-823-4831, ajager@usnews.com

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