U.S. News & World Report Identifies the 7 Best Cars to Buy Now

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled February'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.

"Automakers often offer major discounts on bad cars, but it's possible to get a great deal on a top-rated vehicle, especially if you shop in less popular segments like small cars," says Jamie Page Deaton, managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars. "You can get a no-interest financing deal on the Chevrolet Volt extended range EV, cash back deals combined with no-interest financing on the Mazda6 and Lincoln MKX, and a whopping $11,000 off the GMC Sierra pickup - all before you even start negotiating."

This month, U.S. News Best Cars has identified seven cars, SUVs and trucks that not only offer hefty savings, but are also a pleasure to own.

February 2018: The Best Cars to Buy Now

             Model             U.S. News Best Cars
                           Rankings Score (Out of 10)        Available Deal
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      2017 Chevrolet Volt                         8.5  0% financing for 60 months
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          2017 Mazda6                             8.5   0% financing for 60 months
                                                       with $1,000 bonus cash, or
                                                       up to $2,500 cash back
          -----------                             --- ---------------------------

       2018 Lincoln MKX                           8.2   0% financing for 60 months
                                                       with $1,500 cash back
       ----------------                           --- ---------------------------

     2018 Volkswagen Jetta                        8.1   0.9% financing for 60
                                                       months
     ---------------------                        --- ----------------------

        2018 Ford Focus                           8.3   0% financing for 60 months
                                                       or up to $3,250 cash back
        ---------------                           --- ---------------------------

         2018 Kia Soul                            8.8             $1,500 cash back
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        2018 GMC Sierra                           8.6  Up to $11,000 off MSRP
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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 more than 18.3 percent, which is well over the roughly 4 percent sales decline the industry as a whole saw in 2017. The vehicles on the Best Cars to Buy Now list also take 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 8.1 (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 February 28, 2018, according to manufacturers' sites. In some cases, they extend to March 2018.

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.

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