Don't miss out on last-minute closeout deals on 2018's best vehicles! With the new year fresh and bright, automakers and dealers are eager to sell last year's inventory of cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans. Many of these vehicles have been heavily discounted to get them off the lot as soon as possible. Drivers should prepare in order to get the best price on one of these vehicles, weighing makes and models, trim levels and standard features, and overall performance. Another advantage that drivers can use is to get pre-approved for financing or a loan before heading to the dealership. This can give consumers more bargaining power, especially considering the latest deals and incentives offered on 2018 models. Explore the models below that are offering the best last minute deals out there.
While there are many different kinds and models of vehicles out there, the best one to consider for saving money now and later is the sedan. These passenger cars are reliable, fuel-efficient, comfortable, and safe, all without sacrificing driving enjoyment. Sedans are also priced several thousands of dollars less than trucks, SUVs, and vans, and drivers will pay less at the pump.
Both compact SUVs and crossovers are really popular alternatives to the traditional sedan, attracting a wide range of drivers. Every automaker has produced their own versions of the compact SUV, flooding the market; this is good news for autobuyers, as this means that prices on these models are discounted in order to be competitive. One of the best 2018 crossovers available now for huge discounts is the Hyundai Kona, which sells for less than $20k and features a 175-horsepower engine.
The Elantra comes with six trim levels: SE, SEL, Value Edition, Limited, Eco, and Sport. The base engine is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. The SE is pretty bare bones when it comes to standard features, and drivers might want to consider the SEL or Value Edition for extra bang for the buck. Standard on the SEL are keyless entry with push-button start, dual-zone automatic climate control, a rearview camera, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display, Bluetooth audio streaming, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration.
There are several deals being offered on this model. Cash offers abound, including a $750 Customer Bonus Cash offer, as well as a $1,000 Lender Offer for financing and a $4,100 Limited Term Bonus Offer for leasing. Two regular cash offers include $500 Military Bonus Offer and $400 Student/College grad offer. Buyers can also benefit from a 0% APR financing offer from 36 to 72 month terms.
The 2018 Ford EcoSport is a five-passenger subcompact crossover with four trim levels: S, SE, SES, and Titanium. The standard engine for the EcoSport is a turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine with 123 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. Standard features on the S model includes remote locking and unlocking, full power accessories, a rearview camera, hill start assist, Bluetooth, a 4.2-inch central display screen, and two USB ports.
Consumers can enjoy $3,500 cash back or 0.9% APR for 60 months on the purchase of a 2018 EcoSport.
A compact sedan or hatchback, the Cruze is available in four trim levels: L, LS, LT and Premier. The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine with 153 horsepower and 177 pound-feet of torque. Standard features for the base L model include a rearview camera, a MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch central touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone app integration, Bluetooth connectivity, remote locking and unlocking, and OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Shoppers who choose the L sedan can enjoy different cash offers. The Limited Term Bonus Offer gives $140 cash toward a lease. The Loyalty for Lease offer awards $1,000 cash for customers who are currently leasing a 2012 or newer GM vehicle and trade it in for a more current model. The Conquest Bonus Offer gives $1,500 for customers whoa recurrently leasing a GM vehicle and purchase or lease an eligible model. There are also $2,000 and $2,500 available cash back awards for customers purchasing a 2018 Chevy Cruze. Drivers can also take advantage of 0% APR financing on a 2018 Cruze, with terms that range from 36 to 72 months.
Now is a great time to buy a brand-new 2018 luxury vehicle. Right now, Audi is offering $750 off for previous Audi owners who purchase the new A8 sedan, and the same is being offered for the A3, A4, and A6 sedans. The A3 is highly affordable with MSRPs starting at just $31,950, and the luxurious A8 starts at $82,500. No matter your price range, various Audi dealerships are offering special closeout pricing on these models. Contact your local Audi dealership to learn more. If you want a luxury crossover or SUV, you can't go wrong with the Audi Q7 or the BMW X7; of the two, we prefer the X7, which can be found for closeout prices around $70,000.