Labor Day weekend is approaching, and as summer ends, manufacturers are extending some great lease and finance deals to help move cars off the lots and into buyer’s garages.
To help move cars off the lots as the summer wanes, some automakers are even offering 0% financing as well as thousands of dollars in cash incentives on a wide range of popular vehicles. Meanwhile, leasing deals typically offer the new-car shopper a choice between a low down payment or low monthly payment for a nice short term to keep your out-of-pocket automotive expenses minimal.
If you’re shopping for a new car between now and Labor Day weekend, be sure to take a look at the following manufacturer lease, cash, and finance deals: these opportunities for savings can help you decide between a lower monthly lease payment or lower upfront and financing costs to get you into your next new car before summer ends.
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Top Lease Deals on New Cars – August 2013
2014 Honda Odyssey
$299/month for 36 months with $2,999 down
12,000 miles/year
Expires: 9/3/13
In addition to the Honda Odyssey’s reputation for safety, resale, and reliability, the new 2014 model also boasts the totally cool HondaVAC, a powerful vacuum with replaceable filter and canister bag and nozzle accessories neatly integrated into a dedicated space in the rear cargo area. If that’s not cool enough for you, you can also really clean up with a $299 monthly lease with $2,999 down payment.
2013 Cadillac CTS Sedan
$329/month for 36 months with $1,689 down
10,000 miles/year
Expires: 9/3/13
If you're looking for American luxury, consider the Cadillac CTS: Beyond its 270-horsepower/3.0-liter performance-focused powertrain, it’s super easy to love Cadillac’s midsize luxury sports sedan, thanks to a super-affordable $1689 down payment and a $329 monthly lease payment. Be sure to keep an eye on your mileage though, as this Cadillac CTS lease is limited to 10,000 miles per year.
2013 Chevrolet Equinox
$199/month for 36 months with $2,569 down
12,000 miles/year
Expires: 9/3/13
The five-seat 2013 Chevrolet Equinox crossover is powered by a 301-horsepower/3.6-liter V-6 engine, offers as much as 31.4 cubic feet of storage, and features Chevrolet’s touch-screen-enhanced MyLink radio system which builds on the voice-activated Bluetooth hands-free calling capability already offered in most Chevy vehicles to add wireless control of smartphones, and also integrates stereo audio streaming of Internet radio stations such as Pandora and Stitcher SmartRadio. Ideal for families on the go, this affordable people mover boasts a super affordable $199 monthly lease payment and a $2,569 down payment.
2013 Hyundai Sonata
$199/month for 36 months with $2,199 down
12,000 miles/year
Expires: 9/3/13
The Hyundai Sonata boasts an eye-catching design and fuel efficiency of 24 mpg city/35 mpg hwy, while also offering a long list of features and a super residual value. Combine all that with a $199 monthly lease payment for 36 months, and a $2,199 down payment, and the Sonata stands strong in the midsize sedan segment.
2013 BMW X5
$489/month for 39 months with $4,214 down
10,000 miles/year
Expires: 9/3/13
The familiar 2013 BMW X5 is a great-performing crossover utility vehicle featuring a luxurious interior and fun-to-drive performance. Standard engine is a 300-horsepower/ 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder gasoline engine mated to a choice of standard six-speed or optional eight-speed transmission. Performance is sporty, but fuel economy is dismal at 16 mpg city and 23 mpg. The BMW X5 can hold up to 75.2 cubic feet of cargo, with 21.9 cubic feet behind the second row; when equipped with optional third-row seat, the X5 can seat up to seven people.
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Top Cash Deals on New Cars – August 2013
2013 Ford Escape
Up to $2,500 cash plus 0% financing for 36 months
Expires: 9/3/13
The 2013 Ford Escape features a choice of fuel-efficient engines boasting highway fuel economy as high as 33 mpg and a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Inside, the Ford Escape provides seating for five or cargo capacity of up to 67.8 cubic feet, plus storage in the wayback that holds another 34.3 cubic feet of stuff. And as useful as all that is, the available hands-free liftgate raises with a kick of your foot to make accessing the rear cargo area WAY easier when your hands are full. A $2,500 cashback bonus, plus 0% APR for 36 months make it super easy to escape in Ford’s popular crossover utility vehicle.
2013 Buick LaCrosse
$1,500 consumer cash or 0% financing for 60 months
Expires: 9/3/13
The Buick LaCrosse boasts a sculpted design, quality craftsmanship, premium materials, and advanced technologies intended to change consumers’ perceptions about Buick. Available in five trim levels and a choice of a super-fuel-efficient eAssist powertrain boasting 36 hwy mpg, or a high-performance 303-horsepower/3.6-liter V-6, the 2013 Buick LaCrosse is even more appealing thanks to $1,500 customer cash or 0% financing for 60 months.
2013 Dodge Durango
Up to $1,000 cash allowance plus 0% financing for up to 60 months
Expires: 9/3/13
The Dodge Durango features Dodge’s distinctive design with room for six or seven passengers and a rear cargo area of nearly 85 cubic feet. Underhood, the Durango is powered by a 290-horsepower/3.6-liter V-6 promising 23 mph highway and a driving range of more than 550 miles on one tank of fuel. As if that’s not enough to love, the three-row Dodge Durango offers up to $1,000 cashback, as well as 0% financing for up to 60 months.
2013 Mazda MAZDA5
$500 bonus cash plus 0% financing for 60 months
Expires: 9/3/13
The Mazda5 is a fun and sporty little minivan that seats six, but with an overall length of 180.5 inches, width of 68.9 inches, and a height of 63.6 inches, the three-row Mazda5 delivers roomy comfort while being surprisingly compact. Underhood, the Mazda5 is powered by a 157-horsepower/2.5-liter engine promising 22 city/28 highway miles per gallon when mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Subtract $500 bonus cash from the already affordable base price, and add in 0% financing for 60 months, and the Mazda5 equals one appealing choice.
2013 Chevrolet Camaro
$1,500 consumer cash plus 0% financing for 36 months
Expires: 9/3/13
Camaro fans can take their pick between the 323-horsepower/3.6-liter V-6-powered LS coupe or convertible promising 30 highway miles per gallon or the super sporty Camaro SS coupe and convertible powered by a 426-horsepower/6.2-liter V-8. True performance enthusiasts can step up to the 580-horsepower supercharged ZL1. Regardless, any of these buyers can also receive $1,500 customer cash and 0% financing, which makes Chevrolet’s popular ponycar that much more desireable.
2013 Acura TL
0.9% financing for 36 months
Expires: 9/3/13
The 2013 Acura TL midsize sedan calls to drivers who appreciate luxury ride quality and athletic styling, but who also value the option to turn it up a notch for a more spirited drive. In addition to its 280-horsepower/3.5-liter V-6 engine, 0.9% financing for 36 months make it super easy to drive away with Acura’s luxury performance sedan.
Ready to go Shopping?
Keep in mind this is not the complete list of all available incentives available during the month of August; we simply picked the best of the lease, cash, and finance offers available on some of the most popular vehicles and made sure to represent a variety of segments. Be sure to check with your TrueCar Certified Dealer to verify that the incentive is offered in your region as these offers may vary from region to region. Pay attention to the timing of your purchase, as many of these offers do have expiration dates that end after Labor Day weekend. Cash deals reflect the possible discount from the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and include any manufacturer’s rebates and other incentives as well.
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