Five Great Car Deals

Posted 2/10/2012 3:36 PM

"What's on sale?"

It may sound like a strange way to start a new car search, but with fewer and fewer bad cars being built, it wouldn't be an irresponsible first step. It takes additional research to ensure you end up in a car that meets your wants and needs, but starting with a short list of cars on sale could help ensure you don’t miss out on a great deal.

Note: If you see a deal you like on a car you want, be sure to first check the manufacturer's website to review the details and make sure the offer is available in your area.

Updated Friday, February 10th:

2012 Ford Fusion
0%, 60-month financing (last verified end date: 04/02/12)
The Ford Fusion offers our favorite mix of ride and handling in the highly competitive mid-size sedan segment. It's also a more flexible lineup than most, offering a choice of four-cylinder, six-cylinder or hybrid powertrains, plus front- or all-wheel drive.

2012 Volkswagen Jetta S
Lease for $159/month, $1,999 due at signing (last verified end date: 02/29/12)
Offering the same European driving dynamics and refined interior as the previous generation, the new 2012 Jetta furthers its edge with a new look and lower starting price

2012 GMC Terrain
Lease for $279/month, $1859 due at signing (last verified end date: 4/02/12)
The GMC Terrain is essentially a tougher-looking Chevy Equinox with unique sheetmetal and a handful of distinctive interior touches. We like both variants for their roomy and stylish interiors, available 32-mpg highway fuel economy and solid driving dynamics.

2012 Hyundai Sonata
Lease for $199/month, $2,599 due at signing (last verified end date: 02/29/12)
The new, sixth-generation Hyundai Sonata has been completely redesigned inside and out, is powered by a fuel-sipping engine that gets up to 35 mpg on the highway and includes convenient technologies such as Bluetooth and iPod integration as standard equipment.

2012 Mazda MAZDA3
Lease for $219/month, $0 due at signing (last verified end date: 02/29/12)
For the 2012 model year, the MAZDA3 received minor styling tweaks and, more importantly, Mazda's new SkyActiv powertrain that delivers 155 horsepower and up to 40 mpg on the highway.