Reports suggest the sweetest new-vehicle lease deals we’ve been seeing in recent years won’t be as plentiful moving forward. Interest rates are expected to rise, while residual values soften in the coming months, making the cost of a car lease inherently costlier.
Still, we found no shortage of cut-rate lease deals being offered by automakers this month on factory-fresh 2018 models to help start the year on a strong note. But as astute consumers already know, getting a low price doesn’t always mean garnering the best deal. To that end, we’ve filtered this month’s assemblage of the most affordable lease deals against the list of this year’s new cars and SUVs that are recommended by Consumer Reports for their overall performance, reliability, consumer satisfaction, and other factors.
Thus, we’re featuring the 13 cars and SUVs in the accompanying slideshow that can be safely considered as being among the best rides on the road that are all leasing through the end of January for less than $200 a month, with nominal down payments. We’re further including CR’s overall rating score for each model.
Unless otherwise noted, these deals are for 2018 base models; payments do not include options, taxes, licensing or other fees. Leasing deals often vary by region, so check automakers’ websites with your zip code entered to find any local promotions that may apply, Be aware that the best advertised lease deals are typically limited to those having top credit scores; those with less than pristine ratings will be charged higher monthly payments and/or down payments. Dealer participation may vary.
And, as with any new-vehicle transaction, virtually every aspect of a lease is open to negotiation, and that starts with a car or truck’s transaction price. Check prices on the Internet before visiting a dealership and negotiate the price before entering into a leasing contract with the so-called “dealer’s invoice” as your target – this amount is usually a few percent above a dealer’s actual cost. A lower transaction price usually enables a lower monthly payment.
In Pictures: 13 Top-Rated Cars And Crossovers Leasing For Under $200 A Month.
