Best Green Car Deals: August 2017
Best Green Car Deals: August 2017
Green car deals in August proceed to feature some remarkable finance and lease incentives. We`ve uncovered cheap leases from $139/month and discounts worth up to $12,250. We`ve even found limited-time discounts worth 20% off MSRP.
Plug-in shoppers benefit from a number of special incentives. Here in California, there`s no longer a limit on the number of green HOV lane stickers. The Clean Vehicle Rebate was also enhanced for low-income applicants to as much as $7,000*.
We looked at hundreds of offers and listed the best deals on electrical cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids, diesels and fuel-efficient vehicles below. Since most of these tend to benefit from lease incentives, we`ve also listed every lease based on its effective cost. Just use the links to the right to navigate.
*The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) is presently facing a delay related to funding. With the exception of low-income applicants, most fresh applications are being added to a waiting list.
Offers can vary by region and assume a Southern California location unless noted otherwise.
Editor’s Note: We are presently reviewing the latest incentives. Please check back soon for our updated ranking.
Last updated Five:15 pm Monday, August 7
Best Electrified Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $139 for thirty six months
- Due at Signing: $Two,739
- Mileage: Ten,500 miles/year
- MSRP: $29,995
- Expires: October Two, 2017
- MPGe (City/Hwy/Comb): 118/96/107
- Estimated Range: one hundred fourteen miles
*Other Incentives: $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, $Two,500 Clean Vehicle Rebate + HOV lane access in CA
Once again, the Ford Concentrate Electrified ranks as the cheapest lease on an EV. Thanks to a whopping $12,250 in discounts here in California, the car actually has a lower effective lease cost than the regular gas Concentrate.
At $215, the vehicle`s effective cost is $27/month less than a standard Concentrate SE despite an $8,345 difference in MSRP. You can even get a $1,000 loyalty discount when coming from an existing Ford lease.
Key selling points: Based on the popular Concentrate hatchback, DC swift charging available, improved range for 2017. Get your custom-made quote»
- Best Deal: Lease from $299 for thirty six months
- Due at Signing: $1,239
- Mileage: 15,000 miles/year
- MSRP: $36,295
- Expires: August 31, 2017
- MPGe (City/Hwy/Comb): 128/110/119
- Estimated Range: two hundred thirty eight miles
*Other Incentives: $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, $Two,500 Clean Vehicle Rebate + HOV lane access in CA
It`s a excellent time to lease a Bolt. Chevy is suggesting a $500 conquest bonus for current lessees of any two thousand eight or newer non-GM vehicle. In California, Oregon and areas of the Northeast, you can now lease a Bolt LT from just $299/month with $1,239 at signing factoring in the discount. That`s the best deal we`ve seen to date.
Outside those regions, the suggest is $329/month with $Three,469 at signing including the discount. As before, this includes a rather generous allowance of 15,000 miles per year of driving. If you aren`t looking to lease, there`s a brand-new suggest worth being aware of.
This month, there`s a fresh $1,500 purchase discount for anyone coming from the lease of any Buick, Chevy or GMC vehicle. You don`t need to trade-in your current car, plus you can transfer the discount among members of the same household. It`s the very first suggest of its kind that we`ve seen on the Bolt.
Key selling points: Very first mass-market EV with a 200+ mile driving range, spacious cabin layout, no range anxiety like first-generation EVs. Get your custom-made quote »
Best Plug-in Hybrid Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $249 for thirty six months
- Due at signing: $1,999
- Mileage: 12,000 miles/year
- MSRP: From $36,105
- Expires: September Five, 2017
- MPGe (Combined): 103
- Estimated Range: twenty nine miles (EV), six hundred ten total
*Other Incentives: $Four,919 Federal Tax Credit, $1,500 Clean Vehicle Rebate + HOV lane access in CA
The Optima Plug-In proceeds to be a stellar value following a surge in lease discounts to $Ten,419 back in July. That resulted in a $40 cut in payment and an effective cost of just $305/month.
That`s just $30 more than the Optima Hybrid despite a difference in MSRP of $9,215. It even has a $73 (per month!) advantage over the Hyundai Sonata Plug-In even tho’ the Kia has a higher sticker price.
Key selling points: Well-tuned rail quality compared with competitors, exceptional 600+ mile combined driving range. Get your custom-built quote »
- Best Deal: Lease from $294 for thirty nine months
- Due at signing: $0
- Mileage: 15,000 miles/year
- MSRP: From $34,095
- Expires: August 31, 2017
- MPGe (Combined): 106
- Estimated Range: fifty three miles (EV), four hundred twenty total
*Other Incentives: $7,500 Federal Tax Credit, $1,500 Clean Air Rebate + HOV lane access in CA
The Chevy Volt benefits from a $Five cut in payment for August. Coming from another GM lease or that of a competitor? There`s a $500 bonus that can turn this into a zero-down lease. As a result, the Volt LT has the potential of being cheaper to lease than a Toyota Prius c when comparing effective costs ($294 vs. $315).
The best deals are in the following states due to more favorable discounts: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Fresh Hampshire, Fresh Jersey, Fresh York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. Outside those areas, the national lease is still $299 for thirty nine months with $Two,249 at signing before extra discounts.
Key selling points: Epic fifty three mi of electrified range, nimble design that will please the needs of most drivers. Get your custom-made quote »
Best Hybrid Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: Lease from $149 for thirty six months
- Due at Signing: $1,999
- Mileage: Ten.Five miles/year
- MSRP: $24,995
- Expires: October Two, 2017
- MPG (City/Hwy/Comb): 42/38/40
The C-Max resumes to be the absolute cheapest lease on a hybrid with an effective cost of just $220/month. If you can believe it, that`s $105 (per month!) less than a Toyota Prius Two ($220 vs. $325). It`s even $42/month cheaper to lease than a Mitsubishi Mirage ($220 vs. $262).
Choose to buy? Ford is suggesting 0% APR for sixty months plus $Three,000 cash. That`s actually slightly worse than last month, where you could get the same low rate but for seventy two months. Will Labor Day yield some type of improvement? That remains to be seen.
Key selling points: Enormously attractive price point, spacious cabin, more powerful than the Prius. Get your custom-built quote »
- Best Deal: $Four,000 cashback
- MSRP: $38,185
- Expires: September Five, 2017
- MPG (City/Hwy/Comb): 40/39/40
Offers have likely peaked on the two thousand seventeen Avalon Hybrid now that the two thousand eighteen model has began arriving. This month, Toyota has upped its rebate to a whopping $Four,000 here in Los Angeles, which is the most we`ve seen to date. However, leasing is a different story.
In Fresh York City, the Avalon Hybrid XLE has an effective lease cost of $510/month. If you can believe it, that`s $100 (per month!) more than a Lexus ES three hundred fifty ($410) in the same region. And that`s despite the Lexus being almost $Two,000 more expensive on paper.
Key selling points: Spacious upscale cabin, standard driver assistance tech, efficient powertrain, brand reliability, two years of complimentary maintenance. Get your custom-made quote »
Top Diesel Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: 20% off MSRP
- MSRP: From $24,670 w/Manual
- Expires: August 31, 2017
- MPGe (City/Hwy/Comb): 31/47/37
- Estimated Range: five hundred seven mi
If you act quick, there`s a stellar deal available on the Cruze LT Diesel this month. Through August 14, Chevy is suggesting 20% Off MSRP. That can equate to almost $Five,000 in discounts on a base model with manual transmission. As a result, we think it`s entirely possible to see dealer prices approaching $20,000.
If you miss this chance, the standard rebate for August is $Three,500 or a choice to finance at 1.9% APR for sixty months. If you`ve been on the fence about buying, now is an excellent time to do so. Just be aware that the car is much firmer to find in stock compared to the gas Cruze.
Key selling points: five hundred seven miles of range, the only mainstream diesel at the moment, eye-popping highway fuel economy. Get your custom-built quote »
Best Fuel-Efficient Car Deals This Month
- Best Deal: 20% off MSRP
- MSRP: From $Legitimate,405 w/Manual
- Expires: September Five, 2017
- MPG (City/Hwy/Comb): 28/38/32
Through August, you can get 20% Off MSRP on any Sonic LT. That`s compared to just $500 cash on non-LT models. To get to 20%, GM is suggesting Supplier Pricing plus an extra cash discount. The automaker says that can equate to as much as $Four,075 in savings with certain configurations.
Or, you can choose to finance at 0% APR for seventy two months. However, given the potential savings on the table, we think the 20% off deal will be a smarter option for most buyers. For the best fuel economy, be sure to ask for the 1.4-liter turbo rated at up to thirty eight mpg highway.
Key selling points: Peppy spectacle with the 1.4-liter turbo, available as a sedan or hatchback, LT features 7-inch touchscreen with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto plus 4G LTE capability with a compatible data plan. Get your custom-built quote »
Best Fuel-Efficient SUV Deals This Month
- Best Deal: $Two,500 cashback
- MSRP: From $24,780
- Expires: July 31, 2017
- MPG (City/Hwy/Comb): 26/33/29
The popular Rogue benefits from up to $Two,500 in discounts when factoring a $Two,000 rebate plus a $500 bonus for financing at non-promotional rates. Or, you can give up the rebate and opt for 0% financing for seventy two months. However, there`s one key thing to know before heading to the dealer.
Nissan calmly released a newer version called the 2017.Five Rogue a month or two ago that adds automatic emergency braking and other significant safety features for about a $400 premium over the older version.
Interestingly, both are in stock and eligible for the same discounts. If you want to get more for your money, or perhaps think the newer version will hold its value better in the future, be sure to ask for the newer one.
Key selling points: (Arguably) sharper looks than its competitors, built-in pre-collision system (2017.Five models), one of the most efficient compact SUVs of its type. Get your custom-made quote »
All Green Car Lease Deals Ranked By Effective Cost
Leases for many green cars are often strongly subsidized by manufacturers. As a result, shoppers can often find attractive offers.
If you aren’t interested in one of our top picks ranked by value for the money, feel free to browse all leases we track for each type of vehicle, ranked by effective lease cost.
Unless specified otherwise, these offers exclude special incentives like college grad, conquest and loyalty discounts sometimes factored in dealer advertisements.
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