The fall season means it’s time for model end clearance deals.  In September and October many manufacturers are trying to get rid of their 2019 models to make room for 2020 cars.   And yes, car manufacturers do start selling the new models before the new year starts (so you can actually buy a 2020 car in 2019).

Most new car buyers are interested in getting the latest model year which means dealers are pressured to get last year’s model off their lots in a hurry.   To do this they’ll offer sales and incentives to entice buyers.  This is especially true if the body style of a particular model will be changing in the upcoming year.   Buyers aren’t as interested in a “new” car that is visibly older than others out there.  In addition, buyers may interpret a changed body style as an improvement and not want a car that may be of lesser quality, whether that’s true or not.  And if the model is being discontinued altogether you can expect even deeper discounts.

While car clearance offers and incentives shouldn’t be hard to find, to double down on your savings you should wait until the end of the month to get the additional benefit of salesmen trying to hit their monthly quota in order to earn their bonus. They may be willing to take a hit on a single sale in order to make a large bonus.

One caveat to keep in mind when buying a car in a model year closeout is that the bluebook value will be depreciated as one model year older.  This may mean a slight difference in the resale value when you go to sell it in a few years.  For example, if you were to buy a car today and sell five years from now in 2024, a 2020 model car would be valued as a 4 year old car while a 2019 model car would be valued as a 5 year old one.

Below are some of the best model year end car clearance deals.

2019 Model Year End Deals

1. 2019 Acura MDX – $409/month for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing
2. 2019 BMW 3-Series – 2.99% Financing, $369/month for 36 months with $4,294 due at signing
3. 2019 BMW X2 – 0.90% Financing, $299/month for 36 months with $4,224 due at signing
4. 2019 Hyundai Elantra – $2,750 Cash Back, 0.00% Financing, $169/month for 36 months with $2,399 due at signing
5. 2019 Hyundai Sante Fe – $2,750 Cash Back, 0.00% Financing, $239/month for 36 months with $2,799 due at signing
6. 2019 Kia Forte – $1,750 Cash Back, 0.00% Financing, $169/month for 36 months with $2,499 due at signing
7. 2019 Kia Sportage – $2,500 Cash Back, 0.00% Financing
8. 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class – 2.99% Financing, $399/month for 36 months with $4,713 due at signing
9. 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class – 1.99% Financing, $419/month for 36 months with $4,583 due at signing
10. 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross – $1,750 Cash Back, 0.00% Financing, $269/month for 36 months with $3,543 due at signing
11. 2019 Nissan Altima – $3,000 Cash Back, 0.00% Financing, $189/month for 36 months with $3,075 due at signing
12. 2019 Nissan Maxima – $4,250 Cash Back, 0.00% Financing, $219/month for 36 months with $4,819 due at signing
13. 2019 Subaru Outback – 0.00% Financing, $249/month for 36 months with $2,249 due at signing
14. 2019 Subaru Legacy – 0.00% Financing, $219/month for 36 months with $2,629 due at signing
15. 2019 Toyota Tundra – $3,000 Cash Back, 0.00% Financing, $389/month for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing

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