New Car Deals for January 2012: Subcompact Cars

Demand is high, so don’t expect many January cash rebates on the smallest, least expensive and most fuel-efficient cars on the road.  In fact, the only cash rebate we found on 2012-model subcompact is on the 2012 Ford Fiesta, and at $500 it’s barely enough to cover the cost of an audio-system upgrade. Fortunately, our list reflects the reality that financing rates at near-record lows means automakers are at least able to sweeten deals in this segment with cut-rate loan programs and affordable lease deals.

Here are the Best Deals on Subcompact Cars for January 2011:
2012 Ford Fiesta: $500 cash or 1.9 percent financing to 36 months, 2.9 to 48 months, 3.9 to 60 months, 5.9 to 72 months.
2012 Mazda2: 0.9 percent financing to 60 months.
2012 Honda Fit: 0.9 percent financing to 36 months, 1.9 to 60 months.
2012 Kia Rio: 0.9 percent financing to 36 months, 1.9 to 60 months, 2.9 to 72 months.
2012 Hyundai Accent: 1.9 percent financing to 36 months, 2.9 to 48 months, 3.9 to 60 months, 4.9 to 72 months.