Brands With the Best Deals for Labor Day

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This Labor Day promises to be one of the most competitive and interesting long weekends in U.S. auto history. So sorting out which brands have the best deals for Labor Day is a difficult task. But it is a task that we at Autobytel take on willingly because it can help you make a great car purchase.

As you might have heard, carmakers are facing special challenges this Labor Day weekend. The pandemic has disrupted global supply chains, and a shortage of semiconductors is a significant problem. Because of all the disruptions, dealer inventories of new vehicles are at historic lows. That isn't great news for car buyers who have fewer vehicles to choose from than normal. But the situation has not prevented automakers from offering some enticing incentives and deals. Because auto brands vary their special offerings by region, check locally for what is available in your area. That being said, this roundup is a good look at the Labor Day incentives and deals being offered nationwide.

FORD

Ford has a variety of interesting deals and incentives for the Labor Day weekend. The 2021 Ford Explorer mid-size SUV is a case in point. The current lease deal is $269 per month for 36 months with $4,069 due at signing. An even more compelling offer might be $2,000 in cashback. The full-size 2021 Ford Expedition SUV has a $3,500 cashback offer. Or if you'd rather lease, it's $529 per month for 36 months with $6,429 due at signing.

The 2021 Ranger mid-size pickup has $3,000 in trade-assist cash. A Ford Mustang sports coupe is available for lease at $379 per month for 36 months with $3,279 due at lease signing. The deals vary by location so consult a dealer or ford.com to see what is available in your area.

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TOYOTA

This Labor Day weekend, Toyota is offering an array of special low-interest financing and cash deals on many of its most popular models. The 2021 Toyota Corolla compact sedan can be purchased with 1.9% financing for 60 months. Or you can get $1,000 in customer cash. And the 2022 Corolla Hybrid offers 2.9% interest financing for 60 months or $500 in cash.

The 2021 Toyota RAV4 compact SUV features 2.9% financing for 72 months. Or you can arrange your own financing and get $750 in cash. The Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV has a $750 cashback offer or you can get 2.49% financing for 72 months. The 2021 Highlander Hybrid offers 2.49% financing for 60 months or $750 in cash. Offers are regional, so check with your dealer on these and other special deals.

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HONDA

For its Labor Day extravaganza, Honda is putting a special emphasis on low-interest-rate incentives on a wide variety of its models. The 2021 Honda Pilot mid-size SUV offers 0% financing for 48 months, 0.9% financing for 60 months, and 1.9% for 72 months. The 2021 Honda Passport SUV features 0% financing for 36 months, 0.9% for 48 months, and 1.9% for 60 months. The Honda Odyssey minivan has 1.9% financing for 48 months, 2.9% for 60 months, and 3.9% for 72 months.

The Honda HR-V small crossover is another especially sweet deal. It has 0% financing for 48 months and 0.9% for 60 months, and 1.9% financing for 72 months. Since offers are regional, it is wise to check with your local dealer to see what is available in your area.

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NISSAN

Nissan has both no-interest financing and hot lease deals that should tantalize consumers this Labor Day weekend. An all-new version of its popular Frontier mid-size pickup truck will arrive soon, so the outgoing 2021 Frontier is a special deal. Customers can lease the Frontier for as little as $279 per month for 36 months with $3,529 due at lease signing. Or they can purchase it with 0% financing for 36 months. A Nissan Titan full-size pickup is offered with 1.9% financing for up to 72 months, another sweet deal.

The 2021 Rogue compact crossover has a 0.9% financing deal for 60 months. Customers can lease a Rogue for $219 per month for 36 months with $5,039 due at lease signing. Nissan is also offering a $7,500 discount on the 2021 model of its LEAF electric car. The Pathfinder mid-size SUV can be purchased using 0% financing for 36 months with $500 in cash discount; or it can be leased for $319 per month for 36 months with $2,659 due at signing. Offers can be regional, so check with your local dealer to confirm what is available.

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JEEP

Jeep has some compelling lease offers and some no-interest financing deals as its most interesting incentives for Labor Day buyers. One of the most intriguing offers is on the all-new three-row Jeep Grand Cherokee L — $389 per month for 36 months with $3,889 due at lease signing. The outgoing two-row 2021 Grand Cherokee can be purchased with 0% financing for 48 months plus $4,500 in customer cash.

The 2021 Jeep Cherokee can be leased for $414 per month for 36 months with $3,799 due at signing. The 2021 Jeep Compass offers a $409-per-month lease for 36 months with $3,799 due at signing. Leasing the Cherokee could be the better course in that comparison. The 2021 Jeep Wrangler is offered with 0% financing for 36 months, and the hybrid Wrangler 4xe can be leased for $265 per month for 36 months with $3,925 due at lease signing. To find the offers available in your area, contact your local dealer.

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HYUNDAI

Very alluring low-interest financing and lease deals on some great vehicles are the highlights of Hyundai's incentives for the Labor Day weekend. The Hyundai Elantra, the North American Car of the Year for 2021, can be purchased with 0% financing for up to 60 months. Buyers can defer the first payment for 90 days. The lease offer on the Elantra is $149 per month for 36 months with $3,299 due at signing.

While that is compelling, the incentives on the 2021 Sonata mid-size sedan might even be better. Customers can purchase a Sonata with 0% financing for as long as 60 months with payments deferred 90 days. Or the Sonata can be leased for $149 per month for 36 months with $3,499 due at lease signing, just $200 more than the Elantra. The Hyundai Kona SUV features 1.9% financing for 60 months. The all-new 2022 Tucson compact SUV can be leased for $189 per month for 36 months with $3,999 due at signing, another great deal on a terrific vehicle. Some incentives might not be available in your area, so check with your local Hyundai dealer.

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KIA

While many carmakers are offering deals on outgoing 2021 models, Kia is offering a wide array of lease and purchase incentives on brand-new 2022 model-year vehicles. The 2022 Kia Sportage compact SUV has 0% financing for up to 60 months. Or it can be leased for $179 per month for 36 months with $3,635 due at signing. The 2022 Soul small hatchback offers 0.9% financing for up to 60 months. It can be leased for $189 per month for 36 months with $2,799 due at lease inception.

The highly acclaimed 2022 Kia Telluride can be purchased with 1.9% financing for 60 months, or it can be leased for $339 per month for 36 months with $3,499 due at lease signing. The impressive new 2022 Carnival minivan offers 1.9% financing for 60 months, or it can be leased for as little as $319 per month for 36 months with $3,499 due at signing. Additional offers are available regionally, so check with a local Kia dealer to see what is offered in your area.

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SUBARU

Subaru offers 0% financing deals on some of its models with varying loan lengths as part of its Labor Day promotions that continue through September. A 0% interest rate for up to 63 months is currently offered on the 2021 Legacy mid-size sedan. The 2021 Outback crossover and Impreza compact sedan are among the Subaru models that also have 0% interest financing, but for shorter loan periods.

The 2021 Impreza compact remains a sizzling deal. It can be leased for $199 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at lease signing. Another deal that might even be better is the $199-per-month 36-month lease on the Legacy mid-size sedan with $2,879 due at signing. The Crosstrek can be leased for $229 per month for 36 months with $2,429 due at lease inception. Some of these deals might be regional, so check with your Subaru dealer to see what is available where you live.

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