Top new car lease and finance deals for May 2012

If you’re shopping for a new car, several attractive manufacturer lease and finance deals are available in the month of May, as well as a few great cash-back offers to help you towards your down payment. These lease and finance deals make May a great month to shop for a new car, so if you’re on the fence between which models to choose, perhaps these opportunities for savings will help you decide. Not sure when to buy? Make up your mind by May 28th, as TrueCar.com is predicting that Memorial Day will offer the best values for new car shoppers.

2012 Fiat 500 Pop
$199/month for 42 months with $0 down
Mileage allotment: 12,000 miles/year
Expires: 5/31/12

There’s nothing wrong with a tiny little monthly lease for a tiny little car that’s big on fun and style. With the debut of the American 500 Fiat has returned to the United States after an almost-28-year absence with it a variety of models to suit a variety of personalities. The four-seat Fiat Pop edition features a 101-horsepower/1.4-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic, and boasts 15-inch steel wheels with chrome-accented wheel covers and all-season tires, as well as Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and seven standard air bags for passenger safety. EPA fuel economy for the six-speed automatic is 27 mpg city/34 mpg highway/30 mpg combined, or 30/38/33 with the manual. A similar leasing deal of $299 a month is available for the Fiat 500C Pop model. Manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing (MSRP) starts at $16,200 (including destination and delivery).