Best car deals this Week

As industry sales continue to blaze along, a contributing factor is the tremendous deals on select vehicles as makers look to balance high transaction prices for hot models with great offers on their slower moving units. Most of the top deals are on traditional sedans, both small and large, as the buyers continue to migrate towards crossover SUVs.

"This month's list of standout deals includes some smart fuel sippers, a couple of SUVs, full-size sedans and a pickup truck, " said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for KBB.com. "At the top of the list is a stylish compact car loaded with standard features and available for less than $20, 000. As many dealers are starting to receive more 2016 model-year inventory on their lots, now is an excellent time to score a great deal on a new 2015 model."

The leading deal for the month is on the 2016 Hyundai Elantra which carries an MSRP of $20, 525 on which the Korean automaker is offering a $1, 500 rebate. The second best deal of the month is another sedan, the full-size 2015 Chrysler 300 which can be leased for $189 per month over 36 months with $2, 999 down. Other sedans on the list include the 2015 Ford Taurus, which has a $5, 000 rebate towards its $30, 360 list price and the 2015 Volkswagen Passat, which comes with $1, 000 cash back and 0-percent financing for 60 months on its $27, 915 MSRP.

With low gas prices, smart shoppers know that now is the time to score a deal on a hybrid or electric. There is a trio on the top 10 list led by the 2015 Chevrolet Spark EV with has a 0-down 39-month lease at $138 per month. Toyota is also offering $1, 000 cash back and 0-percent financing over 60 months for the 2015 Prius c, which sells for $20, 365. Ford has a $159 per month lease on its 2015 C-Max Energi with $3, 089 down.

On the SUV/truck side, a $1, 000 rebate with 0-percent financing continues on the discontinued 2015 Toyota Venza, Buick has a $317 per month lease available on its 2015 Enclave with $3, 089 down and the 2015 Ram 1500 Quad Cab can be leased for $219 per month with $2, 999 down.