Car shoppers hear this: Kelley Blue Book lists top 10 year-end deals

(December 19, 2014) IRVINE, Calif. — Just in time for the holidays and year-end bargains, the experts from Kelley Blue Book have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals available in December from a variety of auto manufacturers.

"Year-end is one of the best times to buy a new car as automakers look to maximize sales numbers for the calendar year,"  said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com. 

"In the wake of Lexus' highly successful 'December to Remember' campaign that first launched years ago, many automakers have been offering holiday sales events, making now an opportune time for shoppers to get a deal on a car they may have been eyeing all year.  Our 10 Best Deals this month include some 2015 models and some outgoing 2014s, from compact cars to luxury vehicles to three-row SUVs, all with money-saving offers so shoppers can ring in the new year with a brand-new car."

Below are the KBB.com editors' picks for standout new-car lease, financing and cash back deals, all available at least through Jan. 2, 2015: