(November 21, 2012) IRVINE, Calif. — Just in time for the biggest shopping day of the year, the best new-car deals currently available on fuel-efficient models were recently chosen by Kelley Blue Book.  For the latest 10 Best Car Deals of the Month list, KBB.com's expert editors and analysts hand-selected a group of enticing offers currently available on new cars that achieve near the popular 40 mpg level.

"The end of the year is a great time to find a deal on a new car, and many car shoppers have fuel efficiency top of mind as they shop," said Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst of automotive insights for Kelley Blue Book. 

"Luckily, many auto manufacturers are offering enticing deals on new cars that either reach or come very close to that coveted 40 mpg mark.  Car shoppers can potentially use the extra cash they saved on these great new-car deals for their holiday shopping and Black Friday splurges."

Kelley Blue Book's 10 best for November:

2013 Chevrolet Volt

A fully charged Volt travels the first 35 miles on electricity alone, then returns an impressive 37 combined mpg.
City/Highway/Combined mpg: 35/40/37

Fair Purchase Price: $38,595; 
36-month Lease: $2,749 down, $299/month

Offer Expires: 1/2/13

2012 Nissan Versa S 

The base-level Versa isn't fancy, but it's fully warrantied, returns 40 mpg on the highway and can be had for almost as low as $11,000.
City/Highway/Combined mpg: 31/40/35

Fair Purchase Price: $11,27; 1
60-month APR: 3.9%;
 Monthly Payment: $192

Offer Expires: 11/30/12

2012 Honda Civic LX 

A Civic refresh is in the works for 2013, so Honda's helping dealers make room.
City/Highway/Combined mpg: 28/39/32

Fair Purchase Price: $17,481
60-month; APR: 0.9%
; Monthly Payment: $293; 
35-month Lease: $0 down, $200/month; 
Offer Expires: 1/2/13

2013 Mazda MAZDA3 i Touring 

One of our 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000 every year of its existence, the Mazda3 now adds 40-mpg highway fuel economy to its long list of strengths.
City/Highway/Combined mpg: 28/40/33

Fair Purchase Price: $20,691; 
60-month APR: 0.9%; 
Monthly Payment: $346
; 39-month Lease: $0 down, $279/month; 
Offer Expires: 11/30/12

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE 

Not as roomy as Prius V, but more powerful and more efficient.
City/Highway/Combined mpg: 47/47/47

Fair Purchase Price: $25,389
; 24-month Lease: $2,748 down, $289/month; 
Offer Expires: 1/2/13

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
The forthcoming Jetta Hybrid promises to out-economize its popular diesel sibling with estimated combined fuel economy of 45 mpg, but the diesel is more fun to drive. 


City/Hwy/Comb mpg: 30/42/34

Fair Purchase Price: $22,363 
60-month APR: 3.9%; 
Monthly payment: $380

2012 Toyota Prius c
With a starting price of less than $20,000 and fuel economy topping 50 mpg, the Prius c earned a spot on our list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $25,000.


City/Hwy/Comb mpg: 53/46/50

Fair Purchase Price: $19,024
60-month APR: 3.9%
; Monthly payment: $323; 
36-mo. lease: $2,999 down, $229/mo.
 Expires 12/3/12

2012 Fiat 500 Pop
The more laid-back Fiat 500 offers the charm of a Mini Cooper but for thousands less.


City/Hwy/Comb mpg: 30/38/33

Fair Purchase Price: $15,552
 Cash back: $500; 
60-month APR: 0%; 
Monthly payment: $251
 42-mo. lease: $0 down, $199/mo. 
Expires 12/3/12

2013 Ford Fiesta SE
One of the category's most stylish sedans is also among its most fun to drive.


City/Hwy/Comb mpg: 29/39/33

Fair Purchase Price: $15,638
 Cash back: $1,000
; 60-month APR: 0%
; Monthly payment: $244
 24-mo. lease: $1,638 down, $139/mo.
 Expires 1/2/13

2012 Chevrolet Sonic LS
The refined and efficient Chevy Sonic is one of our highest-rated subcompact cars.


City/Hwy/Comb mpg: 29/40/33

Fair Purchase Price: $15,357 
60-month APR: 0%;
 Monthly payment: $256; Expires 1/2/13

For KBB.com's latest list of the 10 Best Car Deals of the Month, Kelley Blue Book experts examined the incentives currently available on new cars and chose 10 fuel-efficient models they felt not only had attractive financial offerings, but also wide consumer appeal. 

Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price listed for each vehicle was taken from KBB.com on November 9, 2012 (Fair Purchase Price is updated weekly based on actual new-car transactions and shows shoppers the price people are typically paying a dealer for a new car).  

Monthly payment assumes $0 down (unless otherwise stated) and does not account for taxes, fees or any additional incentives.  Shoppers are advised to check the manufacturer's website for details and availability.