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).

2012 Hyundai Elantra
$179/month for 36 months with $1,999 down
Mileage allotment: 12,000 miles/year
Expires: 5/31/12

If you’ve got a little money for the down payment, this $179/month lease is nearly as attractive as the mid-size sedan’s flowing design and frugal fuel economy. Powered by Hyundai’s 148-horsepower/1.8-liter Nu four-cylinder engine, the Elantra boasts fuel economy figures of 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway (or 33 combined), with either the six-speed automatic transmission or manual transmission. Elantra shoppers can be confident in the car’s quality thanks to Hyundai’s 5-year/60,000-mile fully transferable new vehicle warranty, Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of complimentary Roadside Assistance. MSRP starts at $16,120 (including destination and delivery).

2012 Toyota Camry
$219/month for 36 months with $1,999 down
Mileage allotment: 12,000 miles/year
Expires: 6/4/12

Just $1999 down and $299 a month for 36 months will put you in the seat of North America’s best selling car. Restyled for 2012, the midsize Toyota Camry sedan features more room inside and a quieter cabin than the outgoing model, as well as a variety of powertrains, including the super fuel-efficient standard 178-horsepower/2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that boasts fuel economy figures of 25 mpg city and 35 mpg highway (or 28 combined) when equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission. For those who want more power, a 268-horsepower/3.5-liter V-6 provides improved performance, yet lowers fuel economy to 21/30/25. The Camry also features 10 airbags for safety, and Toyota’s “Entune” voice-operated information, entertainment, and connectivity system for convenience. MSRP starts at $17,415 (including destination and delivery).

2012 Volkswagen Jetta S
$159/month for 39 months with $1,999 down (excludes TDI models)
Mileage allotment: 10,000 miles/year
Expires: 5/31/12

The 2.0L Jetta S is powered by a 115-horsepower/2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission (six-speed auto is optional), and features standard air conditioning, one-touch auto up/down power windows, power locks with keyless entry, and power heated exterior mirrors. Safety features include six airbags, and Volkswagen’s Intelligent Crash Response System which reacts instantly in the event of an accident by deploying airbags, unlocking the doors, turning off the fuel pump, and activating the car’s hazard lights. The 2012 Jetta is covered under Volkswagen’s no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program which covers the cost of all scheduled maintenance for the length of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty—three years or 36,000 miles (whichever comes first). Fuel economy is rated at 24 mpg city and 34 mpg highway (or 28 combined) with the auto. MSRP starts at $16,645 (including destination and delivery).