ATLANTA, April 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Masters Tournament^® is an annual tradition that signals the beginning of spring, kicks off golf tournament season and inspires the millions of fans who will tune in to watch the action from Augusta National^® Golf Club.

Another spring staple is car-buying season, but Autotrader data reveals that consumers are willing to wait up to a year to get all of their must-have features in their next vehicle.* Luckily for golf lovers, Autotrader editors have done the busy work to narrow down the list of new and Certified Pre-Owned cars perfect for their needs.

"Golf, like other enthusiast sports, requires lots of gear and equipment, but our list of cars addresses more than just the need for ample cargo space," said Brian Moody, site editor for Autotrader. "We know golfers are also searching for interior comfort, time-saving features like easy fold-down seating and a car that still feels sporty."

Autotrader's list of top 10 best new and CPO cars for golf lovers includes:
 

• Buick LaCrosse
• Chevrolet Corvette
• Dodge Challenger
• Hyundai Genesis
• Lexus RX
• Volkswagen Golf
• CPO BMW 5-Series
• CPO Cadillac CTS
• CPO Jeep Grand Cherokee
• CPO Volkswagen Touareg

Autotrader editors remind car shoppers to bring any sporting equipment, child seats or other essentials with them to the test drive. "The test drive is your only chance to get a feel for how this vehicle will fit into your lifestyle," said Moody. "Sometimes you don't realize just how much cargo space you need until you pack it all in."

For more information on the editors' selections, visit http://www.autotrader.com/research/article/best-cars/238222/top-10-new-and-cpo-cars-for-golfers-the-masters-edition.jsp.

About Autotrader
Autotrader is the most visited third-party car shopping site, with the most engaged audience of in-market shoppers. As the foremost authority on automotive consumer insights and expert in online and mobile marketing, Autotrader makes the car shopping experience easy and fun for today’s empowered consumer looking to find or sell the perfect new, used or Certified Pre-Owned car. Using technology, shopper insights and local market guidance, Autotrader’s comprehensive marketing solutions guide dealers to personalized digital marketing strategies that grow brand, drive traffic and connect the online and in-store shopping experience.

Autotrader is wholly owned by Cox Automotive which owns Kelley Blue Book (KBB.com^®), Manheim Auctions, Dealertrack^® and a portfolio of software companies that optimize inventory and advertising online. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. For more information, please visit http://press.autotrader.com.

*Source: 2015 Autotrader Car Tech Impact Study / Harris Poll (Oct. 15-20, 2014)

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SOURCE Autotrader