ATLANTA, Dec. 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The editors at Autotrader have released their list of the top deals on certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles this holiday season. Qualified shoppers looking for the best end-of-year deals can take advantage of these compelling offers to purchase like-new vehicles at drastically reduced prices, without sacrificing the safety or reliability of a new vehicle.

"CPO vehicles are perfect for qualified shoppers who don't want to spend a fortune on a new car, but who are concerned about the repair bills that can accompany used vehicles," said Brian Moody, executive editor at Autotrader. "CPO vehicles come with a long manufacturer-backed warranty for increased peace of mind, and often include deals and incentives to lower already-discounted costs even more."

To help you get everything on your vehicle wish list this holiday, here are the industry's most enticing CPO deals from the editors of Autotrader.

Autotrader Editors' Top Picks for Certified Pre-owned Deals for December 2016

Acura's CPO program offers an excellent powertrain warranty, covering up to seven years or 100,000 miles from the sale date and an extra year of bumper-to-bumper coverage. In December, qualified shoppers get 1.9 percent interest for up to 36 months on all CPO models except the TL, TLX and ILX — including the popular MDX and RDX crossovers.

BMW's CPO program offers an impressive warranty, boasting six years or 100,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage. BMW is also offering a great deal in December on the BMW 3 series. 2013 or 2014 CPO 3 Series models are now available for those who qualify at 0.9 percent interest for up to 72 months — a new-car incentive on a used model.

Buick's CPO program adds another year of bumper-to-bumper coverage to its six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Buick is sweetening the deal further this December with an additional incentive, as qualified shoppers can purchase a CPO Buick at 1.9 percent interest for up to 36 months on all models.

GMC's CPO program is perfect for shoppers who want a truck or SUV with a smaller price tag. These boldly styled vehicles come with an impressive warranty, offering one year or 12,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage plus a six-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. This month, those who qualify get another impressive incentive, receiving 1.9 percent interest for up to 36 months.

Lexus' CPO program offers a compelling deal on the Lexus IS, a sporty rear- or all-wheel-drive sedan with sharp styling and a modern interior. After the original warranty expires, shoppers receive two-year bumper-to-bumper coverage with no mileage limit. Plus, qualified shoppers in December can receive just 0.9 percent interest for up to 60 months.

Lincoln's CPO program boasts six years or 100,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage, placing it in good company among high-end luxury brands. In December, Lincoln is making its CPO vehicles even more compelling with a low-interest financing rate. Shoppers who qualify can get 2.9 percent interest for up to 66 months.

Mercedes-Benz's CPO program offers one year of bumper-to-bumper coverage with no mileage limit, and will extend shoppers' warranties at no charge. To compete with CPO programs from BMW and Audi, Mercedes-Benz is offering qualified shoppers a 1.99 percent interest rate for up to 48 months on its E-Class sedan, with two years of complimentary pre-paid maintenance.

Nissan's CPO program offers an impressive seven-year, 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. In December, qualified shoppers can get interest rates as low as 1.95 percent for up to 36 months on all CPO Nissan models, or 2.95 percent for up to 72 months on certain models. The brand is also offering $400 cash back on certain CPO vehicles, a rare and enticing deal.

For additional details on the CPO programs mentioned, please visit http://www.autotrader.com/car-deals/cpo-deals-december-2016-259753.

Learn more about the advantages of CPO at Autotrader.com's "What are the Benefits of Certified Pre-Owned?"

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