ATLANTA, April 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The editors at Autotrader have released their list of the top certified pre-owned (CPO) programs offered this April. Spring is finally upon us, and so are some great deals from leading auto manufacturers. For car buyers, this is a good time to start searching for great prices on gently used, budget-friendly vehicles.

"Saving money is key for car shoppers and buying a CPO vehicle ensures you're not burdening yourself with any major system issues or major defects," said Autotrader executive editor Brian Moody. "If buying a used car leaves you anxious, consider buying a certified pre-owned vehicle, which includes a manufacturer-backed warranty for additional peace of mind."

The editors of Autotrader have compiled their list of the top certified pre-owned deals and incentives for April to help keep change in your pockets and have peace of mind down the road.

Autotrader Editors' Top Picks for Certified Pre-Owned Deals for April 2017

Acura's certified pre-owned program offers powertrain coverage for up to seven years or 100,000 miles from the original sale date -- along with an extra year of bumper-to-bumper protection. In April, qualified shoppers interested in a certified pre-owned MDX can get a great deal: Acura is offering certified pre-owned versions of the crossover with interest as low as 1.9 percent for up to 36 months.

Audi's certified pre-owned program is among the best on the market, as it offers comprehensive coverage for up to six years or 100,000 miles from a car's original sale date -- not just powertrain coverage. Audi is offering qualified buyers up to $1,000 cash back on certain certified pre-owned A8 models through the end of April.

BMW's excellent certified pre-owned warranty offers up to six years or 100,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage for most of its vehicles. Meanwhile, the BMW i3 is a plug-in electric car or hybrid vehicle (depending on which version you choose) with highly modern styling, both inside and out. The best deal is for qualified shoppers looking to finance a certified pre-owned i3, as BMW is touting 0.9 percent interest for up to 36 months -- an unusually low rate for the automaker.

Cadillac's CPO program offers good terms -- including a comprehensive, bumper-to-bumper warranty that covers vehicles for up to six years or 100,000 miles from the original sale date. Cadillac is boasting 2.9 percent interest for up to 60 months on all certified pre-owned SRX models to qualified buyers -- a great deal for any used vehicle, and especially one with a long, manufacturer-backed warranty.

Jaguar's certified pre-owned program boasts bumper-to-bumper coverage for seven years or 100,000 miles from the original sale date. Through the end of the month, Jaguar is offering qualified shoppers 0.9 percent interest on all certified pre-owned XF models for up to 24 months -- or up to 60 months if you choose a CPO 2014 or 2015 XF.

For additional details on the CPO programs mentioned, please visit http://www.autotrader.com/car-deals/cpo-deals-april-2017-263925.

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

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SOURCE Autotrader