ATLANTA, Sept. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Heading into fall, the time is now to look at some of the great deals when it comes to purchasing a vehicle. However, car deals don't always mean brand new, particularly when it comes to saving money. Incentives on current certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles are a great vantage point to focus on this upcoming fall shopping season.

"If car shoppers don't want to spend too much money on a brand-new car, but still want a vehicle that's reliable and trusted, a certified pre-owned model is a great choice," said Brian Moody, executive editor for Autotrader. "And the good news is that many automakers offer deals and incentives on CPO cars, giving the consumer a major advantage."

The expert editors at Autotrader are excited to announce their list of the best certified pre-owned deals offered for September.

Autotrader Editors' Top Picks for Certified Pre-Owned Deals for September 2017
Ford's certified pre-owned program offers good coverage, touting 7 years or 100,000 miles of powertrain coverage and an additional 12-month or 12,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty after the original factory warranty expires. 

Through the end of the month, qualified shoppers who buy certain certified pre-owned Ford models can get 1.9 percent interest for up to 66 months -- an impressively long and desirable term, especially for a used model.

Kia offers a strong certified pre-owned program. In September, Kia is supplementing its excellent warranty with an impressive incentive for qualified shoppers: Through the end of the month, drivers can get a certified pre-owned Kia with just 1.9 percent interest for up to 36 months, which is a good offer for any used vehicle.

The Lexus certified pre-owned program is among the very best, as it offers exceptional warranty coverage: 6 years of protection with no mileage limit. In September, Lexus also has another offer up its sleeve: an excellent interest rate for certified pre-owned versions of the brand's large ES luxury sedan. For qualified shoppers interested in the sedan, Lexus is offering 0.9 percent interest for up to 48 months on both gasoline- and hybrid-powered models.

Mazda's certified pre-owned program roughly mimics that of Toyota and Honda, as it touts a long powertrain warranty from the car's original sale date (in this case, 7 years or 100,000 miles) plus a 12-month or 12,000-mile extension to the car's comprehensive warranty. In September, Mazda's CPO program also offers another benefit: an excellent finance deal for qualified shoppers looking for a good interest rate on their next car. Through the end of the month, shoppers can get 1.49 percent interest on certified pre-owned Mazda models for up to 36 months -- a deal you'd typically expect to find on new cars.

The Range Rover Evoque is a compact crossover that serves as the entry-level model in the Range Rover lineup, touting standard all-wheel drive and a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine. Meanwhile, Land Rover's certified pre-owned program is excellent, as it offers an impressive 7 years or 100,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper protection -- better than virtually any other automaker. In September, you can get an Evoque with Land Rover's excellent CPO warranty -- and a great interest-rate incentive. Through the end of the month, qualified shoppers interested in a certified pre-owned Evoque can get rates as low as 0.9 percent for 24 months, or 1.9 percent for up to 60 months -- excellent deals, especially when coupled with Land Rover's good CPO program.

Subaru's certified pre-owned warranty isn't quite as comprehensive as CPO warranties offered by some brands, as it offers 7 years or 100,000 miles of powertrain protection from the original sale date but no additional bumper-to-bumper coverage, as is offered by some brands. Still, Subaru overcomes this issue in September by offering an alluring incentive on certified pre-owned vehicles: Through the end of the month, Subaru is touting 1.49 percent interest for up to 36 months on certified pre-owned models, which is a good interest rate available on all CPO vehicles to qualified shoppers.

Volkswagen's certified pre-owned program boasts good coverage, adding 2 years or 24,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper protection to the original 3-year or 36,000-mile factory warranty for a total of 5 years or 60,000 miles of coverage -- better than many other programs. In September, VW is also offering several incentives for drivers who choose a CPO model. The best deal is for qualified drivers looking to finance a certified pre-owned Volkswagen, as the automaker is touting 1.99 percent interest for up to 60 months on all CPO VW models. But Volkswagen is also offering up to $500 cash back, which is an unusual (and welcome) incentive on a used model.

Volvo's certified pre-owned program is among the best, as it offers 7 years or 100,000 miles of comprehensive warranty coverage from the original sale date -- along with several other benefits. In September, the program is even more enticing if you're interested in buying a certified pre-owned S60 sedan. That's because the automaker is offering 0 percent interest for up to 24 months on certified pre-owned 2015 S60 sedan models -- an excellent deal on a used vehicle. For shoppers interested in a different year or model, Volvo says other cars are available with rates starting from 0.9 percent for 24 months.

To see Autotrader's full coverage of the CPO programs mentioned and available inventory, please visit https://www.autotrader.com/car-deals/cpo-deals-september-2017-268707.

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