Best December Lease Deals

$199 a month for 36 months, $2,199 due at signing

The Insight is one of the least expensive ways to get behind the wheel of a hybrid.

2010 Honda Insight Pricing:
MSRP: $19,800 - $21,300
Invoice: $18,688 - $20,098
Fuel Economy: 43 mpg Hwy, 40 mpg City

$189 a month for 42 months, $1,488 due at signing

Like all Subarus, the Impreza features all-wheel drive as standard equipment.

2010 Subaru Impreza Pricing:
MSRP: $17,495 - $27,995
Invoice: $16,734 - $26,389
Fuel Economy: 27 mpg Hwy, 20 mpg City

$149 to $179 a month for 39 months, $2449 due at signing

Sentra offers feature about the lowest lease payments you will find on any new car this month.

2010 Nissan Sentra Pricing:
MSRP: $15,420 - $20,080
Invoice: $14,794 - $18,725
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy, 24 mpg City

$199 a month for 36 months, $1,894 due at signing

First introduced as a concept car introduced in 2008, the Forte Koup is the latest contender in the increasingly stylish economy car segment.

2010 Kia Forte Koup Pricing:
MSRP: $16,595 - $17,695
Invoice: $15,810 - $16,860
Fuel Economy: 34 mpg Hwy, 25 mpg City

$239 a month for 36 months, $2,499 due at signing

In the last year, Honda has shaved $10 off the CR-V’s monthly rate and $500 off its down payment.

2010 Honda CR-V Pricing:
MSRP: $21,545 - $27,745
Invoice: $20,056 - $25,806
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy, 21 mpg City

$199 to $239 a month for 39 months, $2,999 due at signing

The monthly payment on a new Rogue has edged up in some areas.. But the price is still hard to beat.

2010 Nissan Rogue Pricing:
MSRP: $20,340 - $23,130
Invoice: $19,392 - $21,563
Fuel Economy: 27 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City

$339 a month for 39 months, zero due at signing

This zero-down deal takes some of the financial pain out of the first months of ownership. Plus, you get a high-end VW interior.

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Pricing:
MSRP: $23,200 - $33,215
Invoice: $21,455 - $30,919
Fuel Economy: 26 mpg Hwy, 19 mpg City

$399 a month for 36 months, $3,599 due at signing

The RDX costs a little more, but you get a perky, fun-to-drive crossover with turbocharging standard.

2010 Acura RDX Pricing:
MSRP: $32,520 - $34,520
Invoice: $29,903 - $31,737
Fuel Economy: 24 mpg Hwy, 19 mpg City

$219 a month for 36 months, $1,919 due at signing

The rate on the Legacy has edged up since this year’s midsummer sales doldrums. The clincher on this deal is standard all-wheel drive.

2010 Subaru Legacy Pricing:
MSRP: $19,995 - $29,995
Invoice: $18,926 - $28,061
Fuel Economy: 27 mpg Hwy, 19 mpg City

$199 a month for 36 months,$2,299 due at signing

It’s not easy to find a car as spacious as the Accord that still gets s 31 mpg highway.

2010 Honda Accord Pricing:
MSRP: $21,055 - $29,305
Invoice: $19,101 - $26,556
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City

$199 a month for 39 months, $2,999 due at signing

Nissan has stuck with this rock-bottom monthly rate for months. People are paying more for some compact cars.

2010 Nissan Altima Pricing:
MSRP: $19,900 - $29,600
Invoice: $19,078 - $27,425
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy, 23 mpg City

$349 a month for 39 months, zero due at signing

The CC, a new VW midsize contender, offers the best of all worlds: 200 hp from its base four-cylinder engine, plus 31 mpg highway.

2010 Volkswagen CC Pricing:
MSRP: $27,550 - $40,115
Invoice: $25,669 - $37,565
Fuel Economy: 31 mpg Hwy, 21 mpg City

$479 a month for 39 months, $3994 due at signing

Cadillac is back in the leasing incentives game, and fans of the new generation of the sporty SRX crossover will no doubt appreciate it.

2010 Cadillac SRX Pricing:
MSRP: $33,330 - $51,360
Invoice: $31,497 - $48,535
Fuel Economy: 25 mpg Hwy, 18 mpg City

$399 a month for 39 months, $3,999 due at signing

The EX35, one of the most affordable luxury SUVs, packs a wallop: nearly 300 hp from its 3.5-liter V6 engine.

2010 Infiniti EX35 Pricing:
MSRP: $33,800 - $37,400
Invoice: $31,233 - $34,549
Fuel Economy: 24 mpg Hwy, 17 mpg City

$519 a month for 36 months, $5,794 due at signing

BMW has slashed its lease rate on the X5 in recent months, saving you more than $2,000.

2010 BMW X5 Pricing:
MSRP: $47,500 - $56,200
Invoice: $43,880 - $51,885
Fuel Economy: 21 mpg Hwy, 15 mpg City

$499 a month for 36 months, $5,044 due at signing

In one of the recession’s silver linings, you can lease the ML350 for a full $50 less per month than you could have last winter.

2010 Mercedes-Benz ML350 Pricing:
MSRP: $45,700
Invoice: $42,501
Fuel Economy: 21 mpg Hwy, 16 mpg City

$349 a month for 39 months, $4,999 due at signing

This deal includes the G37 premium package, including moon roof, Bose audio system, iPod connection and more.

2009 Infiniti G37 Pricing:
MSRP: $33,250 - $43,900
Invoice: $30,727 - $40,537
Fuel Economy: 26 mpg Hwy, 18 mpg City

$399 a month for 48 months, $3,399 due at signing

After leaving the luxury leasing market to European and Asian brands for months, Cadillac has roared back with competitive rate on its stylish CTS.

2010 Cadillac CTS Pricing:
MSRP: $36,730 - $53,620
Invoice: $34,710 - $50,671
Fuel Economy: 25 mpg Hwy, 16 mpg City

$349 a month for 36 months, $4,924 due at signing

BMW has boosted overall leasing charges for the 328i in the last year. But it remains one of the least expensive avenues into the luxury segment.

2010 BMW 328i Pricing:
MSRP: $32,850 - $44,550
Invoice: $30,400 - $41,165
Fuel Economy: 28 mpg Hwy, 18 mpg City

$569 a month for 36 months, $3,999 due at signing

The power hungry may find RL’s monthly rate a small price to pay for a full 300 hp under the hood.

2010 Acura RL Pricing:
MSRP: $46,830 - $54,250
Invoice: $42,070 - $48,723
Fuel Economy: 22 mpg Hwy, 16 mpg City