More 2019 Honda CR-V Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $249 per month for 36 months with $2,399 due at signing
The Honda CR-V is our No. 1-ranked compact SUV. It has a comfortable and spacious interior with a surplus of cargo space (75.8 total cubic feet). It also boasts a smooth ride and good fuel economy.
The CR-V was named our 2019 Best Compact Car for the Money because of its exemplary combination of quality and value.
This deal applies to the LX trim, comes with an annual mileage limit of 12,000, and expires on April 1.
More 2019 Mazda CX-5 Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $235 per month for 36 months with $2,499 due at signing
The CX-5 is tied with the CR-V for the top spot in our compact SUV rankings. It’s also a finalist for the 2019 Best Compact SUV for the Money award.
This compact crossover has sporty handling, a powerful engine, and a smooth ride. The CX-5’s interior is also attractive and appointed in higher-end materials than many others in the class.
Mazda is offering this lease deal with the Sport trim and front-wheel drive. This offer has a total mileage limit of 36,000 and expires on April 1.
More 2019 Subaru Forester Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $265 per month for 36 months with $2,065 due at signing
Also tied for the No.1 spot in our compact SUV rankings, the Subaru Forester is the only SUV in this segment that comes standard with all-wheel drive. On top of that, the standard all-wheel drive doesn’t affect its fuel economy – it has some of the best fuel economy estimates in the class. The Forester also performs well in terms of handling. It’s composed on the road and has minimal body roll.
This lease offer has 12,000-mile-per-year limit and expires on April 1.
More 2019 Hyundai Kona Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $229 per month for 36 months with $2,399 due at signing
The Kona is our top-ranked subcompact SUV and our 2019 Best Subcompact SUV for the Money award winner. The Kona’s interior is refined and comes with a plethora of standard features, including a rearview camera, Bluetooth, a 7-inch touch screen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
This offer is valid on the Kona SE. It has a yearly mileage limit of 12,000 and expires on April 1.
More 2019 Kia Niro Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $179 per month for 36 months with $3,652 due at signing
The Kia Niro sits near the top of our subcompact SUV rankings. It stands out in the crowd for its top fuel economy. Its hybrid powertrain earns some of the best fuel economy in the class: 52 mpg in the city and 49 on the highway.
On top of its excellent fuel economy, the Niro has an upscale interior with a user-friendly infotainment system and modern features like voice control, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Kia is leasing the Niro LX with a payment of less than $200 per month this March. This deal comes with a yearly mileage limit of 12,000 and expires on April 1.
More 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $245 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at signing
The Crosstrek ranks near the middle of our subcompact SUV rankings. It has one of the nicest interiors in the class, but it is lacking in the performance department.
The interior is well-built and features a user-friendly infotainment system. Although it’s the only SUV in the subcompact class that comes standard with all-wheel drive, it falls short in both handling and acceleration.
This Crosstrek deal has an annual mileage limit of 12,000 per year. Get to your local dealer before it expires on April 1 to learn more.
More 2019 Toyota RAV4 Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $239 per month for 36 months with $2,999 due at signing
The Toyota RAV4 was completely redesigned for 2019 and now sits midpack in our compact SUV rankings. It’s not a particularly sporty vehicle, but it’s plenty comfortable. It offers a smooth ride and a lot of interior space. It also comes equipped with top safety equipment (including Toyota’s Safety Sense package with adaptive cruise control and lane keep assist).
Toyota is offering the redesigned RAV4 this March for less than $250 per month. It comes with a yearly mileage limit of 10,000 and expires on April 1.
More 2019 Ford Escape Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $169 per month for 24 months with $3,739 due at signing
The Ford Escape ranks No. 6 among compact SUVs and is a well-rounded vehicle with a lot to offer. It delivers good fuel economy, several fun-to-drive engine options, and engaging handling. The Escape also comes with solid predicted reliability and safety ratings. Unfortunately, it will cost you a bit more at the pump.
You can get the 2019 Escape SE with all-wheel drive and a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine this March for less than $200 per month. This offer has a total mileage limit of 21,000 and expires on April 1.
More 2019 Buick Encore Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $199 per month for 39 months with $4,953 due at signing
Buick’s smallest SUV, the Encore, packs an upscale feel in a small and affordable package. This subcompact SUV boasts a much nicer interior than many of its rivals and comes equipped with a long list of standard features (like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth). On top of that, the Encore’s infotainment system is easy to use.
Buick is offering the Encore Preferred with front-wheel drive for less than $200 per month this March. And if you are a current lessee of a 2012-model-year-or-newer non-GM vehicle, you can save even more by only having to put $2,019 down. This offer has a total mileage limit of 32,500 and expires on April 1.
More 2019 Honda HR-V Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $209 per month for 36 months with $2,399 due at signing
The Honda HR-V currently ranks No.6 in our subcompact SUV rankings. It has one of the largest cargo holds in the class (58.8 total cubic feet) and plenty of room for passengers. The interior is also nicely appointed, although you won’t find as many features as in other rivals. The HR-V earns good fuel economy, so you’ll save a bit fueling up.
This deal is specific to the HR-V LX with an automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. Honda is offering it until April 1 and it comes with a mileage limit of 12,000 per year.
More 2019 Jeep Renegade Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $229 per month for 36 months with $4,449 due at signing
The Jeep Renegade is one of the only SUVs in the class that can easily go from dropping the kids off at soccer practice to driving through the backwoods. The Renegade may not rank near the top of our subcompact SUV rankings, but its unique off-roading capability sets it apart. And despite its off-road chops, the Renegade is actually a pleasant city driver. It offers a smooth ride and easy-to-use creature comforts, like a modern infotainment system.
You can get the Renegade Latitude with four-wheel drive this March for just over $200 per month. This offer comes with an annual mileage limit of 12,000 per year and expires on April 1.
More 2019 Cadillac XT4 Deals in Your Area
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Lease Deal: $359 per month for 36 months with $4,560 due at signing
If you’re looking to upgrade to a luxury vehicle, the all-new XT4 is a great option this month at an affordable price. It ranks near the top of our luxury subcompact SUV rankings. It offers a powerful turbocharged engine while still boasting good fuel efficiency. And although it may be small, it offers plenty of passenger space to spread out.
This March, you can get the XT4 Premium Luxury model for less than $400 per month. And if you’re a current owner or lessee of a 1999-model-year-or-newer non-GM vehicle, you’ll only owe $3,560 at signing. This deal has a total mileage limit of 30,000 and expires on April 30.
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12 Best Small SUV Leases in March
- 2019 Honda CR-V Lease Deal: $249 per month for 36 months
- 2019 Mazda CX-5 Lease Deal: $235 per month for 36 months
- 2019 Subaru Forester Lease Deal: $265 per month for 36 months
- 2019 Hyundai Kona Lease Deal: $229 per month for 36 months
- 2019 Kia Niro Lease Deal: $179 per month for 36 months
- 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Lease Deal: $245 per month for 36 months
- 2019 Toyota RAV4 Lease Deal: $239 per month for 36 months
- 2019 Ford Escape Lease Deal: $169 per month for 24 months
- 2019 Buick Encore Lease Deal: $199 per month for 39 months
- 2019 Honda HR-V Lease Deal: $209 per month for 36 months
- 2019 Jeep Renegade Lease Deal: $229 per month for 36 months
- 2019 Cadillac XT4 Lease Deal: $359 per month for 36 months
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These SUVs May Be Small, but They Are Mighty Affordable
Whether you’re a city slicker looking for something compact to whip around town, or a family looking to upgrade from a sedan, a small SUV might be the right fit for you. As crossovers and small SUVs rise in popularity, manufacturers are offering more and more variety in this segment.
This March, you could lease a hybrid SUV with a high-end interior, a small SUV with big off-road chops, or an SUV that comes standard with all-wheel drive.
We’ve compiled a list of the best deals this month for small SUVs. This list is packed-full of compact and subcompact SUVs with affordable price tags.
Keep in mind that the deals on the following slides are contingent upon locality, so be sure to check with your local dealer to see if the deal is available in your area.
Read on to discover which small SUV is the right fit for you.