The best deals on sport wagons

Long popular in Europe, sports sedans have experienced a steady decline in Canadian sales over the past several decades. However, they do present a unique value proposition with their ability to combine SUV-like versatility, cargo space, car-like driving dynamics and fuel economy.

While SUVs and crossovers will remain the hottest new vehicle segments for the foreseeable future, there is some resurgent optimism from auto makers toward the relevance of wagons in Canada. This has included new model launches such as the Volvo V90 Cross Country, as well as the reintroduction of wagon variants of popular models such as the Audi Allroad, which is based on the A4, or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon.

We've featured some of our favourite offers this week on sport wagons. If you don't find an offer that suits you, be sure to check out the new Globe Drive Build and Price Tool to see the latest incentives and discounts on any new car, truck or SUV.

2018 Volvo V60 Cross Country Premier T5 All Wheel Drive

The 2018 Volvo V60 Cross Country is powered by a 2.0-litre, turbocharged T5 engine that outputs 240 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. It features cargo capacity of up to 1,664 litres, as compared with 339 litres in the S60 sedan. The V60 carries forward Volvo's legacy for safety with features such as emergency-brake assist, rear-park assist and Volvo's whiplash injury-protection system on the front seats. The Cross Country model offers comfort while driving on challenging terrain with standard all-wheel drive, hill-start assist for uphill driving and hill-descent control for downhill driving. Other notable features include a five-inch infotainment display with voice control, navigation with real-time information, an eight-speaker high-performance audio system and remote engine ignition capability.

• MSRP: $47,950
• Manufacturer cash incentive: $8,500 (as compared with $6,000 in December)
• Estimated dealer discount: $1,000
• Freight, PDI, government fees: $2,155
• Cash purchase price before tax: $40,605
• Finance for 60 months at 0.9-per-cent interest for $879 a month including tax, which includes a $3,500 manufacturer incentive (as compared with 1.9-per-cent interest and $2,000 incentive in December) and assumes zero down payment
• Lease for 48 months at 1.9-per-cent interest for $593 a month including tax, which includes a $3,500 manufacturer incentive (as compared with $2,000 in December) and assumes a 20,000 annual kilometre allowance and zero down payment

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2018 BMW 330i xDrive Touring

The 2018 BMW 330i Touring is equipped with a 2.0-litre, twin-turbocharged engine that delivers 248 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. It boasts cargo space of up to 1,500 litres, as compared 480 litres in the 3 Series sedan. Its interior also features an 8.8-inch infotainment display with navigation, a nine-speaker audio system, dynamic cruise control, a leather-wrapped, multifunction sport steering wheel, automatic LED projector beam headlamps, LED tail lamps, rain-sensing windshield wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels with run-flat tires and a panoramic sunroof.

• MSRP: $48,600
• Manufacturer cash incentive: $1,000
• Estimated dealer discount: $1,000
• Freight, PDI, government fees: $2,880
• Cash purchase price before tax: $49,480
• Finance for 60 months at 1.9-per-cent interest for $978 a month including tax, which includes a $1,000 manufacturer incentive and assumes zero down payment
• Lease for 48 months at 2.9-per-cent interest for $726 a month including tax, which includes a $1,000 manufacturer incentive and assumes a 20,000 annual kilometre allowance and zero down payment

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2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC 5-door

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wagon outputs 241 horsepower and 273 lb.-ft. of torque through a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. It also features a cargo capacity of up to 1,510 litres, as compared with 480 litres in the C-Class sedan. The C-Class Wagon comes standard with advanced safety technology including collision-prevention assist; blind-spot assist; an adaptive brake system that provides increased brake sensitivity upon a rapid release of the accelerator; Attention Assist, which recognizes changes in driving style due to tiredness and reminds the driver to take a break; and rain-sensing wipers with a heated windshield washer system. Its interior features Mercedes-Benz's Audio 20 infotainment system with a user-friendly touchpad, a rear-view camera and leather seating surfaces with heated front seats.

• MSRP: $46,000
• Manufacturer cash incentive: $500 (as compared with no incentive in December)
• Estimated dealer discount: $1,000
• Freight, PDI, government fees: $2,810
• Cash purchase price before tax: $47,310
• Finance for 60 months at 2.9-per-cent interest for $958 a month including tax, which includes a $500 manufacturer incentive (as compared with no incentive in December) and assumes zero down payment
• Lease for 45 months at 3.9-per-cent interest for $750 a month including tax, which includes a $500 manufacturer incentive (as compared with no incentive in December) and assumes a 24,000 annual kilometre allowance and zero down payment

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2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring with EyeSight Package

The Subaru Outback is the wagon variant of the Legacy sedan and is one of Subaru's most popular vehicles. The 2018 model is available with two Boxer engine options – a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that outputs 175 horsepower and 174 lb.-ft. of torque or a more powerful 3.6-litre six-cylinder engine that outputs 256 horsepower and 247 lb.-ft. of torque. The Outback can accommodate up to 2,075 litres of cargo, as compared with 425 litres in the Legacy sedan.

The 2.5i Touring trim features an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple Carplay and Android Auto compatibility, a six-speaker audio system, voice-activated dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped, multifunction steering wheel, LED daytime-running lights and multi-reflector halogen fog lights. Subaru's available EyeSight safety package includes active safety technology such as precollision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and lead vehicle start alert.

• MSRP: $34,295
• Manufacturer cash incentive: $500
• Estimated dealer discount: $1,000
• Freight, PDI, government fees: $2,046
• Cash purchase price before tax: $34,841
• Finance for 60 months at 1.99-per-cent interest (as compared with 2.99 per cent in December) for $700 a month including tax and assumes zero down payment
• Lease for 48 months at 1.99-per-cent interest (as compared with 2.99 per cent in December) for $514 a month including tax and assumes a 20,000 annual kilometre allowance and zero down payment

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Andrew Tai is CEO of Unhaggle. Follow on Twitter @ahytai

Manufacturer incentives and pricing calculations are based on Ontario customers and subject to availability of inventory. Dealer discounts shown are estimates for illustrative purposes only, may vary by region and are given at the discretion of individual dealers. Please note that while every effort is made to ensure the information above is accurate at the time of publication, pricing, incentives and discounts are subject to change or discontinuation at any time. Vehicle images may not represent the exact model featured in the pricing provided. Consult your local dealership for details.