The passing of Memorial Day typically begins the summer travel season as students across the country end the school year and anticipate summer vacations — or new careers. The three-day weekend traditionally begins a new season of new-car shopping, with dealerships nationwide taking advantage of the holiday as families and graduates celebrate the end of the school year and look forward to a life away from the scholastic routine.

All these vehicles are available on the OpenRoad Lending Auto Buying Service and we have focused on great discounts available on small cars that are sure to appeal to recent graduates, regardless of whether your graduate is leaving behind high school or college.

It does not matter where you live, our regular “Steals on Wheels” deals are available nationwide and demonstrate potential savings on new cars based on the possible discount from the Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). These steals may feature manufacturer’s rebates and cash incentives, or may also include special leasing offers, depending on what our data shows to be the greatest opportunities for savings college graduates seeking to buy a new car.

These deals offer something for every new graduate’s needs, with potential savings ranging from 4.5% off Kia’s all-new 5-door Forte, or even as much as 15.0% off Ford’s small Focus sedan. Market average pricing on these affordable delights demonstrates a range of discounts off Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) equaling as much as $2,746 off these popular vehicle choices.

Our chart also includes fuel economy figures to help new graduates understand how much you can save at the pump — in addition to potential savings at the dealership. With the small cars and utility vehicles on this list offering fuel economy figures ranging from 23 to 51 miles per gallon in the city and as much as 30 to 48 miles per gallon on the highway, it’s easy to see these small cars also offer great deals on fuel efficiency as well. The clear winner this week is the Toyota Prius hybrid, boasting a whopping 49.3 miles per gallon combined, but even the last cars in the pack still offer better than 26 mpg.