DETROIT — While perhaps not surprising, Toyota is highlighting the way with strong deals in financing this month, while General Motors and Chrysler are apparently not far behind, according to Gary Hoffman, a correspondent for AOL Autos.

"In much of the country, for example, there are long-term contracts with zero-percent rates on Toyota's Avalon, Camry, Corolla and Yaris models," he explained.

"In the GM stable, the 2010 GMC Sierra Crew Cab features an attractive five-year, zero-percent rate, while the popular Chevy Impala has upped the ante with a zero-percent, six year deal," he continued.

Meanwhile, Ford isn't quite so loose with its deals.

"Ford's incentive of record on its full-size Taurus is 5.9 percent on a six-year contract. Take that as a sign of more sober times to come: As automakers emerge from their current doldrums, they will be less interested in discounting and more interested in selling their products on merits," Hoffman highlighted.

He indicated that beyond Toyota, the Asian automakers fall in the middle when it comes to financing.

Some of the deals by automakers will likely shrink back in early May. And many of the deals are localized so consumers are advised to visit dealers for specifics.

To view the original story, including the details of some of the best deals, visit http://autos.aol.com/article/best-financing-deals-of-the-month/.