Find the Best Car Deals Near You ⤵
The Biggest Rebates Available Now
August 23, 2012
This week, I've compiled a list of vehicles that come with rebates of at least $1,000.
This includes both cash-back rebates, as well as "hidden" dealer rebates. The hidden rebates are given directly to dealers by the manufacturer. Dealers are not obligated to pass the rebate to the consumer, and most will not reveal the fact that there's even a hidden rebate available.
The good news is that you can usually get that hidden rebate passed on to you via a lower transaction price if you negotiate aggressively, or use a service like CarWoo
| Vehicle | Cash Rebate | Hidden Rebate | Total Rebate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala | $2,750 | $3,750 | $6,500 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | $4,500 | $4,500 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | $2,250 | $1,000 | $3,250 |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| 2012 Cadillac Escalade | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| 2012 GMC Sierra | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| 2012 Acura RL | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| 2012 Acura ZDX | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| 2012 Lexus RX | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| 2012 Toyota Tundra | $3,000 | $3,000 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | $2,500 | $2,500 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | $1,500 | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| 2012 Acura TL | $2,500 | $2,500 | |
| 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | $2,500 | $2,500 | |
| 2012 Buick Enclave | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 Cadillac SRX | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 GMC Acadia | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 GMC Canyon | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 GMC Yukon | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 Honda Crosstour | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 Hyundai Equus | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 Land Rover LR2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 Land Rover LR4 | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 Volvo C70 | $2,000 | $2,000 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Traverse | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| 2012 Acura MDX | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| 2012 Volvo S60 | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| 2012 Volvo XC90 | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| 2013 Volvo XC90 | $1,500 | $1,500 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Suburban | $1,250 | $1,250 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | $1,250 | $1,250 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid | $1,250 | $1,250 | |
| 2012 Honda Odyssey | $1,250 | $1,250 | |
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2012 Buick Regal | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2012 Hyundai Veracruz | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2012 GMC Terrain | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2012 Hyundai Genesis | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2012 Toyota RAV4 | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2012 Volvo XC60 | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
| 2013 Hyundai Equus | $1,000 | $1,000 |
3 Steps Every Car Buyer Needs to Take to Save Maximum Money
The key to getting the best deal is to gather price or lease bids from as many local dealers as possible. Then shop that best price around until no one can beat it. Here are the steps:Step 1 Get Prices From My Trusted Network
Select the vehicle you're interested in to see if there are local dealers in my network who will provide you with their best upfront price. You will get direct access to an internet sales manager who you can further negotiate with online (no need to visit dealership).Select Vehicle to Get Local Pricing
Step 2 Get Prices From TrueCar / CarsDirect
TrueCar, and CarsDirect are my top 2 online price quote recommendations. These services show you pre-negotiated prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually pretty decent. But remember, you can still negotiate further.Step 3 Complete my Checklist
Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan
Signup for The Weekly Newsletter
Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...
- Best Rebates, Incentives, and Lease Deals
- Latest Car Buying Scams and Tricks
- The Best & Worst Time to Buy a Car
- Which Cars You Should Avoid
About The Author
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
Latest Weekly Car Buying Tips
May 2022
- Best Bang for Your Buck Lease Deals May 12, 2022
- Best Electric, Hybrid Lease Deals May 12, 2022
- Top 100 Cheapest New Cars May 12, 2022
- Real Prices of Pickup Trucks May 12, 2022
- Best 0% Finance Deals May 2022 May 05, 2022
- Best Car Deals Around the Country May 05, 2022
- Real Prices of Large SUVs May 05, 2022
- Largest Hidden Dealer Rebates May 05, 2022
April 2022
- Worst Cars to Lease Right Now Apr 28, 2022
- Biggest Discounts on New Cars Apr 28, 2022
- Real Prices of New Compact SUVs Apr 28, 2022
- New Cars You Should Wait to Buy Apr 28, 2022
- Best Car Deals by Category Apr 21, 2022
- Real Prices of Compact Cars Apr 21, 2022
- Which Cars Better to Lease or Buy Apr 21, 2022
- Top 100 Cheapest Lease Deals Apr 14, 2022
- Cars With the Largest Rebates Apr 14, 2022
- Price Comparison of Subcompact SUVs Apr 14, 2022
- Real Prices of Midsize SUVs Apr 07, 2022
I welcome your car buying questions. Email Me and I'll be glad to answer them!
