Cars With the Largest Total Cash Back Incentives
The 2012 Toyota Tundra is #1, with total cash incentives of up to $9,000. The 2012 Chevrolet Impala is a close second, with up to $8,000.
Keep in mind, however, these incentives are the maximum available nationwide. Your local region may or may not have these same incentives, so you'll need to check with your local dealers to confirm. The total also assumes that you will qualify for "Bonus Incentives". These are incentives that are dependent on whether you currently own the same brand of vehicle or a competing model, whether you finance through the manufacturer, or have a trade-in.
I recommend you use the RydeShopper to get prices on these vehicles and also to find out the exact incentives available in your local area. You can communicate with dealers through the CarWoo service.
| Vehicle | Cash Rebate | Dealer Cash | Other Bonus Cash | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Toyota Tundra | $4,000 | $3,000 | Lender | $2,000 | $9,000 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Impala | $3,500 | $4,500 | $8,000 | ||
| 2012 Ram 1500 | $4,000 | Bonus Cash | $2,500 | $6,500 | |
| 2012 Toyota Venza | $2,500 | $1,000 | Lender | $2,000 | $5,500 |
| 2012 Lincoln MKZ | $2,000 | $500 | Bonus Cash | $3,000 | $5,500 |
| 2012 Nissan Armada | $5,000 | Lender | $500 | $5,500 | |
| 2012 Nissan Titan | $5,000 | Lender | $500 | $5,500 | |
| 2012 Nissan Quest | $2,750 | $1,750 | Lender | $500 | $5,000 |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS | $3,000 | Conquest | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | $3,000 | Conquest | $2,000 | $5,000 | |
| 2012 Lincoln MKS | $2,500 | $1,000 | Conquest | $1,000 | $4,500 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | $4,500 | $4,500 | |||
| 2012 Nissan Maxima | $4,000 | Lender | $500 | $4,500 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | $3,500 | Trade | $1,000 | $4,500 | |
| 2012 Chrysler 200 | $3,500 | Loyalty | $1,000 | $4,500 | |
| 2012 Dodge Avenger | $3,500 | Loyalty | $1,000 | $4,500 | |
| 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 | $3,500 | Trade | $1,000 | $4,500 | |
| 2012 Jeep Liberty | $3,500 | Loyalty | $1,000 | $4,500 | |
| 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | $3,500 | Lender | $1,000 | $4,500 | |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | $3,000 | $1,000 | $4,000 | ||
| 2012 Lincoln MKX | $2,000 | $500 | Conquest | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | $3,000 | $1,000 | $4,000 | ||
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid | $3,000 | Trade Assistance | $1,000 | $4,000 | |
3 Steps Every Car Buyer Needs to Take to Save Maximum Money
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