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Special Bonus Offers in December
December 22, 2016
Many car shoppers don't realize some manufacturers will actually pay you to switch brands. For example - if you own a Toyota, then Hyundai may offer you a special bonus of up to $1,500 for switching brands.
These types of incentives are called "Conquest Cash" and there are several manufacturers offering these at the moment. They range up to $6,419 this month, and are in addition to any other incentives currently available.
Manufacturers don't like losing sales to conquest offers, so they offer "Loyalty Cash" to combat them. Loyalty bonuses reward you for staying loyal to the brand if you already own one of their vehicles. Loyalty rebates mostly range from $500 to $5,000, but the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid goes as high as $6,419.
Below is a list of the best Conquest and Loyalty bonus offers found nationwide. Your local dealers may offer slightly different bonus amounts due to regional differences in incentives programs, so I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect for the best savings and to find out the exact bonuses being offered.
Top Conquest Bonuses for December 2016
| Vehicle | Max Conquest Rebate | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | $6,419 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster | $4,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Porsche 911 | $4,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Porsche Cayenne | $4,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Porsche 911 | $4,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Porsche Boxster | $4,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Porsche Cayenne | $4,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Porsche Cayman | $4,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera | $4,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Cadillac CT6 | $3,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Audi A8 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Audi S8 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Audi A8 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Audi S8 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Cadillac XTS | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Equinox | $2,000 | 12/30/16 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Traverse | $2,000 | 12/30/16 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Camaro | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Traverse | $2,000 | 12/30/16 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Trax | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ford Mustang | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Lincoln Navigator | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ram Promaster Cargo Van | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ram Promaster City | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ram Promaster Window Van | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Buick Enclave | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Buick Envision | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Buick Cascada | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Buick Enclave | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Buick Encore | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Buick Envision | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Buick LaCrosse | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Buick Regal | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Buick Verano | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Impala | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Cruze Limited | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Impala | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Limited | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Suburban | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 GMC Acadia | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 GMC Canyon | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 GMC Terrain | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 GMC Yukon XL | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Hyundai Equus | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Lincoln MKC | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKC | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Volvo XC90 | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
Top Loyalty Bonuses for December 2016
| Vehicle | Max Loyalty Rebate | End Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-In Hybrid | $6,419 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron | $5,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Audi A8 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Audi S8 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Audi A8 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Audi S8 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Corvette | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Chrysler Pacifica | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chrysler 200 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chrysler 300 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chrysler Town and Country | $2,000 | 1/2/17 |
| 2016 Dodge Challenger | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Dodge Charger | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Dodge Dart | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Dodge Durango | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan | $2,000 | 1/2/17 |
| 2016 Dodge Journey | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 FIAT 124 Spider | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 FIAT 500 | $2,000 | 1/2/17 |
| 2016 FIAT 500e | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 FIAT 500L | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 FIAT 500X | $2,000 | 1/2/17 |
| 2016 Jeep Cherokee | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Jeep Compass | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Jeep Patriot | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Jeep Renegade | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ram 1500 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ram 2500 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ram Promaster Cargo Van | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ram Promaster City | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ram Promaster Window Van | $2,000 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Ford Fusion Energi | $1,750 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ford C-Max Energi | $1,750 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ford Focus | $1,750 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ford Fusion Energi | $1,750 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Camaro | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Ford F-150 | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Hyundai Equus | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2017 Lincoln MKZ | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKX | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
| 2016 Volvo XC70 | $1,500 | 1/3/17 |
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