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August 3, 2008

Video: Chrysler's new incentives

Four significant stories from Chrysler LLC the week of August 1, 2008: Stories include: New retail strategy, Dodge Ram Challenge, FourWheeler best buys and Edmunds.com true cost to own results.

August 1, 2008

Chrysler Introduces New Incentives

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- As the market makes a shift from leasing to retail purchasing, Chrysler LLC today announced that in August the Company will repackage its incentives to make purchasing a vehicle more affordable than ever.

The new strategy includes 72-month finance deals on an expanded range of compact, mid-size and full-size vehicles. The program creates retail payments similar to 36-month lease payments, and lower than previously offered finance payments. With these new incentive offers, customers can get lower payments with the benefits of ownership.

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July 27, 2008

Chrysler unveils more aggressive incentives

Chrysler LLC today unveiled major new incentives, including 0 percent financing for 72 months on remaining 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen SUVs.

The 0 percent for 72 months financing is for the most creditworthy customers. Chrysler is offering 0 percent financing for 60 months on the same four vehicles for customers with slightly lower credit ratings.

July 12, 2008

Dodge offers 0% financing on 2008 Ram trucks

Zero percent financing for 72 months is now available for a short time in the U.S. on the 2008 Dodge Ram Light Duty Quad and 2008 Dodge Ram Mega Cab.

With the entry of the 2009 Dodge Ram this fall, Dodge is offering special deals on the 2008 Rams for fans of the current model.

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July 3, 2008

Detroit leans on deals to stay in the game

Detroit's Big Three are battling sagging vehicle sales by extending and ramping up consumer incentives, deals some analysts predict will get sweeter this summer as automakers look to move more trucks.

Chrysler LLC this week extended its $2.99 gas guarantee on most of its 2008 lineup through the end of July and added $1,000 rebates on four SUVs -- Chrysler Aspen, Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Commander.

Ford Motor Co. is extending its employee pricing on F-series pickup trucks until July 7.

And General Motors Corp. will continue its zero percent financing for 72-month offers through the holiday weekend.

July 2, 2008

GM Extends Zero Percent Financing Deals

DETROIT -- General Motors notified its dealers this morning that it will be extending its 0 percent financing sale through Monday, July 7.

The sale conditions remain the same -- 0 percent financing for 72 months on most GM vehicles. The so-called 72-hour sale ran from June 24 through June 30.

June 24, 2008

GM Offers Sweeping Rebates

On the verge of ceding its crown as America's best-selling car company, General Motors Corp. announced further production cuts as well as sweeping new incentives on many 2008 models -- a reversal of recent strategy and a fresh sign of how badly rising gasoline prices are slamming auto makers.

In hopes of spurring vehicle sales, GM said it would offer zero-percent loans for up to 72 months or cash rebates of up to $7,000.

While offering incentives on 2008 models, GM said it intends to raise prices on 2009 vehicles an average of 3.5% to help offset a surge in steel prices and rises in the costs of other materials.

June 14, 2008

GM Rolls Out Military Discount

DETROIT - General Motors today announced an online vehicle discount program for active and reserve military members that can save military families thousands of dollars when purchasing a new car or truck from Chevrolet, Saturn, Pontiac, Buick, Saab, Cadillac, GMC or HUMMER.

"The GM Military Discount Program" is an online web site that enables active and reserve members of the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, National Guard and Coast Guard to get a new vehicle discount. Under the program, military members can receive as much as a $1,500 discount off the MSRP of a new Buick Enclave crossover; $2,200 off a new Chevrolet Impala sedan; or as much as $4,200 off a new GMC Sierra pickup truck.

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May 19, 2008

Chrysler Extends $2.99 Gas Guarantee for 2nd Month

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC today extended to July 7 the Let's Refuel America $2.99 gas guarantee program, which offers customers the opportunity to lock in their gasoline purchases at $2.99 a gallon for three years, up to 36,000 miles.

The program was launched on May 7 for the month of May only, but extended for a second month in response to dealer and customer demand for additional time.

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May 12, 2008

Auto Industry Predictions: We're 3 for 4!

A new report from Comerica Bank shows that the average vehicle purchase, excluding finance costs, is $24,627, the lowest quarterly average in 2 1/2 years.

This jibes with our recent prediction that average transactions would drop below $25K, which you can read about here.

And while we're on a victory lap, we also would like to point out we were one of the first to point out the damage the housing crisis would have on vehicle sales, which we detailed in this video from last August.

Also, at the beginning of 2008, we were among the first to report that this would be a year of tremendous rebates.

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Suzuki offers free gas incentives through June

Through June 30, 2008, you can get "free" gas for the summer when you buy a new Suzuki. The gas spiff comes in the form of a prepaid Visa card, that is charged with up to $470 -- which represents the amount of money you would spend on gas for the specific vehicle, for three months of average driving.

For example, if you buy a Suzuki SX4, you will get a Visa card for $355. The value is calculated by assuming an average 1,000 miles per month, with the SX4 getting 28 miles to the gallon and a gas price assumption of $3.29 per gallon.

To figure the gas card value, divide 3,000 miles [3 months] by 28 MPG, which equals 107.14 gallons. Multiply that by $3.26 per gallon, and you get $352.50. Suzuki then round that up to $355.

Here are the gas card spiff for each Suzuki vehicle, which, are offered in lieu of traditional rebates:

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May 9, 2008

Chrysler pumped up about cheap gas

That groan at the gas pumps you hear is loud and clear: Americans want relief from high gas prices.

Earlier this year, Chrysler launched the automotive industry’s first online Customer Advisory Board to establish two-way dialogue within a closed social network. The Customer Advisory Board overwhelmingly advised that gas prices were a top concern.

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May 5, 2008

Pontiac Rebates for May 2008

Pontiac is offering up to a $2,500 rebate on the G6 model line, $1,500 on the G5 and $1,000 on the Solstice roadster. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 5/21/08.

If you would like to research current auto rebates for all make and models for sale in the United States, check out CurrentAutoRebates.com, a fabulous service that allows you to check up on all rebate programs through a handy PDF report. The service is free and available now!

Hummer Rebates for May 2008

Hummer is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the Hummer H2 SUV and $3,000 on the Hummer H3. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 5/21/08.

GMC Rebates for May 2008

GMC is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the Sierra 1500 pickup, $2,000 on the Envoy SUV and $500 on the new Acadia SUV. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 5/21/08.

GM Rebates for May 2008

General Motors is offering a wide variety of rebate programs that cover Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac Saab and Saturn brands. Amounts range from $2,000 on the Chevy Silverado pickup to $3,000 on the Hummer H3 and $1,000 on the Pontiac Solstice. Low interest rate financing is available across all brand and model lines.

Chevy Rebates for May 2008

Chevy is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the 2008 Silverado pickup truck, $1,500 on the Cobalt, $2,500 on the Impala, $2,000 on the Trailblazer and has a host of low interest financing programs available. Programs end 5/21/08.

Cadillac Rebates for May 2008

Cadillac is offering 1.9% financing on the CTS model line, a $4,000 rebate or 2.9% financing on the DTS, a $1,000 rebate or 2.9% financing on the XLR and a $2,000 rebate or 2.9% APR on the Escalade SUV. Programs end 5/21/08.

Buick Rebates for May 2008

Buick is offering up to a $2,500 rebate on the Lucerne sedan, $2,000 on the LaCrosse and 5.9% APR financing on the Enclave SUV. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Programs end 5/21/08.

f you would like to research current auto rebates for all make and models for sale in the United States, check out CurrentAutoRebates.com, a fabulous service that allows you to check up on all rebate programs through a handy PDF report. The service is free and available now!

April 5, 2008

April Nissan Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Nissan is offering up to a $3,250 rebate on the Pathfinder SUV, $3,500 on the Quest minivan and $1,500 on the Sentra sedan. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April Mitsubishi Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Mitsubishi is offering up to a $3,500 rebate on the Endeavor SUV and up to $4,500 on the '07 Raider pickup; up to a $3,000 rebate on the Galant sedan is also available. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April Volkswagen Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Volkswagen is offering 2.9% financing on the EOS, Rabbit, Jetta, GTI, GLI and Touareg SUV; the Rabbit has a finance program of 0% available.

VW is also offering a no-money down lease program.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April Toyota Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Toyota is offering up to a $1,500 rebate or 0%-2.9% financing on the 4Runner SUV, up to a $2,750 rebate or 0% financing on the Tundra pickup and a $500 rebate or low APR financing on the Camry.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April Suzuki Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Suzuki is offering up to a $2,000 rebate or 1.9% financing on the 2008 XL-7 SUV, up to $1,750 or 0% financing on the Grand Vitara SUV and $1,000 or 0% financing on the SX-4 model line.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April Subaru Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Subaru is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the Forester SUV, $1,000 on the Legacy model line and up to a $1,500 rebate on the Outback wagon. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April Mercury Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Mercury is offering up to a whopping $5,500 rebate on the Grand Marquis and up to a $2,000 rebate on the Mariner SUV; up to a $2,500 rebate is also available on the Milan sedan. Low interest rate financing is also available.

Programs end in June 2008.

April 4, 2008

April Mazda Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Mazda is offering up to a $2,250 rebate on the 2008 Mazda6 and up to a $3,00 rebate on the RX-8. Low interest financing of 1.9% is also available on the CX-7 and CX-9 SUVs.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April Lincoln Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Lincoln is offering up to a $5,000 rebate on the 2008 Navigator SUV and $1,000 on the MKX; up to a $2,000 rebate is also available on the MKZ sedan. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end in June 2008.

April Kia Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Kia is offering up to a $1,000 rebate on the 2008 Sportage SUV, $1,500 on the Kia Spectra and $1,500 on the Kia Sorento.

Program ends 4/7/08.

April Infiniti Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Infiniti is offering up to 2.9% financing on the FX SUV, 1.9% financing on the G35 sedan, and 2.9% financing on the QX SUV.

Program ends 4/30/08.

April Hyundai Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Hyundai is offering up to a $3,000 rebate on the 2008 Sonata sedan, $2,000 on the Santa Fe SUV, $1,500 on the Elantra and up to $1,500 on the Entourage minivan.

Program ends 4/30/08.

April Honda Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Honda is offering up to a $1,000 rebate on the Element wagon, up to $3,500 on the Ridgeline pickup and up to $3,000 on the Odyssey minivan. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 4/30/08.

April Ford Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Ford is offering up to a $3,000 rebate on the F-150 pickup, $2,000 on the Edge SUV and up to $1,900 on the Focus. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 6/30/08.

April 2, 2008

April Jeep Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Jeep is offering up to a $3,500 rebate on the 2008 Grand Cherokee, $3,500 on the Commander and a $2,000 rebate on the Jeep Liberty. Low-interest financing is also available.

Program ends 4/30/08.

April Dodge Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Dodge is offering up to a $5,500 rebate on the Ram pickup, $3,000 on the Magnum wagon and $1,500 on the Grand Caravan minivan. Low-interest rate financing is also available. There are also $1,000 rebates on the Avenger and Caliber models. Program ends 4/30/08.

April Chrysler Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Chrysler is offering up to a $3,000 rebate on the 300 sedan, $2,500 on the Pacifica and $1,500 on the PT Cruiser. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 4/30/08.

April BMW Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

BMW is offering 3.9%-4.9% financing on the 3-series model line, and up to a $5,000 rebate on the 7 series sedan and Z4 roadster. Programs end 4/30/08.

April Audi Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Audi is offering 2.9% interest financing on the A3 and A4 models lines, including the S4 and RS4. Programs end 5/2/08.

April Acura Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Acura is offering up to $2,500 on the RL sedan and 2.9%-4.9% financing on the MDX and RDX SUVs. Low interest rate financing is also available on the TSX sedan. Programs end 4/30/08.

April Saturn Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Saturn is offering up to a $1,500 rebate on the 2008 Vue SUV, $1,500 on the Aura model line and a $500 rebate on the Outlook SUV. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April Saab Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Saab is offering 5.9% interest rate financing on the 9-3, 9-5 and 9-7X model lines.

Programs end 4/30/08.

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April Pontiac Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Pontiac is offering up to a $1,500 rebate on the G6 model line, $1,250 on the Pontiac Vibe and $1,000 on the Torrent SUV. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 4/30/08.

April Hummer Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Hummer is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the Hummer H2 SUV and $3,000 on the Hummer H3. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 4/30/08.

April GMC Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

GMC is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the Sierra 1500 pickup, $2,000 on the Envoy SUV and $500 on the new Acadia SUV. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 4/30/08.

April Chevy Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Chevy is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the 2008 Silverado pickup truck, $1,000 on the Equinox SUV, $2,000 on the Trailblazer and has a host of low interest financing programs available. Programs end 4/30/08.

April Cadillac Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Cadillac is offering 1.9% financing on the CTS model line, a $3,000 rebate on the DTS and $2,000 or 2.9% financing on the Escalade SUV. Programs end 4/30/08.

April Buick Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Buick is offering up to a $1,500 rebate on the Lucerne sedan, $1,000 on the LaCrosse and 5.9% APR financing on the Enclave SUV. Programs end 4/30/08.

April GM Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

General Motors is offering a wide variety of rebate programs that cover Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Saab and Saturn brands.

Amounts range from $2,000 on the Chevy Silverado pickup to $3,000 on the Hummer H3 and 5.9% financing on the Buick Enclave SUV. Low interest rate financing is available across all brand and model lines. Programs end April 30, 2008.

March 18, 2008

Saturn Puts a $2,500 Rebate on the Vue SUV

Saturn is offering a $2,500 cash rebate on the VUE SUV, or you can opt to take $1,000 cash back and 1.9% financing. Program ends March 31, 2008.

You can find out about all of Saturn and General Motor's current rebates by going to Current Auto Rebates, the only publication of its kind that lists all current rebates for all vehicles for sale in the U.S.

Get $3,500 Off the 2008 Saab 9-3

Saab is offering a $3,500 rebate on the 9-3 model line, or you can take a $1,000 cash back and 2.9% financing. Program ends March 31, 2008.

You can find out about all of Saab and General Motor's current rebates by going to Current Auto Rebates, the only publication of its kind that lists all current rebates for all vehicles for sale in the U.S.

March 17, 2008

Suzuki, Ford Turn to "Conquest" Rebates in Soft Market

With new vehicle sales slumping and no good economic news in site, at least two automakers are turning to "conquest" rebates to convince consumers to get into one of their vehicles.

In the auto industry, the term "conquest" refers to a purchase by a consumer who elects to switch the brand of vehicle they choose to buy. It is considered an indicator of the brand's future fortunes and the strength of their current lineup. In general, consumers switch to new brands when a particular vehicle captures the public's imagination, or if the brand is enjoying a growing reputation for quality and value.

From what we've seen so far, Ford and Suzuki are currently offering conquest rebates to customers -- and both of them are for SUVs. Both programs require the customer to currently own a competitive product, meaning an SUV or minivan.

Suzuki is offering $1,000 to a customer who trades in an SUV or minivan to buy the Suzuki XL7, and the customer is required to trade that vehicle into the dealer. The Suzuki program ends April 30, 2008; more info can be found in this PDF.

Ford is also offering $1,000 to customers who buy an Edge SUV, and who own a competitive vehicle, but the program does not require the existing vehicle to be traded in. Ford program ends March 31, 2008.

Hyundai Puts $3,000 on the Sonata Hood

Hyundai is running a "Dollars & Sense" sales promotion through March 31 that features a $3,000 rebate on the Sonata sedan, as well as $2,000 on the Santa Fe SUV.

You can find out about all of Hyundai's current rebates by going to Current Auto Rebates, the only publication of its kind that lists all current rebates for all vehicles for sale in the U.S.

March 9, 2008

March Toyota Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Toyota is offering up to a $2,500 rebate or 0%-1.9% financing on the Tundra pickup, a $1,000 rebate on the Tacoma pickup and a $199 a month lease on the Camry. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 3/31/08.

March Saturn Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Saturn is offering up to a $2,500 rebate on the 2008 Vue SUV, $2,000 on the Aura model line and a $500 rebate on the Outlook SUV. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 3/31/08.

March Cadillac Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Cadillac is offering 1.9% financing on the CTS model line, a $3,000 rebate on the DTS sedan and $2,000 on the Escalade SUV.

Programs end 3/31/08.

March Saab Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Saab is offering a $3,500 rebate on the 9-3, and 5.9% financing on the 9-5 and 9-7X model lines.

Programs end 3/31/08.

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March Pontiac Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Pontiac is offering up to a $2,500 rebate on the G6 model line, $1,000 on the G5 and $1,000 on the Solstice roadster. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 3/31/08.

March Hummer Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Hummer is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the Hummer H1 SUV and $2,000 on the Hummer H3. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 3/31/08.

March GMC Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

GMC is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the Sierra 1500 pickup, $3,000 on the Envoy SUV and $500 on the new Acadia SUV. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 3/31/08.

March Chevy Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Chevy is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the 2008 Silverado pickup truck, $1,000 on the Cobalt, $3,000 on the Trailblazer and has a host of 0%-5.9% low interest financing programs available. Programs end 3/31/08.

March Buick Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Buick is offering up to a $2,500 rebate on the Lucerne sedan, $2,000 on the LaCrosse and 5.9% financing on the Enclave SUV.

Programs end 3/31/08.

March GM Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

General Motors is offering a wide variety of rebate programs that cover Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac Saab and Saturn brands. Amounts range from $2,000 on the Chevy Silverado pickup to $2,000 on the Hummer H3 and $3,500 on the Saab 9-3. Low interest rate financing is available across all brand and model lines. Programs end 3/31/08.

March 5, 2008

Tax Credits for Hybrid Cars

The deadline for filing taxes is right around the corner, and if you purchased a hybrid vehicle in 2007, the following list can tell you what type of tax credit you can expect to receive on your 2007 return.

Thanks to the Energy Policy Act of 2005, certain hybrid and alternative-fuel vehicles can earn credits of up to $4,000. To be eligible for the Energy Policy Act of 2005, vehicles have to fall into one of four categories: fuel cell, advance lean burn technology, hybrid or alternative fuel. Currently, the only mass-market cars that qualify are hybrids and one alternative-fuel car, the Honda Civic GX.

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March 4, 2008

Chrysler Adds $500 Spiff for Military, Families

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC today announced that the Company will expand its support for the U.S. military by adding a $500 cash allowance to the retail purchase or lease of a new, eligible Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle.

A three-year service contract also is included for all eligible military consumers.

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March 2, 2008

Lease a 2008 Ford Fusion for $239 -- No Money Down

Ford is offering a no money down sign and drive lease on the 2008 Ford Fusion -- and if that doesn't sound good enough, the monthly payment is only $239 for 39 months.

If you're looking to buy a Fusion, you can take advantage of a $2,000 cash rebate or 0.9%-4.9% financing; both programs end 3/31/08.

To ensure you get the best deal possible on a 2008 Ford Fusion, have a Ford dealer contact you by filling out the form on this page.

When you use the Internet to work with a new car dealer, you are turning the traditional car buying experience upside down -- instead of walking into a dealership and hoping for the best, you're making the dealer compete for your business -- and this is what the promise of the Internet is all about!

If you'd like to stay up to date on all the latest auto rebates, check out Current Auto Rebates, the only site on the Internet that provides a complete listing of all rebates for all makes and models in a convenient to use PDF form.

Lease a 2008 Ford Focus for $209 -- No Money Down

Ford is offering a no money down sign and drive lease on the 2008 Ford Focus -- and if that doesn't sound good enough, the monthly payment is only $209 for 39 months.

If you're looking to buy a Focus, you can take advantage of a $1,500 cash rebate or 1.9%-5.9% financing; both programs end 3/31/08.

To ensure you get the best deal possible on a 2008 Ford Focus, have a Ford dealer contact you by filling out the form on this page.

2008 Hyundai Sonata Rebate -- $3,000 Thru March

Hyundai is offering a $3,000 rebate on the 2008 Sonata sedan, thru March 31, 2008. You can also opt to use 0%-1.9% financing -- not too bad on a car that stickers for less than $18K.

To ensure you get the best deal possible on a 2008 Sonata, have a Hyundai dealer contact you by filling out the form on this page.

March Volkswagen Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Volkswagen is offering 2.9% financing on the EOS, Rabbit, Jetta, GTI, GLI, R32 and Touareg; the New Beetle and Beetle Convertible have a 0% finance program available.

Programs end 3/31/08.

In addition, the Current Auto Rebates document features links to have a local dealer contact you about the vehicle you are interested in -- this is the best way to stay in control of the vehicle buying process, as dealers are essentially competing for your business.

March Subaru Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Subaru is offering up to a $2,000 rebate on the Forester SUV, $1,000 on the Legacy model line and up to a $1,500 rebate on the Outback wagon. Low interest financing is also available.

Programs end 3/31/08.

March Mercury Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Mercury is offering up to a whopping $5,500 rebate on the Grand Marquis and up to a $2,000 rebate on the Mariner SUV; up to a $2,000 rebate is also available on the Milan sedan. Low interest rate financing is also available.

Programs end 3/31/08.

March Mazda Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Mazda is offering up to a $1,500 rebate on the 2008 Mazda6, $2,000 on the Tribute SUV and up to a $2,000 rebate or low interest rate financing on the RX-8 sports car.

Programs end 3/31/08.

March Jeep Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Jeep is offering up to a $4,000 rebate on the 2008 Grand Cherokee, $3,500 on the Commander and a $2,000 rebate on the Jeep Liberty. Low-interest financing is also available.

Program ends 3/31/08.

March Hyundai Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Hyundai is offering up to a $3,000 rebate on the 2008 Sonata sedan, $1,500 on the Entourage minivan, $750 on the Accent and $2,000 on the Santa Fe SUV.

Program ends 3/31/08.

March Ford Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Ford is offering up to a $3,000 rebate on the F-150 pickup, $1,500 on the Edge SUV and $1,500 on the Focus. Low-interest rate financing is also available. Program ends 3/31/08.

February 21, 2008

Average new vehicle cost: $28,715, down 3%

Editor's note: This report on auto affordability suggests our earlier story, on falling car prices is on the right track. If you want to ensure you pay the lowest possible price for a new vehicle, download the Current Auto Rebates report that lists all rebates for all vehicles sold in the U.S.

DETROIT -- The purchase of an average- priced new vehicle took 24.4 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank.

The latest reading is down 0.5 weeks from the third quarter and 1.8 weeks compared to a year ago. Including finance charges, the total cost of buying an average-priced light vehicle was $28,715 in the fourth quarter. We estimate that the median family income has increased 4.1 percent from a year ago.

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Updated: 2008 Isuzu i-Series Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

The 2008 Isuzu i-Series has a $4,000 rebate available; program ends 1/31/09. The 2008 Isuzu i-Series base price -- $17,399.

Click here to get your free 2008 Isuzu i-Series price quote!

To stay up-to-date on 2008 Isuzu rebates, check out Current Auto Rebates, the web's #1 source for car, truck and SUV rebates and incentives.

Current Auto Rebates is the only publication of its kind: a 13-page PDF file that lists all the current rebates, from every vehicle manufacturer. What you don't know about current auto rebates could cost you thousands of dollars -- get your free report today!

Updated: 2008 Isuzu Ascender Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

The 2008 Isuzu Ascender has a $7,000 rebate available; program ends 1/31/09. The 2008 Isuzu Ascender base price -- $27,149.

Click here to get your free 2008 Isuzu Ascender price quote!

To stay up-to-date on 2008 Isuzu rebates, check out Current Auto Rebates, the web's #1 source for car, truck and SUV rebates and incentives.

Isuzu Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Isuzu is offering a $7,000 rebate on the Ascender SUV, and a $4,000 rebate on the i-Series pickups.

Program ends 1/31/09.

Since rebate programs from different manufacturers can change a couple times a month, we urge you to sign up for free updates at this page, to ensure you'll always have the latest info with which to make an informed purchase.

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February 17, 2008

February Jeep Patriot Rebate Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Jeep is offering a $500 rebate on the 2008 Jeep Patriot. Program ends 2/29/08.

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