Cars with Highest Rebates

May 19, 2010

As you might already know, now is one of the best times in history to buy a new car.

Why?

Because most car manufacturers are trying to get potential buyers’ attention by offer high factory-to-customer rebates, as well as other incentives. Rebates of $5000 or more are available on some brand and models. Rebates are especially heavy on leftover 2009 models.

Although we continue to highlight specific car brands and models that have good incentives, we thought it might be useful to look at those with the highest and best rebates right now.

Before we show you our list, let us remind you that rebates can sometimes vary depending on the area of the U.S. you live in and the rebates are limited-time promotional deals that will expire at the end of the month.

Here are the vehicles that currently have the highest customer rebates ($4000 or higher). All are for 2010 models unless specified otherwise.

2011 BMW 3-Series and X5 - up to $4500 rebate on selected styles
Jeep Commander and Grand Cherokee – $4000 rebate
Ford F-450 Super Duty, F-350 super Duty, F-250 Super Duty – $4000 – $5000 rebate
2009 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 Super Duty – $5000 rebate
Buick Lucerne – $4000 rebate
Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500 Hybrid, Silverado 2500/3500 HD – $5000 rebate
Chevrolet HHR, Silverado 1500 – up to $5000 rebate
GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid, Sierra 2500/3500 HD – $5000 rebate
GMC Sierra 1500 – $4500 – $5000 rebate
2009 Buick Lucerne – $4500 rebate
2009 Buick Enclave, LaCrosse – up to $4000 rebate
2009 Chevrolet Corvette – up to $5000 rebate
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche – $4500 rebate
2009 Chevrolet HHR, Silverado 2500/3500 HD (and related GMC models) – up to $4500 rebate
2009 Hummer H2, H2 SUT, H3 – $5000 rebate
2009 Hummer H3T -$4000 rebate
2009 Saab – up to $9000 rebate on selected models
2009 Kia Sorento, Spectra – up to $5000
Nissan Titan – $4000 – $5000 rebate
Nissan Armada – $4000 rebate
Nissan Altima Hybrid – up to $4000 rebate
2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid – up to $4750 rebate

If you are looking for the best rebates currently available on 2009 and 2010 (and some 2011), consider the above list. With these kind of high rebates, it’s not difficult to buy a brand new vehicle for less than a used vehicle of the same model that’s a year or two old.

You can get free price quotes on any of the above vehicles from Edmunds.com.The quotes will automatically include any cash-back rebates or discounts that are currently available.