Honda & Toyota's Luxury Brands Forced to Join American Big 3 in Offering Big Cash Rebates to Move Slow Selling Models
If you thought driving a new luxury vehicle, was out of your reach, think again!Tempting factory rebates, cash incentives and low financing, coupled with aggressive dealer discounts can take as much as $5000, $10,000 or more off the price of your dream machine,
In order to trim inventories Acura, Lexus, and the Big 3 are offering deep factory rebates and dealer discounts. (Photo: Honda) |
Underlining the need to trim inventories in the slow-moving premium/luxury segment - the Big 3 - joined by Lexus and Acura - attempted to jump start sales in May and June with substantial incentives, as shown below:
2003 Makes and Models | Factory Cash Incentives | Potential Dealer Cash discounts | Total Potential Savings including taxes |
1. Dodge Durango R/T 4WD | $5,750 | $ 3500-$4000 | $ 10500-$11000 |
2. Olds Aurora 4.0L | $5,000 | $ 5000-$5500 | $ 11500-$12000 |
3. Chrysler 300M/Special | $5,000 | $ 3000-$3500 | $ 9000-$9500 |
4. Cadillac STS/SLS | $5,000 | $ 5000-$5500 | $ 11500-$12000 |
5. Jeep Grand Cherokee | $4,500 | $ 4000-$4500 | $ 10000-$10500 |
6. Lexus RX 300 | $4,000 | $ 3000-$3500 | $ 8000-$8500 |
7. Lincoln Town Car | $3,500 | $ 3000-$3500 | $ 7500-$8000 |
8. Pontiac Grand Prix GT/GTP | $3,500 | $ 2000-$2500 | $ 6500-$ 7000 |
9. Lexus IS 300/SportCross | $3,000 | $ 2000-$2500 | $5500-$6000 |
10.Acura RL | $3,000 | $ 2000-$2500 | $5500-$6000 |
*Factory rebates, potential dealer savings and total potential savings including taxes, are subject to change without notice. |