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Incentives & Rebates
Most automakers are offering special incentive programs this summer just for college grads. These special programs are rarely advertised, but can mean big savings on new cars – and can usually be combined with other incentives. The editors of CarsDirect.com evaluated this year’s crop of college grad incentive programs and came up with the following list of the Best Deals for College Grads. They’ve also recommended a few models that are ideal for recent grads.
BEST DEALS FOR COLLEGE GRADS
| Manufacturer | Discount | Eligible Models | Special Terms | Recommended Models |
| Hyundai | $400 | All 2010 and 2011 Hyundai models | Students graduating within 6 months or up to 24 months after graduation. | Hyundai Accent Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Genesis Hyundai Sonata |
| Nissan | $500 | Select 2010 Nissan models | Students graduating within 6 months or up to 24 months after graduation. | Nissan Altima Nissan Rogue Nissan Sentra Nissan VersaNissan Xterra |
| Suzuki | $500 | All 2010 Suzuki models | Must finance through American Suzuki Financial | Suzuki SX4 Suzuki Kizashi |
Special Incentives for U.S. Military Servicemen and Women
Several automakers are offering special incentive programs this summer for active and reserve members of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and National Guard. Addionally, the spouses of the servicemen and women are also privy to these incentives. These special programs are rarely advertised, but can mean big savings on new cars—and can usually be combined with other incentives. The editors of CarsDirect.com evaluated this year's crop of military incentive programs and came up with the following list of the Best Deals.
BEST DEALS MILITARY PERSONNEL
| Manufacturer | Discount | Eligible Models | Special Terms | Recommended Models |
| Chevrolet | Click here | Most 2010 Chevrolet models | Must currently serve or be a reserve in the United States Military | Chevy Cobalt Chevy Colorado Chevy Malibu Chevy Traverse |
| Hyundai | Up to $1000 | Select 2010 and 2011 Hyundai models | Must currently serve or be a spouse of a reserve in the United States Military | Hyundai Azera Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Tucson |
| Kia | Up to $1000 | Most 2010 and 2011 Kia models | Must currently serve or be a reserve in the United States Military | Kia Sorento |
| Volvo | Click here | Select 2010 and 2011 Volvo models | Must currently serve or be a reserve in the United States Military | Volvo S40 Volvo C30 |
