2009 Cadillac CTS

Current Offer: $6,000 off lease
Base MSRP: $36,560
Base EPA Mileage: 18/26/21
Offer Expires: 7/31/2009

Editor's Notes: The $6,000 Lease Cash can be used towards reducing overall vehicle capitalized cost, or the cost related to the amount that is being financed with a lease. This means well-equipped $40,000 CTS can be leased as if it was a $33,000 vehicle.

2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid

Current Offer: $3,250 cash back
Base MSRP: $26,650
Base EPA Mileage: 35/33/34
Offer Expires: 8/03/2009

Editor's Notes: This is a good deal on a hybrid -- assuming you can locate one. Currently the Altima Hybrid is only available for sale in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

2010 Ford Taurus SEL

Current Offer: $1,500 cash back
MSRP: $27,170
EPA Mileage: 18/28
Offer Expires: 8/03/2009

Editor's Notes: You won't be able to take delivery of a 2010 Ford Taurus until September 1st, but $500 of this incentive is in place for those that pre-order the vehicle by August 15, 2009, and an extra $1,000 is thrown in for good measure. Not available on base SE model.

2009 Mazda MAZDA3

Editor's Notes: Out with the old and in with the new. The 2010 Mazda Mazda3 has already populated dealer lots, but the 2009 MAZDA3 is a fine vehicle and has a more conservative design if you aren't a fan of the "giant grin" design of the 2010.

2009 Nissan 350Z Convertible

Current Offer: $2,500 cash back
Base MSRP: $36,870
Base EPA Mileage: 17/24/20
Offer Expires: 8/03/2009

Editor's Notes: With a new 2010 Nissan 370Z Convertible on the way in, Nissan is offering a bit of cash to help move the old Z Convertible off lots. The new Z Convertible has a base price of only $100 more if you decide to go that route.

2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T

Current Offer: $2,500 cash back
MSRP: $30,360
EPA Mileage: 19/29/23
Offer Expires: 7/31/2009

Editor's Notes: This is a combination of $1,500 Customer Cash and $1,000 Bonus Cash. Incentives apply to both the wagon and convertible models of the Saab 9-3 as well.

2009 Subaru Outback 3.0R Limited

Current Offer: $3,000 cash back
MSRP: $19,995
EPA Mileage: 17/24/20
Offer Expires: 8/03/2009

Editor's Notes: This is another example where a brand new 2010 model is just around the corner, but great deals on the outgoing model can be found. Note that the $3,000 is only available on the top of the line 3.0R Limited; all other models have $2,500 incentives available.

2009 Pontiac G8

Current Offer: $4,000 cash back
MSRP: $28,190
EPA Mileage: 17/25/20
Offer Expires: 7/31/2009

Editor's Notes: Don't be misled that the G8 falls under an "old" GM brand; the Pontiac G8 is a great example of what GM is doing right and you might as well take advantage of the high incentive. Note, this is a combination of $1,500 Customer Cash and $2,500 Bonus Cash.

2009 Toyota Camry

Editor's Notes: A slightly refreshed Camry arrives in the fall as a 2010 model, hence the extra money on the hood for the 2009 Toyota Camry. If you graduated from a university in the past two years, congrats, it's a tough economy but Toyota is giving you an extra $1,000 off.

CARS (Cash for Clunkers)

Current Offer: $3,500 or $4,500 voucher
MSRP: Must be under $45,000
EPA Mileage: Better than your current vehicle
Offer Expires: November 2009

Editor's Notes: Okay, so Smart Deal #10 isn't an incentive program from a manufacturer on a vehicle, but rather a Government program setup to encourage you to trade in your vehicle for a more fuel efficient one. To see if your vehicle qualifies, check out MyRide's Cash for Clunkers vehicle qualification check tool and find out if you are eligible for up to $4,500 on a new car when the program goes into place on July 23rd, 2009.