Introduction

As the 2009 model year comes to a close in October, we're witnessing more cash incentives from manufactures than we've seen in a long time. While the incentives are generous, they are also elusive for two reasons. One, many of these incentives only apply to the fast dwindling stock of 2009 models, and two, many of the cash incentives we've listed are marketing support given to the dealer to sell the vehicles, and not necessarily a guaranteed cash back opportunity for buyers. That said, if you know to ask, you'll likely be able to realize most or all of the marketing support. We've noted these incentives with (marketing). Consider this gallery your brand-by-brand menu of cash-back offers from manufacturers in October. Have a happy Halloween, and we hope you find some scary good deals!

Acura

Top Pick:
2009 Acura MDX | $2,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2010 Acura RL | $2,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Acura TL | $1,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

BMW

2009 BMW 6 Series | $6,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 BMW X5 xDrive35d | $4,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 BMW 3 Series | $3,500 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Buick

2009 Buick Enclave | $2,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2010 Buick LaCrosse | $1,000     
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Buick Lucerne | $2,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Cadillac

Top Pick:
2009 Cadillac Escalade | $3,500       
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Cadillac CTS-V | $5,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Cadillac XLR | $10,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Chevrolet

Top Pick:
2009 Chevrolet Traverse | $2,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid | $3,500    
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Chevrolet Corvette | $4,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Chrysler

Top Pick:
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | $3,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Chrysler 300 | $4,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Chrysler Town & Country | $3,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Dodge

Top Pick:
2009 Dodge Charger | $4500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Dodge Ram 2500 | $4,500       
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Dodge Journey | $3,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Ford

Top Pick:
2010 Ford Mustang | $1,000
Expires: 10/5/2009  

Others to Consider:
2009 Ford Flex | $1,500
Expires: 10/5/2009 

2009 Ford Explorer | $3,000
Expires: 10/5/2009 

GMC

Top Pick:
2009 GMC Acadia | $2,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 GMC Sierra 1500 | $3500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2010 GMC Terrain | $1,000
Expires: 11/02/2009  

 

Honda

Top Pick:
2009 Honda Odyssey | $1,250 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009  

Others to Consider:
2009 Honda Pilot | $1,250 (marketing)     
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Honda Ridgeline | $1,500 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

HUMMER

Top Pick:
2009 HUMMER H3 | $6,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 HUMMER H2 | $5,000 (marketing)     
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 HUMMER H3T | $3,500 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Hyundai

Top Pick:
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | $2,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Hyundai Elantra | $2,000       
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Hyundai Accent | $1,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Jeep

Top Pick:
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | $4,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Jeep Commander | $4,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Jeep Liberty | $3,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Infiniti

Top Pick:
2009 Infiniti FX35 | $5,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Infiniti G37 | $2,500 (marketing)   
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2010 Infiniti M35 | $4,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Kia

Top Pick:
2009 Kia Borrego | $3,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Kia Optima | $2,000 
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Kia Spectra | $3,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Land Rover

Top Pick:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover | $9,000 (marketing)
Expires: 1/6/2010 

Others to Consider:
2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | $6,000 (marketing)    
Expires: 1/6/2010 

2009 Land Rover LR3 | $3,500 (marketing)
Expires: 1/6/2010 

Lexus

Top Pick:
2009 Lexus LS 460 | $4000 (marketing)
Expires: 10/5/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Lexus GS 450h | $3,000 (marketing) 
Expires: 10/5/2009  

2009 Lexus SC 430 | $3,000 (marketing)
Expires: 10/5/2009 

Lincoln

Top Pick:
2009 Lincoln MKZ | $2,000
Expires: 10/5/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Lincoln MKS | $1,500       
Expires: 10/5/2009 

2009 Lincoln Navigator | $4,000
Expires: 10/5/2009 

Mazda

Top Pick:
2009 Mazda MAZDA6 | $2,000
Expires: 11/02/2009  

Others to Consider:
2009 Mazda RX-8 | $5,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Mazda CX-7 | $1,750
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Mercedes-Benz

Top Pick:
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | $15,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class | $7,500 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | $10,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Mercury

Top Pick:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | $2,500
Expires: 10/5/2009 

Others to Consider:
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid | $500  
Expires: 10/5/2009 

2010 Mercury Milan | $500
Expires: 10/5/2009 

Mitsubishi

Top Pick: 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | $1,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder | $2,000     
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2010 Mitsubishi Endeavor | $3,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Nissan

Top Pick:
2009 Nissan Titan | $5,000
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Nissan Maxima | $1,750
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Nissan Rogue | $1,250
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Pontiac

Top Pick:
2009 Pontiac Solstice | $2,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2010 Pontiac Vibe | $2,500     
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Pontiac G8 | $3,500
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Saab

Top Pick:
2009 Saab 9-3 | $6,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Saab 9-5 | $7,000 (marketing) 
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Saab 9-7X | $8,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Saturn

Top Pick:
2009 Saturn Aura | $4000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Saturn Outlook | $3000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Saturn VUE Hybrid | $2500 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Subaru

Top Pick:
2009 Subaru Legacy | $1,500       
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Subaru Impreza | $1,500 (marketing)       
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Subaru Outback | $2,000      
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Suzuki

Top Pick:
2009 Suzuki XL7 | $4,000     
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Suzuki Equator | $2,500     
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Suzuki SX4 | $1,500   
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Volvo

Top Pick:
2009 Volvo XC90 | $2,500 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009 

Others to Consider:
2009 Volvo S80 | $5,000 (marketing)   
Expires: 11/02/2009 

2009 Volvo S60 | $4,000 (marketing)
Expires: 11/02/2009