Automakers Offer Gifts for Grads

Whether you've completed trade school, finished a nursing program, completed an apprenticeship certification training program or earned a bachelor and/or graduate degree, most automakers want to reward you for going the extra mile. Many are offering special interest rates, relaxed credit stipulations, deferred payments, extra cash rebates, special non-negotiable pricing and complimentary roadside assistance on the purchase or the lease of a new or pre-owned vehicle. In fact, the cash rebates can be used on top of other incentives, and some automakers may even overlook charge-offs less than $1,000.

Click on the appropriate link below to get more details. The programs were last updated on May 8, 2018:

Acura, Honda: offers $500; special financing; deferred payment
Audi: No credit required. Waives lease deposit. Competitive financing available.
BMW: offers $1,000 for new and certified pre-owned when financed with BMW;  special financing
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles: Currently no incentives are being offered for Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Fiat.
Ford: $500 incentive toward lease or new; students enrolled in a post-secondary accredited program can also participate in program. Check with Lincoln dealers for more details.
General Motors: (Buick, Chevy, GMC):hassle free, non negotiable pricing; rebates; 90-day deferred pricing (Note: We also recommend shopping around to see if discounts are higher without using College Grad Program.)
Hyundai: $400 rebate if financed or leased with Hyundai

Infiniti: Check with Infiniti for the most current incentives.
Kia: See your Kia dealer for latest details.
Lexus: $750 rebate if financed on select models; no money down; 90-day deferred payments; limited program. 
Mazda: No program at this time.
Mercedes-Benz: No program at this time.

Nissan: offers incentives ranging from $500 up to $1,000.

Toyota: $750 rebate if financed or leased with TFS (Toyota Financial Services) on select models. 
Subaru: offers special credit stipulations. See your Subaru dealer for more details.
Volkswagen: no previous credit history required; security deposit waived on leases; will pay up to $800 of 1st payment