As the 2010 models push out nearly all of the old 2009s on dealer lots, a lot of buyers become annoyed by valid, advertised cash-back offers on 2009 cars that basically aren’t available anymore.
We tracked down some interesting offers on 2009s that are: a.) Cars we wouldn’t mind buying b.) Have a significant cash-back offer c.) Readily available, according to Cars.com’s new-car inventory
Check out our list below. And if you want to search our inventory scroll to the end of the post for handy links for each model. 2009 Mazda 6
MSRP: $18,550
Deal: 0% financing and $1,500 cash back
Availability: About 10% — less than 500 — of the Mazda6s in Cars.com’s national inventory are from the 2009 model year, but they’re worth finding.
2009 Mazda CX-9
MSRP: $29,820
Deal: 0% financing and $1,750 cash back
Availability: 227 left nationally
2009 Cadillac CTS-V
MSRP: $58,575
Deal: $5,000 cash back
Availability: While there are only 100 or so 2009 models in our inventory, there are very few 2010s — just over 140 — on dealer lots. The 2010 model has a $1,750 cash-back offer. With no significant changes to the 2010 performance model, opting for a 2009 equals an extra $3,250 in cash back.
2009 Chevy Traverse
MSRP: $29,215
Deal: $2,500-$3,500 cash back
Availability: More than 10% of new Traverses in stock are 2009s, and there were few changes for the 2010 model year. The $3,500 cash-back offer is for the most expensive LTZ trim.
2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport, Crossover
MSRP: $15,999, $16,099
Deal: $3,000 in combined cash back on Sport sedan and Crossover
Availability: Almost all of the SX4s in our inventory are 2009s; the 2010s are just reaching dealers.
Incentives and expiration dates vary by region. Make sure to check with our incentives page or the automakers’ sites.
2009|Cadillac|CTS
2009|Chevy|Traverse
2009|Mazda|Mazda6
2009|Mazda|CX-9
2009|Suzuki|SX4
Managing Editor
David Thomas
Former managing editor David Thomas has a thing for wagons and owns a 2010 Subaru Outback and a 2005 Volkswagen Passat wagon.