Boom and Bust: Sweet Deals on American Cars and Trucks

With Chrysler out of bankruptcy, GM soon to exit its own bankruptcy and Ford holding tight to its independence, you might expect the domestic car companies would cut back on the massive incentives and cash discounts that have become their calling cards for the last decade or so. Well, you'd be wrong.

With Detroit's automakers still looking to unload a lot of inventory, there are serious deals to be had -- many in the form of multiple thousands of dollars off. While some of these discounts require you to be a previous owner of one of their products, others are simply discounts that anyone can qualify for given a good credit score.

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MSRP: $33,390 - $43,130
Current Cash Discount: $7000

The HUMMER H3 SUV is a mid-sized, five-passenger sport utility vehicle that carries the military-inspired design cues and off-road capabilities of the HUMMER H1 and H2, but puts them in a smaller, more affordable package.

MSRP: $33,390 - $43,130
Current Cash Discount: $7000

The base H3 and H3X are powered by a 242-hp 3.7-liter inline five-cylinder engine bolted to a standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission (standard on H3X and H3 Alpha). The H3 Alpha features a 300-hp 5.3-liter V8 power for increased towing capacity and quicker acceleration.

MSRP: $86,215 - $86,215
Current Cash Discount: $5500

The 2009 XLR is Cadillac's flagship vehicle. This luxurious high-performance two-seat roadster shares the same platform as the Corvette. It features a magnetic-fluid-based real-time damping suspension that continually adapts to different road conditions.

MSRP: $86,215 - $86,215
Current Cash Discount: $5500

Standard safety features include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, side-impact air bags with head and thorax protection, electronic vehicle stability control, and traction control.

MSRP: $27,790
Current Cash Discount: $5000

The Chrysler Sebring competes in the ultra-competitive midsize car category with more daring looks and unique features than most of its competitors, including offering a convertible version.

MSRP: $27,790
Current Cash Discount: $5000

The convertible has the choice of three different tops, a vinyl soft top, a cloth soft top, or a power retractable hard top. LX, Touring, and Limited are the available trims for the convertible.

MSRP: $27,790
Current Cash Discount: $5000

The Chrysler 300C SRT8 is the performance version of the Chrysler 300 sedan, including with it a 425-hp 6.1-liter Hemi V8. The engine is capable of intelligently shutting-down select cylinders while cruising under low-load conditions, which conserves gas.

MSRP: $27,790
Current Cash Discount: $5000

The Chrysler 300C SRT8 is the performance version of the Chrysler 300 sedan, including with it a 425-hp 6.1-liter Hemi V8. The engine is capable of intelligently shutting-down select cylinders while cruising under low-load conditions, which conserves gas.

MSRP: $46,280 - $54,230
Current Cash Discount: $4000

The Cadillac DTS is a full-size luxury sedan that combines classic styling, impeccable road manners and a spacious interior, all contributing to its reputation as a comfortable long distance cruiser.

MSRP: $46,280 - $54,230
Current Cash Discount: $4000

The front-wheel drive DTS is powered by GM's Northstar 4.6-liter V8 engine, available in both 275-hp and 292-hp versions and mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. It can be configured to seat up to six people, with premium amenities that include luxurious leather upholstery, automatic climate control, satellite radio and OnStar.

MSRP: $24,490
Current Cash Discount: $4000

The Chevrolet Silverado works hard to live up to its reputation as the 'strongest, most dependable and longest lasting truck on the road'. The 1500 is the 'half-ton', model in Chevrolet's full-size pickup line-up.

MSRP: $24,490
Current Cash Discount: $4000

There are five engine sizes to choose from: 4.3-liter V6, 4.8-liter V8, 5.3-liter V8, 6.0-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8; and two transmissions: a four-speed automatic and a six-speed automatic.

MSRP: $26,920 - $35,770
Current Cash Discount: $4000

The Ford Edge is a five-passenger crossover sport utility that answers the call for a roomy vehicle with utility and style. It isn't a truck. Nor is it a minivan. Yet it's more than a car.

MSRP: $26,920 - $35,770
Current Cash Discount: $4000

All Ford Edge models are powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine producing 265 horsepower, and a six-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available.

MSRP: $26,920 - $35,770
Current Cash Discount: $4000 (2009 model)

The Ford Edge is a five-passenger crossover sport utility that answers the call for a roomy vehicle with utility and style. It isn't a truck. Nor is it a minivan. Yet it's more than a car.

MSRP: $26,920 - $35,770
Current Cash Discount: $4000 (2009 model)

The front-wheel or all-wheel drive Taurus is powered by a 263-hp 3.5-liter V6 engine and six speed automatic transmission. Ford's industry exclusive new SYNC hands-free communications and entertainment system is included on Limited, optional on SEL.

MSRP: $34,860
Current Cash Discount: $4000

The GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-size pickup truck that is nearly identical to the Chevy Silverado but features more mature, restrained styling.

MSRP: $34,860
Current Cash Discount: $4000

There are five engine sizes to choose from: 4.3-liter V6, 4.8-liter V8, 5.3-liter V8, 6.0-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8; and two transmissions: a four-speed automatic and a six-speed automatic.

MSRP: $28,250 - $37,610
Current Cash Discount: $4000

With its aggressive styling, sport suspension and available V8 power, the full-size rear-wheel drive G8 sports sedan is proof that Pontiac is serious about performance cars.

MSRP: $28,250 - $37,610
Current Cash Discount: $4000

The G8 is available in base trim and the sportier GT. The base trim employs a 256-hp 3.6-liter V6 engine paired with a five-speed automatic transmission featuring manual shift control, while the GT is powered by a 361-hp 6.0-liter V8 engine bolted to a six-speed automatic, also with manual shift control.