You need space for at least six or seven but don’t want to drive a minivan. So you either buy a large SUV or find some way to strap your passengers to the roof of your wagon on a long road trip. Trust us, you need a third-row SUV.
Most of us use a three-row SUV just like a minivan. We ferry kids to football practice. We offer to drive the neighborhood carpool or suggest that we drive when we take six favorite co-workers to Olive Garden for their all-you-can-eat-and-drink soup and salad bar.
But with a three-row SUV, you get more style, a higher ride and less grief from friends who spout useless comments like, “Dude, your minivan is lame. ”
The Ford Flex, Chevy Traverse, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia continue to make their monthly appearance on our best three-row SUV deals list. But they’re joined this month by the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder that should see some generous discounts this year as it motors into the sunset and makes room for the newly redesigned 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.
We’ve included links to national and local new car rebates and incentives for each three-row SUV starting with the best deal of the month. Click the links to read reviews and see local offers. Only the Nissan Pathfinder offer ends at the end of January. The rest of them last through February and the Flex has discounts that are good through April 2, 2012. So take your time shopping and make the right choice.
2012 Ford Flex
We named the Flex our top choice in our 2012 Crossovers Under $35,000 Buying Guide.
The Deals:
• $2,000 cash incentive
OR
• 0% financing + $1,000 bonus cash
Expiration date: 2012 Ford Flex Incentives and Rebates expire April 2, 2012
Read: 2012 Ford Flex Review
2012 Buick Enclave
The Buick Enclave is our second favorite choice in our 2012 Crossovers Under $45,000 Buying Guide.
The Deals:
• $1,500 cash incentive
OR
• 0% financing
Expiration date: 2012 Buick Enclave Incentives and Rebates Expire February 29, 2012
Read:2012 Buick Enclave Photos
View: 2012 Buick Enclave Rebates and Incentives
2012 Chevrolet Traverse
The Traverse is the more affordable version of the Buick Enclave and definitely worth a test drive.
The Deals:
• $1,500 cash incentive
OR
• 0% financing
Expiration date: 2012 Chevrolet Traverse Incentives and Rebates expire February 29, 2012
2012 GMC Acadia
The middle ground between the Traverse and Enclave, the GMC Acadia is also an IIHS Top Safety Pick.
The Deals:
• $1,500 cash incentive
OR
• 0% financing
Expiration date: 2012 GMC Acadia Incentives and Rebates expire February 29, 2012
Read: 2012 GMC Acadia Review
2012 Nissan Pathfinder
Since it’s built on a truck platform, the Pathfinder is the most capable off road of these three-row SUVs.
The Deals:
• $1,500 cash incentive
OR
• 0.9% financing
Expiration date: 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Incentives and Rebates expire January 31, 2012
Our Car Deals Methodology
Choosing the best three-row SUV deals of the month is a straightforward process:
- We use nationally available rebate and incentive numbers to help us whittle the list of potential three-row SUVs down to a manageable number. We look for double-digit discounts from the window sticker. The bigger the discount, the better the deal.
- We take a look at whether or not low-interest financing is available. Like you, we like rates as close to zero percent as possible.
- Unlike many publications, we pick vehicles we would recommend to our friends, relatives, and colleagues. In other words, cars we would park in our own driveways.
Don’t forget that in addition to national incentive and rebate programs, automakers frequently offer additional regional discounts that can make vehicles not included on our list equally attractive. Click the rebates and incentives links next to each vehicle and check local dealer advertisements to determine whether regional programs are available in your area. Better yet, ask your dealer directly for the best discount. They’ll be glad to offer you the discount to secure your business.
Related posts:
- The Best Three-Row Crossover SUV Deals for December 2011 – Three-Row SUV Incentives and Rebates
- Top 3 Three-Row Crossover SUV Deals for November 2011 – Three-Row SUV Incentives and Rebates
- Top 3 Three-Row SUV Deals for September 2011 – Three-Row SUV Incentives and Rebates
- Top 3 Three-Row SUV Deals for October 2011 – Three-Row SUV Incentives and Rebates
- The Best Wagon Deals for January 2012 – Station Wagon Incentives and Rebates
- The Best Truck Deals for January 2012 – Pickup Truck Incentives and Rebates
- The Best Large SUV Deals for January 2012 – Large SUV Incentives and Rebates
- The Best Minivan Deals for January 2012 – Minivan Incentives and Rebates
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With its very spacious third-row rear seats that could accommodate even adult passengers comfortably, the new Nissan Pathfinder is one of the best options for a luxury three-row crossover SUVs on the market.