Chrysler Incentives Push Hemi V-8, Leasing In February

Chrysler has added a few cash-back incentives to its new 2011 model lineup, including more cash on the hood for high-output V-8 Ram trucks. More importantly, this time around Chrysler is offering some attractive lease deals. However, most of the cash incentives on the 2010 models are gone with the lone exception of the 2010 Dodge Challenger, which has $2,000 cash back.

The 2011 Dodge Nitro gets another $500 tacked onto its cash-back plan, which now totals $3,000. There’s another $1,000 added on the Caliber, so buyers can get up to $2,500 cash back on that model. Most of the redesigned models like the Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango and the Chrysler minivans don’t have any cash incentives, but they do have fairly attractive financing deals.

If you want to get a better deal on one of Chrysler’s newer models, there are lease deals to be had such as $199 a month for the Dodge Avenger or Chrysler 200 or $359 a month for the new 2011 Dodge Charger R/T.

Most of the incentives below expire Feb. 28.

Ram Trucks

• No Charge Hemi Incentive: 2011 Ram pickup trucks can choose a Hemi engine as a no-charge option
• Engine Bonus Cash: 2011 V-6 Rams get $500 bonus cash; V-8 and diesel engines get $1,000 bonus cash 
• 2011 Dodge Ram 1500: $1,000-$2,000 cash back or 2.9% financing for 60 months 
• 2011 Dakota Laramie crew cab 4X4: 0% financing for 72 months 

Dodge  

• 2011 Avenger (Mainstreet, Lux and Heat trims): $750 cash back or 2.9% financing for 60 months 
• 2010 Challenger: $2,000 cash back or 0% financing for 60 months  
• 2011 Caliber (all): $2,500 cash back  
• 2011 Caliber (excluding Mainstreet): $1,500 cash back and 0% financing for 60 months  
• 2011 Caliber (Mainstreet): $1,000 cash back and 0% financing for 60 months  
• 2011 Challenger (R/T only): $1,000 cash back and 3.9% financing for 60 months 
• 2011 Charger: 2.9% financing for 60 months  
• 2010 Grand Caravan: 0% financing for 72 months 
• 2011 Journey (Lux and Crew): $1,750 cash back or 3.9% financing for 60 months 
• 2011 Journey (Express and R/T): $750 cash back or 3.9% financing for 60 months 
• 2010 Journey: 0% financing for 72 months  
• 2011 Dodge Nitro: $3,000 cash back or 0% financing for 60 months 

Jeep

• 2011 Compass: $1,000 cash back or 2.9% financing for 60 months  
• 2011 Liberty: $2,500-$3,500 cash back or $1,000 and 0% financing for 60 months 
• 2011 Patriot: $1,000 or 2.9% financing for 60 months  
• 2011 Grand Cherokee: 1.9% financing for 60 months 

Chrysler  

• 2011 Chrysler 200 (excluding LX trim): $750 cash back or 2.9% financing for 60 months 
• 2011 Town & Country: 2.9% financing for 60 months  
• 2010 Town & Country: 0% financing for 72 months 

Lease Deals

Dodge  

• 2011 Avenger Mainstreet: $199 per month for 36 months, $2,999 due at signing 
• 2011 Charger R/T: $359 per month for 36 months, $2,499 due at signing  
• 2011 Durango Express AWD: $359 per month for 36 months, $2,499 due at signing 
• 2011 Grand Caravan Crew: $309 per month for 36 months, $2,799 due at signing 
• 2011 Journey: $299 per month for36 months, $2,499 due at signing  
• 2011 Nitro Heat 4X2: $239 per month for 36 months, $2,499 due at signing 

Jeep

• 2011 Compass 4X2: $239 per month for 36 months, $2,499 due at signing  
• 2011 Grand Cherokee: $369 per month for 36 months, $2,499 due at signing  
• 2011 Liberty Sport 4X$: $329 per month for 36 months, $2,499 due at signing  
• 2011 Patriot: $229 per month for 36 months, $2,499 due at signing  
• 2011 Wrangler two-door Sport 4X4: $299 per month for 36 months, $2,499 due at signing 
• 2011 Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4X4: $349 per month

Chrysler  

• 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring: $199 per month for 36 months, $2,999 due at signing 
• 2011 Chrysler Town & Country: $319 per month for 36 months, 2,799 due at signing

*Lease and finance deals vary by region and year/model/trim availability. Higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. Lease excludes taxes, titles and fees.