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id: offers-0007
title: "How do manufacturer rebates and incentives actually work?"
category: offers
subtopic: offers
page_type: overview
source_url: "https://www.castlecdjrchesterton.com"
tags: ["rebates", "incentives", "how-it-works", "financing"]
questions:
  - "How do rebates work?"
  - "What's the difference between a rebate and financing incentive?"
  - "Can I combine rebates?"
related: [how-to-find-offers, lease-vs-finance]
dealer: Castle CDJR of Chesterton
---

**Cash rebates** are direct discounts from the manufacturer applied at purchase-reducing your vehicle price dollar-for-dollar.

**Financing incentives** offer below-market APR rates (e.g., 2.9% instead of market rate) for qualified buyers, making monthly payments lower over the loan term.

**Lease incentives** reduce your capitalized cost or monthly payment for lessees.

Most offer types can **stack**-you may combine a cash rebate with a low APR financing deal and a trade-in bonus on the same purchase. Some are mutually exclusive (you pick the better one), and eligibility depends on credit, income, and trade-in status.

**Understand your options:** Call **(219) 250-9487**. Our finance team will show you every offer available on your vehicle choice and calculate the best combination for your situation.