Finally, GM Employee Pricing is in Canada

[Xtrema]

See article below. According to DeadlyPrincess, there's also the 20c gas rebate available until Friday.


GM extends discount to Canada

Monday, July 11, 2005 Updated at 5:59 PM EDT

Canadian Press

OSHAWA, Ont. — General Motors of Canada is extending its popular employee-discounts-for-everybody program to Canada, matching a similar decision by competitors DaimlerChrysler and Ford.

General Motors introduced the employee-discount marketing innovation in the United States, which it boosted GM's June sales to a nearly two-decade high, but was the last of the domestic Big Three to bring the program to Canada.

Ford of Canada and DaimlerChrysler Canada's Chrysler division had said last week they would provide the discounts in Canada, following their U.S. parents.

GM Canada said its program, starting Tuesday, includes virtually all 2005-model Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Saturn, Saab and Hummer vehicles.

It offers prices equal to the GM employee discount, which can be reduced further with other incentives such as zero per cent financing, dealer credits and the GM graduate program.

“The program proved very successful with consumers in the U.S. and we are pleased to offer it to Canadian consumers,” said Marc Comeau, GM of Canada's vice-president of marketing, said in a release.



Prices (MSRP/Employee discount):

Buick MSRP* Allowance


2005 Buick Century $26,445 $2,000
2005 Buick LeSabre $34,710 $2,000
2005 Buick Rainier $49,665 $2,000
2005 Buick Rendezvous $32,850 $2,000
2005 Buick Allure $25,290 $2,000
2005 Buick Terraza $33,880 $2,000
2005 Buick Park Avenue $47,610 $2,500


Cadillac MSRP* Allowance


2005 Cadillac CTS $37,800 $2,500
2005 Cadillac DeVille $57,050 $3,500
2005 Cadillac Escalade $77,930 $3,500
2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV $80,765 $3,500
2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT $71,405 $3,500
2005 Cadillac SRX $52,815 $3,500
2005 Cadillac XLR $103,400 $3,500
2005 Cadillac STS $55,995 $3,500


Chevrolet MSRP* Allowance


2005 Chevrolet Aveo $13,595 $700
2005 Chevrolet Epica $24,710 $700
2005 Chevrolet Optra $15,550 $700
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier $16,230 $1,500
2005 Chevrolet Malibu $22,375 $1,500
2005 Chevrolet Equinox $26,615 $1,500
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt $15,495 $1,500
2005 Chevrolet Corvette $67,395 $1,500
2005 Chevrolet Impala $26,405 $2,000
2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo $27,840 $2,000
2005 Chevrolet Venture $30,590 $2,000
2005 Chevrolet Uplander $25,405 $2,000


Chevy Trucks MSRP* Allowance


2005 Chevy Trucks Colorado $17,195 $1,500
2005 Chevy Trucks SSR $59,295 $1,500
2005 Chevy Trucks Silverado $24,975 $2,000
2005 Chevy Trucks Suburban $50,340 $2,000
2005 Chevy Trucks Tahoe $46,135 $2,000
2005 Chevy Trucks TrailBlazer $28,275 $2,000
2005 Chevy Trucks Avalanche $40,480 $2,000
2005 Chevy Trucks Astro $27,015 $2,500
2005 Chevy Trucks Blazer $26,045 $2,500
2005 Chevy Trucks Express $26,685 $2,500


GMC MSRP* Allowance


2005 GMC Canyon $17,395 $1,500
2005 GMC Envoy $28,845 $2,000
2005 GMC Sierra/Sierra Denali $24,975 $2,000
2005 GMC Yukon/ Yukon XL $46,750 $2,000
2005 GMC Denali/Denali XL $66,940 $2,000
2005 GMC Jimmy $26,045 $2,500
2005 GMC Savana $26,835 $2,500
2005 GMC Safari $27,015 $2,500


Hummer MSRP* Allowance



2005 HUMMER H2 SUV $66,295 $3,500
2006 HUMMER H3 $39,995 $2,000



Pontiac MSRP* Allowance


2005 Pontiac Wave $13,595 $700
2005 Pontiac Grand Am $27,000 $1,500
2005 Pontiac Sunfire $16,230 $1,500
2005 Pontiac Vibe $19,900 $1,500
2005 Pontiac G6 $24,700 $1,500
2005 Pontiac Pursuit $15,925 $1,500
2005 Pontiac Bonneville $35,310 $2,000
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix $27,865 $2,000
2005 Pontiac Montana $32,840 $2,000
2005 Pontiac Aztek $28,655 $2,500
2006 Pontiac Solstice $25,695 $1,000


Saab MSRP* Allowance


2005 Saab 9-2X $28,950 $1,500
2005 Saab 9-5 $41,000 $2,500
2005 Saab 9-3 $35,495 $2,500
2006 Saab 9-7X $50,900 $2,500


Saturn MSRP* Allowance


2005 Saturn ION $14,935 $1,500
2005 Saturn L300 Sedan $24,995 $2,000
2005 Saturn VUE $24,930 $2,000
2005 Saturn RELAY $27,995 $2,000


And remember, all other GM rebates still applies on top of the prices above + your neogiation skill will know some more off the dealer's margin.

[Xtrema]

for the people after the Saab 9-2X Aero (Scooby WRX)



I just went to Saab/Isuzu/Saturn dealership in Montreal and got a quote for the Saab 9-2X Aero.

Model: Saab 9-2X
Package: Aero
Options: None (Included: Manual, Cloth seats)

MSRP was around the $39,000 mark
Employee price was around the $36,000 mark
Additional dealer discount of $4,000

Total price after rebates was $31,000 approximatively, for about $7 to 8k off the MSRP.

Lease rate over 48 months was around 6.8%.

Sorry I don't have all the exact figures but I'm going by memory! To me, this looks like a great deal, however in the US the Aero was going for USD $20K, so the deal is NOT as good in Canada it seems!

[Aleks]

That is 5% off for employees. It really doesn't look like a crazy discount to me. Other rebates are more substantial.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Aleks
That is 5% off for employees. It really doesn't look like a crazy discount to me. Other rebates are more substantial.

This is ON TOP off all current rebates. So you get extra 5% without even asking and more if you pressure them a bit.

And the real bonus is the 9-2X Aero which is rebadge of a WRX wagon. Do you really forsee going into a Subaru dealership and get that car for $31K?

[Aleks]

Yeah, I'm just saying I'd expect employees to get more than 5% on regular basis.

[bspot]

Originally posted by Aleks
Yeah, I'm just saying I'd expect employees to get more than 5% on regular basis.

When I bought my car it was off of a buddies Uncle and he mentioned to me how I was able to get a better price than he could for himself. Their discounts aren't that hot.

[crazytou]

when does this all come in affect...cause i was at southgate and didn't see any signs or anything

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by crazytou
when does this all come in affect...cause i was at southgate and didn't see any signs or anything

As the article said, started today. Being Stampede week and all, very few people will have new vehicle on their minds. I'm sure dealers will do anything to get a sale this week.

BTW I also notice Solstice is on the discount list as well. Wonder how that work for a car hasn't been released and won't be til September.

[Seanith]

I'm surprised the Corvette is on that list as well. I thought a car like that sells itself no problem?

[4DoorGTZ]

*Excludes Chevrolet Corvette and all medium-duty trucks. Applies to new 2005 vehicles delivered out of dealer stock on or before August 2, 2005