What are the other virtues of a loan?

Loans are also sensible for those who want to customize their vehicles, plan on keeping their cars for long periods of time and plan to re-sell their vehicles to help recoup the costs of ownership or expenses of additional cars. For those who quickly wear vehicles out, loans may be safer bets as lessors often add "excessive wear" charges if the car is returned with wear over the limits established by the contract.

How do loans and leases differ?

When you take out a loan, all of the money used to pay it off applies to your eventual ownership of the vehicle. The initial down payment and principal on the loan cover the total cost of the purchase. Lease payments, however, apply only to the use of the vehicle. The total sum of payments covers the vehicle's depreciation over the time you drive it and is usually less than the outright price of the vehicle.

Military Appreciation Rebate

 

Ford Motor Company is grateful to you for your honorable service to our country. And we're proud to support members of the military, and their families, who sacrifice, and have sacrificed so much for our country. To emphasize Ford's support and show our appreciation of those men and women, we are proud to offer you and your families a $500.00 Bonus Cash Offer good toward the purchase or lease of any eligible new 2011/2012/2013-Model Ford or Lincoln Car, Truck & SUV through F-550 (Excluding Mustang Shelby GT, Shelby GT 500, Mustang Boss 302, Taurus SE, Focus EV, F-150 Raptor, Harley and Hybrid vehicles). This offer may not be used in conjunction with AXZD-Plans.

1) To apply for this offer please see Performance Ford to apply for the certificate number.

2) Upon approval, a certificate number will be issued for you to use at Performance Ford Lincoln to redeem the incentive. Additionally, you will receive an email confirmation of your approval that contains this certificate number as well.

3) In addition to the above, you will be required to present your military identification, LES or other documentation that clearly reflects active or reserve status and dealers are required to retain photo copies in the sales jacket. For members of the Delayed Entry Program (DEP), a copy of your contract is acceptable.

4) This program offers an exclusive $500.00 bonus customer cash direct offer to the eligible recipient who purchases or leases an eligible new 2011/2012/2013--Model vehicles during the program period.

5) Residency restrictions apply. Eligible customers for this incentive are defined as Active military personnel (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), National Guard, reservists serving on active duty, members of the Delayed Entry/Enlistment Program (DEP) and veterans/retirees within 180 days of separation or retirement. This offer is also eligible for spouses and transferable to other household members.

Your Ford and Lincoln Dealers are the best source for information about incentives.

This rebate is provided by Ford and is subject to their approval and funding.  Offer to change at any time.  Please see dealer for details.