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2012 Chevrolet Colorado Overview

Price Range: $17,475 to $30,320

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Flexibility and durability is the name of the game for the multi-purpose 2012 Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup truck.

The 2012 Colorado doesn’t boast many changes, but it is worth noting that the split-bench front seat in the 2LT trim is replaced with front bucket seats and the 2LT, 3LT and four-wheel-drive 1LT models now feature an automatic locking rear differential.

When deciding on which Colorado model is for you, know that there are three main areas of differentiation: engine type, cab configuration and trims/packages. A bare-bones 185-horsepower, 2.9-liter four-cylinder is the featured engine in the Work Truck and 1LT trims, while a 242-horsepower, 3.7-liter five-cylinder engine powers the 2LT trim and the four-wheel-drive Crew Cab 1LT. Both of those engines are mated to a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. A 300-horsepower, 5.3-liter V-8 with FlexFuel capability powers the 3LT trim, generates 320 pounds-feet of torque, and is mated to a four-speed automatic.

Related to the GMC Canyon and a direct competitor to the Toyota Tacoma and Nissan Frontier, the Colorado can haul 1,400 pounds of payload and it can tow up to 6,000 pounds with the V-8, which is competitive with some of the lower-end full-size pickups, but for significantly less money. In terms of cab configurations, the 2012 Chevy Colorado can be had as a Regular Cab (seating for three and a six-foot bed), Extended Cab (seating for five and a six-foot bed) or a Crew Cab (seating for six and a five-foot bed).

Engine type and cab configurations are just part of the game because the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado comes in four distinct trims/packages that provide something for everyone with the biggest difference being suspension setups. Choose between the Work Truck, Z85, Z71 (suspension offers higher stance) and Sport (with available ZQ8 Sport Suspension Package, which is lowered) and 16-, 17- and 18-inch wheels. Standard features include cruise control, air conditioning, leather-wrapped steering wheel and CD player, while a locking rear differential is optional. A power glass sunroof, power driver and front passenger seats with heating, OnStar satellite communications, Bluetooth® connectivity and a CD player with MP3 playback capability are available. 

In terms of safety, the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has side curtain airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability system, traction control and a crash sensor that sends a GPS signal to notify authorities.

A budget alternative to those who don’t need the full capability of a full-size pickup, the 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is available in so many different configurations you won’t have a problem finding the right one for you.
2012 Chevrolet Colorado

2012 Chevrolet Colorado

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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