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2012 GMC Terrain Overview

Price Range: $25,560 to $33,010

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Looking for SUV-like utility with the comfortable ride and fuel efficiency of a passenger car? Then the 2012 GMC Terrain might be the answer to your needs.

The Terrain seats up to five passengers across two rows and is closely related to the Chevrolet Equinox. Both are made by GM and share a crossover platform, which focuses more on car like ride and fuel efficiency, as opposed to off-road and towing prowess. The Terrain does however stand alone when it comes to appearance; its front grille is very square and the fenders flare which makes for a very rugged, tough looking stance.

For 2012, the Terrain has a few exciting new additions. The four-cylinder engine is now flex fuel (E85) capable along with the V-6, and a touch-screen stereo, which also serves as a display for the standard backup camera, is standard on all models.

There are two distinct engines available with the Terrain: a 182-horsepower, 2.4-liter I-4 and a 264-horsepower, 3.0-liter V-6. A six-speed automatic transmission comes standard, while all-wheel-drive is available as an option.

Fuel economy with the four-cylinder engine is particularly impressive, up to 22 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. Additionally, if you opt for the smaller engine it comes with an Eco mode that alters the Terrain’s driving behavior to maximize efficiency. V-6 equipped models get up to 17 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Keep in mind that these numbers will slide a few mpg if all-wheel-drive is equipped.

Inside, the Terrain is well equipped with the aforementioned new standard features for 2012, in addition to air conditioning, cruise control, power windows and locks, auto-dimming rearview mirror, USB port, and remote keyless entry (which are all also standard). If you want even more from the interior of your Terrain, options include a moonroof, navigation system, powered/heated front seats, and a rear seat entertainment system.

Standard safety features include six airbags, electronic stability control system, antilock brakes, and traction control. The Terrain also comes with GM’s suite of OnStar services, which include automatic crash notification and roadside assistance.

The 2012 GMC Terrain doesn’t have the lowest base price of the crossovers in this segment, but it also comes with more standard features than the others, including the rearview camera and auto-dimming rearview mirror. With the Terrain, you definitely get a lot of car, er, SUV, er... crossover for your money.
2012 GMC Terrain

2012 GMC Terrain

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

Want to keep even more money in your pocket? Find available Rebates & Incentives in your area by entering your ZIP code above.

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.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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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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