Chrysler is offering an additional $3500 to $4500 of Customer Cash towards select Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep vehicles. From today to August 31st, they will match the government’s $3500 to $4500 voucher towards vehicles which qualify for or the Cash Allowance Rebate Program (CARS), widely known as the Cash for Clunkers program. Chrysler’s Customer Cash brings the total rebate to $7000 to $9000, which is a substantial amount of cash.

The gears in the offices of CarsDirect’s World Headquarters began to turn on word of this unprescedented offer. Assuming your trade-in vehicle qualifies for the government’s program, here are a few potential deals that might interest you:

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser

2009 Dodge Caliber

2009 Jeep Patriot

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Nestled somewhere deep within the the Yaris and Fit whirlwind, we find Nissan’s versatile Versa, powered by a 122-hp 1.8-liter 4-cylinder engine. And now, as part of Nissan’s National Tent Event, you can get customer cash back on the 2009 Nissan Versa.

The Versa seats four adults can be comfortably toted around town without having to take extended stops to stretch—more important on those longer trips where you just want to get to your destination quickly. And those trips will cost a lot less if you decide to purchase a Versa: fuel economy figures are 24 mpg in the city and a whopping 32 mpg on the highway (automatic) and 26 mpg in the city and 31 on the highway (manual).

An optional CVT transmission is also available, though only on the Versa SL version. We’d probably opt for the manual because 1) the clutch and shifter on the Versa are butter-smooth and 2) the manual transmission will interject some enthusiasm into the driving experience. Our favorite part is that 3) it’s not just “any” manual, but a 6-speed manual, normally reserved for sports cars. _Shift is good.

To see exactly how much cash you will get back, click here.

Fact: our planet’s population is growing and land is finite. Which is all the more reason to look into smaller, more efficient cars. Take, for instance the 2009 Toyota Yaris. Despite its minimalist approach to motoring, Toyota has created a car with near-universal appeal.

At only 12 1/2 long, the Yaris puts every inch of its dimensions to surprisingly good use. Capable of seating five people in either 4-door sedan or 3- or 5-door hatchback configurations, the Yaris is one of the most spacious micro-compacts available.

All three body styles feature cutting edge styling that makes the Yaris as fun to look at as it is to drive. Toyota’s 1.4-liter 4-cylinder engine produces 106 horsepower. While that may not an incredible amount by today’s standards, it’s more than enough to move the bantamweight 2,300-lb Yaris around town. Moreover, when you’re getting 29/35 mpg (city/highway), you won’t care how fast you’re going.

Still need more reasons to look into this fun-sized Toyota? Right now you can get a huge rebate on the already affordable 2009 Yaris. If you’re looking to cut through traffic on congested city streets, then the Yaris is your scalpel.

For the 2008 Chrysler 300. the first rear-wheel drive model to wear the prestigious 300 badge in over 25 years, Chrysler wanted to preserve more than just the namesake of their new flagship car. The development of the 300 was actually a collaborative effort between Chrysler and Daimler-Benz. In fact, the 300 shares many of its components (as well as many technologies) with the previous generation Mercedes E-Class sedan. This equates to a performance and luxury bargain, since you are paying less money for essentially the same vehicle.

An optional all-wheel drive system using Mercedes’ award-winning 4matic technology and a class-leading suspension taken straight off of the E-Class are just some of the features that the 300 benefits from. But it’s the 300’s American DNA that really makes it so attractive. With styling that recalls the ’57-‘59 Chrysler 300, a muscular stance and massive chrome front grille, the new 300 looks like nothing else on the road.

Throw in the 360-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI V8 and you’ll think the muscle car era never ended. If you do opt for the HEMI, you’ll have the advantage of Chrysler’s innovative cylinder shut-off technology, which allows you to run on the minimum number of cylinders needed to achieve the best possible fuel mileage. We wouldn’t be telling you all of this if there wasn’t a tremendous deal going on.

Right now, there are huge chunks of customer cash offered on all 2008 Chrysler 300 models as well as super-low APR financing available for qualified buyers. To find out exactly how much money you could save, click the link below and type in your zip code. While you may not exactly be getting a muscle car, you will get a stylish and functional car that is a modern tribute to America’s glorious automotive history.

Click here for the lowest 2008 Chrysler 300 Prices

Click here for the lowest 2009 Chrysler 300 Prices

We typed in the CarsDirect zip code of 90245 in this link and were thrilled to see how much money we would get back if were to purchase a 2008 Nissan Xterra. Really thrilled. The Xterra already carries an exceptional chassis and suspension, with interior amentities that are normally reserved for more up-market vehicles. And with with one of the most powerful and torque-laden engines offered in a Crossover (261 horsepower, 281 lb-ft of torque), it’s tough to argue the amount of value found in the Xterra. We especially like the Red Alert color featured within this post. But there are only a limited number of 2008 models available. The 2009’s are out there, but don’t carry the same amount of Customer Cash back. So if you’re looking to save some serious cash, now is the time to purchase a 2008 Nissan Xterra.

To get a price on the 2008 Nissan Xterra, click on: 2008 Nissan Xterra Prices.