Maruti Suzuki: Discounts before price hike

With the calendar year coming to an end, manufacturers are offering discounts on almost all their products to clear off inventory. Car manufacturers have already revealed that they will be increasing prices of the products in the near future, and this could be a good opportunity for customers to buy cars at a relatively cheaper rate.

Discounts:

• Alto 800: Rs. 59,500
• Alto K10: Rs. 27,500
• WagonR: Rs. 82,500
• Swift diesel: Rs. 27,500
• Dzire diesel: Rs. 32,500
• Ritz: Rs. 77,500
• Ertiga: Rs. 37,500
• Eeco: Rs. 30,000
• Omni: Rs. 30,000
• Stingray: Rs. 45,000

Although inclusive of exchange bonus and corporate bonus, a discount of up to Rs. 82,500 is massive on the WagonR which costs under Rs. 5 lakh (ex-showroom). Not to forget additional dealer level discounts or freebies which will be available.

While some of these offers might be a good deal, it is better to push your car purchase to January 2015 and save on the year change depreciation.