5 Great Deals on a Family Car

Washington DC February 20, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that of the hundreds of national incentives being offered from manufacturers, the L.A. Times has collected some of this week's best "spifs" – industry lingo for lease discounts, rebates, financing deals, and other incentives – .

. First on the list is the 2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid, which can be leased for $289 a month. You might also want to consider the 2009 Honda Odyssey LX, one of the most popular minivans around, for $259 a month.

And keep in mind the 2009 Honda Civic Sedan VP for just $169 a month. That's true recession pricing on one of America's favorite and most reliable vehicles.

Below are the complete list of the best deals on family cars from the LA Times:

2009 Toyota Camry Hybrid -- Lease for $289 a month This is one way to appease your social conscience while finding a family car with room and relative comfort. Detail: $1,500 cash back OR reduced APR financing OR lease for $289 a month, $2,589 down (last verified end date: 3/2/09).

2009 Honda Odyssey LX Auto -- Lease for $259 a month Yes, it's an Odyssey, one of the most popular minivans around, but note that the MSRP on this vehicle is $27,025.00 and the spiff is on a bare-bones trim with manual sliding doors. Detail: Lease for $259.00 a month on a new '09 Odyssey (last verified end date: 3/2/09).

2009 Chevy Traverse -- 0% financing on five-year loan A good deal with many "if's" attached: If you're looking for a big family vehicle with excellent safety ratings; if you require the ability to tow 5,200 pounds; and if you're happy with reasonably good fuel economy (around 24/hwy 17/city) -- your GM crossover awaits you. Detail: 0%, 60-month financing (5-year loan) (last verified end date: 3/2/09).

2009 Honda Civic Sedan VP -- Lease for $169 a month Yes, it's a three-year lease and it's on a very stripped down trim level of Civic, but that's recession pricing if we've ever seen it . . . There's also a $229/month lease on the Civic Hybrid if you'd prefer to go green. Detail: Lease for $169 a month, for 39 months (3 years) $1,999 due at signing (last verified end date: 3/2/09).

2009 Chevy Malibu -- 0% financing on five-year loan The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, a major marketing focus for GM, is touted for its stylish interior and quiet ride. Now you can own it without paying a finance charge. Detail: 0%, 60-month financing (last verified end date: 3/2/09).