X-Plan prices were increased on May 1/2002, $150. for Ford and $250. for Lincoln/Mercury. This price increase was not announced on the Ford Partners site. Luckily I purchased my Ford Focus with the X-Plan on April 29th. Not all rebates can be used with the X-Plan. I'm not sure about the college grad rebate, but I could not use a $400. high school grad rebate with the X-Plan. With the X-Plan price increase, current rebates plus grad rebates, and price negotiation, you may be able to get a better deal without the X-Plan.