Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
I leased a 2007 Maxima SE Sensory pkg at a Star nissan in NY
$0 down (1st month, tax, doc fee)
24 months
15k miles
$380 monthly
2 year free- oil change
Did I get a good deal?
Some notes:
1) To get the lease rate we had to get the SE instead of the SL. We really liked a blue SL on the lot, but the payments would have been $70 a month more... for a car that actually had a MSRP of $140 or less.
2) The SE (with 18 inch wheels)prices out a bit higher ($140) than the "equivalent" SL (with 17 inch wheels and wood grain). I must say that I prefer the SE, in that the leather seats are perforated, and the aluminum-look front console in the SE seems nicer than the fake wood in the SL. My wife has the opposite opinion. But with the SE, the spoiler comes standard and we could have lived without it. The SL without spoiler could actually price out $500 less than the "equivalent" SE. But again, I could not get the lease rate on an SL (not offerred by Nissan).
3) We got black with the frost leather interior. I do wish they would offer the frost leather with the blue exterior. Right now with blue you can get cafe latte leather on an SL (very nice)or black leather (SL or SE), but it is too hot for the southeast.
4) The car rides wonderfully, has great pep and handling so far.
5) I would say that fit and finish seem to be just average so far. Have found a couple of minor things, like spots of glue used in the interior construction that are oozing out of place.
6) The keyfob is great, you never have to take it out of your pocket. I do wish that the car would recognize the seat settings with the keyfob automagically. It does recognize them if you unlock the car with the keyfob, or if you unlock it from the outside with the black button on the outside door handle while the keyfob is in your pocket, or if you hit the setting button on the inside door, or if you hit the keyfob unlock button while in the car. But it is not automatic, you have to hit a button somewhere. And since we leave the car unlocked while it is at home, that is a slight issue.
7) I wish the map pockets were covered. Looks unsightly to have the maps in view.
All in all, we are happy. I have two years to decide whether to keep it at lease-end (and if we do want to keep it, at that point in time based upon advice on this website I will try to negotiate a lower purchase price than what is in our lease agreement).
Good Luck to all
cmyawn
I see edmunds Trade In Values are vastly different than some dealerships as much as 5k difference. For example I went to a Nissan dealership yesterday and they did not have the car I was looking for but I decided to test drive an 04 SL with 45k in which they were asking 23,900 which i thought was very high. They also had a G35x with 60k on it that i test drove they were asking 24,365 i think.
I am looking to spend about 18-20k on a car while putting down 3-4k and financing the rest through my credit union which I have already been approved.
Am I way off here or are these prices way too high?
I saw a 04 SL when i went home and checked a different site with 40k miles and they were asking 21,900.
any input would be greatly appreciated.
2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE in radiant silver with charcoal leather
-splash guards
-floor mats
-Driver Preferred Package
List Price $32,725, your net SALE PRICE $27,716 after my discount and the rebate.
This appears to more than $2,000 under the invoice of $29,748. Anyone seen anything better?? Thanks!!
How Does it work?
Thank you
FYI - I found on the Internet that there might be an additional $500 available in rebate form. From what I can tell, it appears you need to use Nissan financing to qualify. I did not use Nissan financing and used the $2500 rebate number in my offer and the dealer was very close to $2500 below invoice ($2416) in the final purchase price.
rahul_puri@hotmail.com
rahul_puri@hotmail.com
i would love to get 2007 nissan se
does SL have a standard upgraded stereo?
thanks
SL has softer suspension and softer ride. Also they use fake wood.
SL does not upgrade stereo.
If I were you, I will get an SE, but if you are cross shopping with Avalon or Azera, SL is closer in its ride.
Maxima 3.5SL Options: Platinum package, Mudguards, and Floor mats. MSRP of $32,425.
Best price I have found for a White/ Latte leather interior is $26,500 after rebate plus tax, title, etc.
This sounds like a good offer and would like to hear your thoughts.
I just bought a 2008 Maxima SL with Platinum package MSRP of $32,425 for $25,649. This is $6,776 below MSRP and $4051 below invoice. The rebates make this a great car for the money. I was going to buy a V-6 Accord EX-L which would have been more expensive and in my opinion just not as nice a car. This is from from someone whose last 4 cars were Hondas. I actually think I could have gotten the price a little lower but didn't feel like hassling a bunch for a couple hundred bucks.
I am working on two numbers, 07 SL (Drivers pref pkg) 5000 miles for 29411 OTD. I have a trade-in and they appraised 2500. Final deal is 26911(~27000).
Another deal, 07 SE(Drivers pref Pkg) 2000 miles. OTD after TRADE-IN is 26378.
Am I over-paying for 07? Any idea guys. experts, you can tell me and help me.
thanks.
James
How much lower from Invoice can we go, to make a smart deal, for a 2008 Nissan MAxima SL with Plat pref Pkg. Any idea?
Thanks for the reply though :-)
James
I'm in the market for a 2007 Maxima SE with variable options. Has anyone bought an 07 Maxima recently? What did you pay for it before tax and title? The 08's are out and I'm looking to buy a leftover.
Buying a 07 is no more a smart deal. Buy a 08 Maxima before Dec 3 2007 and get 3000 less than the INVOICE. With 07 there is no rebates and you end up paying more. I was in your shoes, but am looking for 08 now.
Hope this helps.
I was quoted for 07 SL 26948 OTD ( 5000 miles). but with 08, you can get 28360 OTD. with 1412. After dec 3, your price for 08 goes to 30360 OTD.
Good luck, and let me know what you decided.
Well the reason why I was going with the 07 was because I didn't want to spend that much (high 20s low 30s). I was hoping to get a good deal on any leftovers available...
I tried looking for 07 Certified cars, but its damn costly and come in mid 20s.
Leftovers never come less than 26 man. Depends on what you need though. I finished the purchase today and am happy with the decision.
King James
paid $25600 OTD ( 7% tax ). I planned to but Accord but bought the Maxima
because of the price. When test drive, I had very positive feeling about the
engine and the CVT. One thing I didn't notice is the big turning circle until I drove
back home. Other than this, I am pretty happy with the car.
In what city/state did you purchase this car? When you said OTD did it include the 7% tax?
At Atlanta. Everything included $25600. Could do better because I saw
newspaper AD after new year like $23300 w. aftermarket leather. Mine
has no leather.
MODERATOR /ADMINISTRATOR
Need help navigating? kirstie_h@edmunds.com - or send a private message by clicking on my name.
Share your vehicle reviews
thanks
I don't have the paperwork in front of me but these are about the numbers..
$35,1xx MSRP
$32,xxx invoice
$14.6 for my Fit sport in trade (I think $1k more than it's worth so you can factor that in)
So I am getting, in my estimation, a price at $4k below invoice. It was an easy negotiation so I feel like I may have left some money on the table.
2008 SE with Platinum/Sensory/Moonroof+guard/Mudflaps/Floormats (black on black)
$32358 Invoice
$326 fees
-$3000 Rebate
-$14,850 for 2007 Fit sport Auto (KBB shows trade value between $11 and $13.5k)
= $14384 + Taxes/Title
Bought from Team Nissan in Manchester NH. Very easy experience.
I think I got a good deal.
2008 sL Precision Gray and Charcoal Leather interior
Options:
Splash Guards front and rear
Moonroof
floor maps /trunk mat
platinum edition pkg
rear spolier
msrp = $33695
paid = $31009 ($109 over invoice)
OTD price (6% sales tax) = $29842
nice deal... $2500 rebate...
MSRP: $29,075
"Texas Big Discount": $6167
Price: $22,908
This is the last weekend of the month, so do I have any chance of knocking that price off more than that? Edmunds has the invoice on this thing roughly at $26,000.
Finally, what should be my starting offer? If I can get that in the $21k range, I'm more than likely going to get it.
I wasn't planning on getting a Maxima, but the price caught my attention when I was looking at the Sentra SER. They have several SERs for $17,8ish.
39 month lease, 25,000 miles. First month down. $487 per mo. lease (total)
Good deal?????
Thanks,
Chintan Talati
Corporate Communications
Edmunds.com
MODERATOR /ADMINISTRATOR
Need help navigating? kirstie_h@edmunds.com - or send a private message by clicking on my name.
Share your vehicle reviews