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2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Package , Side air bags, ABS.
Sale Price $16,985
> Doc Fee $ 50
> Tax (6.25%)$1,064.69
> New Plates/Title Fee $143.00
> Total out the door $18,242.69
Is this a decent deal? Looks a little high compared to some postings.
Good luck!
Lauren
The Corolla LE w/ side impact air bags, ABS & Audio Upgrade:
$16,312 was the lowest price I could find in my state (about 110 miles away from home). Miller Toyota in Manassas is having an internet sale through 7/31/2006. They also offered $100 off coupons on their internet site -- so that's $16,212.
I got my local dealer's internet manager to come down to $16,650 (from $17,029) for a car on her lot (couldn't choose color so I have decided to love red -- ok, truth be told, I do like red!).
From what I gather from Consumer Reports & other research, the invoice is $16,300 (not accounting for the dealer holdback of $288).
The "processing fees" were high everywhere I checked ($150 to $300).
If I could have waited another month or two, I might've been able to get closer to $16,000 as we enter the fall/winter sales season... but my 1989 Volvo has taken me as far as she can!
I'm apologize for bothering you. It seems like you got a very good deal. I tried e-mailing Gilroy Toyota about a Corolla S with Extra Value package, Anti lock brakes and Automatic Transmission. I offered $16,000 OTD and Bob took it as a joke. I thought it would be a good offer since it does not have the side impact airbags. If you don't mind me asking, who was your salesman? Thank you.
MSRP $16,115
VV Audio Value Package (CD & Cruise Control) $200
XY4 Toyoguard Protection Group (Paint sealant, Interior protector, Undercoating, VIN etching in glass) $619
Destination $635
Fuel Surcharge $22.58
Total $17,591.58
Here is what I paid out the door:
Price $14,953
Doc Fee $598.50
Sales Tax $448.59
Title & Tag $69.00
Total Purchase Price $16,069.09 out the door with 1.9% financing for 60 months and $0 down
I know the Doc Fee is high, that is their built in profit and it is not negotiable. But what the heck, I got $2,638.58 off of the window sticker for a car with 3 miles on it!!!
(The dealer also tried to sell me floor mats for $159.00. Five minutes after the deal was done, I walked up to the parts department and paid $109 + tax for the same mats. This is not included in my out the door price as it was not negotiated through the sales department - add $117.xx to the $16,069.09 if you are including mats)
I purchased the car from Toyota of Lake Norman in Charlotte, NC. I went through their internet department. Great experience, No Haggle - No Pressure. I was in the dealership less than 2 1/2 hours total (including test drive, negotiations, car detail and paperwork). I could have saved $85 going through Fitz Auto Mall, but I would have had to go to MD to get the vehicle and I would have spent 3 times that getting there and back!
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The lowest I've been able to get for an LE with air, ABS, Side air bags has been 16,995. I've been through just about every web site available, as well as contacting dealers directly. If anyone has been able to beat this deal in the Midwest area feel free to reply. In addition I've ordered the car buyers report from Consumers Report for the Corolla model. Showed cost to dealer as 15,738 after subtracting the dealer holdback.
Can anyone from Buffalo, NY tell me what they have paid (out the door) for a 2006 Corolla LE with side air bags?
Thanks
Nashes
For a smal car, a Corolla should have SAB as standard if not should be widely available. You couldnt even find a Yaris with SAB. But, you could find them with Toyogarb and "Vehicle it-doest-shield package" every single time.
Salespeople beware!
"I have not seen you offer any "proof" or documentation stating that a "protection package" is not valuable or beneficial."
If the cost of that wax job and the fabric "garbage" protection is about 500 dollars, you dont need any explanation from me or from anybody else about its benefits. For 10 dollars I could get me a scotchgard , a rug and a wax ; For about 15 minutes I can have a Toyogarbage Package on my car. Ten dollars and 15 minutes of my time.
Side airbag is 655 dollars. Can you buy side airbag aftermarket? Is that something you can install by yourself?
I'm interested in seeing a Corolla with VSC and to get VSC you have to get a fully loaded LE. However, now that leather has been dropped for 2007, "fully loaded" MSRP is about $20,200 with destination before any discounts.
I assume in just a few months, when all the 2006s are gone, the 2007s will be discounted to around invoice especially since the all-new 2008 redesign is probably less than a year away plus the competition from the much more modern Civic and the more exciting Mazda3.
I would think discounting on the 2007s should get aggressive soon considering how old of a design this car is. A least all those years this generation Corolla has been on the market may mean super reliability from being such a "proven" design. I could imagine having buyers remorse after seeing the redesigned 2008 model and wishing I had waited, but that would be less likely if I knew I got a real bargain on a 2007.
I don't see anyone posting that they bought a 2007. Anyone here have pricing experiences buying a 2007 Corolla?
I'll probably rent a Corolla for a weekend just to make sure I could really live with the size and kind of noisy engine. I remember renting a 2005 and being turned off by how very noisy and coarse sounding the engine was when revved under hard acceleration, but I figure I will probably keep the RPMs low 90% of the time, avoiding hard acceleration whenever possible in an effort to maximize fuel economy, so the engine noise may not be a deal breaker after all.
I was quoted about $16,100 for an LE auto with the following:
50 State Emissions
All Weather Guard Package
Includes windshield molding, heavy duty heater and rear heating ducts.
Audio Value Package
Includes cruise control, steering wheel mounted cruise controls, AM/FM stereo, 6-disc in-dash CD player and 6 speakers.
Carpet Floor Mats
Includes front and rear floor mats.
Also, dealer added window tint.
I requested a quote for a 2006 that I would look at next weekend and said he would have a 2007 ready by then.
Hope this helps. This is in Phoenix, AZ.
16103 car
1304.34 tax
285 plates
5 tire tax
369 doc fee
=18066
I emailed them today trying to find out when they will have a 2007 to buy.
I called Superstitiontoyota.com, internet dept. and he said they have few 2006's and everything is 2007. Here is the car I will be buying in the next few days when it comes in:
2007 Corolla LE Auto, silver
50 State Emissions
All Weather Guard Package
Antilock Braking System
Audio Value Package
Carpet Floor Trunk Mat Set
Side Airbags
MSRP=$18,257
Price w/dest (invoice plus $250)=$16,801
Doc=$289
est. tax (7.8%)=$1,329.98
est. plates (2%)=$341.02
OTD=$19,011.00
In his email he said you get your first 3 oil changes for free and $500 protection package which is door trim guards and fender trim guards, something like that. Internet guy was very easy going and laid back. definitely would recommend.
I also have a question about all those options. What are the absolute must-have options? Do I need to pick a package? Do I need to pay for door mats and such separately? Do people not choose any option- is that an option? Please advise.
Much appreciated!
If I did, I guess I would just wipe Toyotas off my car shopping list.
All their regional surchages and junk fees from Southeastern Toyota in that region must be a nightmare.
I'll be quite curious to see what Toyota comes out with when the new Corolla is unveiled soon. Toyota has much to do to be able to compete with the new Civic. I do think Toyota will come out with something great.
Within 3 to 4 years, the wife will be looking for a new ride, as her 3s will have 80k by then and she likes to turn her cars around with that kind of mileage. I did see a spy shot of the '08 Corolla and it looks very Toyotaish. I'm sure that ABS will be standard across the board, so I will steer her in the Corolla's direction when the time comes.
The Sandman Saying Hello From WashU in St. Louis
Similarly, if you're financing with the dealer they may lower the price too, since they know they'll make money on the interest.
So just identify that you either paid cash (or financed somewhere other than the dealer), financed at the dealer, or had a trade-in (and post how much you got for it).
I am trying to go for this package in Dallas area.
1812 S 4 Speed Automatic
$16,585.00
Extras:
AB Anti-Lock Brake System With Tire Pressure
-Monitor $390.00
BE Driver & Passenger Side & Curtain Airbags $655.00
VP Extra Value Package #1 Includes
-Power Windows
-15'' Alloy Wheels W/P195/65p15 Tires
-Rear Spoiler
-Keyless Entry And Cruise Control
$900.00
This is what toyota.com gave me. How much do you think I should really pay for 2006 model. These estimates were for 2006 model.
Please let me know. I am in a hurry to buy this car.
THank you,
Rahul.
I test drove a gray 06 Corolla S manual with value package (no ABS or side air bags) and was quoted 14,999 before all fees at a third dealer. I would buy it, but ABS and side air bags are important features.
Anyone else have similar experience or better? Thanks
I dont' think for a 2006 corolla S manual which you test drove already (even with ABS, side air bags and alloy wheels), you should be paying more than 17,500. Make sure you get the financing done by a bank or credit union.
I dont' think you need an extended warranty on a toyota. It's pure waste of money. Anyway, I refer you to
https://www.dcu.org/streetwise/auto/index.html
Especially click on
"Automotive Service Contracts, a.k.a. Extended Warranties"
on the left hand side.
Hope this helps.
Go for it. If you are really picky like me and keep your car for a long time, it is worth it.
Just bought a red 2007 Corolla. No sunroof but all air bags and ABS brakes. Lights are fully automatic. Never have to touch them. 6 C/D changer also. MSRP was $18,100. Paid $16,750 + taxes, license, doc fees, etc. OTD $18,600. New York. Took 4 hours from getting to dealer to driving car out. Nice and easy.
The internet quote I got was for the Corolla S (Manual,ABS,Side Air Bags, VP Package, Weather Guard) is 17,033 from 17,900 MSRP. The other option is to get the LE with tan interior (no VP package, but with 6 CD changer) for 16,600 from 17,400 MSRP. Is that reasonable for 17,033? I don't really understand why the LE would be cheaper either. Also plan to use the new graduate $400 rebate coupon as well.