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2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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One question though. With a new model due out within months, why didn't you wait to see it? I realize the choices of available cars of the current generation would've been much less as time wore on, but it would've been interesting to see how these cars stacked up against each other. Just a thought.
Good luck with the car. Indigo ink is my favorite Corolla color also...good choice!
The Sandman
I need some help to get a good deal on a 2007 Corolla. I might buy the car within the next week.
I want a 07 Corolla CE with auto transmission, front and side driver/passenger airbags, cruise control and Anti lock brakes. On carsdirect.com, the target price for this configuration is $15,234 and MSRP $17,075.
I have a 2000 Oldsmobile Alero with 80,000 miles. It has some cosmetic issues (paint chipping, warped dashboard, crack in windshield), but it has had no major mechanical problems. I want to trade this car in to get the Corolla. According to Kelly blue book, the trade in value for the Alero is $2,985 (fair condition), the private party value is $4,235 (fair condition) and the suggested retail value is $6,545 for excellent condition only.
Do you think it is possible for me to get a 2007 Corolla CE for an out the door price of $10,000 with my trade in (including the $1,000 rebate which expires 04/30)? If not, what is a good price? What amount should I aim for if I add in an extended warranty? (I am not a person that works on cars).
I have no experience with haggling over car prices, so please give me some tips. I’m in TX, so please send any recommendations on great car dealers in the Austin and Houston areas.
Thanks,
anntheresia
The problem with wanting specific options is that Corollas that are equipped with those options will also include other unwanted options and thus increase the cost of the car. For example, when I bought my Corolla S, all I requested for was that it includes ABS brakes. So, the sales rep would look up any Corolla S in stock and in the region with ABS brakes and found that every vehicle that comes with ABS brakes would also include other options that were factory installed and that I couldn't purchase one with only ABS brakes. So, I ended up purchasing the least expensive Corolla with ABS brakes that included additional options.
Price 15,631
Tax 485
Tag 85
Doc fee 399
Is it a good deal?
New Corolla has auto trans, ABS, Side and curtain airbag, 6 CD changer, all weather guard, cruise control
Not sure if it is a good price
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2007 Corolla Sport with cruise, 6 CD Changer, spoiler, 15" wheels and keyless entry for $16200 out the door. Emailed/called 8 dealerships in the Birmingham area and Nashville, TN.
Most impressive is the 45MPG I got back from the dealership which is the same location and distance from my work... A far cry from the 26MPG I had with the Taurus.
I'm one happy Toyota Customer.
17550
Corolla LE Auto
Side Airbags
ABS
Audio Value Package (cd changer / cruise control)
Toyo Guard PLus
Lifetime Drive Train Warrenty
Is this actually a good deal or is it Fubar?
Corolla LE - Auto + AV Package + Mats + All weather
MSRP : 17,295
Invoice (per dealer and carsdirect.com) : ~ 16,100
My price : 15,250
Tax : 6 %
Doc fee : 180
Cash discount (toyota): 1000
OTD : 15,350
Based on this I am getting about 850 below invoice and then the 1000 toyota cash discount.
Do I go for it? I think the max I can do it about $100-$150 less, but I will have to do too much haggling and lowest price is from the dealer which is 1 mile from me.
What do you guys suggest??
S model
Base 16,150, value package 900, mats 159, am/fm 6disc 200
MSRP 18,099.53 with OTD price of 16,789.08
LE model
Base 16,315, audio value 200, mats 159
MSRP 17,364.53 with OTD price of 16,000
I need your thoughts on a Corolla purchase.
The best deal that i got for an LE Automatic fully loaded car, is 14400 USD before tax and licensing fees.
What do you suggest? I am in California by the way. Tax and fees together would amount to 10%.
Also does this price include 1000 toyota discount???
include some optional item
Base price $16150
6 Disc player $200
Extra Value $1680.00
Floor mats $90.00
VIP (Vehicle Intrusion Program) $499.00
Trunk mats $unknow
OTD $16188 include $1000 rebate!!
Locate @ Longo Toyota!!
Completed my car deal last night. Love to hear othere opinion if I got a good deal. Had an issue with the floor mats. The car had floormats with "Corolla" embordered... but not the "S". Dealership stated the ones with the "S" are a special order and would be an extra 97 bucks. Needless to say they are ordering them for me at no additional cost. Good dealership - Dick Milham Toyota in Eastern PA.
Here is what I got:
2007 Corolla S
Silver Streak Mica
(VP) Extra Value Package #1
(CF) Carpeted Floor Mats (the special ones with the "S".
(CK) All Weather Guard Package
Out the door price of $15,800 ($14793.44 before tax, title, & transfered tags). Not too bad considering MSRP is $17,030, Invoice $15,436, & TMV $16,297.
Thanks in advance
Corolla S
Side airbags
All weather guard
ABS Brakes
Extra Value Package #1
Carpet floor mats & trunk
Door sill enhancements
Edmunds MSRP $18,405
Edmunds Invoice $16,547
Sales price $16,300 - $1,000 Toyota rebate = $15,300
tax & plates $1239.30 + $269.95
Doc fee $369
Tire disposal fee $5
OTD $17,183.25
Full tank of gas, window tint and door edge and handle well protection (plastic) thrown in at no additional charge
The guy Im buying from is *suppose* to be a family a friend so I want to see if this truly IS the bottom price...???
Whats the state tax ????
State tax is 6.5%
Total is $15,600 - $400 college grad = $15,200
Like I mentioned, this guy is a family friend - and "claims" he isn't making a penny off the transaction. True?
However, the dealer force you (as it is part of the inventory - no choice of not taking) to have the "Toyoguard Plus" which is 699$
So far the best OTD is $17,438 includes the rebate..
Is it a okay deal or too high? Any advice for me is greatly appreciate.
Finally purchased my Corolla' 07 LE in detroit, here is the breakdown:
LE - Auto, AV Package, Peffered accessory, All weather guard.
MRSP : 17425
Dealer Invoice (Shown by dealer + carsdirect) : 16,184
Car Price : 15122
Tax : 6%
Doc fee : 180
Title: 15
Plate transfer: 8
Sub Total : 16250
Toyota cash discount: -1000
OTD Price : 15250
At-least per the carsdirect and invoice shown be dealer: I got the car for about 1000 below invoice plus the 1000 toyota cash discount.
Let me know how you guys think of the price???
Hope this helps other people.
Also, dont know why the dealer invoice is different on edmunds and carsdirect. The invoice shown by dealer was same as carsdirect.
Thanks....
They can't force you to do squat.
Simple enough?
I emailed to 6 more dealers last night to check on the OTD price with the option that I want.... Well, only two replied with price...
So far, the best one OTD $16,474 includes rebate with option of Audio Value Package and Tint Window...
Not sure it is a good deal.... Just can't believe that dealers in Atlanta take their time and don't care to send out quote to the potential customer....
could you pls share which dealership in detroit did you get this from, I need to get this weekend.
thanks a bunch,
I got new corolla LE 2-days back for $ 15700 in New Jersey
(OTD is $17300)
It includes
BE Side Airbags
VS Vehicle Stability Control
AB Antilock Braking System
V5 V.I.P. RS3200 Plus Security System
Z1 Preferred Accessory Package
VV Audio Value Package
CT Carpet Floor Trunk Mat Set
CK All Weather Guard Package
GN Cargo Net
FE 50 State Emissions
Wheel Locks
Is this good price ? Please let me know.
Thanks,
CG
Hi
I got new corolla LE 2-days back for $ 15700 in New Jersey
(OTD is $17300)
It includes
BE Side Airbags
VS Vehicle Stability Control
AB Antilock Braking System
V5 V.I.P. RS3200 Plus Security System
Z1 Preferred Accessory Package
VV Audio Value Package
CT Carpet Floor Trunk Mat Set
CK All Weather Guard Package
GN Cargo Net
FE 50 State Emissions
Wheel Locks
Is this good price ? Please let me know.
Thanks,
CG
auto
extra value package #1 VPAT $900
power tilt/slide moonroof SRAT $750
6 disc in dash EVAT $200
carpet mats PV40 $159
How does this deal compare.
I purchased my Corolla S at Camelback Toyota, no credit union was involved. Looks like the cash back is down to $750 in Arizona.
-All Weather Guard package
-Anti-Lock Brakes,Electronic Brakeforce, Tire Pressure Monitor
-Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof with Day/Night Inner Mirror and Driver & Passenger Side &Curtain Airbag
-Extra Value package #1
-Preferred Accessory Package (carpet floor mats, cargo mat, cargo net.
Amounts on sticker:
Sub-total before discount $20,530
MSRP discount $780
Total $19750
Amounts after the sit down battle to save.
Negotiated price $18033
Dealer discount $750
Bottom line price $17283
Since then, have found similar car in on-line inventory Silver Springs MD cost was advertised a bit lower. I did not contact them since the NJ dealership called with the car delivered to them last night and I wanted to get it over with already! Oh well, at least the battle is over and the car is now ours.
CE Automatic with Power windows/doors, no other options
(MSRP 16,296)
OTD Price of 15,100 which includes 1000 cash back and 6% tax.
This is in the Atlanta area and they also matched my credit union's ok rate of 5.99% with no proof.
I think I made out pretty well
I am planning to buy a Corolla LE and these are the details from one of the dealers. Pls. let me know if this is a good deal and for how much I can ask the care for.
2007 Toyota Corolla LE Automatic
MSRP $17,305.00
Internet Price $15,290.00 -including monthly incentive
I am a first time car buyer so don't know much about the prices.
Thanks.
Second, without knowing the options (AT, Side airbags, ABS), it is hard to give you an answer.
This is internet price from local dealer in OHIO
Is it a good price ?
I got $750 and $400 rebate from finace, however, I will pay it as soon as possible.
The total out of door is $16500
What do you think of the price?
These are the details
Corolla LE 07 with
- All weather guard
- front air bags
- audio value package - 6 cd chager etc.
- carpet floor mats - I asked them to include trunk mat set as well.
- cruise control
- all other standard features of LE like power doors etc.
- car is meant to be used in pennsylvania so registration fees, tax etc. are according to that state.
dealer invoice - $15,290
(including $1000 toyota discount)
tax 6%
document fees - 188
dmv fees(pennsylvania) - 150
total on the road price quoted around $16,556.
Is it a good deal?
thanks