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2013 and earlier Nissan Murano Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • lucylewlucylew Member Posts: 7
    Could anyone please provide some info regarding my question? Thanks!
  • squishles10squishles10 Member Posts: 45
    the murano is built in japan. what does this have to do with production problems in georgia?
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    The pricing waters are muddied because of murano shortages at dealerships. Having said that there are LE's at 40k and S's at 30k on lots. You could probably get below invoice on an LE if that's your price range. Check the prices on this and other sites that give target numbers. Email dealers or call internet mgrs near your home if you are ready to buy. Check out the acura rdx base -- 09's are going for 29k with msrp 34k. Nicely equipped with 4 year warranty. Read the posts and formulate a price range.
  • mikemartinmikemartin Member Posts: 205
    the murano is built in japan. what does this have to do with production problems in georgia?

    You are correct. I stand by my comments, however, because the production issue is the same, even though these are produced in Nippon and not Georgia, because my source is inside Nissan (and he found out about the production ramp down during a field training session pertaining to the roll out of the cube - it just happened to come up during unrelated conversation).
  • iolo72iolo72 Member Posts: 29
    If you go back a couple of pages and start reading you should find information you're looking for. With that said, yes, you can get $1000-2000 below invoice (that doesn't include rebates) assuming you *can* find one that you like . Whenever you get a quote from a dealer, ask whether it includes any rebates. Most dealers will include every possible rebates to give you a lower price even though you may not qualify so look out for that. On a side note, it looks like Nissan extended $500 or 2.9% APR offer. :shades:
  • lucylewlucylew Member Posts: 7
    Thanks much for the info! Where did you find Nissan extending the 2.9% APR offer?

    Another dumb question: if I agreed a deal with the dealer but couldn't get the low APR, can I simply walk out?
  • iolo72iolo72 Member Posts: 29
    I swore I saw the $500 rebate/2.9% ARP offer due date as July 31 when I searched yesterday but I guess I was hallucinating. Looks like all the offers are gone. Sorry about that. :P
  • lucylewlucylew Member Posts: 7
    Thanks anyway.

    Regarding my 2nd question, once I walk-in and lock the price with the dealer, can I still walk away if I couldn't get the financing I want?

    Cheers,

    Lucy
  • kilrbkilrb Member Posts: 6
    I don't think you'd have a problem backing out of a deal for just about any reason, until the bill of sale and financing docs are signed, but if you are overly concerned, just tell them prior to negotiations that your purchase is contingent upon qualifying for whatever type of financing you require.
  • iolo72iolo72 Member Posts: 29
    Correct. You can back out anytime you want as long as you don't sign the contract and financing docs. Even if you do get approved and change your mind you can back out although they may not be too happy about it unless you've got legitimate reasons. Those "scribbled on" documents that dealers create on the spot that basically say "I will buy this car today if the price is $xxxxx" also have no legal effect so even if you sign that you can back out.
  • lucylewlucylew Member Posts: 7
    Thanks - that's exactly the answer I'm looking for. Now I just need to nail down a deal!

    Happy 4th of July!
  • dutch124dutch124 Member Posts: 2
    Hi All-

    I've got the Murano coming off lease in August, and am thinking about buying it and wanted to get some thoughts on it.

    What I'm looking for help on is the general idea of buying out a lease, which everyone usually says is a bad deal, however-- check out the math:

    Total $$ paid for the car at end of lease term = $18k (includes $1k out of pocket and monthly payments)

    To buy at end of term = $19,500

    Truck only has 20k miles on it.

    When I do a quick search online of what the '06's are going for, I see most around $20k to $22k at the highest.

    If I bought it out, that would mean I'd be spending a total of $37,500, plus whatever I pay for however long I finance it.

    The other thing I think is that I'd have to pay sales tax on the $19,500, so that jacks it up a grand or so.

    Any thoughts would be appreciated... my wife drives to little leasing seems silly at this point for me.

    Thanks,

    Jason
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    You can buy a brand new honda crv exl awd for about 25k. Not a murano but still nice suv. Leather etc. If you go to a honda dealer that also has nissan you may get 1k or more trading in your low mileage murano. Depends on what murano you have. In the st. louis area they are desperate for used muranos and will try hard to get you into a new car.
  • sbuhlersbuhler Member Posts: 122
    Purchased a 2009 Murano SL 2WD with Premium Package, Splash Guards, Floor Mats and Roof Rack Cross Bars on 7/8/09. It was a left over from 5/08 so it was before the price increase.
    MSRP: 30060
    Paid 27637 (Invoice)- 1500 (rebate)- 500 (holiday bonus cash).
    $25, 637 + TTL
    There seems to be a shortage on the Murano. I felt the price was reasonable since this one was before the price increase.
  • manontherunmanontherun Member Posts: 5
    I live in central California and went to check out an LE that had moon roofs, nav, etc. It had an MSRP of $41,325. The dealer only had 2 Muranos, the other was an SL with quite a few options that had an MSRP of about 36K. On the LE, they said they were in limited supply and very popular etc. They didn't want to deal. Thought they might be able to go $1,000 off MSRP but no more. I mentioned that Edmunds showed the same equiped vehicle TMV being about 37K+. Ultimately we said thanks for the test drive but left. May have to wait a while to get a good deal.
  • lucylewlucylew Member Posts: 7
    From our experience so far, don't be afraid of negotiating at or below invoice. Personally I don't really see why the "shortage" of 09' being the reason. It's just an impression those dealers want to create and make you think anything around invoice is a good deal. Seems to me people who can and want to pay that much would rather have a new year (10') model unless they are desperate to get the car right now.

    Good luck hunting your Murano!
  • green11green11 Member Posts: 22
    Just bought a 2009 Nissam Murano
    7 miles on it with plastic still on seats. Dealer had it less than a week and no test drives on it yet.

    SL FWD (Black)
    Premium Package
    360 Value Package
    Leather

    MRSP 34,655

    Invoice 30,200

    Paid Invoice minus 1,500 rebate

    Muranos are in short supply especially with the 360 package.

    Never had to work so hard in my life to get a car at invoice. I could get better deals on colors and packages that were not as popular.

    When I was shopping many local dealers would not even match many of my other offers from farther away. Some dealers were even out of muranos.

    It took me a lot of work to even get dealers down to 3 percent over invoice. The dealer that sold it to me at invoice admited they were having a slow day so decided to move a car at a smaller than normal profit.

    I worked about 20 dealers. No one knows but next month the rebate may be less than 1,500. Supply is starting to increase at the end of next month which may help.

    I was also looking at Tribecas. I could get those at 96 percent of invoice minus rebates with out even trying that hard.

    Best of Luck
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    Congrats on the deal -- just curious--did you test drive the tribeca -- why did you choose the murano?
  • vavavoomvavavoom Member Posts: 42
    is the $1,500 rebate available now and in MA? i only see a $500 incentive on edmunds. thanks.
  • salspro1salspro1 Member Posts: 1
    2009 SL AWD - Prem Pkg, Tech Pkg, Leather Pkg, and dual panel moonroof MSRP was 37,450 got them down to 35,500. Paying 489 a month 2,100 down includes 1st months pymnt and all the fees. Is this a good deal? I feel like i should of gotten this deal without putting any money down. Any thought anyone?
  • green11green11 Member Posts: 22
    Test drove the Tribceca. Liked both about the same.

    I like that there are not as many Tribecas on the road, but I also like that the Murano holds onto value better, and a slight edge at the pump. A few more toys on the murano as far as options (not standard but with packages), but a limited Tribeca is pretty loaded also. I do not need AWD or 3rd row seating.

    Another option is that I traded a clunker which I did not mention. I would get 3500 towars the Tribeca and 4500 towards the Murano.

    My loan is for 7 years at 5.6% (cerdit union), so again I like that I will not be upside down for too long with the Murano should needs or financial situatuion change.

    This was really for my wife (family car but really hers) so she liked both a lot but preferred the Murano.

    The bluetooth is really nice on the Nissan.

    Both vehicles should last a long time. Muranos are still built in Japan, but I am sure the Tribeca made in Indiana is qulaity also. Subarus are known to last forever, probably safer than a Volvo in a crash, and legendary AWD. Too many people overlook them IMO. I can see why though as not as many delaers and the small dealers often have zero or only one in stock.

    I almost just got a Tribeca though because it was easy to get below invoice. I do not mind workign a few dealers but this time as mentioend it was a real hassle.

    I really sympathize for those that want a Murano becasue the good deals are not as easy to get right now in some or most parts of the country. IMO many would save as much or more by having good fianncing in line as long as they do not pull their credit too often to do so.

    I belong to Alliant Credit union. Anyone can join just become member of PTA for $25.
  • green11green11 Member Posts: 22
    I am not an expert at leasing but IMO no. You really have to work backwards to figure out interest rate and comapre to the cost of buying. Then decide how much is worth it for you to have lower and shorter payment versus buying. Subsidized leases can be sometimes be very good deals but often ownign is not the much more or longer in payments. No as many great delas on leasing, and teh good deals on leasign are often for vehicles that are not moving.

    But on just price alone I think you could have done much better.
  • green11green11 Member Posts: 22
    I think it is national but I could be wrong. The nissan murano add on my screen right now says 1500. It ends in July.

    No one knows but most expect the rebate to decrease in August.
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    Need the money factor and the residual to really determine but it does not look like a good deal. The discount off msrp seems meager at best..
  • pzanecchiapzanecchia Member Posts: 2
    The Nissan incentive seem to be regionalized. I am also from the Boston area and the dealer only gave $500 off the quote for incentive. There is short supply in this region and Nissan is not offering much on these end of year models. I may try to wait for the 2010's but have a clunker so will need to see how fast the money is running out. Does anyone know how the CARS money is being tracked. I cannot afford to miss out on $4500 for my nearly dead Pathfinder.
  • green11green11 Member Posts: 22
    I imagine you would have to call the government phone number for program or have a dealer check for you.

    Most expect the money to be gone sometime in ealry September, but it could go faster.

    I would not hold out more than a couple of weeks for the money unless demand for the program starts to slow down.
  • soylentgreensoylentgreen Member Posts: 62
    A dealer in Fort Worth Texas offered me a Murano SL with a Premium Pkg only (along with other junk such as mats, splash guards, etc.). They're offering $27700 including the $1500 rebate. They claim this is the lowest they can go. Should I take the bait or can I trim more off of it?
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    The mats and factory splash guards are a worthwhile options. Functional with good looks. Check true car dot com -- they say actual dealer cost is about 1k below that price. Muranos are attractive cars so the deal isn't bad. Might try for another 500 off.
  • manontherunmanontherun Member Posts: 5
    I was looking at a loaded LE with an MSRP of $41,300. I wanted to do the 2.9% financing instead of the rebate. Would pay cash for 1/2 and finance the rest. The best I've gotten so far is $2000 off MSRP. Even though Edmunds is showing the same TMV price of about $37,800. I haven't gotten close so far. Maybe certain colors are more in demand? I'm looking for the lighter colors and beige interior.

    I'm wondering if the cash for clunkers program is making the dealers hold out for folks that might have a clunker and be willing to pay close to MSRP since the $3500 or $4500 off would offset what folks have to spend out of pocket. You know, if I had a clunker and got a $4500 voucher, maybe I'd be ok paying close to sticker? I don't know.
  • vavavoomvavavoom Member Posts: 42
    wow. only 27.7K for an SL in TX. that's about what i just paid for an S in MA and i had to pull teeth to get it.
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    True car reports average price at 35500 on a similar murano. where do you live?
  • manontherunmanontherun Member Posts: 5
    Hey jayrider,

    I live in central California. Fresno area.
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    Go to carsdirect and put in the numbers on your murano. They are discounting over 4k off sticker and will refer you to a dealer near you who will sell you the car for that price -- if you are ready to buy.
  • soylentgreensoylentgreen Member Posts: 62
    An update on this situ:

    I finally got this dealer to get the price to $28350, with NO REBATE and with 2.9 APR. Based on truecardotcom, this is close to a "great pricing". Been haggling since and it was pretty tough; the limited supply of Muranos didn't help either. The car was supposed to come from Dallas as a dealer trade.

    Talk of the sale was finalized yesterday (July 31, the last day of the promos) and went afterwards to seal the deal. After waiting for 45 mins to talk to the internet manager, the finance manager tells me "Sorry, we couldn't secure the car. We don't have anything for you to deal with today. Can I interest you in an Armada?". The internet manager didn't even bother to show his face.

    I was PO'd. I don't get that. After much talking and haggling, you should expect the dealer to have something in hand to base the negotiations with. All that work and talking that we exchanged were basically null--2 hours had not even passed from me saying "I'll take it" to going to the dealer. And he even had the balls to offer me a POS Armada?

    I was about to key a GTR that was on the showroom out had my wife not stopped me on our way out.
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    When he asked you about the armada you should have said sure -- for 28k otd. ;)
  • iolo72iolo72 Member Posts: 29
    That sucks dude. I absolutely HATE that kinda shady dealing. They would do ANYTHING to get you down to the dealership. Based on my recent car buying experience, 90% of car sales people DESERVE the crappy reputation they have. Hope you find something better soon.
  • kemmichkemmich Member Posts: 3
    my dealership and i met eye to eye today with his prompting and his meeting my offer (i think it was a good deal for my region), i think partially b/c i know that the national auto dealerships association issued a recommendation today or yesterday for dealerships to shy away today from talking cash for clunkers right now, until the money is in the dealerships' hands so to speak - not knowing for sure if it will all happen as the gov't assures.

    i am leaning toward thinking this may not have been a deal he would have been so eager to see me (relatively) eye to eye on if there was someone onsight saying they wanted the model for msrp.
  • whitallwhitall Member Posts: 190
    My friend wanted a Ford Edge or a Murano. She went to our dealer and they had ZERO left! There were a few at other dealers, but no more than 2 or 3 when I did an internet search. She didn't bother searching around and they are getting the Edge when the new clunker cash goes through. Ford says they sold a lot, but there are plenty available. I think the Edge will be a 2010 and Nissan hasn't put the 2010's out yet. Point is, if you are on the fence about getting one, you better go soon or you will be waiting for the 2010's for sure.

    I must admit the Vista sunroof and the standard stability and traction control are nice features to have, (the Ford has) but I know it would be hard to not have my rear view camera and I sure do like my intelligent key. Plus, if I weren't being thrifty (and ONLY spending 18k to buy out my lease instead of 33k for new) I could be getting stability on a new Murano. Plus, didn't Nissan make the new fancy sunroof too? I drove my husbands Tahoe tonight and wished I had the camera. Sometimes I am afraid I'll back into something because I don't see it on the dash!

    I will be jealous when she gets it as it will be and shiny with bigger wheels than mine (20") , but I have decided to buy out my lease. How spoiled am I to covet my neighbors new car when mine is only 3 and has low miles!! I guess we always want a new shiny toy....
  • warrenm1warrenm1 Member Posts: 2
    Ok... Here's my questions:

    1. I went to the Manhattan dealer yesterday and negotiated a Murano SL with the 360 Package (includes Leather Package, Premium Package, Floormats and splash guards) for $32,500. The lease deal is $419/42/10k. I did not get the lease factor or residual. According to Truecar, it's a "good" price... what do you think?

    2. I really wanted a NAV system, but it seems impossible to find in the SL trim. Should I wait for the 2010? My current Murano lease expires at the end of October but I can return my car early thanks for an offer from NMAC.

    3. Final question: Is it worth waiting to the end of the month to get a better deal?

    Please advise! Thanks so much!
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    don't know what msrp is but you can get a garmin gps for 2-300 and it works fine.
    You need to work the numbers on the lease to see if it's good but if it includes taxes and all fees it's seems decent. A good estimate of a good lease is about 1% of msrp before taxes. Those are hard to come by but it is a good target. You only got 10k miles per year -- is that enough?
  • soylentgreensoylentgreen Member Posts: 62
    It's been proven official (at least from what I have experienced here), that dealers are refusing to negotiate below sticker due to what they call "scarce availability" of the Muranos. A couple of dealers actually wanted 500 over sticker! :mad:

    A dealer found me the car I want and before I even hung up the phone, he warned me that they are only taking sticker price :mad: :mad:

    Even the slow selling colors, the blues and blacks SLs, they're not even going below sticker. I guess they can always find suckers who would pay full price for a Murano.

    So the waiting period for the MY 2010 begins....
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    The murano is an emotional car purchase. Enough people who like them and want them buy them. There are so many other choices of similar cars -- if I hadn't got a great deal last october I would have moved on to something else in a heartbeat. They have cut production of 09's and will keep raising prices on 2010's throughout the production year. They will limit inventories to simulate a shortage and zero in on the ga-ga buyers who "just have to have one" Those folks aren't posting on edmunds. After the prices have been raised a few more grand on the 2010's there will be a big murano-rama sale where there will be big rebates of $500. Better reserve your spot in line now -- and don't forget the checkbook. ;)
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    I went to cars direct and punched in an sl awd that msrp'd at 35600 and they say they can get a price of 32400 from a participating local dealer. Check it out.Maybe it doesn't work anymore -- who knows.
  • dmbfn41dmbfn41 Member Posts: 8
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  • iolo72iolo72 Member Posts: 29
    Hey, I am not sure how to contact you since I can't find your e-mail but here's my e-mail. iolo72 at hotmail dot com. Thanks!
  • dmbfn41dmbfn41 Member Posts: 8
    It appears that most of the dealers in Chicagoland are no longer willing to deal on remaining Murano's. Rosen in Gurnee is still trying to push the 6k mile demo at $35k.

    We might just wait for the Cash for Clunkers deal to end and 2010's to hit the lots.

    This is a response i got from one of the dealers:
    The Murano inventory out there is very limited. We are selling every new car and truck $500 over invoice minus the rebate.
  • iolo72iolo72 Member Posts: 29
    HA!
    I just heard on the radio that dealers are gouging customer using Cash for Clunker as an excuse to sell the cars at MSRP.
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    Supply and demand -- when things were bad - the dealers were making great deals.As soon as I saw the clunker deal I new the discounts and rebates were going to be scarce. The show rooms are crowded -- some are dealing straight up but not nissan dealers. People think that when the clunker deal is over it will become a buyers market and things will go back to the firesale days. I think the manufacturers have learned a lesson this time and inventory will be kept in line with demand --- the incredible discounts will be gone forever on vehicles in high demand.
  • jayriderjayrider Member Posts: 3,602
    Bommarito nissan in st. louis has 9 s's and 13 sl's on the website. Maybe they will deal.
  • dmbfn41dmbfn41 Member Posts: 8
    For a Murano with SL AWD with Leather, Premium, Splash, and 360 - MRRP of $36,155, Bommarito would not come lower than $500 over invoice.

    From Bommarito:
    The Murano is in very high demand with very low inventory and the invoice on this model with the 360 package it $32,991 so I am only asking $500 over invoice. If you can get another dealer to offer you this very rare model and lose money to sell it to you then you are doing fantastic. Let me know when they change their price, try to low ball you on your trade, or just simply do not honor their price.

    We're are just going to wait until the C4C program is over and start looking again. I'm curious to see what other quotes people are getting these days.
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