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Toyota Matrix Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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But it works out better this way anyway - I get a Matrix with a stick shift, the way it should have been my first go around with this model, the way it would have been if I had been more patient in '02. :-)
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
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2007 XR
Auto
ABS
Value package #2
6 CD changer
$400 recent grad rebate
We paid $18600 out the door, considering we have 6% tax rate here, we are only paying about 1-200 above invoice.
We could have done better because after the purchase, we emailed the other dealerships and two of them readily matched this price.
I found a preowned 2006 XR AWD, auto, 11600 mi, all power, ABS, side airbag, alloy wheels, moonroof, orig warranty, at dealer asking $17998, CARFAX says 1st owner corp fleet lease registered San Ramon, 11500 mi, 2nd owner held it for only 3 mos in Riverside--can anyone advise me whether this is a good deal/ should be checked out/ or any possible catch? Thanks!
I am looking at buying a 2007 Matrix XR and the toyota.com web site shows four major option packages for the XR (for SF bay area zip codes)
Opt A: not a package at all
Opt B: EVP#1 + 17-in aluminum wheels
Opt C: ABS + EVP#1 + moonroof
Opt ABS + side air bags + EVP#2 + 6-disc CD changer
I would prefer a combo of "ABS + side air bags + EVP#1". Will this combo be hard to get because it does not fit one of the four common option packages? Would those of you who bought this car recently let me know how easy/difficult to get this car with uncommon option combo?
I am considering buying a new matrix vs. a 2004/2005 matrix and if I cannot get my desired options combo, I might as well buy a used one and pay less.
Thanks much,
rookie11
Now, Toyota seems to have kind of an attitude about optional safety features, only putting them on the more expensive cars (as built), so getting a car with just ABS and/or side airbags may be very difficult. How likely would it be that they would build one with just EVP#1 and SAB+ABS? I would say probably not that likely, as they are building pretty much every single XR with EVP#1 these days. Once you're sure you want to go ahead with the Matrix, sit down with a dealer and explain that you want an exact configuration and that you would be willing to wait for it to arrive if necessary. I bet they will be able to find one somewhere, and sometimes they will actually take a factory order if not.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Here is a comparable MSRP vehicle. It's 150 approx more MSRP, and approx 200 more for the car, with no doc if out of state, 99 doc if in MD.
Matrix
2007 Martix XR 2WD (retail $17,720)
--Extra Value Package #2 [16" alloy wheels w/ P205/55R16 As tires, moonroof, cruise control, fog lamps, front and rear spoiler]. (retail $1680)
-- 6 CD changer with 6 speakers (retail$240)
-- Anti-lock brakes tire pressure monitor (retail $390)
-- Martix carpet mats (retail $159)
-- Toyoguard Plus Protection [undercoating, exterior paint sealant, Dealer emergenct towing, roadside assistance, no charge first oil change & filter]. (retail $699)
-- Delivery, processing & handling fee ($675)
-- Destination fuel surcharge ($15.53)
SUBTOTAL before discounts = $21,563
with Extra Value Package Discount -$800 = $20,763
Internet price = $18,444 [reduced $2319]
pre-delvery service fee = $498
lead acid battery fee = $1.50
Florida new tires fee = $5.00
7% sales tax = $1186.98
lemon law enforcement act = $2.00
Florida title = $198
Grand Total = $20,336.56
Factory rebate = -$750
Internet Price I paid including 7%Tax,tag, fees = $19,586.56
But I need to add an airconditioning, I already asked the
dealer in North Vancouver,B.C. and they said they don't have air con kit available, they been advised me that I can go to the wreck yard to check if there is any.
If they have new it might reach as high as $3000 CAD
Is the Corollas aircon will fit to Matrix?
These people are scum for doing that. I just wanted you to know.
Avoid Jim Coleman Toyota of Bethesda, Maryland.
Car has:
ABAT
QP
6CD changer
Toyoguard
Carpet mats
Internet price visible on website and confirmed over phone: (after, of course, a couple of phone calls to "check with my manager") $16995
Deal sheet:
17995 - 1000 rebate
745 - "Documentation Fee"
220 - Registration & New Tag
1100 - State tax
58 - Title, various crap fees
I had no trade-in and no financing.
The check I wrote was for $19,118.
Time in dealership: 2 hours 20 minutes. Had to wait about 20 minutes to see Finance guy in charge of signings. 30 minute test drive, 30 minutes for actual signing, 20 minutes wait for finance guy, 20 minutes inspecting the car and going over the controls -- where did the rest of the time even go? Beats me.
The deal sheet actually ended up with a lower figure for the price, because they insisted on adding in a $199 fee for (some other form of) Document handling, which I did not recall hearing disclosed to me on the phone. So I insisted they remove the fee. They claimed to be unable to remove it, but they adjusted the "Internet price" down by about $195 (and therefore the tax also came down a bit). Anyway, $19118 was the Out-the-door price. I suspect I could have had it for a couple hundred less if I had had time to chase down some competing offers (on whatever similarly equipped 2007's are still out there). But, I was interested in getting the car as soon as possible. Not to mention that every additional phone conversation with a dealer is torture to me, worth some money to be able to avoid.
I would have liked a Matrix with side-curtain airbags, but gave up finding one anytime soon. Considered the Hond Fit, which we liked a lot, but in the end, the slightly roomier interior feel & slightly peppier engine on the Matrix won out.
Good luck to those of you out to score a Matrix.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I was wondering if somebody negotiated a good deal for 2008 Toyota Matrix in Chicago area recently? I'm looking for the XR model and was curious how muc should I stick to?
Thanks!
The 2008 Matrix discontinued production in December 2007 to support roll out of the 2009. So strike while the iron is hot if you can find one. The 2009 Matrix doesn't make a compelling reason to wait for me, the only feature I like better is the iPod connectivity that will be offered.
Hope this helps.
Since first oil change from the dealer they put motor oil about 2 cm higher than the maximum line. Anyway, last week I noticed a vibration
from the dash board right on the glove compartment door. It happens
only when in idling, It's annoying. When I pressed that glove compartment, the vibration will be muted. Have anyone who experienced this problem?? It seems like fit and finish on base model
are not good as in XR model is that true???
As for the vibration, having the glovebox overstuffed with stuff can cause the door to be forced outwards and then vibrate a bit under certain conditions. Have you checked that?
I don't know how many miles you have but it's a fact that the car is not new any more. That's another factor to take into consideration.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
The vibration noise did not occur at idle but at certain speeds but it was on an XR model so It may not be related to the base model as you suggested.
As I said I have sold the car so now have no way to discover what the cause was.
Good luck on solving the problem and if you find a solution perhaps you could post it here.
Thanks
But it had those right off the dealer's lot when it was new, it didn't develop any new ones down the road.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
compartment, Now when I pressed the glove's door, the vibration still there, but when I pressed the bottom of that compartment, it will be muted. I think the bottom
part of the dashboard, By the way my matrix has already 21,000kM (Canadian model). I will phone the service dept. today to booked an appointment. i will let you know the result, cheers...
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
-cruise control
-am/fm 6 disc chager
-17" alloy wheels
-sport pkg.
-moonroof
-vsc and trac
-preferred accessory pkg(floor mats,cargo mat and bumper protector)
Msrp:$24,334.00
paid:$22,100.00
We are thinking of buying a 2008 Matrix, base model, in Oklahoma for $15600 including cruise control plus $299 processing fee.
Does anyone know if this is a reasonable price? Or what the price should be? :confuse:
We also consider having the power package installed. What the price of this package should be?
Thank you for helping us. Appreciate! :shades:
Maybe you could get some dealer prices on the net to compare...
Do you mean you might buy a different car that has the power package and negotiate the higher price down?
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
So I’ve decided to finalize my car shopping with a 2008 Toyota matrix. Put cash down ect, working on financing.
The deals seems to good to be true though, it was a stroke of luck. A vehicle that was sold, and ultimately fell out. The car is a 2008 Toyota matrix STD the base asking price was 16,200. Is this a good price? It seems to good to be true. The invoice was 17,300.
16200 for a new one is nothing to write home about unless the color is rare, options, etc... or unless low interest financing is kicked in .
Good luck
--jjf
Sorry it is not an STD. MSRP was 18,7500. Invoice was 17,300.
1.8L dual VVT-i
Fog lights
Cruise control
Scuff plate
Rear lip spoiler
Remote & key in one pc
Dark Gray interior
16" alloy wheels
5 speed manual
Privacy tinted windows, rear & passenger.
I chose 1.8L manual transmission for better fuel economy as the gas prices now
are SOARING, I will let you know the fuel consumption in the next few weeks. :surprise:
The interior design looks great not cheap plastic anymore compare to my previous 2007 model.
-cruise control CL
-All Weather guard package CK
with rear seat heater ducts /heated outside mirrors
-Power Tilt & Slide Moonroof with Sunshade SR
-Carpet Floor Mats and rear Cargo Mat CF
-Rear bumper protector EF
It was only on the lot for 20 days (shorter than some others), less than 10 miles on it, right before finalizing/paperwork, I emailed another dealer who sent me a lower price (brought email and stock # of matching vehicle to dealer where purchase was to be made), then presented dealer with new price, which he matched without discussion/argument. I told them that I was considering financing, but last minute, changed my mind and forked up the dough.
MSRP: 21665.00
paid: $19532.00 (before doc fee/sales tax, title/plates)
P.S. I believe it is currently much easier to get the 2009 Matrix you want compared to a 2008 vehicle. I looked at other manufacturers and came up empty. Dealers were posting vehicle online that either weren't in inventory or were sold before they took delivery. I think it's sneaky to post a car that isn't for sale. Good luck out there.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I am in the dallas area.
Thanks
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
Carpet Floor Mats (5-pc. Set)
Cruise Control
MSRP is 19,459. Dealer will sell to me for $17,700. That is essentially invoice. Within dollars. Then there is the $129 "dealer prep" charge. That's it. (of course, title and plates-tags in your part of the country?). And then the taxes, but that isn't the dealer's fault. Oh, and though I don't need it, I might as well use it--0% financing for 36 months.
So if you can't come in for a similarly equipped 2008 for low $16's, I'm not sure why you would do it.
I have checked with larger dealers in the Chicago Area (but not too hard. they may be out there), and haven't found a 2008.
I don't know if that is helpful to you. Maybe you already knew about price range to shoot for and were just looking for help finding a car. Sorry. Would like to, but can't help you with that.
Pontiac warranty is better too. May be sold out of 08's in your area though
Good Luck
--jjf
A good price on a 08 Matrix or Vibe with power acc, automatic, and alloys (msrp about 19500 for the pontiac at least ) is in the high 14000's low 15000's. If you start talking 16500 or such you may be able to do that on a 09 now or soon.
Good luck
--jjf
Just got a lease on a 2009 Matrix S Auto 5 speed 2.4liter for $ 259/36 months with 15k per year. The sticker price was $ 21000.Would greatly appreciate any feedback.
Joe
I, personally, always buy instead of leasing...but the hassle of negotiating the trade-in sometimes makes me wander if I,also, shouldn't lease instead.
You didn't say if you had a trade-in???? If you only put $600 down, I assume you did not have a trade-in. What is the buy back figure at the end of the lease???
Anyway...good luck with your new Matrix.
This would be a cash deal also.
How much would a fair price be to pay?