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Jimmy
However, after I got home I tried to confirm the deal with 800 GO TOYOTA and my local dealer. Basically, even the premium package includes nothing more than the 5k mile services for which they charge $69.95+ each, and a few additional inspections along the way. They do change the air filter at one point, but heck that's worth like $15. All told the oil changes up through the 55k miles would be worth $69.95+tax * (55/5=11) = $769.45 + $15 + tax. But you also have the opportunity cost of the money, and the chance that your car will get stolen, totaled, or sold in the interim. I think I wouldn't pay much more than $500.
As for my story, I've called the dealer and they will refund my $983. If they don't, I'll contest the charge on my credit card. It just wasn't represented accurately.
I bought an almost identical 2006 base V6 4WD RAV4 today (MSRP..$25,748; Invoice..$23,164) for $22,900........over $200 BELOW invoice. I live just west of Boston. I got several quotes several hundred dollars over invoice, but $23,921 is too much!!!!
Good Luck,
ABBY
Does yours have a 3rd row seat?
Can you list the specific features yours includes?
Thanks for your help...
Since I would only do the basics required to maintain the warranty, we're really looking at $29.95+tax x 11 = approx $385 plus the major services. Not worth it to me. Not to mention - the opportunity cost of the money, the upfront cost of the money due to inflation, etc.
If you are the type to always get the full Signature service, it may be a closer call.
The MSRP is for a base V6 4WD RAV4 with the TOW package, side/curtain airbags,daytime running lights,roof rack, mudguard,carpet mats, and bumper protector.
I think that a 3rd row adds around $800 to the MSRP. I would never use it.
Overall, I found that the internet folks at dealerships were able to provide upfront, low quotes without the hassles of negotiating with a salesman. They told me that they were salaried rather than operating on a commission. In that regard, they had no bone to pick about getting me to pay a HIGHER price to increase their compensation.
Base 4x2 V6 $19989
Roof Rails & Crossbars $176
Curtain/Side airbags $559
Carpet Floor Mats/Cargo Mat $134
TDA $250
Gasoline $10
Dealer Holdback $446
Whsl Financial Service $223
Total invoice $22392
Taking the $8 difference in Carpet Floor Mats/Cargo Mat between the dealer's quoted invoice and Edmund's price, the dealer's quoted invoice is $260 more than Edmund's invoice.
That's probably the TDA ($250) and gasoline ($10). Is it normal for dealers to add TDA and gasoline to the invoice?
TDA is part of the advertising costs I guess.
How much negotiating did you do over the internet? Was final price done over email or in person?
-AJG
Personally I won't argue about that as long as the over invoice part is not outrageous.
Date visited: July 30, 2006
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Car Found: 2006 Toyota RAV4 Base 4x4 V6, Pacific Blue.
Factory Options: FE CD DR AW GY RL TO
Port Options: DK Z1
MSRP: $26,282 on dealer's "inventory detail" report; advertised on AutoTrader as $26,877.
RAV4 Negotiated Price: $24,000
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Traded in: 1997 Chrysler Town and Country LX w/120K miles.
Trade in appraised for: $2,400
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Price w/o TTT+P: $21,600
TTT: 813.50
Processing: 198.00
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Grand Total: $22,611.50
Background Info:
No factory rebates on '06 RAV4 as of July or August 2006. No idea as to holdbacks.
Edmunds quoted a TMV of ~$24,800 for the RAV4 before the port and dealer options.
Some '97 T&Cs go on eBay for ~$4,800. But ours was a base model with rear AC, dual climate control, roof rack and privacy glass. Conservative TMV of ~$1,600; CarMax appraised it at $2,000.
Did we get a good deal? At least, based on where we live (DC/Richmond/Hampton Roads area)?
Eventually, we bought exactly what we wanted. And eventually, the dealer got around to securing exactly what we wanted. Interestingly, the car we bought on Sunday was apparently sold on Saturday; the dealer exchange coordinator was off over the weekend and hadn't updated the database. We're supposed to take delivery of the sold car's identical twin on Thursday.
unless you mean something completely different. Please excuse my ignorance.
But again, I'm probably not telling you anything new.
A dealer told me they are no longer taking orders for 2006 Rav4s and just waiting to take orders for 2007 in Oct.
2WD SPORT (all of the above)- $23,500
2WD LIMITED V6(all of the above + lther heated seats)- $27K
My guess is if you want a RAV4 now you take a 2006 that is in or on the way from Japan. I am looking to a 2007 and my dealer has no info or pricing. He anticipates info late August and cars on the lot in early October. Only Moma Toyota knows for sure I guess
Won't be long now!
Extra features: side curtain, roof racks, 17 inch alloy, mud guards, tonneua cover, carpet floor mats, pin stripe and door guards... they offered us 22,000 otd in arizona, and they were willing to go an extra 500 less but we didnt like the color (light blue). But is 21,500 a good price otd for this car?
http://www.fitzmall.com/carfind/resultsb.asp?Search=NEW&ID=024905&photo=TO064430- - &loc=LFT&mall=GA&year=2006&mk_code=TO
I have no idea what the taxes and fees are in AZ. The above link does not include them but they get $99 for paper work I think
Enjoy your truck
Abby
Please let me know if this is a reasonable deal as per recent buyers.
Thanks
MSRP: $26,890
Invoice: $24,269
Bottom price: $23,794 (you should start your negotiation from)
(Dealer Holdback $475 )
Realistically, it's hard to say, even in my area dealers are different, but for me my price is usually +/-$200 around invoice depending on the car.
Jimmy Drew
My internet price was when I sent in for a quote was $22,798.
Does the $22,5 seem as a good price?
Also, does anyone know if I decide not to get the Rav, since they have to find one for me none on the lot, do I get my deposit back?
thanks
Base vehicle #4453A $23,540
Options: EJ, GY, HD, LA, RL, SR, TO, CF $3020 (these options are packaged for the Midwest and you can't get anything different unless you special order)
Delivery fee $605
Toyota Dealer Association (TDA)fee $455
Gas Charge $10
Got mudguards thrown in at no additional charge and 2 free oil changes
Dealer offered me a $4,500 for my 1999 Camry XLE V6 loaded with all the options available in 1999 so I sold the car myself for more than double the dealer's low trade-in offer
I paid $150 over dealer cost for a total of $27,780. I tried to negotiate the TDA down a little but no go here. A RAV V6 with the options above is hard to get in Illinois. I would not pay anything over invoice for a 2006 RAV for the rest of the year since the new '07 RAVs will be out in November. I think I got a reasonable deal for a end of the year car.