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2013 and Earlier - Mazda3 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • zar1zar1 Member Posts: 24
    I don't recall the OTD and would have to hunt down the paperwork but the fees and taxes won't vary based on where you purchase, but rather by where you are domiciled. All dealers in California to my knowledge charge the same $55 doc. fee. Likewise, tire disposal fees are mandated statewide. Sales tax will vary by county and in some cases as in SD county, by city and again is based on where you live, not where you purchase. Total DMV fees can be calculated in advance easily by using the Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator at dmv.ca.gov. Using these tools and Edmunds invoice pricing, you can calculate your OTD for any vehicle with any option combo you choose. Good luck!
  • herbench21herbench21 Member Posts: 6
    my problem is... i dont know how to "work hard". What did you have to do to get that deal?
  • vubearvubear Member Posts: 1
    hello waygrabow i've been looking into the mazda 3 HB in seattle wa, and this would be my first time buying a car the
    invoice-$18,756.00
    retail- $20,030.00
    Ive been to a few places already to get quotes

    one dealership is does costco auto program does invoice plus $400
    the other is willing to match other dealerships even this one
    so the price they gave me is $20,999.00 with a $500 rebate knocks that down to $20,499.00 after taxes $157.75 gov, then $2,057.90 makes it

    about $22,714.65 then they say they would losing -$202

    and im sorry my scenario isn't welly detailed out im just wondering is that a decent price or should i just keep on bargaining with them
  • dakennydakenny Member Posts: 7
    I contacted about 8 dealerships via email, through edmunds. I got quotes from each of them, then contacted the two best ones. I made it clear I was shopping between the two, and wanted the very best Out the Door price they could give me.

    Be sure to get the Out the Door price, base price for car can be augmented too many ways to list.

    I had gone to another dealer and they made it clear they would match or beat any other offers I had gotten. I took the best OTD quote from the other dealers. That was my starting point in the negotiation with this dealer. It so happened that they made a mistake and gave me a quote in response that was amazing... what I paid in the end. They reversed and said they couldn't do that, I got mad and made noise. Talked to the owner of the dealership and he made it work so that I could pay what they gave me the great quote for.

    All in, it took about 2 weeks from start to finish, although I have been at it since early March, you could do it in 2 weeks I suppose.

    Also be sure to get the Preferred Buyer's Card, I mentioned it in earlier posts.

    Good luck herbench and everyone else. By the way, been driving my car all over and I LOVE it
  • baccus49baccus49 Member Posts: 60
    Red with the moonroof package.

    The dealer was doing a Memorial day $500 customer cash.

    $22,100 plus TTL.
  • mars168mars168 Member Posts: 10
    I am in MD too, looking for hatchback, can you share where you got your deal?

    Thanks
  • chirayu18chirayu18 Member Posts: 3
    Does anyone know what the rebates/incentives will be for June 2009? I am trying to decide if I should wait or not on buying a 2009 Mazda3 i Touring Value.
  • herbench21herbench21 Member Posts: 6
    Thank you very much for the tip!

    I got OTD quotes from 2 dealerships here in LV... 1 gave me a really low quote for 2010 GT HB A...lower than the 2009. So i told the other dealership that and he told me that they actually own all Mazda dealerships in LV...and the quote that was given to me was for another car. Not for the car I wanted. He said that sometimes, some salesman would quote you on another model car to get you in the lot. How unfortunate is that?! I'm giving the "honest" guy the benefit of the doubt but I also started asking quotes around SoCal area, so we'll see what happens. We will be going to SD next weekend and one of the cars that I saw is in National City. Hopefully they will be honest with me.

    Thanks again for your help!

    Hopefully by next week, I'll be Zoom Zooming like you :)
  • pbh20pbh20 Member Posts: 1
    I'm trying to find a 2009 i touring manual sedan, but I can't find any close to where I live. Do you guys know if I can find one at another dealer and have them ship it to my local dealer? Would I go through my local dealer or would I have to talk to the other dealer to buy the car?
    Thanks.
  • scdelanscdelan Member Posts: 10
    Good luck finding one. Last I heard there were like 9 left on the entire east coast. And that was a couple weeks ago. You can try searching dealer inventory on the Mazda website but I doubt you'll find one at this point in time.

    If you're looking at getting an 09 you really just have to look at inventory now. If there's a few in your area you could probably wait until the 1st to see if there's any new specials. But if inventory is like 1-2 cars you might not have the benefit of time.
  • igozoomzoomigozoomzoom Member Posts: 801
    Use the 'Search Inventory' link on Mazda's website, which will search up to 250 miles from the ZIP Code entered, then filter it down to "2009 MZ3 i Touring Value 4-door Manual". There are 16 within 250 miles of my Atlanta ZIP.

    You will likely get the best deal from the dealer who has the vehicle. If you involve your local dealer, it only makes sense that they'll want to make a profit for playing 'middle-man'.
    2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum, 2012 Mazda CX-9 GT
  • metsjetsmetsjets Member Posts: 12
    Like i said, I am looking for a 2010 Mazda3 4 door, i touring.
    I want only 2 options installed... these would be the remote engine start and fog lights....
    What do you guys think my chances of getting the car with only these two options are
    Also... I am probably going to be buying in mid august.... do you think there will be and incentives such as cash to customer or anything else like that??
    What do you think a good price for me to expect would be??
    Thanks
  • dakennydakenny Member Posts: 7
    I got two quotes from dealers on the Western side, Castle Mazda in Silver Spring and Congressional Mazda in Rockville. They both quoted me at 18200 plus or minus $50.

    I got my deal from Preston Mazda on the Eastern Shore, in Preson MD.

    Good luck!

    Still zooooming...
  • steven39steven39 Member Posts: 636
    was that $18,200.00 the otd price?? if it isn't your paying too much..invoice for a 2010 mazda 3 i touring with manual tranny is about 17,000.00 or a little under that.
  • mars168mars168 Member Posts: 10
    I have not contacted the preston, will give a try.

    BTW, Fizmall claims they can price match, and after I asked their sales, they seems fall into silence. Do you have any experience with them?

    I do not like Thomson.
  • igozoomzoomigozoomzoom Member Posts: 801
    Both of those (fog lights & remote start) are dealer-installed accessories. If you find an i Touring that in your color choice with no options, the dealer can add those two items. FYI- the remote start is only available with Automatic Transmission (just in case you didn't know).

    The price for Fog Lights- $350 retail
    and Remote Engine Start- $300 retail plus installation....

    You can always add these items after you've negotiated the deal on the car, too...
    2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum, 2012 Mazda CX-9 GT
  • igozoomzoomigozoomzoom Member Posts: 801
    I've been pleasantly surprised that the majority of 5-door Sport models in my area have the Moonroof/6CD/Bose option. A few even have the Technology Package (which I don't want), but it's interesting that it's not a Grand Touring model exclusive.

    I've been quoted $21,150 (plus TTL) for a 2010 MZ3 5-door Sport with AT and Moonroof/Bose/6CD. That's $518 over invoice and $945 off MSRP. I get a feeling that they'll put some cash (or marketing support) on these in a month or two....thoughts?
    2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum, 2012 Mazda CX-9 GT
  • dakennydakenny Member Posts: 7
    18,200 is OTD price
  • mars168mars168 Member Posts: 10
    I am happy with it. :D
  • metsjetsmetsjets Member Posts: 12
    Yes i am planning on getting automatic

    Do you have any idea of what i should pay for this car OTD when both remote start and fog lights are installed (I am in northern NJ) Thank you very much
  • metsjetsmetsjets Member Posts: 12
    hey guys... im just wondering what you think of the warrenty on the 2010 mazda 3
    I have no idea what the terms are but do you think that it is worth buying or should i take my chances and pay the fees myself

    Thank you for sharing
  • igozoomzoomigozoomzoom Member Posts: 801
    Here are the figures for a 2010 Mazda3 i Touring with Automatic, Fog Lights and Remote Starting-
    MSRP- $19,695
    Invoice- $18,400
    Edmunds TMV (in NJ)- $19,207

    I'd offer $18,900 ($500 over invoice) and NOT go over $19,200! That doesn't include sales tax or tag/title/registration fees (which vary by location).

    FYI- they are offering low APR financing for qualified buyers- 2.9% for 36-months or 4.9% for 60-months.
    2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum, 2012 Mazda CX-9 GT
  • igozoomzoomigozoomzoom Member Posts: 801
    Extended warranties are THE highest profit margin item/service that a car dealer sells! They are very rarely in the customer's best interest.

    The factory warranty covers this car for 3yrs/36k miles (bumpter-to-bumper) and 5yrs/60k miles powertrain (engine/transmission). Defects typically show up early in the life of the car and are repaired long before the warranty expires.

    Instead of buying an extended warranty (which often cost as much as $1500-$2000), open a 'car repair' savings account. Deposit $50 per month into it and you'll have $1800 at the end of the 3-year warranty. And $3000 at the end of the 5-year powertrain warranty.

    If something goes wrong with the car when it's out of warranty, pay for it out of this savings account. If nothing goes wrong, you'll end up with a few thousand bucks in the bank rather than in a dealer's pocket! ;)
    2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Platinum, 2012 Mazda CX-9 GT
  • shiposhipo Member Posts: 9,148
    My personal take is that extended warranties are a scam (even if the warranty company doesn't go bankrupt, something that most of them seem to do).

    In my case, I got suckered into buying an extended warranty (that went to 100,000 miles) on a car I bought in 1988 (which I happened to drive almost exactly 100,000 miles), and between the cost of the warranty and the $100 cap on a per service visit, the warranty ended up costing me more than twice what it would have if I had paid for the repairs. Since that time my wife and I have purchased eight cars, all of which were offered with an extended warranty (and all of which expired at no more than 100,000 miles), and we took a pass on every one.

    Taking the total of the warranty contracts that I didn't purchase (which doesn't count the per service visit charges), I come up with a figure of about $18,000. Against that, those eight cars have required about $4,500 in maintenance making for a savings of at least $13,500. Or does it? Of those repair charges, about $3,800 came when the vehicles had well over 100,000 miles on them which means that the repairs wouldn't have been covered anyway, and that means that over the last fifteen years I've saved over $17,000, enough to buy a new car.

    Long story short, an extended warranty may work out to the owner's advantage on any one car, however, I'm betting that over 99% of the driving public would make out better over their driving life if they simply self-insured.

    Best regards,
    Shipo
  • autonomousautonomous Member Posts: 1,769
    Well said.
  • jfritschjfritsch Member Posts: 958
    If one gets taken in the finance office for $2000 or more for the factory 7/100 or 8yr/120k mi extended warranties, they are indeed a poor investment.

    Others have paid in the $800 range for these on the avg sedan $17000+ purchase price, or perhaps $1200 for a complex 4wd vehicle, loaded with nav, auto sliding doors, etc. At these prices they are worthwhile. All with no deductable. Some seem to have generous pro-rating and refund terms.

    Honda sells theirs online thru several dealers, and others may be able to canvas dealers finance offices last week of the month to see if it can be done, if not at time of purchase.

    Of course avoid non manufactruer 3rd party warranties like the plague.

    Good luck
    --jjf
  • mars168mars168 Member Posts: 10
    Among 1 week, a couple things did not feel that good:
    1. the sound system, (standard), is not as clear as my old Honda, seems Base is pretty loud, even I set it at 0;
    2. The ride on rain day, and so so city street is kind of bumpy, specially for long drive, but i did not feel it during my test drive, maybe I need adjust myself to use to it;
    3. Lack of storage, I mean around driver, it is small thing, sure, it is a compact car;

    Overall, I like my hatchback, fun to drive. :)
  • usf813usf813 Member Posts: 8
    May I ask why you suggest avoiding 3rd party extended warranties? I bought mine through my credit union years ago. It's long expired but I used it 3 times w/out hassle on my civic, at the Honda dealership.

    If you keep a car at least till 5yr/50k then i'd suggest getting an extended for that extra 2 years. I'd never buy the overpriced offering from the dealership, but i'd gladly buy it from my credit union in a heart beat.
  • jfritschjfritsch Member Posts: 958
    For every one of you there are 4 people who either go through an extended hassle, have coverage denied/not covered, $100 deductables, have the company fold, or pay $800 or more for a measly 2 extra years or 20 k mi.

    I have seen some intriguing posts about $180 cost $100 deductable insurance from Geico and such but I don't know much about the terms.

    In general I would want to pay about $800 or so for a 7yr/100kmi or more factory extended warranty on an average sedan or just nix it. Definitely not anywhere near $2k.

    --jjf

    May I ask why you suggest avoiding 3rd party extended warranties? I bought mine through my credit union years ago. It's long expired but I used it 3 times w/out hassle on my civic, at the Honda dealership.

    If you keep a car at least till 5yr/50k then i'd suggest getting an extended for that extra 2 years. I'd never buy the overpriced offering from the dealership, but i'd gladly buy it from my credit union in a heart beat.
  • lasmithlasmith Member Posts: 2
    Just purchased a 2010 Mazda3 GT Hatchback with the Moonroof/Bose package and M/T for $200 over invoice from Hiley Mazda in Arlington, TX. MSRP $23,565; sales price $22,222; OTD price $23,840. Very easy buying experience. Test drove the car one night before going to a Rangers game and the salesman wrote the price on his card; went back and purchased it the next week. Since I live in Dallas I wanted to purchase from a local dealer but no one else had the GT with a M/T in Black Mica with Black interior. As a matter of fact, the dealership 1 mile from my home tried to get the same car from Hiley and couldn't. They were trying to sell it to me for $23,065; about $1000 over invoice! :shades:
  • llumedllumed Member Posts: 3
    Seems like most people have moved on to the 2010 model. I still prefer the 2009. I have found this site very helpful in the past. Wanted to post my recent purchase.

    2009 Mazdaspeed3 GT white, only option: wheel locks. MRSP: $25375 price paid $21888 before tax, title and license. Quite cheaper than what they were selling for before. But then again: the 2010 speed3 is just around the corner.

    Awesome car for the money.

    I had trouble finding what I wanted in the greater LA area. Bought it at Capital Mazda in San Jose, CA.
  • metsjetsmetsjets Member Posts: 12
    Thanks for the advice
    One more quick question
    do you think that by August Mazda might be offering any cash to customer rebates on this car??
  • lovemlslovemls Member Posts: 2
    I work for a used car dealership out of Canada and we have a site for MSRP that is the true distributers MSRP. Keep in mind the price is in Canadian dollars, I'll try to get an exchange rate accounted for price for all of you guys very shortly.

    $14,895 - $22,045
    With the 14 K price being the base 4 dr Sedan GX and the 22K price being for the 4dr Sedan Auto GT.

    I don't have the Mazdaspeed3 listed unfortunatly.

    I love the Mazda3. I'll buy one once I'm out of school haha such a value.
  • lovemlslovemls Member Posts: 2
    American MSRP is 13,488.59 USD - 19,954.82 USD.
    I also found the Mazdaspeed3 MSRP and i'll post it in American dollars. It's 26,579.06 USD.

    There you go, hope it was helpful.

    :)
  • metsjetsmetsjets Member Posts: 12
    Wow thats pretty cool... thank you

    can you tell me the true msrp for spicificly a 2010 i touring (i will be getting it with a remote engine start and fog lights)
    thanks alot
  • slowerslower Member Posts: 1
    Listed at about 13000.
    Assuming It's in good, clean condition.
  • jbbeveljbbevel Member Posts: 28
    Mars168.....

    What trim did you get for $20600 OTD?
  • jbbeveljbbevel Member Posts: 28
    Getting some quotes for both of these.. as I haven't decided yet. I want the Hatchback... but don't know if I want to pay extra for it.

    It's either better fuel economy with the i Touring... or...
    more fun plus more room with the HB. :)

    Has anyone used the www.zag.com group purchasing program?
  • mars168mars168 Member Posts: 10
    Hatchback s

    after first 1000miles, it is really fun to drive.
  • metsjetsmetsjets Member Posts: 12
    What is the deal with this "break in time" for the Mazdas
    I would think that the car would be at its best brand new
    It seems as if people are saying that it takes time to get more fuel efficiency and more fun to drive
    i dont understand why this is the situation
  • mars168mars168 Member Posts: 10
    I think most cars need some time to get its best, just like you move in a new construction.

    Nothing wrong with brand NEW, just for all parts sit for their best among each other.
  • jbbeveljbbevel Member Posts: 28
    Here's the response I got from Mazda when asking for a Preferred Buyer's Card.

    MazdaCustomerAssistance@mazdausa.com
    to me


    Thanks for contacting Mazda.

    We appreciate you taking the time out to e-mail us with your inquiry. Unfortunately Mazda North American Operations is no longer disbursing the Preferred Buyer’s Card as we are completely out of stock. In addition, we cannot speculate if such a promotion will be available again in the near future. We do apologize for the inconvenience.

    Again, thank you for contacting Mazda.

    Regards,

    Erik A.
    Customer Assistance Specialist, E-Business
  • relldonrelldon Member Posts: 8
    I would recommend Britt Mazda in Fredericksburg, VA. I just bought a 2010 Mazda 3 there. They spent a lot of time helping me to locate the precise car that I wanted with the features that I wanted, ultimately locating one in the Philadelphia area. I like the no haggling sales philosophy. The salesmen don't work on commission so they were working for me, not for increased profits through unnecessary add ons. There was no hard sell for extended warranty plans. The salesmen were knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. I'd shop there again.
  • jbbeveljbbevel Member Posts: 28
    I think I've got a good quote.. finally. This is for the:

    2010 Mazda 3 s Hatchback with Bose/Moonroof option. It's about $350 below invoice plus TTL.

    $19,536
    1758 Tax
    342 Title and License and doc fee

    $21,636 Total Out the Door

    Good quote right?
  • ee74ee74 Member Posts: 13
    Hello,

    I was just starting my new car search, and the Mazda3 was at the top of my list. So, I sent out some email quote requests for a 3i Touring, manual transmission. The first quotes I received were around invoice to a couple hundred dollars less ($16994+TTL to $17292+TTL). Then, the dealer at 16994 dropped his price to 16300, plus $500 in free gas. I was just starting my search, and haven't even looked at any other cars (was going to at least try to drive a Civic), but this seems too good to pass up. I'm ready to go make the deal without looking at anything else. Does anyone think I could possibly do better than this deal on a Mazda3 or any other make that is comparable? BTW, my last two cars have been Mazdas (1991 MX-6, 2001 Protege), so I have been a Mazda fan for a while, which also makes this easier for me. Thanks.
  • mohan12mohan12 Member Posts: 2
    All,

    Would like to get your thoughts on the following quote:

    2009 Mazda 3- iTouring Value
    -Blue
    -Auto
    -Cargo net
    -Wheel locks
    -CD/Moonroof (didn't ask for this, but "its all they have")

    $20,645 retail price
    $18,072 dealer "sale price"
    ($2,000) rebate (national, I believe)
    $16,072 car "sale price"
    $1,103.52 VA tax/tags/fees
    -----------------------------------
    $17,175.52 "out the door"
  • jbbeveljbbevel Member Posts: 28
    ee74...

    That's a fantastic price. It's much lower than I have found so far. I don't think you'll find it for any less. I'd take it. I'm assuming it's the 3i Touring Manual with no additional options. What city, state is this deal from?
  • ee74ee74 Member Posts: 13
    Thanks for the advice. This quote is from a dealer in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area (Texas). The salesman stated that his boss was trying to meet a Mazda3 objective this month. The quote is good until next Tuesday (end of June). I'm planning to go get it Thursday. For this price, I don't think any competing car can touch it.
  • jbbeveljbbevel Member Posts: 28
    >>>>>For this price, I don't think any competing car can touch it.

    I totally agree. I've had my 2003 Mazda Protege since I bought it brand new... and it still drives trouble free.... 142,000 miles and still going strong. I'm looking to pass it along to my daughter so that I can get the new 2010. I'm leaning towards the Hatchback this time... but the i Touring will get you better gas mileage.

    Good luck... keep us posted.
  • ee74ee74 Member Posts: 13
    jbbevel - your story is amazingly similar to mine. My 2001 Protege has ~148000 miles on it, still runs great. I am currently teaching my daughter to drive it (manual transmission). She will be getting her license in November, and it will be her car. I'm getting the 2010 Mazda3 now so the Protege will be around the house more for her to practice on with my wife.

    I considered the hatchback this time, too, but the rest of the family likes the looks of the sedan better. And, the i Touring is cheaper with better gas mileage.
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