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However I don't have the loyalty -$500...deal ended up being 17,800 for driveout
I guess they did not want the sale. It's seems strange that they sacrificed the sale without budging over a $600 difference. Would you have considered it if it was cut down the middle at $18,700 otd?
I took advantage of the $500 rebate/ financing at 0% and the $500 Presidents Day rebate which ended today. The lowest price deal also gave me credit for the owners loyalty but I am not an owner - when he tried to retract the $500 and add it back, I expressed my disappointment and he gave me the $500 off anyway. So effectively I received the benefit of all three rebate offers. I then took this final offer (printed off my emails) to my local dealer who honored it. Here's my breakdown:
MSRP: $17,805 Black/Black cloth
$15,401.00 - car
900.06 - sales tax
26.74 - Dealers inventory tax
77.30 - License
33.00 - Title
23.75 - state inspection
250.00 - Doc fee
5.00 - deputy fee
total - 16,716.85
- 1,000.00 rebates
Drive out -15,716.85
Not all was without a hitch - I got the comittment to match and then when I went into finance the numbers weren't exactly matching - this dealership charged $100 more in Doc fees than the best price dealer and they charged $249 (?) I think for a sealant protection package (useless) which I basically said that they needed to take more off the car because I wanted a out the door match. They did without a word and I now have a car through my local dealership that has perks such as free lifetime oil changes, free loaner cars, free lifetime tint warranty to name a few. I'm really excited. And it goes without saying that I am very pleased with my deal!
I would require more bells and whistles for myself but I suspect that he will be quite thrilled with this car over a used one that he thinks he's getting. With these prices and financing deal buying used made no sense.
$19,061 purchase price (with freight)
$299 processing fee
$580 title and tax
$36.78 dealer business tax
- $500 Mazda factory rebate
= $19,499 OTD
Also got 0% financing. With the $700 negative equity in my trade, my payment is $336.
This is the second car I bought from this dealership and they were very professional, with no haggling or other BS. I sent an email saying I was willing to pay $19,500, and they sent one back immediately saying I had a deal. They're in Richmond, VA.
BTW, the salesmen said the cash for clunkers program was great while it lasted, but it essentially sucked all the buyers out of the market a couple months ago, and things are VERY slow now as a result. Seems like, if you're thinking of getting one of these cars, now is a GREAT time to buy given the financing, rebate and slow sales.
Hope this helps someone - this site has been hugely helpful to me over the years.
Also - North Park Mazda in San Antonio stated that they would beat any written offer by $500. I personally wanted to deal locally and get the perks from Clear Lake - but the North Park offer was in writing.
Was at the Mazda dealer last Monday to get our 3s an oil change and was very impressed with the 2010 model...a nice evolution from the 1st generation. Loved the S alloys as compared to the I ones...just to plain for me. Will get the wife to try the 2011 model next year.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
us that share our border with Canada, why can't Mazda USA allow a build similar
to that of what the Canadians get standard?
And no, I don't want to buy a Hyundai or Kia or a VW Golf. The handling of the Mazda 3 speaks volumes. Any comments anyone?
On 2/25/10 I purchased a 2010 Mazda 3 s Sport Hatch w/ 6 speed manual. Graphite with no options.
I cross shopped the Subaru Impreza as I wanted a wagon. It was nice, but even with AWD I clearly liked the 3 more. If I lived in the snow belt I'm sure I would have placed more value on the AWD.
Browning Mazda - Cerritos, California
Paid:
$19,000
+TTL
-$500 rebate (Taxes are paid before rebate deductions in CA)
~$18,500 Purchase price
0% for 60 months.
For California buyers I recommend the visiting the CA DMV website for the TTL calculator. I doubt dealers will try and get over on you with respect to these fees but I think it's nice to know going in.
https://mv.dmv.ca.gov/FeeCalculatorWeb/newVehicleForm.do
The only fees they hit me up for outside of the TTL are:
$55 Doc fee - I was expecting this and understand I could have attempted to negotiate this away, but I laid down for it. You have to pay sales tax on this amount in CA, but it does not show on the DMV TTL calculator as the doc fee is not a government fee.
$29 Electronic registration fee: Unexpected, but I didn't question it. I assumed it was a government fee as no taxes were paid on this.
$8.75 new tire fee: I was surprised this didn't show up on the DMV TTL calculator, but my research indicates this is a valid CA government fee.
Hope this helps. Good luck everyone.
-Jeff
Thanks for any help you can give.
The auto show is two weeks away, I can wait until then and look at several models all in one place.
being carried over? Any special 36 month lease promotions? The $500. rebate that
tommister2 writes of is also a question begging of an answer. Any dealers out there
want to answer? Also, is it true there is no stability control available on the 3-i sports or touring edition? Not even as an option?
Thank you for contacting Mazda and thank you for your interest in the Mazda3!
The raise your flag bonus cash purchase incentive is an invitation only promotion. Therefore, only recipients who receive an email from Mazda are eligible. Unfortunately, the offer is not transferable.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
I urge you to keep checking the incentives on our website, www.mazdausa.com. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (800) 222-5500.
Thank you for contacting Mazda.
Salesman was very nice. Straight shooter. I can't mention his name but his name sounds like 'oid' but with "FL" in front of it. It is rare to meet a nice car salesman who also give you a reasonable discounts on a car.
BTW, happy with the car. Lot's of fun.
The only incentive I am getting is 0%APR.
Does this look like a decent quote? Anybody who bought the same trim recently please post your thoughts.
thanks
Anyone purchased this trim? What's the best I can get for this car?
I recently purchased the same trim package and checked out a few in your area. if you write me at envman at udel dot edu, i will give you the dealership and contact info. they gave me by FAR the best offer out there!
(1) Does anyone have any idea about when the '11's will be on the market?
(2) I like everything about the GT (Grand Touring) except the 2.5L...prefer the gas mileage on the 2.0. Any chance that Mazda would make the 2.0 available on the GT in '11...or make options that are now only available on the GT...available on the T in '11?
(3) I've looked at most of the posts in this thread relating to the '10 Mazda 3. I'm wondering if posters here have any predictions about upcoming future incentives on the '10 Mazda 3. In particular, I would like to know if there will be any incentives for those who come with their own financing...(in lieu of this month's zero interest for 60 months)
Thanks for a wonderful resource...it seems to me that reading the posts leads me to believe that $1,000 below invoice is, historically...a reasonably good price for most Mazda 2010 3's. In summary, toward the July-August months of this year...will that number ($1,000) increase?
Thanks again.
MSRP- $21,185
Invoice- $19,788
BEST DEAL- from $19,494 (TrueCar) to $20,236 (Edmunds TMV)
Using the Inventory Search tool on Mazda's website, I found 20 with the specs you want (s Sport 4-door, 6MT, Bose/Moonroof) within 100 miles of DC. Velocity Red is the most plentiful color (6 of the 20) followed by Graphite with Black interior and Black with Black interior (3 of each). You may be able to negotiate better deals on the easier to find colors. There's only one Copper Red and two Crystal White Pearl models, one with Black and one with Dune interior. If the dealer knows they've got the only one of a certain configuration (color/options combo) within 100 miles, it won't be as easy to haggle on the price...
The exception to the last statement is if the car has been sitting on the dealer's lot longer than others. If you can determine that it has been sitting for longer than most/all of the others on the lot, you're in a very good spot to negotiate a great deal!
(1) Does anyone have any idea about when the '11's will be on the market?
The 2010 model was introduced earlier in the year than the normal early fall (Sept/Oct, give or take a month) model year change. It's a common practice for a redesigned model. The 2009 model had an abbreviated model year as a result. Most likely, the 2011 will be released in the fall making the 2010 model year longer than 12 months.
(2) I like everything about the GT (Grand Touring) except the 2.5L...prefer the gas mileage on the 2.0. Any chance that Mazda would make the 2.0 available on the GT in '11...or make options that are now only available on the GT...available on the T in '11?
The idea of an 'i Grand Touring 4-door" with the same engine as the 'i Touring' but the some/most of the 's Grand Touring' features could be very appealing, in my opinion. Apparently, Mazda doesn't agree; I doubt we'll see a 2.0L GT model unless gas prices rise to $5/gallon again!
From the introduction of the 2004 Mazda3, the 5-door has never been offered with the 2.0L engine in the U.S. Canada and numerous other markets could get a 2.0L 5-door (and still can in the 2010), but for us the larger, less economical 2.3L and now 2.5L engines are mandatory if we want the hatchback bodystyle!
(3) I've looked at most of the posts in this thread relating to the '10 Mazda 3. I'm wondering if posters here have any predictions about upcoming future incentives on the '10 Mazda 3. In particular, I would like to know if there will be any incentives for those who come with their own financing...(in lieu of this month's zero interest for 60 months)
Thanks for a wonderful resource...it seems to me that reading the posts leads me to believe that $1,000 below invoice is, historically...a reasonably good price for most Mazda 2010 3's. In summary, toward the July-August months of this year...will that number ($1,000) increase?
The deals on remaining 2010 models are almost certain to get sweeter once the 2011 models are sitting next to them on dealer lots! The 2009 models had unprecedented cash incentives to clear out the remainder of the the 'old' design. The incentives offered will be relative to how many 2010 models still remain at the release of the 2011.
Castle Mazda in Silver Springs was great in working with me. I went back to them no less than three times with offers/counters and they obliged each time. It really helps to get documented offers (e-mail, faxed or hard copy in hand) from other area dealers and work them down. I was able to get them below $18,500 (excl. T/T) on a 2010 Mazda3 HB s Sport, 6-spd manual, gunmetal blue, with the moon roof/CD/Bose pkg. When they could not do the delivery on the Saturday we originally agreed upon (supposedly due to a hangup getting the vehicle from another dealer), they were willing to give me a rental (their expense) while I delivered my trade-in to them on that Saturday and then they offered to deliver the Mazda3 to my home that Monday! The surreal part of this is that I live 90 miles away!!! Now, what dealer out there is going to do that for you? Anyone who reads this and isn't willing to travel up to 90 miles to check out Castle Mazda either is lazy, crazy or doesn't care about how much money they spend.
Your vehicle (for which you negotiated a price under $18,500)...when I throw your data (5 Dr HB s Sport, manual transmission, moonroof/CD package)...into the Edmunds TMV...I get $20,255 as the Invoice.
Am I right? Meaning you negotiated $1750 under invoice?
Can you verify this for me, please?
Thanks.">
MSRP $24,945
Paid $23,123+around 2K in taxes, $75 Doc Fees, Title $145, and $12 NYS tire tax.
OTD $25,355, also got 0% financing for 4 years.
Got it at Westchester Mazda, salesman was Blake. Inventory was OK, about 20 cars on the lot, you probably will not find EXACTLY what you want with the color you want, but they car probably will be there.
First went to Smith Cairns Mazda, they would not take anything off, salesman said out right i do not care what Edmunds says, i will not give you their price. We walked out and he did not try to stop us. (No hard feelings, its a business)
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So far i have to say that maybe because it is a Hatch Back, maybe they are all like this, but back seat is some what small and is hard getting in to. If you are a young guy/gal no problem, but an older person (Mom) may find it a little difficult getting in to.
Leather is great, car feels, handles good, looks great. Didn't get any girls yet, but Mazda never really promised that.
I bought a loaded VW Golf ,great heated and cooling seats and a 5spd 2.5L that gets me better milage than my Mazda.The ride is solid,no tire noise or engine noise and handles so much better.Handles bumps better too.
To get what I have in my car in a Mazda you have to buy a Grand Touring For $4000.00 more . Plus I have a multi function display I can set to program what I want to learn about the car while I'm driving. Never thought I'd ever like a V Dub.I paid $19664.OTD inc Tax ,title and doc fees.The TDI is 4k more and if you do alot of drving thats the car to buy. It gets 42mpg and 32 around town . Oh bluetooth came with it. I did not want it but, most cars are coming equipped with it as the government will soon require it on account of people talking on cell phones.
$17,650 (Car - Rebate)
750 (Destination)
$18,400 (Total Paid for Car at the Table)
925 (T/T + Dealer Fee)
the price of $18400 is $1105 under the $19505 invoice. Not as great as your calcs but still great. Anytime you can go $1000 under invoice its great. You probably will not get there without manufacturer incentives, unless you are towards the end of the model year, or dealing with a trim package that is in large supply. One thing that I did not mention is that I did not complete this deal. I had a Mazda dealer 10 miles up the road who was $365 more than this one and NuCar could verify delivery on THAT Saturday. Besides, I had actually test driven the NuCar HB, but with Castle, I would have to complete a deal without seeing the vehicle. That Saturday delivery was integral in the deal since it was the end of the month and I did not want to take any chances on a Monday (March 1st) delivery changing the incentive numbers. Besides, I would rather have a dealer close to home for servicing, all other things being equal.
So the deal that I ended up doing with NuCar Mazda in New Castle, DE was $19,931 OTD. In this case, the car price was:
$18,015 ($18,515 - 500 rebate)
750 (Destination)
722 (Taxes) *paid out-of-pocket
199 (Dealer Fee)
120 (3-yr Tags)
$19,806 (Total of all)
- 1,041 (out of pocket)
$18765 (financed subtotal)
- 6000 (downpayment)
$12765 (financed total)
That is probably more info than you requested but you can take what you like from it. Those NuCar numbers have the car $740 under invoice. I had to weigh the pos and neg with going with NuCar or Castle and I went with Castle. Like it or not, I'll have to live with wondering COULD I have completed the "deal from heaven"?
Here is the website from which I got my Invoice/MSRP/Dealer Cost/Holdback numbers: http://www.car-buying-strategies.com/2010_Pricing/mazda-3-prices.html. I have cross-checked these numbers with other sites and they seem to pan out as accurate.
I hope this info helps. The dealer at NuCar was great. He's a folksie, down-to-earth guy and since the purchase, has been great with answering any questions I have. Since I cannot tell you his name, I will say that his last name is the same as the two brothers in Duran Duran or the lead character in the 90s comedy Home Improvement.
Any other questions? Let me know. Crash.
The rear seat room in a hatch is bad but, my seats are always down. I get a new car 30k or 2 years. I just bought a VW Golf 5 spd.I have all your options but leather. Never thought I buy a VW after all the horror stories I've read however, the car is solid, quite and has the ponies. I drive slow but it's fun to downshift. I left Mazda as I thought they were getting too pricey.
I bought the car for trips to Home Depot, Lowes or to pick up wifes plants etc. She won't touch her Lexus until Toyota checks it out. So she's riding the clutch in my M3. In the mean time I'm loving this little car. Good luck with yours. :shades: ,
Got a quote via Ebay Motors of $15,339. Contacted dealer (which is 100 miles away) to confirm. Was told OTD price with tax, tag and dealer fees would be $17,415 (new tag, no trade-in, Central Florida region).
Good deal?
As I said...I certainly hope your experience will be better. To those who have not yet purchased in NJ, I found it common that dealer fees exceed $250, and are often $400. I bought in DE with a dealer fee of $199.
$21,000 OTD
please reply if you think the deal i got is good or bad.
Had a slimy sounding dealer in National CIty (near San Diego) quote me a price of 16,900 but only if I came in tonight but told him I need it in writing if I drive 80 miles each way. His email did not include the model other than Mazda 3 and said "plus fees". Never heard back from him when I asked to specify the model and quote that only fees would be tax and license.
By the way does anyone have experience with Bob Baker Mazda in Carlsbad. They are one of my 18,539 quotes that claim they will beat my other one, but did not give a number.
I dislike the dealers that are over 1000 higher and want me to send my quote so they can try and beat it. If they start that high it does not seem worth my time.
The car is graphite and was the only 6sp 3GT hatchback within 100 miles of Minneapolis, so luckily I like the color. Was happy overall with Walser and looking forward to the free oil changes & other perks. This is a great little fun car to drive with all kinds of features (auto wipers, xenons, led tail lights, memory seats, keyless start, etc) that I thought I would have to get into an audi/bmw to enjoy.