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I was able to get the dealer to $700 above invoice for a 4CYL FWD Blizzard Pearl with some upgrades....We are in Delaware area so not lots of snow and ice but the mileage is what I love..It says 21-27 and I thought it drove really well.....even par with the RAV4 v6..Still quiet..
We don't get too much snow areound here..but wanted to know thoughts on resell if I have to.
I jsut don't want to spend the $30k plus for the 09...as much as I love this car I may not hold onto it super super long due to geographic changes in the next couple of years.....Alternatively, I drove the RAV4 V6..and for just about the same price (for the 10 RAV) I can get my highlander with good mileage...
ANy thoughts? Everyone in the NE area always says gets 4wd...but really how many times do you use it.....to pay that extra..
Would love an answer asap..would love to maybe do the deal today if I get feedback about those issues..
PS...from my reading on the v6 RAV people like it but really their gas milage is not as much as they thought it would be...That is why I am comparing...
Thank you all..
I'm considering buying a 2009 Base model Highlander. There are a few things that are confusing me while researching standard & optional features:
1) The 2009 brochure shows fabric 3rd-row seating as standard on the Base. Also Edmunds shows it as standard, with an available credit to delete it. However, the factory MSRP window sticker on all Base units on my dealer's lot include a $740 charge to include the 3rd-row seat (Option code TH). Does anybody know which is correct?
2) Some Base models on my dealer's lot have a leather-wrapped steering wheel, while others do not. According to the Toyota brochure and car buying websites, a leather-wrapped wheel is not even an option on the Base model (even as part of a package). A person at the Toyota 1-800 # is under the same impression. Has anybody noticed this, or know which package needs ordered to get a leather wheel? Since I may upgrade to after-market leather, I'd like the wheel to match. Local upholstery shops don't want to mess with leathering the steering wheel.
Thanks
Gary
Navigation, special color, sport spoiler, tow package, cargo mats, carpet mats and cargo mat.
List Price... 38,333 after 1500.00 Extra Value Package Discount includes destination.
Paid 33,300 plus plates and tax 2565,,,35,865
Love the car,,,, Will take some time to learn the Navigation.
2010 Highlander Sport
4X4, Black, Black Cloth Seats, Back-up camera, Bluetooth, rear climate controls, powered driver seat, sun roof, 6-disc JBL system with Sub.
First Offer -
$35,330 - List
$5,000 - Trade-in
$30,330 - Difference
$2,450 - T&T&L
$32,780 - FINAL OTD
$609 monthly 3.9%
Second Offer -
$33,155 - 3% over invoice
$5,500 - Trade-in
$27,655 - Difference
$2,257 - T&T&L
$29,912 - FINAL OTD
$555 monthly 3.9%
Did not accept either offer. The dealership was helpful and knowledgeable, good starting point.
Is that as good as they all are going to go?
Then, they may not sell many 2010s.
3% above invoice is 3% above their made up invoice and not 3% above their actual cost.
When did they say you could expect to get this 2010 Highlander?
Also, what city are you in?
They said by the end of the month they will be coming in.
While they waste their time messing with us on these prices- I have found one I was really surprised by and now may go down a road....
Has anyone here looked at the SUBURU OUTBACK? I know this is a Highlander forum and I love the hlander and is this close to getting one...but they caused me to at least look elsewhere and for the money...a decent car....
WHat I can get is still lower than any BS they are feeding me at Toyota...SUburu has great resell value; very close in specs to highlander, (Except storage/cargo is obviously bigger and 3rd row).but honestly, I am going to consider it..
These prices are crazy..and I cannot wait much longer (for toyota).
Limited FWD
silver metallic
QH (package #7), PB (power back door)
for $33,600 before TTL.
Not a great deal, but I took it.
Did they tell you it would be in approx the end of Oct?
dealership listed price was $36,574; MSRP (by edmunds.com) $35,775
Houston, TX
Did they tell you it would be in approx the end of Oct?
mid October
What are your opinions on what the difference in price should be between an 09 or a 2010.
What I mean is...
If I thought that $32,000 was a good price for a particular 2010. How much less would you be willing to pay for an equivalent 2009?
Really just looking for a ballpark number. $500 less, $750, $2000 ???
For a 2010 I've called and emailed - and the responses over the phone have been very vague and until recently they couldn't even get prices. Now that they do it seems like many dealerships are not willing to go much lower than MSRP which is pretty nuts. The best I've gotten was an internet quote for $350 over invoice for a 2010. One thing I did notice was a change in the psirce of one of the Extra Value Packages.
I'm looking at a Sport 4x4 and one of the packages is QG and for the 2009 it's listed at $2475 MSRP and $2228 Dealer. But for 2010 it's closer to $2900. The dealer didn't know why the increase in almost 500, and I'm hoping it's not his own fudging of the numbers so maybe you can call around and see what you find.
The ballpark number I would expect would be $500 or less. They all say that these brand new models are so popular that they don't need to discount it but I think that's garbage.
In my mind, $500 isn't worth it. I'll just buy the 2010. I'm thinking that $1500-2000 less is what would get me to buy a 2009.
I'm actually not too dissappointed in the price I was offered on the 2010 (see earlier post) I'm convinced the Highlander is better than any compareable, so I'm ok with paying a slight premium. They know what type of car they have, just look at consumer reports. I just would expect them to try and get rid of 2009's they have.
On a side note, I plan on bringing today's MSNBC Toyota article to the dealership when I go. LOL.
V6 4x4 + QF + SR + TO + PN + mats
MSRP $34840/- and as per Edmunds invoice ~ $31300/-
Best offer $32300/- for a cash deal. Same options in 2010 is priced @ $32700/-
as the QF is priced $400 more for 2010.
So I am being offered no discounts for 2009 :mad:
Anyways, I do need a vehicle soon as our camry got totaled over the weekend, already have a check from the Insurance
One dealer says Edmunds invoice is not true and he added some Advertising fees and other stuff , which he is willing to share in person ..this saturday.
My question is has any one seen what are legitimate charges on Invoice on top of what Edmunds shows, so I can compare and see if this price is any good and how low can I go ?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
I didn't about the Costco thing, so thanks for that info.
I declined all the extra packages when I bought my LTD Highlander, but the dealer originally offered the 10 yr/100k extended warranty for $3500!, when I declined he eventually dropped the price to $1000! A $2500 difference!
dealer just quoted me a 09 highlander limited evp#8 with factory navigation and fully equipped one for $35925 after much bargain..I think its a very good deal..what do you think?m.s.r.p is $39314
Maddy11, is your price for HL ltd ev#8 of $35,925 out the door, or do you still have to add ttl??
8-Way Power Driver Seat(PE),Tow Package(TQ)
Delear MSRP is $ 27867.00
Edmunds TMV is$ 26,321.00
Going tomorrow to the dealer with the OTD price negotiation in my mind between 26,560 to 27,100 . (My tax6.5% and title&tag comes around $2300)
Please advise.
Thanks
i say that youre getting a very good price. what state?
I'm in Northern California and would be open to the possibility if there are others looking for Highlanders...
i'm looking to buy a highlander also and i'm in san jose area.
maybe you can pm or email me and maybe we can get one or more other in and see if we can make a better deal.
i've been buying from a toyota fleet manager i known for years here in the san jose area and he has always been forthcoming and truthful and prices he gives me i've check around and no one else has been able to match.
i've purchase 6 toyota from him the past 16 years and the referred a good number of friends. my last toyota from him was a 2006 avalon and my wife is still driving it.
I was just quoted
29000 OTD
My family friend was quoted
28800 OTD
We are both live in FL. They rejected our asking price of 28000 OTD. Will keep looking.
Here's an email I just made so we can get in contact with eachother:
highlandergroup@live.com
how did you manage getting the price??
link title
Since the 1st year depriciation loss on a 2009 Highlander once the 2010s come out is approx $ 9,000, you may want to consider waiting for the 2010s. Of course, the longer you plan to keep that 2009, the lower the "average" yearly depreciation loss is.
IMHO, phone & E-Mail "quotes" by dealers don't mean a thing.
I would get a very specific price on a very specific vehicle so that you will know for sure what options and packages you are actually getting. You could do that by fax or E-Mail, but the final proof as to whether you will in fact get the vehicle you want for the price you want to pay is to then go down to the dealer in person.
I just bought the same from Hudson Toyota in Madisonville, KY for $27150 + $150 doc fee (before tax/title) with more stuff than Wilde's had, They even drove 180 miles to get it! It was white ($200 extra cost) plus had crossbars and floor mats, in addition to EV Pkg #2, Pwr Driver Seat, Tow Pkg & Cold Weather Pkg. I was very happy with this deal since they were only 50 miles away from me.
BTW: does anybody have an 09 Base V6 with leather steering wheel? Half of them on my dealers lot have leather wrap wheel even though Toyota insists it's NOT an option on Base Model. What's the best aftermarket leather wheel cover (Wheelskins?) The reason I'm curious is because I may convert the upholstery to leather and would like the steering wheel to match. Most upholstery shops won't touch the steering wheel.
Thanks!
Gary
I know this is not a very good price. but can someone please suggest what is the best price I get get for this model?
thanks,
1. 2009 Toyota Highlander Base V6 w/ 3rd row seating
2. MSRP $30,539
3. Invoice ~$28,052 (from truecar)
4. Paid $28,000 OTD
5. This was a lot special - Base + $2,144 ($1,694 truecar) options (7% tax)
tow prep package, pack #2, 6 disc, power seats, carpets and premium color
Thanks.
I assume it is a car buying service?
Also, please list the city & state & dealer name.
THANKS
I'm from Tampa, FL
Go through the internet sales department. When I went and tried a saleman, I got 29000 OTD. The internet department was able to get me to 28000. Never be afraid to walk away.
I see certified used 2008 HiHy Limiteds being pushed at $40K which just seems crazy!
Atter reading this, I wondering if I should have waited until November when there are new incentives....is it likely that there will be a $ off incentive for 2009 (instead of just financing as there is now)?
Can I just hold off on picking it up and see what happens? Will I automatically be entitled to the new incentive at the price I negotiated?
What is the final price you guys agreed on? what model? I guess its NYC, correct?