2013 and Earlier - Toyota Corolla Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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  • ydwydw Member Posts: 14
    I am shopping for a 2009 Corolla LE with options CF, CK, CL, EM, CV, FE, KE, VS in southern Wisconsin. Ignoring the $1000 rebate that Toyota is offering on the Corolla right now, and also ignoring other fees and taxes (all itemized quotes I have received from dealerships are consistent in these regards), I have collected the following information:

    Toyota MSRP $18,804
    Toyota dealer invoice $17,228
    Edmunds.com dealer invoice (excludes ad fee) $16,920
    Edmunds.com TMV $18,337
    quotes from seven dealerships range from $17,128 to $16,891 ($100 to $337 below invoice)
    quote from eighth dealership $16,427 ($801 below invoice)

    The eighth quote comes from a high volume dealership located 80 miles away (some of the other seven are not small either). High volume means more wiggle room, but the eighth dealership's price seems out of line with the others that I am curious why it is so desperate for my business. Their salesman called this morning to lower the price by another $100, from $701 to $801 below invoice, after I sat on the original offer for almost a week, and offered to deliver half-way between the two cities (I did not agree to this, not having seen or picked the vehicle). Even if there is a sales quota bonus from Toyota, I doubt that he needs to sell this one car at such a low price to an out-of-town customer just to meet quota.

    So I am wondering whether this low price might be a red flag of some sort that I should consider more carefully as I weight the net $400+ savings against the risk of having to deal with a dealership 80 miles away if a problem arises with the vehicle, which would be a great inconvenience for me. I am not asking anyone to decide for me, just wish to know whether this might too low that it should raise concerns? Thanks for any feedback.
  • IntelliShopperIntelliShopper Member Posts: 4
    Where have all the posters gone? Let's keep this forum alive.

    What's the lowest OTD price that people have paid for the 2009 Corolla LE?
  • nice1nice1 Member Posts: 5
    I am planning to buy Toyota Corolla LE Automatic.What is best price I should negotiate with the dealers? Any freebies with the car I should ask for ?
  • IntelliShopperIntelliShopper Member Posts: 4
    I would aim low. The dealerships may sell at invoice or lower prices given Toyota's 40% decline in sales.
  • kuruma1kuruma1 Member Posts: 2
    I just put 500 deposit on a $16,200 LE including the $1000 rebate and $195 doc fee.
    Is that a good price?
  • ydwydw Member Posts: 14
    What options are you getting with your LE? Without knowing what options are included, $16,200 doesn't mean a lot. See my 01/03 posting for the quotes I was getting (not including taxes and fees and before the $1000 rebate was applied).

    Toyota's $1000 cash rebate on the Corolla was supposed to end on Monday 01/05 but was extended until Wednesday 01/07. On Wednesday evening it was announced that the cash rebate on the Corolla is now $1500 valid until Monday 02/02. The 0%-financing offer did not get extended beyond 01/07; it is now 2.9%/36 months, 3.9%/48 months, 4.9%/60 months.
  • johnfromwestjohnfromwest Member Posts: 2
    I have picked up Corolla LE with Keyless entry, silly floor mats, lifetime Powertrain Warranty for 16200 OTD in TampaBay FL. Could have a dealer gone lower?
  • kuruma1kuruma1 Member Posts: 2
    Just the basic such as keyless entry, cruise control, floor mats...

    Where does it say the cash rebate was extended? does it apply to nebraska?
  • don72315don72315 Member Posts: 7
    fitzmall has many corollas listed at about 3000$ below MSRP.
    Is anyone able to match or beat those prices?
    http://www.fitzmall.com/fitzway/carfind/RESULTSB.ASP?V_XREFID=LFT9C50C940*O:2008-
  • don72315don72315 Member Posts: 7
    Well, I bought a 09 le from performance toyota in memphis for 15,300.
    That is all fees except for the sales tax that I will pay in arkansas to tag it.
    List was 18554, options were, cruise -ev 6cdchanger, ck heated mirrors, keyless entry, and mats.
    The dealer lost a lot of money but they let me have it after I almost left several times.
  • Pagan1234Pagan1234 Member Posts: 14
    I bought an 09 Corolla S for $16,497 Out the door.
    Options: FE,CK,SX,VS,DK. Is that a good price?
  • halfmoon1halfmoon1 Member Posts: 2
    What state TTT?
    Sounds good, I am looking at the same car with SR sunroof.
    I think they have a $1300 rebate now. list $20,064--- no-haggle price $16,708 + TTT and $99 PC fee. I am holding out for less if I go with the Corolla.

    The wife wants to test drive again, she noticed the loose steering.

    Also looking at Honda Civic EX waiting to see if they offer a rebate.
  • Pagan1234Pagan1234 Member Posts: 14
    Maryland TTT.
  • kawautarkawautar Member Posts: 8
    Hello:
    I am looking for the same in Tampa FL. Can you give me the breakdown and the dealer you bought it from. Thanks
    AKK
  • kawautarkawautar Member Posts: 8
    Hello:
    Bought the 09 Corolla in Tampa Florida.
    LE Auto with carpet mats - no additional options
    OTD $15400
    This includes the sales tax (6%+$50), title/tag, cash rebate of $1500.

    The SET administrative fees /SET destination fee from SE Toyota is just profit. Do not pay it - I did not pay it.
  • paul_npaul_n Member Posts: 1
    Just bought a 2009 Corolla LE Auto in Grapevine, TX with the following options.
    (1) Window Tint
    (2) No Keyless Remote (going to pay $195-$245 extra for the remote)
    (3) OTD $15800 (this includes the sales tax (6.25%), title/tag, cash rebate of $1500.
  • AustiniteAlienAustiniteAlien Member Posts: 4
    Looks like a wonderful deal. Is there any way that I can get the dealer information?
  • mazda6dudemazda6dude Member Posts: 283
    Hi All,

    I would like some help with buying a new 2009 Toyota Corolla LE. I am in Northern CA and would like to know what is the lowest price paid OTD for a new 2009 toyota corolla LE? Thanks.
  • ruking1ruking1 Member Posts: 19,826
    The best price to ask for and get is before all that, aka before tax, license, tax RATE is ultimately determined by your county/even state of domicile. Documentation (doc) fees ARE negotiable. There are various and sundry fees that can be forgone or included. so....
  • rahilrahil Member Posts: 4
    I want to buy a new 2009 toyota corolla le
    I goit a quote of $15997 with options
    options were, cruise -ev 6cdchanger, ck heated mirrors, keyless entry, and mats
    This does not include 6% tax that i have to pay in arkansas.
    Is this agood price or.. does anyone think I can get a better price?
  • kawautarkawautar Member Posts: 8
    Tampa FL Stadium Toyota.
  • kawautarkawautar Member Posts: 8
    You should always negotiate for the OTD price. I got one for $15400 OTD that included sales tax, tag, and rebate of $1500.

    Just add the invoice price for cruise -ev 6cdchanger, ck heated mirrors, keyless entry. Then see what is the total price.

    Do not pay any SET administrative, dealer fees, etc. That is pure profit. No need to pay for carpet mats either.
  • bbleousbbleous Member Posts: 1
    Hello,

    I've been shopping for pricing on Toyota Corollas (S with automatic). I've found a dealer that would sell to me for $1 over invoice. The problem is the invoice pricing on edmuns does not match.

    MSRP / Invoice
    (per Edmunds)/ (per Edmunds)

    Base Corolla S Auto $17250 / $15783

    SX - Sport Package $1495/ $1196

    CF - Carpet Mats $199/ $126

    Destination $720/ $720

    Total Costs $ 19664 / $17825

    Rebate -$1500

    Invoice minus rebate $16325

    The dealer is stating a MSRP of $19719 and invoice minus rebate of $16828. I can deal with the difference in MSRP, but the invoice difference of ~ $500 is difficut to digest.

    Does anyone have specific knowledge of Gulf States toyota pricing on a Corolla?

    I'll be visiting the dalership tomorrow, and will look at the invoice then.
  • rahilrahil Member Posts: 4
    Kawautar,
    Dealers here are not willing to negotiate much.
    thanks for all your help.
  • AustiniteAlienAustiniteAlien Member Posts: 4
    Are you in a hurry? If not here's my suggestion:
    Wait a few days and get quotes from dealers around (closer big cities are the best)
    You will be amazed how willing they become
  • ruking1ruking1 Member Posts: 19,826
    Ditto on the comments by the above poster.

    UPSHOT: Keep at it ( do your homework and get it down to 3/5 great deals) and don't burn the bridges.

    Sometimes just working with them over time will set up scenarios more to your circumstances. Sometimes just the fact that you have come around or called (more than once) will either put you in the category of PITA looker/tire kicker or what I suspect you are, serious buyer. Just let em know what problems you are trying to solve and you might just be surprised when they actually offer good to great solutions. You can always so no. etc. Just as people brush off salesman, dealerships, etc., turn around is indeed fair play.

    I have been surprised on two occasions (actual cars bought) , that absolutely the best deals were the closest (location) oem dealers !!!!
  • co_copco_cop Member Posts: 17
    After reading your post, I just negotiated a similar deal for my sister in Orlando.

    '09 Corolla LE auto with mats + keyless remote

    15,422 OTD

    Orlando dealer told me that I would never get this deal from them.

    Thanks for the info

    Pat
  • anderson123anderson123 Member Posts: 17
    Just got a 09 corolla LE auto and only option is stupid floor mat. The OTD is $15500. I have to find all weather floor mat and trunk tray/cargo liner for it. I had a chance to get better deal, but I did not catch it.
  • slowcarslowcar Member Posts: 66
    In Houston, Texas, bought '09 Corolla LE with: cruise, keyless, tint, floor mats, mud guards, bumper protector, alloy wheels for $16,000 even (rebate included) + TTL + 50 doc fee. OTD is $17,230 with 6.25% sales tax. Do not intent to get the best deal or lowest price but want to know where I stand? Thanks.
  • anderson123anderson123 Member Posts: 17
    Very nice input. Thanks for the sharing.
  • sactojlmsactojlm Member Posts: 5
    Purchased this model today in Phoenix area for $15,500 with following options: AW, CF, CK, CL, EM, FE, KE, LE and VS/VSC. TTL + doc fee ($399) made OTD price $17,468.65. I really wanted the electronic stability control option which was paired with the 16" alloy wheels. The whole transaction was done through internet research, emails, and one telephone call.
  • rahilrahil Member Posts: 4
    Thank you guys for all your help. I finnaly bought a 2009 Toyota corolla XLE Auto.
    The price was $15,500 + doc fee $129+Tax. It has 16" alloy wheels ,cruise control, six cd changer and all. I am also paying them $1200 to put leather interior.
    This web site has been a great help.
  • BurgundiaBurgundia Member Posts: 8
    New 2009 Corolla LE with CK CL EM KE LE SR CF ... $15,400 + TTL + doc fees.

    From reading the rest of the entries on this thread, it doesn't seem like I'm getting that great of a deal.

    I would think they'd be pricing the 2009s lower by now, since the 2010s are coming out in a few weeks and Toyota's MSRP is supposedly going to be the same on the 2010s as for the 2009s.

    Anyone have any opinions on this?
  • subysubsubysub Member Posts: 6
    Looks like Toyota is coming into an inventory crunch, anybody get below $15,000 OTD. I know Toyota is offering $1,500 cash back on 09 Corollas.
  • nice1nice1 Member Posts: 5
    I am panning to Buy two Toyota Corolla LE this weekend .Can any one help what price I will be able to buy ? I am in N California
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  • BurgundiaBurgundia Member Posts: 8
    I've been looking for a week and I haven't even been offered below $15,000 without TTL + fees, including the $1500 rebate! Do you think I'm being taken for a ride? Should I just ask for $15,000 OTD and see what they say?

    I have emailed a few salesmen and asked what they thought about the 2010 MSRP being the same as the 2009...none of them have responded...
  • timlbtimlb Member Posts: 2
    Hi all,

    I bought a 2009 Corolla LE on Monday. It's an automatic with cruise control and remote keyless options (pretty common configuration, MSRP 18,314). I bought from Toyota of Huntington Beach (Minh and Scott in the internet department were pleasant and did not play any games). OTD price was $16,412 (taxes were paid on 16.3K, so it was a bit under 15K after the 1500 cash back). I live in LA county, so the tax rate is 8.25%. The last $300 was the hardest - a number of dealers would offer the car at 16.7-16.8K OTD.

    -Tim
  • BurgundiaBurgundia Member Posts: 8
    That's actually one of the dealerships I'm looking at, and I've been corresponding with Minh too. Good to know he's a great guy. I also live in LA County so this was like a trial sale for me, lol. I was quoted $15,535 (including $1500 cash back but not TTL/fees), but then again the model I wanted has a power sunroof in addition to cruise control & remote keyless entry.

    Just to clarify: when people say OTD are they including TTL or not? I can't really tell...
  • BurgundiaBurgundia Member Posts: 8
    I just talked to Minh @ Huntington Beach Toyota, and my OTD price is now approx $16,540 for automatic 2009 Corolla LE CK CL EM KE LE SR CF...this also includes body moulding on the doors and rear spoiler. I think I'm gonna get it...
  • kawautarkawautar Member Posts: 8
    This is even a better deal than I got. There must be a lot of room for negotiation in FL. Good job!
  • kawautarkawautar Member Posts: 8
    The drain and refill is overkill. Every 40K at least till 80K is good enough. After that 30K is a good interval. Use regular oil as specified in the manual every 4K, otherwise you car gets used to the premium oil.
  • TheCryptkeeperTheCryptkeeper Member Posts: 5
    A dealer in Tampa is offering to sell me a Corolla S with sunroof, sport package, carpet floor mats, satellite radio, and window tinting for $19,200 OTD. Is this a good deal?
  • mickey77mickey77 Member Posts: 10
    I just purchased a LE w/cruise, remote door locks, mats and the heated mirror pkg,,,pretty standard LE. MSRP 18,314. I paid 13,850 plus doc fees of 55. Your tax and Lic will vary from county to county. This was an ad in the local paper, but they gave us the choice of color, as long as the MSRP was 18,314. Toyota of San Diego was the dealer, Van was the "Internet sales person". No/low pressure through the deal.

    I've been looking in the SD area and the best deal had been 14,995.
    Note: all these prices reflect the 1500 rebate being used against the price.
  • BurgundiaBurgundia Member Posts: 8
    Finally got my car! I was wrong about the price before, it ended up being approx $16,800 OTD. This was for a 2009 Corolla LE CK CL EM KE LE SR CF, with body moulding on the doors and a rear spoiler. I bought from Minh @ Toyota of Huntington Beach, he is an internet/fleet manager there. I would highly recommend dealing with him, you will get straight answers unlike some other internet salesmen who don't want to give you an actual price quote until you come in, and then spend 10 minutes telling you all the benefits of leasing and none of the drawbacks (yearly mileage cap, can't modify car, etc).

    By the way, Toyota is currently offering $400 instant cash rebate for college grads! (Must have graduated in the last two years.) All the salesmen are keeping this one quiet, I found out through a friend.
  • TheCryptkeeperTheCryptkeeper Member Posts: 5
    Sounds like you got a great deal. Enjoy your new car in good health. I can't wait to get my new Corolla. But I have to wait until I can settle with an insurance company. Some Yellow Cab driver caused another car to smash into the rear end of my '05 Camry while it was parked outside a restaurant. Caused $7200 - $9300 in damages and bent the frame. The insurance wants to repair the Camry instead of totalling it.
  • TheCryptkeeperTheCryptkeeper Member Posts: 5
    Purchased a Corolla S with sunroof, sports package, carpet floor matts, tinted windows, and XM Radio for $18,300 OTD. Did I get a good price?
  • sactojlmsactojlm Member Posts: 5
    It is impossible to tell with the information you have given, as sales tax rates vary along with title and license fees from location to location. You can compare your buying experience with others by setting forth the base price of the vehicle plus options and destination charge.
  • terceltomterceltom Member Posts: 1,024
    Now why in the world would they keep the "college graduate rebate" quiet if they want to sell cars?
  • TheCryptkeeperTheCryptkeeper Member Posts: 5
    Originally, the Base Price for the Corolla S with the options of sports package, sunroof, carpet floormats, XM Radio, and Window tint was 21,387. Before taxes, rebates, etc, the car's subtotal came to $19,041.17. OTD was $18,300 after $2000 in rebates. Now for the really frustrating part. I purchased the vehicle Friday night and thought my deal was great. The next morning I received an email from another dealer I had visited, offering the same vehicle for $17,576 OTD. I had been shoping for this car for 8 days before purchasing. Sometimes it pays to wait just a little longer.
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