2013 and Earlier - Toyota Corolla Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

SonataShopper

DCH Brunawick Toyota in NJ. But deal posted after mine is even better.

SonataShopper

Beats my deal so if people are saying mine is good this should be great. I only have VSC extra but you paid 500-600 less.

kk2482

Toyota here in Austin, Tx is offering the $4,000 off the MSRP because of a $2,000 toyota rebate and their $2,000 customer incentive.

MSRP for the Corolla LE I'm looking at is $17,740. Is $13,740 low enough that I shouldn't haggle with the salesman once I get into the dealership? :confuse: Or do you think I could get any lower? I'm a college student living independently and if you have any advice you could give me... I'd greatly appreciate it!

Thanks

*kk2482*

alamocity

Sounds like a good price, just be cautious of any add on fees they might try to tack on.

texanshopper

Wow, good price indeed. But where does the $2000 customer incentive come from? Is it only from a specific dealer that you know? Is it printed advertisement or is it just a verbal thing from a slick car seller who will quickly back-track as soon as he sees you in person. I'm aware that there's a 2K Toyota rebate, but not the other incentive.

TexanShopper

alamocity

It's from Charles Maund in Austin, so you might want to go to their website and see the details on it.

rc82

that sounds about right. I just got the same exact car for $16,100 OTD over the weekend. You should try Longo Toyota in El Monte next time. They're the largest Toyota dealer in so. Cal.

irismg

Well, it's been a month since you asked, but were you looking for the specific factory?

kk2482

Its only Charles Maund Toyota that is offering the additional $2,000 off. It's good only til midnight tonight. They started advertising the special on Friday. I've been looking at the new ones for a while... gonna see if this incentive will benefit me or not! :confuse:

minnu

if any one has bought recently toyota corolla type S with moon roof in NY, NJ and CT area can you please give me the details of dealer and the price paid I am planning to buy one this weekend.

Thanks

jbratter

Did the rebate change 4/1? I'm talking to 3 different dealers in NJ and none are under $17.5K now for an LE with vsc.

msweezer

Would you mind breaking down the price (actual price of vehicle, doc fee, title, tax, rebate amount, etc.) thanks so much

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New 09 Corolla LE with VSC, Cruise control, Keyless entry, All whether guard package, 5 pc floor mats.

16.5K out-the-door cash payment (7% sale tax in NJ)

samgreen

Hi,

Has anyone bought the S model (automatic) with the new $1750 rebate? If so, what did you pay, including destination but NOT including state taxes and fees (since they vary). Particularly interested in Massachusetts.

Thanks

SG

tokarzjf

After doing some competitor shopping with competitor dealerships got an offer for a base model automatic transmission, 4 door with cruise control for 14,300 Out the door. This includes sales tax in Georgia 7%, 21$ registration fee and some 595$ dollar fee that I guess all dealers have to pay in this state. I think it's legit since other dealers said they had the same fee.

This price also includes the 1000 off incentive rebate and a 400 off rebate for being a recent graduating student.

Good deal?

tokarzjf

Update:
Went back next day and dealer actually realized student loan was for 1000 instead of 400 so ended up getting car for 13.7k OTD ;

Also, after getting the shakedown from there loan guy on all the things we "needed" ended up getting 7 year 100k warranty for $1200 more. Amazing how long guy acted like he couldnt sell me just extended warranty and initially said it was like $2500. Is this good since factory is 3 year 36k? Figured 4 more years at $300 a year would be worth it.

Summary I would highly recommend World Toyota in Atlanta. Just be careful of there loan and warranty guy. He will try to make you pay rediculious amounts for things you dont need. Basically, was trying to convince us how unreliable corolla's are after just being sold the car so he could get us to buy there crap.

nysafar

I have an offer of 17K out the door for a standard LE in NJ for a cash deal.

The dealer didn't have any models with VSC. And he kept on recommending window etching which would be additional $199.

Is there room for getting additional options, warranty extension and/or service packages?

greatlakesjr

From what I hear, the finance (loan and warranty) guys are real shake-down artists. I suppose $1200 for the extra 4/64 was a decent price but if I'm going to buy a new car, I might make it contingent upon bypassing the finance guy (yeah, I hate those situations and would rather avoid them than put on my weak resistance skills). Anyone else have experience with those guys?

frostbyte3964

The dealership I buy from is awesome. The sales guys straight up "whisper" to you that the next step is the finance guy. His function is to process the loan or pay out AND get you to add all those add on fees that are completely unnecessary. They recommend holding your ground and saying no unless it's something you want. Then the finance guy offers you 3 packages. Ridiculous, more ridiculous and outrageous. Not even giving you the option of nothing. SO I just tell him I want nothing and he say "So the ridiculous plan then?". I say "No. The nothing plan and the price the sales guy told me". They get paid based on this or at least some portion. It's wrong IMO for a company to pay someone to buy these products, but I think a commissioned sales staff is wrong anyways. So there's my experience. Just say NO! It's a Toyota. How often do you hear about a Corolla needing service before 100,000 miles? I've had 5 and no problems with any of them personally.

greatlakesjr

Thanks for the sharing the experience. I don't like the thought of even dealing with the up front salesman let alone the guy in the "back room" who probably sits you down with your back to the door and won't take no for an answer. I'm interested in purchasing a car but it's an extra and not a replacement so I'm not desperate and the potential experience discourages me from even kicking the tires.

frostbyte3964

You can always test drive, then walk away. Then go to the classifieds and find someone with a slightly used one that won't give you the run around. I'm sure in this economy there's tons of cars for sale, although from what I have seen for the most part, they are asking more than dealerships since they paid way more months ago.

peony

Dealer do all of they can to deceive customer. If I do not know this website, I will be charged more money for the car. Thank for this website. I know how much should I spend on the vehicle. Good lucky to everyone.

greatlakesjr

Not a bad idea to purchase private although it takes a little more legwork and bit more risk. It would be nice to get a new car and be part of the "stimulus" for the car companies but the dealers may be just as smug and devious as ever and I don't want to encourage that attitude.

jcogar

16,488 in WV with
sport package
all weather package
VSC
Traction
Carpet package

thefrain

How much is the new rebate and is that the price after taxes? Looks like a really good deal in WV.

corollabuyer

what does Out the Door mean? Give me an example.. When people say $14000 out the door, what exactly does that mean.. does it man for $14000, it included the destination and documentation fee? Is the $14000 before tax or after in terms of OTD.. i made up this price btw. any other fees I should be aware of? what about the california tire fee? I haven't stepped into a shop yet as I've only done phone shopping so I would like to know what kind of fees was included and your definition of out the door.

corollabuyer

Also, if for folks who mentioned OTD for $14000 for example, what about the rebate..with the defition of OTD, do you arrive at $14000 after the rebate has been applied but before tax?

corollabuyer

I would like a breakdown of the OTD price you paid (included tax, lump whatever fee they want to call it in one, the final doc fee for LE 2009 brand new). what i want to see would be a grand spanking total of what you wrote to them on a check book:

-car with all fees included.
-doc fee
-dmv registration.
-tax

thank you.

corollabuyer

note, I've made up the $14000 OTD deal for numbers sake. haven't gone in yet.

tokarzjf

when I said I got the base model automatic with cruise control for 13.7k out the door it means after all fee's etc and rebates removed. So that INCLUDES 2000 in rebates, taxes paid for Georgia, dealer fee for 589 etc. So walking "out the door" I owed 13.7k

Also, looking at the warranty forum here appears paying 1200 was still pretty high. Seems people got them for as low as $675. I was well prepared for getting a good price on automobile but definately unprepared for finance guy. Make sure you do your homework if your interested in additional options. DOnt be fooled by you have to buy "GAP" insurance with Extended warranty. I was told for about 15 minutes I couldnt get extended warranty without gap no matter what. Finally I told him I'll take nothing or only the extended warranty and magically he took away the "GAP" insurance.

Also he wouldnt budge on financing. Basically I have a 734 credit score and told him I could make a large downpayment if it effects my rate. He told me nothing will effect my rate and it was at like 11.4%. Absolutely rediculious! I made sure there was no fee for paying it off early and agreeed since it was only way I got 1k off for college rebate. Now I'm either going to refinance or pay it off in full before the sleezbag gets a dime off this absurb interest rate, though he did get 125 dollars in up front finance charge. Great too that he buttered's you up for 15 minutes being a "friend" till he desides to try to completely take advantage of people. Have no idea how these people sleep at night and luckily he didnt get that much from me though I feel bad for the people that do get suckered in.

Ashame experience had to end this way. Having someone like that be the last person we remembered about dealership definately lost them alot of positive advertising. Would have highly recommended there dealership to many of my college friends who are going to be soon looking for a new car.

frostbyte3964

They know their job well and hope you don't. It's as simple as that. Make friends, then bend you over, then send you on your way. ^_^

rospotte

I am in the process of helping a friend from Korea purchase a 2009 corolla base model (no power windows or locks) with automatic transmission.The Dallas area is very high.The best otd I've found is 17,000 the 2,000 dollar rebate is included in the price. She would not recieve a rebate.If someone could help....thanks..jeff

mshah185

I am in California.. I just bought Corolla S and paid $18650 OTD. with

JBL sound system (includes 8 speakers, Blue tooth)
Sports Package
VSC
ABS

if that helps...

mshah185

I paid 18650 OTD with

automatic
JBL +blue tooth
Sports Package

stevge

From which dealer/sales person you got the offer? Any options included? I am looking to buy a LE soon in NJ. Thanks!

stevge

16.5K OTD sounds a very good deal for a 09 Corolla LE with the options included in NJ. Is this just price quote or the price you actually paid for the car? Did you get the price from Internet Sales Coordinator or from a sales person? I am planning to buy a Corolla LE soon from the same dealer. Thanks!

tx_ice

I was getting quotes for LE's in the Houston area for $15.7K + TTL which would work out to $16.5 OTD and that includes to $2000 rebate. This was in March so end of the quarter quotas may have helped me.

I ended up buying in Bryan, TX at Atkinson. They gave me a good deal and it was a smooth purchase.

If you want a base model, then you could go as low as $15K + TTL. I would get a quote from a Houston dealer and ask the Dallas dealers to beat it.

Good luck.

jcogar

1750.00 rebate.The 16488.00 was before taxes. WV has a 5% sales tax on autos.

So.....add 5% to 16488 and you will get the total car price.

jcogar

Dealer holdback on S model is $345.00 per car. Any dealer should sell you a 2009 model for the holdback only. Example: with the 1750 rebate.
Take the dealer invoice price and subtract the 1750.00 = selling price. They dealer will make about $700.00 per car using this formula.

Now this will only work without a trade in...........................with a trade be prepared to pay more for the car.

jcogar

You should be able to buy this car 17200.00 after 1000.00 rebate without a trade in. If you trading in a vehicle the new car will cost you more. It is always better to buy without a trade and sell your car on the open market. This way the new car will cost less and your old car will bring a higher price on a one on one sale.

abchin486

Lowest price most dealers are willing to go is around 16400 + tax,title, fee on an S auto with a sunroof. I was able to get it lower, but in my area....their is literally 15 Toyota dealerships, so it's very competitive. Infact, when I told other dealers about the price, some were able to match, but lots of them said no way. I actually got a message from one of the dealers that said no way, and he said that his manager really wants to get rid of his cars, so was willing to take a "loss" on it and sell it to me for that price. After I applied the college rebate, I got it for 15.9 OTD (I live in MA).

For the LE w/ a sunroof, lowest I got was 15,800 (I know their is no more than $100-$200 of wiggle room, so try 15,6XX and see if you can get it).

LE w/ no sunroof, lowest: 14,7XX

BASE auto with power: 14,4XXX

As you can see....price dfference becomes small in the lower end. If they take a "loss" on the less demanding models (models with sunroofs and other), they know they will recoup it on the stripped models because most will stop at around 14,9XX. My expections was to get the LE with no sunroof for 14,1XX, but since my gf wanted a sunroof, I decided to try the sunroof versions first.

Also...in order to get the best price....make sure they have the car you want THEIR stock. If they have to find it, locate it, and transport it, they will not eat the finders fee and do that all the work to not move their own cars off the lot first.

Also...take the rebate and finance through Toyota. My gf got .5% over the promotional rates.

ben1000

I got a 2009 Corolla S with
VSC & TRAC
Sun/moon roof
All weather pkg
Carpet Pkg
Remote start

for $17000[before Taxes, reg & fees] in MA. Is that a fair price?

illulu

I just bought a corolla S auto with sport pkg and all weather pkg for $15900 OTD in MA (after $1750 rebate). I think I might be able to make a better deal at $15800 if I try really really hard. Since we need a car asap and we have limited time for shopping a car, so we are fine with this. Is it a good price?

abchin486

You should be able to get $4200 off msrp on a S trim now after rebate (3500 for LE)....if you get there, you are good. Depending on demand and how many dealers there are, you could go another $300-$400 if you wanted, but you have to fight for it.

If you really did get it for 14.9, that is pretty good.

If you live in MA....you are in really good hands. There are more Corollas than buyers here because there are so many dealers.

Go to Boch. they have so many Corollas left over.

readbook

Hello, I got a quote for 2010 Toyota Corolla LE, with all weather guard, cruise control, keyless entry, and carpet floor/trunk mats.

The price is $15,890 plus tax (5%), title, license, and docs fees. Are the various rebates mentioned in this forum appled to 2010 as well? Is this a good deal? Thanks!

humdeedum

Just bought one today in San Diego for 16185 OTD, 2009 Corolla LE, w/ all weather guard, cruise, keyless, and carpet floor/trunk mats. I'm not sure if that's that good of a deal, I'm just not made for hard bargaining.

abchin486

If I am correct, CA has a weird tax scheme. Based on a 9.25% tax rate, that means you bought the car for around 14,850. Subtract fees (registration, processing title...in MA this is around $400-$600 depending on where you go). So, you got it below 14,500....that is pretty good for not being "made for hard bargaining". Ofcourse, you still have to take into account regoinal differences in price that come from the delivery charge. Regardless, give yourself a pat on the back. It looks like a good price.

And no....there is no incetives on the 2010 models....

bostonben

Hey I'm in Boston as well (and my name is Ben, go figure). Anyways, is it possible to negotiate the price down to these levels and then still lease? Or will they simply not let you go this low for a lease? My parents are looking for a new car and they are ideal candidates (want something reliable, but they don't drive a lot of miles, can garage it, etc.) Thanks!

zhaoweiasu

That's a sweat deal! I am also in San Diego and looking for the same options. So where did you get this deal?

abchin486

I never leased a car, so I could not tell you....

mike9000

Hi,

I would like to buy 2010 corolla LE, What is the best that I can get in PA? Could you please help meon this?