2013 and earlier Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • kay5kay5 Member Posts: 1
    Avoid this dealer at all costs!
    These people are the lowest of the low. They will tell you anything to get you into their dealership. Once you are there, the prices are higher and delivery dates are pushed back.
    I did the deal at 35,950.00 drive out with DVD and Navigation on an 05 EX-L. We were desperate for one, because we have two very long trips coming up, 4 small children and currently, a very old mini van. We left a deposit on Oct. 29 and signed a purchase agreement. The car arrived a week early on Nov. 9, for some reason the dealership could not deliver it as promised. Long story short, they sold our car to someone else. Is this legal? Now we have no new car and can't make our long trip in the old one. I've been told that dealerships are signing purchase agreements to gain inventory and take customers away from competition, then selling to the highest bidder. It is certainly a new low to leave a family with no way home for the holidays. Not to mention the hours of drive time to leave and pick up deposits at a dealership 2 hours away. Heartless!! Shop anywhere but here!
  • whocareswhocares Member Posts: 2
    Exactly which dealer in LA did you purchase your Oddy from. I'm in central LA and the dealers here only have a few available and are asking MSRP and above.
    If you enjoy the forum, please share the info.
  • diggindiggin Member Posts: 15
    We took delivery of our Silver Pearl '05 Odyssey EX-L yesterday from Classic Honda in Streetsboro, OH. I worked out a nice deal of $1,000 over invoice with them. I made it clear I could (and would) go elsewhere for that deal (to Erie,PA) and they said there was no way they were going to lose a customer to PA. They were very low pressure and the service so far has been outstanding.

    We are interested in several of the available accessories and will order most of them online, but I bought the splash guards and leather wrapped steering wheel cover from them because they accepted my offer of $1,000 over invoice and made the deal process relatively painless...no games, no gimmicks etc.

    Some additional info...the doc fee was $100 and the title fee was $25.50. We also get free carwashes for our van as frequently as we wish for as long as we own it and $9.95 oil changes. We really couldn't have asked for more.

    I went in there with serious intentions to buy and made it clear what I wanted. I think they respected that and in turn worked to get me the fair deal I wanted.

    It seems a lot of people are relying solely on internet/email negotiating in an attempt to get the best possible deal. I think that's a great way to start, but IMHO when trying to get the best possible price on a high-demand vehicle such as the Odyssey, one must physically step foot in a dealership and establish some kind of rapport. I'm not saying it can't be done entirely online, but I believe it will increase your odds in getting the best possible deal if you combine the two approaches.
  • cmaxwellcmaxwell Member Posts: 9
    We don't need the Honda Odyssey right away and were wondering, what do you think the prices are going to do after the new year? Do they typically go down off of MSRP or stay the same? All the dealers I have found in Richmond, Va won't budge off of MSRP and I missed Bedard Brothers Honda by 1 day. What do you think?
  • scoutleaderscoutleader Member Posts: 18
    I found one dealer to offer $1510.00 off MSRP
    on EX $28,510.00. Basically the price is very
    competitive w/ the price quoted to me on a Sienna LE w/ BZ pkg. Don't know which way to go or to continue to try to get better quotes.
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,566
    %$1,510 off MSRP seems to be a good deal. You aren't leaving much if anything on the table, and if you need/want that van, go for it.

    It is logical to assume that prices will come down a bit after January, since mid-winter (at least in the snowy climates) isn't usually as big a buying season, plus the initial buzz and early adopters are taken care of. But, it's really just a guess, and if demand stays high, prices may stay up too.

    Best bet is buy when you need it, and get the best deal you can, and enjoy.

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  • scoutleaderscoutleader Member Posts: 18
    I can't wait until January. The old Volvo won't
    make it unless I put some $ into it. What do you think of the Sienna LE. The best quote I've
    rec'd (all through email) has been $27,000 w/ the
    BZ pkg. I'm torn between the 2 vehicles; on overload with all I've read and compared. I've read some postings re: Odyssey transmission problems over 48,000 K. I know I won't be driving
    my next vehicle as long as my last, but should I expect these kinds of problems in either van before 100k?

    Thanks
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,566
    you're probably better off posting on the ody vs. Sienna thread, but frankly both are very nice vehicles. You should be able to get an Ody quickly, although you might have to be flexible aobut color (and maybe model). The 2 dealers near me that I visited both had 10-15 in stock, at least. I'm sure I could have negotiated some discount on an in-stock unit, they just didn't have the color/equipment combo I wnated.

    We are in a better position to wait, since we don't really "need" a new car, so waiting 1-3 months doesn't really matter.

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  • racerx2racerx2 Member Posts: 1
    Thanks to everyone for taking the time to post.
    The info I have gathered from this forum has been very helpful. Now I have some research to share. For anyone who is a Costco member, their auto buying program is well worth a look, especially on the 2005 Odyssey. (You have to be at least a Gold member, which I believe costs about $30 a year-for those not familiar with the chain.) They will recommend you to a participating dealer closest to you. (Note - you may have to ask them to widen their search as the web sight showed nothing in my area yet over the phone a Costco rep located a dealership within 13 miles of our home. ) The dealer has to show you their dealer invoice price, which on a Touring with Nav and Res is $34,558. together with a Costco approved markup sheet. They must disclose any incentives but they do not have to disclose or deduct any manufacturer holdbacks which on the loaded touring model is $1,148. The Costco markup over the dealer invoice price on the Odyssey varied by trim line and options-but was anywhere from $1,000 on the EX-L to $1,500 on the Touring with Nav and Res.
    So we were just quoted $36,000 (before taxes and title) on an 2005 Ody touring with Nav and Res.
    from a dealer in the northern suburbs of NYC-which is $2,800. under the $38,800. MSRP !
    Tough to find in stock (especially at this price so you will likely have to order it !
    Also for $12.- per vehicle report the Consumer Reports New car pricing guide is worth its weight in gold !

    Now go buy your new '05 Ody well informed !
  • cccompsoncccompson Member Posts: 2,382
    Thanks for sharing, diggin. Nice to see someone got a good deal in Ohio and I can understand, given the location of that dealer (just outside both Akron and Cleveland), how they might try a little bit harder for the business.

    I will disagree with you somewhat about internet sales. I've bought my last 4 cars over the 'net and each time got a better price than I could have gotten in person (and saved tremendous time in the process). Yes, there are times that in-person works great (as you have demonstrated).

    However, sending out 10 or 20 emails will generally allow one to find the best price available (or darned close) from the comfort of home.
  • diggindiggin Member Posts: 15
    I bought my 2000 F-150 online five years ago at invoice price, back when autobytel guaranteed invoice pricing. I'm no stranger to the power of online vehicle purchasing. My point is that a combination of tactics, both an initial online inquiry for the best (internet) price and then an in-person follow-up, may be the best approach for a high-demand vehicle like the Odyssey...especially since SO MANY people can't seem to get any better than $500 or $1000 off MSRP on their internet quotes.
  • cpstarcpstar Member Posts: 31
    Thanks, recerx2! Your post is packed with useful information. About a month ago I had heard that Costco did not have a program in place for the new Ody. Glad to hear that has been worked out. I might go that route also. Thanks again for your time and willingness to share your experience.
  • stew7710stew7710 Member Posts: 3
    We needed to pickup a minivan for several upcoming family trips. We considered the Sienna XLE Limited but when we test drove the Ody Touring it just felt more comfortable and I already have XM Radio. My wife was all set to go. The MSRP was $38,810 and they had the crap on there for $40,xxx. I was able to get them to take off the $695 for the $25 of appearance crap. So it was $39, xxx. And I got them do come down to $200 from a $279 processing fee (if I would give them all 5s on the phone interview).

    Did I get screwed, yes. I am mad but no so much about the price.

    I am mad that the salesman did not explain the proprietary nature of the PAX system. Oh he explained that they were run flats but not that I would need to return to a certified PAX retailer. We liked the Honda more than the Sienna, so if he would have explained PAX's limitations we might have considered a non-touring model if we could have gotten similar options (leather, DVD & NAV)

    I prefer to run snow tires in the winter and from what I've read, I can not!! I should have done more research but I assumed that we could simple replace the tires on the same wheels but after reading a bit further, it doesn't seem to be the case. The concept of PAX is good but if you drive in the snow belt and can't swap on snow tires, thats bad.

    Tire Rack does offer a 16" snow tire & steel wheel package ($650) BUT I have not spoken with anyone directly to see if it can be done -- I'll ask the dealer's service dept.

    I do plan to return to the dealer on Sunday to inform them that I will not be giving them "5s" on the phone interview. Why?
     - suppose to have full tank of gas as listed on the window sticker - only 1/2 tank
     - failure to go over the vehicles options in detail
     - failure to fully disclose the nature and potential limitations of the PAX system.

    They made $5-7k off of our deal. Even though we took delivery of the car when the shop was closing, it was suppose to have a full tank of gas and the sales associate is suppose to do their job -- not say 'call me if you have any questions' -- at a minimum he should have offered go over all of the features in detail the following day or stayed late to ensure we knew how the major functions work. He never even popped the hood to show me where the major fluid checks were located.

    Oh, when I asked about the Costco deal, "Yes we participate but the Ody. is not currently part of the program." We have been a Volvo & Audi family for years and had excellent service. Our experience thus far with Honda has been poor.

    Dealer: Leesburg Honda
    Location: Leesburg, VA
  • majordadmajordad Member Posts: 43
    Took home my EXL-RES/NAV from Ourisman Honda of Laurel, MD yesterday. Reading some of the other postings I may have been able to get a better deal, however, I'm satisfied with the price I paid. After working the internet salesman and not getting a deal decided to visit a dealership which had the vehicle I wanted in stock. Guess I was lucky in picking one that had the Silver Pearl Mist just delivered. Worked out the purchase price to $32.7K plus tax, tags and freight. OTD price was as follows:
    $32,700 Purchase Price
    $ 515 Freight
    $ 99 Processing Fee
    $ 1,665 Titling Tax
    $ 23 Titling Fee
    $ 195 License Fee
    $ 20 Tire Recycling Fee
    $ 20 Lien Fee

    $35,239 Total OTD

    Additionally, the dealer threw in their appearance package which jacks the price up by $1449. Determined this package was worth about $400-$500. It includes wheel locks, splash guards, pinstriping, fender trim and door trim. Not sure if I may have been able to save another $1K somewhere else, but I've tired of the search and this provides everything I wanted except the power liftgate. The NAV has way too many commands to learn, this should be fun. Still negotiating with dealer for fog lights, leather steering wheel cover, and cross bars. Since I've taken possession of the car already, I doubt they'll provide good pricing.

    Oh, almost forgot the van drives extremely well and the dealership experience was relatively painless. They did try to sell the undercoating, interior sealant and exterior sealants. Talked to my uncle by cell phone and he stated they were all useless, so I declined. Not sure if this is entirely correct. Any feedback on this subject would be helpful.

    After bringing home an 04 Sienna AWD XLE w/Pckg #12 on an overnight last month and later returning it because the internet salesman misquoted me the price several times at $28,300, my daughter is now begging me to keep this van. Told her she'd have to clean up her room before I would decide.
  • heywood1heywood1 Member Posts: 851
    Michelin may start making PAX snow tires, but certainly not in time for this winter. 'Touring' owners are going to be a minuscule percentage of tire buyers to begin with, let alone the fraction of those who will want snow tires.

    Bridgestone makes 17" Blizzak snow tires for the Sienna, including run-flat version for the AWD model. I just received mine from the Tire Rack after a several-month wait, due to limited production. And there are a whole lot more of these vans (Sienna w/17") out there than there will be Tourings.

    I think Honda will be re-thinking PAX as standard equipment on the Touring, perhaps making these tires optional for 2006. I wonder how many more Touring owners there are out there who aren't aware/weren't told of the limitations of PAX, and who won't find out until replacement time. That's when the number of complaints will rise as rapidly as the re-sale values of Tourings will begin to fall.

    PAX-laden Tourings already seem to be driving Odyssey buyers to the EX-L, which may explain some of the build-date delays. I predict discounts on Tourings will only get bigger.
  • rubierubie Member Posts: 12
    When ordering my Ody 05, the financial manager suggested to have this done before the van is out of their door. The cost is $289.

    I live in a very snowy thus salty area. Anyone done this rust protection? Recommendations?
  • SylviaSylvia Member Posts: 1,636
    Congrats on your new ride at least. Be sure and log your unhappiness with both the dealership AND with Honda when they do their purchasing satisfaction survey (paper) and phone call.
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    It's a shame to spend that kind of money and end up unhappy. I don't think you got "screwed" as far as pricing but I do think you had a sloppy salesperson. Hard to imagine he/she didn't go over the features and controls with you. they should also have noticed the fuel level.

    As far as Costco. We were the Costco store for years. A lot of cars that are in high demand and low supply are excluded from the program.

    Hopefully you will enjoy your Odyssey for many years.
  • stew7710stew7710 Member Posts: 3
    I went back to the dealer today and said that we loved the car but the PAX was unacceptable for us and that we'd like to get into an equally equipped EX or what ever had the same options just not PAX.

    Eventhough I asked about replacement tires before delivery and was told they would be covered under the tire warranty, the sales manager said today would require a new "wheel & tire" when these wear out. He proceeded to say "These questions should have been asked prior to taking delivery. There is nothing we can do now." "I answered the question about replacement, you did not ask about other wheels or snow tires."

    I have never been so insulted in my life. My saleman did say they were run flats BUT no one even hinted at the fact that I couldn't put on normal wheels and tires. Nor that the PAX system was so proprietary. No one had a straight answer. I couldn't have been the first person to ask this question.

    So the old school slimy sales manager (yes they still exist!!) told me that there are not many $40k vans out there and that I should just enjoy it. We've purchased three $40k Volvos in the past 3 years and Leesburg Honda's customer service is horrible and nowhere near the level of any luxury dealership-- but I should have known this. Their scores on the survey will not be high I can assure you.

    And I forgot to ask for the Navigation manual that was not in with the other booklets.

    It is my fault for not researching this futher. We'll enjoy the van until we get a flat, then hopefully we can flatbed it during the day to someone who is certified to change the tire.

    Is there suppose to be a Navigation DVD included?
  • pkapka Member Posts: 56
    Can somebody please offer details as to what to expect when taking delivery of the van? Are there usually surprises or price add-on's to the order sheet (which includes price of car, tax, freight, proc fee, deposit, etc.) When does one get offered the extended warranty, accessories, VIN etching, etc? Please help this first time car buyer. Also, how can one get the deposit back eventhough on the order sheet it says non refundable but is refundable if car not delivered within 30 days of estimated delivery---but there is no estimated delivery date written. please help....
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    I think you have received a bit of bad information. It is NOT necessary to replace tire and wheels as a unit. The PAX tires CAN be replaced by themselves, same as any other tire.

    And you would not have to call a tow truck if you get a flat. They can be driven 125 miles at 55 miles per hour. That is the beauty of these.

    I haven't watched the new DVD but I think it's more about the RES system. You should have received a seperate manual.

    In these forums you will find a few people who have a dim view of the PAX tires but for many others they are a big selling point. My guess is that other car manufactures will start uning them.

    Relax a bit, if you can, and enjoy your new ride!
  • heywood1heywood1 Member Posts: 851
    I guess that would be me.

    You are correct that it is not necessary to replace the tire and wheel as a unit. But, I believe stew7710 is a believer in snow tires-- and you can't buy PAX snow tires for the OEM rims. At least not yet. If he want to buy snow tires, he will have to buy conventional rims to accommodate them. And if he wants to buy any other brand but Michelin in-general, he will also need to buy conventional rims.

    You are also correct that a tow truck is not necessary. But neither is one required for CONVENTIONAL run-flats, which are much less expensive--not to mention non-proprietary--than the PAX system.

    There are a whole lotta Touring owners out there who are going to have a big surprise at replacement time. People don't like to spend $1,000 on new tires--not even rich people. Especially for a minivan....
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,242
    Let's take all of the non-pricing talk over to the regular Honda Odyssey 2005+ discussion. There are other members there who are talking about the tires, and about other features of the Odyssey. Let's reserve this one for pricing/buying experience. Thanks!

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  • heywood1heywood1 Member Posts: 851
    I knew that was coming.
    It is difficult to 'stay on topic' when there are SO MANY threads. I think the Hosts could be a bit more tolerant, not to mention consolidate some of these extremely narrow (and extremely broad) topic lines. For example, 'Odyssey 2005+' covers everything.

    I think this discussion IS relevant to prices paid, because the PAX system is expensive, demand for it (or lack thereof) affects new-Odyssey pricing, and the cost of replacement is high.

    It is also relevant to buying experience, as it is both interesting and informative to find out how many salespeople disclose to their customers-- or are even knowledgeable about-- this new, expensive, and proprietary system.
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Some topic drift should be allowed since it's usually a short time before the topic gets back on track.

    But, I'm not a host and I don't make the calls.
  • dolphindolphin Member Posts: 71
    I agree that you have been treated poorly, but the world is not coming to an end. Have you looked into renting a mini-van for your holiday trip?
  • andreabandreab Member Posts: 21
    Richmonda Honda agreed to $500 off MSRP on a Touring/RES/NAV/Slate Green/Olive interior which had to be ordered. Perhaps pricing is starting to come down in this area. We wished we could have waited longer, but we really need a new van since my 96 T&C isn't going to be around much longer!
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,242
    Hey, a little off-topic is fine! But when it's clear that other owners who hang out on the 05 Odyssey board are already talking about the wheel issue, and can offer many different perspectives, it makes sense to continue over there. Thanks!

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  • takafoomi1takafoomi1 Member Posts: 8
    fredf3,

    We hear the wind noise also in our EX-L.. but im pretty sure its normal.. it sounds to me like it comes not from the windshield but just above it on the roof rails.

    As far as the grinding noise, i wonder if you are justnoticing the VCM kicking in. when we ride on the highway, and you are leaning off the gas, the ECO light goes on and the tone of the engine changes just a hair. But you can tell its different.

    Anyway hope this helps.
  • ody5ody5 Member Posts: 1
    Thanks for your post. Can you name the dealer in NJ? I ordered an Ocean Mist EX and was told I would pay MSRP, but after seeing all these posts I feel like I am paying too much. Also, they do not want to give me too much for my 2001 Odyssey so I feel like I am losing on both ends.

    Thanks.
  • sudiptasudipta Member Posts: 6
    Thanks for the costco info, especially for the suggestion to call since I was able to find a dealer pretty close in NJ.
    Where did you order your vehicle?
    Is the Costco price same for all dealers or do they vary?

    Thanks

    Sudipta
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,566
    the ocean mist EX-L is at Turnersville Honda.

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  • bucktownbucktown Member Posts: 12
    I placed an order for a Touring with NAV/RES from a Chicago-area dealer for delivery in the first or second week of December.

    * $750 off MSRP

    * dealers' material & labor "costs" for options (cross bars, splash guards, etc.), which the parties defined to be Honda's MSRPs (which did not include dealer labor components).

    * $1,100 for 7 year/100,000 Honda Care with zero deductible

    * No junk fees other than $50 in document prep fees and $140 or so in license fees.

    Overall, I am not getting ripped off. At the same time, I am not getting the best possible deal. But, I was approaching the point of diminishing return unless, of course, I was willing to wait another 2-3 months.

    Any reaction?
  • whitesandwhitesand Member Posts: 1
    We live in a small town (Las Cruces, NM) close to El Paso, TX. We bought a Honda Odyssey EX-L today with a dealer- installed DVD/TV system for $30,200, and $31,387.90 as the out-of-door price plus two full tanks of gasoline. A dealer in El Paso is willing to sell the same vehicle for $30,000. We bought from the local dealer because the dealership is only 15 minutes from our home, and could help us with the service in the long run. Looks like our price is about $2000 off the MSRP except for the DVD/TV is not a Honda brand.
  • hackorsackhackorsack Member Posts: 3
    I'm looking for a price to offer on the low side for a 2005 EX-L with RES. I'm not in a hurry and can wait a couple months or more for the vehicle, so I want to throw out a price and have the dealer wait until they can accept it. Is $500 over invoice too low? Will they EVER accept it? Any recommendations? I want to go in with a price I will pay and will wait til I get it.
  • sgarabediansgarabedian Member Posts: 8
    Hello everyone,
    This is my first post but I have been reading everone else's for a month or so now. I finally got a deal on a Silver Touring without NAV or RES but it took some work. The out the door price was $32313. The breakdown is as follows: $750 over invoice plus $398 administrative fee plus misc. fees of $22. I live in Jackson, TN and the dealer is Ed Voyles in Atlanta, GA. We wanted a gray interior and he tried to sell me a black one (by mistake he said); luckily I checked the VIN number he sent me on the Honda website and found out the interior was black. He did trade with another dealer to get a gray interior, so we're cool. I was faxed an agreement today and I will be flying on Saturday to pick it up. The next best deal I had was from Jasper Honda in AL for $32900 out the door. Local dealers are still quite unrealistic and just not interested it seems to me in making a sale. They weren't willing to negotiate off MSRP by much at all. I'm looking forward to the new van, our first van and our first Honda vehicle.
    This forum has been very helpful for me and I hope my post will be useful.
    Good luck to all.
  • lookn4oddylookn4oddy Member Posts: 2
    I'm just looking for a 2005 EX with leather in Silver, sounds simple. Most dealers quoted me $1000 off.
    I checked with the "General Internet Manager" (some title!!!) at the dealer in Bedford Ohio.
    This is the same guy that was there in 2002, they were dealing then when most dealers weren't, so I gave it a shot.
    He said he'd match the $950 over invoice that that Bradford Brothers dealer was giving, except on the R&N models. I'll let you know, I'm stopping by tomorrow.
  • wondererwonderer Member Posts: 3
    hey guys, do u mind answering a question for me cuz it has been bothering me for a while now...

    i'm from vancouver, canada, and i just purchased a 05 honda odyssey last month @ MSRP, but the thing is, i have not yet gotten the vehicle from them depite the fact that i paid my $1000 depoosit.

    they keep on telling me that the odyssey that i've specified has not yet arrived (which is only an EX-L and apparently they only have the ones w/ the DVD pkg).

    i'm wondering if they're trying to process this deal till the price of an odyssey drops so that they can make more money since i've already agreed to pay the current msrp.

    anyways, dunno if anyone has seen an 05 odyssey around vancouver yet but plz help me out! thanks a bunch.
  • rubierubie Member Posts: 12
    Just picked up my EXL this evening. It has been an interesting and overall positive experience. Paid $2,169 off MSRP, or $1,092 over invoice. Also traded my 97 Dodge caravan for the highest quote I got in the area. Here is the break down of the price list:

    28,641 Car
       105.5 Cargo tray
       159 All season floor mat
       115 Splash guard (installed)
       449 Envir. Paint and Rust protection
        12.5 NYS tire fee
        45 Doc fee
        10 NYS inspection
     3,000 Trade-in

    Dealer: Fox Honda in Auburn NY (central NY).

    Thanks to Edmunds and everyone who shared in this forum. Hope my post will benefit others. I am now moving to the owner's forum :-> (have been reading it for awhile now).
  • diggindiggin Member Posts: 15
    Definitely!...I highly recommend Classic Honda in Streetsboro. I worked out a deal with them of $1,000 over invoice for an EX-L plus a $100 doc fee. They seem like a very fair and honest dealership that actually cares about making the customer happy rather than just lining their own pockets.

    They also provide you with free carwashes for the life of your vehicle and $9.95 oil changes.

    Feel free to shoot me an email if anyone wants additional info about my experience with them.
  • sybertmansybertman Member Posts: 1
    Which dealership in Louisville did you purchase your EX from? I live in Louisville and have been looking at Sam Swope Honda, Bob Montgomery Honda, and even Honda Cars of Clarksville.
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,242
    No contact information or names - this includes street addresses and e-mail addresses. Thanks!

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  • cpstarcpstar Member Posts: 31
    The Chicago area appears to have one of the best pricing for the new Ody.

    My first reactions - is the deposit refundable? From what I gather $1000 off MSRP is the first offer from many dealers in the area.

    Honda Care can be purchased from any dealer at any time before the end the factory warranty and there are better deals (~$900) than what you are being offered.

    Since the dealer is making quite a profit already ask them to drop all the other fees including the doc fee and the license fees.

    Good luck!
  • sudiptasudipta Member Posts: 6
    I called Planet Honda of Union NJ (Costco participating dealer) and they said that the costco price is only $200 below MSRP, but they can give me a better deal than that. This was surprising.
    Racerx2, do you have the costco price sheet with you? Can youshare it with us?

    Thanks

    Sudipta
  • michaelamichaela Member Posts: 12
    I live in Raleigh and am interested in purchasing an Odyssey. Anyone know of a dealership who is willing to deal? I am thinking $500 to $1000 over invoice. Thanks.
  • mrman118877mrman118877 Member Posts: 3
    michaela,

    I'm also looking for a deal in NC. I've already contacted a few dealers and the lowest I've gotten is $600 off MSRP (from Crown Honda).

    If anyone else has good buying experiences in NC please share them!
  • michaelamichaela Member Posts: 12
    Has anyone checked into the legitimacy of the $500 over invoice for Duncan Honda at Christianburg, VA? I read in the previous posting that they are selling at invoice+500.

    Also, you might want to check out Boyd Honda at Oxford. They quoted $27,200 for an EX cloth. I also find dealers around Charlotte to be more competitive on the price. I have quotes from $1500 to $500 under MSRP. I have not contacted the Christianburg dealer in Virginia yet. Just don't know if anyone has a positive experience with them.

    Thanks.
  • cmaxwellcmaxwell Member Posts: 9
    Just have to tell you, hope you get a good laugh. I priced around in Richmond and the surrounding area. The quote I got back from Richmond Honda was $41,250 for a 05 EX with leather and dvd. Also, he had the nerve to state that this was $1,000 under MSRP. This guy was dead serious. When I emailed him back and said no thanks you are about 10K TOO HIGH he emailed back and asked if I was in Canada or someting b/c their price was very competitive in the area. NO, this was not the touring model. MSRP for this car is 32,410. Get a clue, customers are doing research...
  • stickguystickguy Member Posts: 53,566
    did yo confirm the numbers? It's certainly possible he made a typo and meant 32K, but just didn't realize it.

    2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.

  • cmaxwellcmaxwell Member Posts: 9
    Well, this explains a lot. after many emails we have finally discovered that this Richmond Honda is in Canada. So disregard the previous post. Thank goodness!! Glad I don't live in Canada and pay their prices.
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