2013 and earlier Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

holder2

Tomorrow I am taking delivery of a Silver LX for $1000 below MSRP here in Houston Texas. The van was in stock and no markup's, etc.

kimwipes

All evidency points that I got an american model, car was sold as new in all documents, window sticker shows buffalo as port of entry, portland as destination, and I repeteadly asked about this, 5 miles. Anyway, maybe I'm a sucker, do you know of a denitive way of checking short of calling Honda?

howdyd

Which dealer did you go to in Houston? Do you know what they're asking for EX-L leather?

kimwipes

OK, panic ensued. So I went searching on the net and found out my car is canadian built for the US market, so I'm OK.

Hope you get a good price. My deal was towards the end of the month, and they had the car coming in a few days, and they don't like Odys sitting idle in the lot.

beye

I am currently living in Europe, but moving back to the Dallas/Ft Worth Texas area this summer, and I would like to order an EX-L/DVD and have it waiting for me (if possible) when I get back in late June. I have a few questions...

1. Can anyone give me any info on recent prices paid in the north Texas/southern Oklahoma area recently, and also any dealer recommendations? From what I've seen on this forum DFW dealers seem to be averaging about 500 below MSRP. Obviously I will have to work via email/fax/phone for the order.

2. Our previous van (Chrysler T&C) had a light beige interior that showed every kid spill easily - my wife therefore thinks a darker interior color would be better for hauling 3 young children around. The interior color is more important than exterior to her. I've only seen the colors in the Honda brochure on the internet - never on a real car. The quartz appears to be the darkest of the 3 choices, but I know the colors can look a lot different in the car than they do in a brochure displayed on a computer screen. Can anyone give me any feedback on interior color choices - is the Quartz in reality the darkest, and how does it and/or the Fern do with kids and their inevitable messes?

3. I've seen a lot of discussion here about dealer installed options - anyone know where to go on the web to get a look and description of what's available?

Thanks in advance for any help - I stumbled on this forum a few days ago and I can't believe how much I've already learned.

bdaddy

I found the fern interior to be a little darker than the quartz (especially in the leather). It was the primary reason I chose my color (granite green). Bought the grey Weathertech mats for it and they look great. Can't help you with dealerships - I'm north of you (WI).

odd1

$500 under MSRP still seems to be the going rate. I have seen one report of $1000 under in the Houston area. Also, starting to hear of dealers with them on the lot.

Honda's site is probably the best place to see Honda options for the Odyssey.

holder2

was Russell & Smith. Overall a great car buying experience. Less than 45 minutes to do the deal and a great deal. My opinion is that the dealers are right now attempting to artificially hold prices up. Consumers (ME and YOU) who go in and consider ourselves lucky to get a van at MSRP with little or no wait only further fuels their fire. For those about to buy - settle for nothing less than $500 under MSRP. Because once the MSRP barrier gets broken consistenly, they will be forced to compete against eachother.

Sidenote to my experience =
After the $1000 off MSRP was agreed to, they did mention the $189 for VIN etching on glass, and how they do it on all their vehicles. I said that I did not care for that and would walk if they expected me to pay for something they chose to do. Salesman said "fine, you should not have to pay for it." When I asked if that charge would show up at closing the next day (today) he said "no" and that if it did to let him know.

Of course at closing we were $200 over the expected out the door price. I said that I had agreement not to pay for the etching and the finance guy said "We do that to all of our vehicles" My reply "It was already agreed that I would not be paying for that," to which he says, "Well, he'll get in trouble for that." Do dealers really think that we believe them when they say things like that?

odd1

What's happened to Russell & Smith. I can't believe they've resorted to those kind of tactics. They are were I got a price of $500 under MSRP early last year thru their internet department and they gave me the out the door price up front. Easiest deal I've ever had.

doritos

Well, we've had our Odyssey EX for 6 weeks now. (I had my baby boy on 2/27 and my husband went to get the van the next day!) I was told not to drive for a few weeks- no way, couldn't wait to drive it! But I had a surprise when I saw the sticker from the car. The price was actually $28,185. The dealer added stripes, fabric protection, wheel lip moldings (what's that?), undercoat, weatherproofing- stuff we wouldn't have paid extra for. So the $25,799 we paid was a slightly even better deal. Again, this was Sam Swope in Louisville. And we got $13,000 for our '98 CR-V with 52K miles.

chipsahoy

We're getting MSRP south of Boston but a friend got $500 above invoice price about 6 months ago from Bernardi Honda in Natick. Any info on below MSRP pricing for 2002 Ody EX?

raybear

He was pulling your leg.

famov5

What are people paying for an LX in North Carolina?

sjinju

I live in KY-TN border. Keen to know if any dealer offered below MSRP for EX model 2002.So far the best price I got 26750 plus taxes.

edwardsc1

Considering buying a 2002 EX in Pensacola, FL area. Does anyone know of a good dealer/price/etc. for this area?

mudry1

I was on a waiting list for a Mesa Beige with leather since the end of Feb. I called my salesman last Monday to see how things were looking and he told me that my van was not built yet. However, he had a GG EX without leather come in that morning and it was available. I went over to look at it, and seeing it was my wife's favorite color, I picked it up on Friday. Just love everything about it. Paid MSRP plus 199 dealers fee and 900 for ex. warranty at Schaller Honda in New Britain, CT.

howdyd

Thank-you for your response.
I'm glad you fought about the glass etching..heard it was a big gimmick.

mluvd

Has anyone purchased an Odyssey recently in the Cincinnati area? What did you pay? Am willing to drive 100-150 mi for a deal? Thanks

raybear

You should be able to get one below MSRP in your area, something the rest of the country is jealous over.

hondadrvr

I emailed Rick Case in cleveland, Ohio. They returned a call to me the next day. The best they could do for me was MSRP, and no discount, no lunch, and no oil changes. I am about 3 hours away from cleveland.

tharper98

I took delivery last night,4/16/02, of an in-stock white EX-L with entertainment package, mud guards, pin stripe, luggage bars, wood trim kit, and cargo tray for $31,533. The entertainment package was not the Honda one, instead it is a package offered by Audiovox that includes an overhead 7" flip down screen, a DVD player, a VCR, and two wireless headsets. I think this option looks as good installed as the Honda package, both appearance and function, plus you get a VCR.

sskir

Looking for an Odyssey EX in So. Cal. Has anyone heard what prices are?

dchopp

When I talked to Jim Reinart over the phone, he promised he would have a vehicle to test drive and he would give me a good deal. I didn't believe the last statement not on an odyssey. After the test drive it was standard operating car buying procedures give and take. I was ready to walk at one time but when the dust settled he got what he wanted and I got what I wanted. The bigest hangup was the price for my trade in. I guess you just need to go there and slug it out. The best part of the whole deal was he had the vehicle in stock. On an Ody thats worth MSRP any time

tgong

Anyone know what the best prices for an Odyssey EX in Fresno, CA Central Valley area are?

liebesi

What are people paying for the 7yr/100k miles extd warranty and is it something I should get?

brunna

My wife and I have been discussing the purchase of an '02 EX (trading up from a '96 LX). I have called all the dealers near us (100 miles or so) and done the internet thing, etc. I finally got the sales manager at the dealer closest to me to agree to a price of $26,500 including freight for one of the 4 EX's coming in within the next 8 weeks. That's $710 off MSRP (incl freight of $27,210). I bet if I go back in with a check for a deposit tomorrow I can get that to a $1,000 off. Someone said it before, but the Pilot 8-seater is coming out soon and should sway some potential buyers off the Ody's. Another note: Colonial Honda in Perryville still had 5 EX's last time I checked but all had stickers of $32000 b/c they added every conceivable option at the dealer and they will not budge on price. Good luck I say! Please heed our advice people and REFUSE to pay sticker for a new anything.

usmarine

After my wife finally decided what color she wanted (GG), I decided to do an e-mail blast to all the dealers in No VA and Eastern MD to get a quote on an LX with security system, remote entry, and roof rack (I will get more accessories and install them myself). I e-mailed about 34 dealers using the e-mail address from the official Honda.com site. Amazingly, about 10 of the addresses were invalid (any dealers reading this pay attention--it's hard for people to get in touch with you with bad contact info). I was able to get good addresses for about half the failures from their web sites. The others never got my request. I asked for their best quote with no trade-in and cash purchase and also their delivery date. I receive 18 responses within 5 days. I ordered the van from a MD dealer with the best quote, who also happened to have one of the earliest delivery dates (around 30 May). The promised delivery dates ran from mid-May to Aug with some not able to estimate. Most prices quoted were around MSRP for both van and accessories. The one I went with was below MSRP (around $700, which appears to be good for this area). I will post more details when I get the paperwork from the dealer. The LX model is not as plentiful (many dealers said they had EX's actually on the lot), but I did not want the EX primarily due to the power sliding doors. The Town Hall was extremely helpful in my quest and I thank everyone for sharing their experiences. I will try to keep the forum informed about my experience as well.

deac777

So Far the best price I have found on a EX is $27,550 before destnation, license,and tax. Anyone know of a better deal in the S.F. Bay area?

paguy2

Which dealer in VA/MD area had EXs on their lot?

Also, Brunna - Which dealer in MD/DE area offered that deal?

Thanks

jmurman42

keep in mind, if you don't have a deposit placed on a SPECIFIC vehicle, with a SPECIFIC build date...all you have is a waiting list game.

The game goes like this, dealer takes your name and promises deal or discount. Dealer is small and receives 7-10 Odysseys per month. When the "target" car arrives, they call the 5-6 people that they have names on...wanna guess who they call first? The discounted deal? or the person that isn't discounted? First one in wins. Everyone else gets an excuse.."oh the car was damaged in transit etc, blah, blah, blah."

Seen it before...

Jerry

ltb530

What kind of quote did you get for this. I myself am thinking about this. After burning myself quite a few times with "COSTLY REPAIRS" for various things in my house, I became a big fan of "EXTENDED WARRATY".

beye

Within the last few days I have had one dealer tell me Havasu Blue is on some sort of "indefinite hold", and another say just the opposite; I can order Havasu Blue with no problems. Anybody out there know the real word on Havasu Blue? Thanks

JPham

Since I took myself off the market for an Ody for a while ... check out Andersen Honda in the mid-Peninsula. Last week they had two red EXs for MSRP. They still mark up the EXLs, though.

JP

formy3kids

I spoke to someone at Honda (the number has a 310 area code) regarding Havasu Blue. She did say that the April allotment will not be delivered until sometime in May or longer. Not what I wanted to hear since I have ordered a Havasu Blue in the June allotment. Oh well, since my dealer and I have agreed on a delvery date, I will probable hold off for the 2003 since he will not meet that date. Anyone else hear anything?

sejarzo

Last fall I emailed Honda East about their pricing, since I'd read that they would deal and so few are available up here in NW Indiana and Chicago. The response was very prompt and stated that they would go $500 under MSRP, but I've no idea if they will still do that. (This happened the week before the trans on our 96 Grand Caravan completely quit at 52k, had to drop about $2600 on a reman and installation, so we're still driving it for awhile. Sigh......)

stacy

So where do I look at this color to determine if I like it. Is it light blue, silver blue, dark blue, or what? Any changes for 2003 like a split third row? Anyone looking to wait for the '03 Sienna to compare? Prices seem to be MSRP for EXL in So Cal, with dealer installed aftermarket Audiovox DVD (not including the VCR, which I will need) is Toooooooo much at $2400 and don't seem willing to give too much for car. Again, seems easier here to get regular EX with cloth for about MSRP, maybe a few hundred less if there are a few vans on lot. Also, cloth seats are sooooooo hard, are leather seats any more comfy for those of you who have compared?

raybear

MSRP in Fresno area at the end of the month, the same in SoCal any time if you're willing to travel.

brunna

The new Schaefer & Strominger in Bel Air, MD made the deal over the phone for $26,500 for the EX. The 4 that were coming in between mid-May and end of June had no waiting list as of a week ago (1 silver, 2 green and 1 red), but things change quickly it seems. I spoke with Jennifer the sales manager. Colonial Honda in Perryville stil had a couple overloaded EX's for $29-$30 ($2000 discount over their inflated sticker they say!). Good luck!

pafee

JUST PURCHASED BEIGE ODY EX MODEL FOR $26,700, STICKER WAS $27,210.00. WITH DELIVERY OF 3RD WEEK IN MAY. THEY HAD NO ODYS ON THE LOT FOR SALE. THEY ONLY HAD THEIR TEST DRIVE MODEL, WHICH WAS A LITTLE SCRATCHED UP, AND A CUSTOMERS WHICH WAS BEING PREPPED FOR PICKUP. NO HAGGLING HERE, EITHER YOU WANT IT OR Don't. ASKED ABOUT AAA, INTERNET, OR PAYING CASH FOR A DISCOUNT. WAS TOLD THAT AAA IS ONLY GOOD ON CERTAIN MODELS, ODY NOT ONE OF THEM. WITH INTERNET REQUESTS FOR BEST PRICE, THE SALESMAN SAID THEY ARE OFFERED LIST OR ABOVE. HE SAID THE BETTER PRICE GOES TO THOSE WHO TAKE THE TIME TO WALK INTO THE SHOWROOM. AND AS FAR AS CASH PAYMENT, THEY DON'T CARE. THE ODY SELLS ITSELF. HE SHOWED US A 3 PAGE ORDER/ WAITING LIST FOR ALL ODY MODELS. DEPENDING ON THE COLOR YOU ORDER, IS HOW LONG YOUR DELIVERY WILL BE. MY WIFE WANTED EVERGREEN PEARL, THAT WOULD OF BEEN A JULY DATE (SO SHE QUICKLY CHANGED HER MIND TO BEIGE). HE SAID SILVER IS THE MOST POPULAR, AUGUST DELIVERY. AND AS FAR AS HAVASU BLUE(TO ME IT LOOKS LIKE A LIGHT GRAY), HE WOULDN'T EVEN OFFER IT TO A CUSTOMER. THE AVAILABILTY OF THAT COLOR IS NOT PREDICTABLE. HE SAID YOU MIGHT BE TALKING SEPT/OCT DELIVERY. THE REASON BEIGE WAS AVAILABLE , IT IS PART OF THEIR MAY DELIVERY, AND WASN'T SOLD YET. NOT THAT POPULAR OF A COLOR. SO WE TOOK IT(WIFE AND DAUGHTER LOVED THE COLOR WITH BEIGE INTERIOR). $100 DOWN, THEY'LL DO XFER OF PLATES FOR $15, AND ALL PAPER WORK $20. I'VE SEEN ON THE BOARD SOME PEOPLE PAYING $250 FOR PAPERWORK. THE 1ST HONDA LOT WE WENT TO, STARTED AT $28,500 FOR THE EX. AND THEY HAD SEVERAL SITTING ON THE LOT. THE PUSHY SALESPERSON TRIED SELLING US WITH "WE HAVE VIN# AND ALL PAPERWORK" DRIVE IT HOME TODAY. APPARENTLY THAT SALES PITCH ISN'T WORKING.

stever

Congrats on the new van, but please stop "shouting." (lower case is much easier to read).

Steve
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2000ody

Any thoughts on the article in today's WSJ? The Personal Journal section had an article stating that now is the time to play hardball with the dealers when buying a minivan and specifically the Honda Odyssey. The article stated that $500 off MSRP on the Ody is now routine. The article went on to say that overall minivan sales are declining as buyers move to SUV's and sport wagons.

Any comments from those actually in the trenches?

hschultz

Anyone happen to know how I can contact Steve? We had a deal worked out on an Ody, but when I called Crown this morning, I was informed that he 'no longer works there,' and that noone (including the GSM) has any idea how I might be able to track him down.

Steve offered me his home number on several occasions, but I refused to take it, as I had no intention of ever calling him at home. Guess I wish I would've taken it after all now...

:-(

clone24

I'd have to say that I can believe it. My first choice has been an SUV since minivans are just not cool - I almost put down a deposit on the Pilot but after reading enough about it I decided it just isn't worth it to worry about my "image" on the road. The minivan is just more practical for a 2-3 kid family. So perhaps more people are moving away from the minis in favor of the SUV and hence the downward price pressure. I'll at least use the article as a tool, albeit a weak one.

raybear

They can huff and puff all they want, but they're doing a lot of their readers a disservice by publishing such erroneous information.

Perhaps they should have contacted someone at Edmunds as a reference.

formy3kids

I too had a deal with Steve. I did not know he was no longer working there until Tuesday. We had a great deal with him, $1100 under MSRP. We spoke with the General Sales Manager, Ed Bennett, and he was willing to go forward with the deal even though Steve did not get his approval. He was very nice about, very professional. You may want to try to contact him. We decided to walk since I am know interested in the '03 Sagebrush. We had on order the Havasu Blue EX-L-RES, so they will have an extra van sometime in July. I am sure it will not take long to sell it.

robr2

My understanding is that the minivan market has been contracting for at least 5 years - concurrent with the increase of the SUV market.

Since it's a zero sum gain market, Honda has basically taken sales from other makes with the Odyssey. Until the supply really outstrips the demand consistantly, MSRP will be the norm IMHO.

jmezz

could anyone please give info on lease prices paid for 36 or 39 months zero cap cost on odyssey with/without leather, 15k miles. thanks

stacy

I will have 3 kids soon too - need center capt. chairs so Pilot not work. What is '03 Sagebrush - is it a color? Why do you not want Ody anymore? $1100 off is best deal I've heard of. Anyone use carsdirect for a quote? Is RES the Entertainment pkg?

formy3kids

The Sagebrush is a granite color a little different than Granite Green. We still want the Odyssey but I am more interested in this color than the Havasu Blue. If I did not like the Havasu Blue, the dealer was going to make me choose a color from an '02 model and not an '03. RES is the rear entertainment system, gotta have it!

stacy

formy3kids: Where can I see this color? Do you know when the '03 is coming out? I did not care for the Havasu Blue, I saw it in the brochure. I dont necessarily want Silver or White by default. I read that the Ent. Sys. was problematic here in these posts (a blue dot in the center)- I dont know what brand it is but the Audiovox is a very popular aftermarket here in socal. I'm definitely getting the Navig which is awesome and I'm getting the ent sys aftermarket w/ DVD and VCR. Wondering if the '03 will have 3rd row split seat and/or AWD as an option - Any ideas?