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What this really means is, each region figures out a few configurations that will probably be popular in their region, then they order those configs in an assortment of colors. The factory also has a say in the matter. The options that are considered "high end" or on luxury competitors are not put on the 4 cyl more "base" models. It is kind of like a class system for the configurations. If you want some high end options on a 2WD 4cyl with cloth interior, you will be doing a 4 month special order. Also, there are some options that "require limited package", so go to a shop@toyota website and configure what you are looking for to see if it is even possible. Good Luck.
I live in Phoenix Az.
Also, any good dealers that you can suggest in and around Atlanta area would be welcome.
Thanks
newg
Tak Lam at Piercey Toyota in San Jose with FE,DR,TO,AG,CQ,HE and CF for 28985.03 out
the door. This is $1000 over invoice plus a fee of $45 (doc), $217 (licence), $5 (tire) and taxes of $2192.03.
I could have bought it $500 less if I was willing to travel to Palm Springs (Toyota of the dessert - Dan Dixon) but Tak was very easy to
work with. I highly recommend him! Hope this info helps. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. -Nick
HD - heated seats $352/$440
CF - floor mats approx $150/$170
Dealers managed to convince me that all Limiteds come with LA, HD, and SR, which I did not really want. On the other hand I wanted VD, which per them in reality is not installed on Unlimiteds.
Invoice price... Hmmmm.... Good luck if you can really get it. I bought my HL from Paul Miller Toyota on Rt 59 in Monsey, NY.
Dmitry
dmitry9999 at yahoo dot com
Thanks
Q
One other thing, some people on here THINK that they got $800 over invoice, but tacked on the destination charge afterwards. From what I see, the destination charge is supposed to be built into the invoice cost. So, in all reality, I believe you paid $800+destination charge over invoice. I could be wrong, but according to Edmunds, it is included.
We special ordered a V6 4X2 non-limited about 2 months ago. We paid $1000.00 over cost. The dealer's cost equaled base price+desitination+TDA. I think most dealers here in No. Cal calculate their cost/invoice this way.
Appears dealers are starting to get a lot more HL on their lots. I'm sure if you don't mind driving down to the immediate Bay Area, you'd be able to find a deal for at or under $1000.
First is a 2001 purchased 6/2001 for $600 over invoice.
Second is a 2002 purchase 3/2002 for $700 over invoice.
Both were purchase here in the Phoenix metro area.
I hope this is helpful.
Good luck, Philip
I'm looking to buy in New Hampshire (no sales tax) as thats where I'm moving or here in California before moving.
They quote: NH(no tax) $31030 (invoice is 28530)
S. Cal $29494 (invoice 28294)
This sounds pretty good...what do you all think?
snow - Although wish I could overide VSC option...
Can't believe that a $30,000 car doesn't come with floormats though! I'll just use my old all weather mats from my previous car.
Came equipped with
FE, SR, BE,TO, UQ,VD,LL,EJ,LA,HD,CF
Invoice price: 31,542+ Plus $600 over +tax+lic+doc+tire fee =$34,937
Got a great deal and love it already!
Bought through Automotive Avenues in Lakewood, and would recommend. They found what I wanted at a dealer in Ft. Collins and it was here in 2 days. An easy 20 minutes with the trade in and paperwork (though the finance guys repeated expressions of shock--"Really....wow.....REALLY?....oh, man"--when I wouldn't buy the-etch-a-number-on-your-window-to- prevent-theft-thingee nearly made me laugh out loud).
Then I bought a 10 year/100K mile extended warranty through 1source. No deductible for $960. The peace of mind is worth it to me and that seemed like a damn cheap price. Can't believe I wouldn't spend at least a grand in repairs over the next 10yrs/100k miles, but then I've never had a Toyota before so hopefully I'm wrong.
q
I worked with the Internet sales rep Joe Webb, who was awesome. He can also be reached at (603) 634-0674. You can tell him that you spoke with me, James Foster, now the owner of a Silver Highlander.
Question for anyone:
Much of my bad experience has been the salesperson at Savannah Toyota (I always get stuck speaking with him) blatantly lies about options, etc. and when I go to the Toyota website, it appears to conflict with the Toyota literature. Let me explain...
We want a 2002 HL V6 Limited with leather, keyless remote, roofrack, climate control, side air bags. When I told the salesperson, he told me that many of these things come in separate packages (lie) and that my price would be approx. $34K. Toyota's literature states that the keyless remote, roofrack, climate control are standard on the Limited. I can buy the optional side airbags and leather separate. However, when I try to 'build my own' on the Toyota webiste, the Toyota website adds $200 for the premium 3 in 1 sound system (not the 6 disc CD changer), which I thought was standard on the Limited, and according to the literature I got at the dealer, it is standard. It also adds $160 for the towing package, which I don't want. I also have seen two different prices for leather - one is called the leather package for $1070 and one is called the Highlander leather package for $1429 - what's the difference? The website also says that you have to pay $498 for the woodgrain dash&accent, which I thought was standard on the Limited...
Bottom line, we're ready to buy a Highlander because we love the car and we love Toyota's reputation for building solid vehicles. However, I'm not going to pay for things that I don't want or understand and Toyota's pricing schemes are very difficult to decipher (i.e. all the packages)...
I think I get what I want for approx. $30K and am prepared to do so, but I need help figuring out all this stuff, which the dealership seems unwilling to do. Any help from the group would be greatly appreciated.
Sticker $29,956.15
Trade in: $2000.00
Bottom line: We dickered; they threw in a Toyota bug deflector so I wrote them a check for $26,599 and drove it home the same day.
I have since added McNeil WeatherFlectors and tail light "covers" to give her a bit more of a rugged look. (and a fourth brake light in the Reese hitch). Creeping up on 600 miles already and I've already towed my boat to the lake and back, and what a beautiful ride it was. I'd like to say one thing: I LOVE THIS VEHICLE!
I've also heard good things about Franklin Toyota in Statesboro...did you speak with them?
p.s. Since you know what I'm looking for, how long do you think I'll have to wait to receive delivery? (Given they don't have a black V6 Limited, side air bags, leather, 6 CD changer on the lot)
It took a lot of e-mailing (cc'd dealers on Toyota website from Cincinnati to Atlanta) and calling around, but I found some dealers within driving distance willing to sell for 1000 over invoice. One had no doc fee, others had mild doc fees (<$170). Out of a fluke, one of them had the HL I wanted with only a few options I didn't want had I custom-ordered. The 1000 over did not include the "Toyota Advertising Fee" which all of the dealers I checked included. Bottom line was I added up the exact prices of options from here or kbb.com added $169 doc, $1000 over invoice, $394 advertising (which is part of thier invoice printout FWIW) and that's what I paid.
Got a Bluestone V6 AWD. Only extras I got that I didn't really want were: Luggage rack (haven't seen one without except a picture in Toyota flier), Alarm System, Power Seat - again, haven't seen one without around here, and mats.
I'm in the Middle TN area, went slighty north into KY for the car. Good luck!
i am very happy she lets me drive it
hope we don't miss the side airbags and vsc, but otherwise...
smooth, smooth, smooth.
happy buying,
rap
ps after some complaints about a nick in the hood, they threw in a bugflector (installed), and are replacing the glovebox door/lock next week.
BASE @ 22658
Dest Chg 510
AG 728
CQ 256
PE 312
8E 235
RL 32
DR 176
RF 200
Plus "Port installed" leather (cost ?)
OR the Limited 2wd for BASE @ 26159 + 510 dest. chg + Leather 856 for 27525
Other than the limited adding climate control, heated mirrors,fog lamps why should I add the extra money to get the limited? Can I even get the Limited with leather for under 28500 + ttl?
Any input would be much much appreciated!
I apologize for the long post, but a future HL owner is asking for you help and opinions. Currently I am looking to replace my 150K miles Corolla with V6 HL AWD within the next 3 months. Using Priceline, I configured HL as follows:
VIP RS 3200 PLUS ALARM SYSTEM (V5)
CONVENIENCE PKG (CQ) (incl keyless entry and cargo tonneau cover)
HOOD PROTECTOR (HP)
5-PIECE CARPETED FLOOR MAT SET (CF)
CARGO NET (GN)
ALL-WEATHER FLOOR MATS (2Q)
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR (N1)
ALLOY WHEEL LOCKS (WL)
REAR SPOILER (RF)
APPEARANCE PKG (AG) (incl (5) ALUMINUM WHEELS (AW) COLOR-KEYED MUDGUARDS (MG), PRIVACY GLASS (PG))
ROOF RACK SYSTEM (DR)
VEHICLE SKID CONTROL (VD)
ALARM SYSTEM PRE-WIRING (UZ)
SIDE-IMPACT AIRBAGS (BE)
HEATED PWR MIRRORS (EH)
TOWING PREP PKG (TO)
Total before TDA and destination is $25,590 invoice and $29,364 MSRP.
Now I need to run this configuration through the reality check. Toyota web site doesn't offer any help, since both "popular" combinations are virtually identical (except for DRL) and include Preferred (by whom???) Package, which I do not need.
Would you please, help me with the following:
1. How real is it to get the HL in the above configuration?
2. What options from the above list can be easily purchased after market? This will give me at least some flexibility in my search. Maybe some aftermarket items are of better quality than Toyota ones. Floor mats come to mind.
3. What additional options will I most likely be forced to buy because of the way HLs are built?
4. Does the security system include the glass breakage sensor, remote startup, and trunk opener? If not, how can I add them? Maybe it makes sense not to buy V5 all together and get an aftermarket alarm with all those features?
5. I will make an OTD offer probably like invoice + $5-700 + TDA + TTL. Will I get thrown out of the dealership in NY tri-state area? How much is TDA? Priceline lists it at approximately $400.
6. I live in Northern New Jersey, but will travel reasonably. Do you have any information on which dealerships I should or should NOT visit? There are about 50 dealerships in 50 miles radius from my home. Hopefully I’ll be able to find one that will meet my price.
Thank you so much for your help. If you believe that the response will clutter the topic, please, reply to e-mail below.
Dmitry
dmitry9999 @ yahoo . com
they're claiming that the 4wd models are not selling as well as 2wd models in Cali, and are 'trying to reduce inventory' so they say they'll sell non-ltd for $99 over invoice, and ltd for $348 over...contact dianne...
rap
Convience Package
Preferred Package
Sunroof
Roof Rack
Aluminum Wheels
Privacy Glasses
Tow Prep
+ some minor options (i.e. Wood Grain Dash, etc)
So far two major dealerships near my town gave me quote around 27000-27500 plus tax, and others.
Is this reasonable price? I read some of previous post and found out some of people got a Highlander $3000 under MSRP.
The model I'm interested(with the options listed above) in to buy listed around 29200-29600 for its MSRP. I say 27000 is reasonable but what do you think?
It came with those usual configuration.
AW Aluminum Wheels
CQ Conviniece Package
SR Power Sunroof w/Tilt and Sunshade
HE Preferred Package
PG Privacy Glass
DR Roof Rack System
TO Towing Prep. Package
+ Floor Carpet
+ Simulated Molded Burlwood Dash Applique
Last Two Items that I don't know the code.
Anyway, I got this for $27125 + Doc. fee + tax,
MSRP was $29603 for this, so about $2500 off.
I couldn't get $3000 off, but still, this is around what Edmunds.com proposed on its TMV, and under Carsdirect.com price.
I bought this at Robinson Toyota of Jackson, TN
I believe I got pretty good deal on this, so what do you think?
Yesterday, we picked up our new Highlander. Configuration as follows:
Black/Ivory V6 AWD
DR, SR, TO, UQ, AG, CQ, HE, CF
Total, including destination price and advertising fee, was $27673.
I got a fantastic deal, and the Fleet Sales department at Carson Toyota was terrific. No pressure to add anything on, the vehicle was prepped and waiting for us when we arrived on Sunday morning. I highly recommend Dianne and Tony. They were a breeze to deal with.
If anyone out there in Southern California is on the fence right now, this is a sweet deal. They still have a couple AWD Highlanders left, and the price was still posted on their website this morning (4/22). Dianne told me she probably wouldn't be running this deal past Sunday (4/21), so give them a call if you want to get in on this deal...
I am trying to get a 2WD limited V6 with leather. Here is the invoice breakdown
BASE 26,159
Destination 510
additional freight
charges, Southeast 25
Administration charge
Southeast Toyota 565
LA-Leather 856
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Total invoice 28,115
I have talked to someone from Autobytel who located a car that he can get with just leather, but he quoted 28,400 (Different from above figures - WHY?) for the invoice price and said he could sell it for 28,900. Given that we are willing to wait and factory order, is it unreasonable to think that we could bet the above car for invoice or 1% over given the holdback. Is the southeast toyo administrative charge of 565.00 legit or negotiable? Anyone else in GA with a breakdown of their purchase and suggested dealers please email Richellel@alltel.net