2013 and earlier-Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    As a side note, does the 4 cylinder car have sufficient power, or is a six much better?

    I can't suggest a dealer to you, since I am located in the Birmingham, Alabama area. I CAN tell you that the 4-cyl has more than plenty of power for me, and I'm a "dang-blasted" young guy. (NOTE: The 4-cylinder Accords now make as much horsepower as the 1997 V-6 Accords did)

    I have a 1996 Accord with just 130 horsepower, and moving into my new car with 36 more makes it feel like a rocket! You will never be in need of more power, IMO.

    Don't forget the price savings of I-4 vs. V-6, including the mileage (I got 37mpg on a flat highway trip last week, my highest ever). The V-6 is rated for 20/29 mpg, versus 24/34 for the I-4 Auto (26/34 for the manual transmission).

    Also, the tires are larger on the V-6 models, making them more expensive to replace (17 inches on the V-6 versus 16s on the I-4).

    For my 2006 EX 4-cyl cloth, with Automatic, we got exactly blue book on our trade in (I brought the page to the dealer, and it matched what they offered within $400). My car, which listed for $23,800, was $21,200+tax+title etc...

    Go for the 4-cylinder model, you'll be pleasantly surprised! (also, you can get leather and the interior features of the EX V-6 on your 4-cylinder, just ask to see an EX-L).
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    When the new Camry comes out in March, Accord buyers will be in the catbird seat...

    I just saw the front end styling to come on the new Camry. After I threw up in my mouth, I decided that it looks like a wrecked Mazda 3 on the front with pudgy styling for the rest of the car. The sinewy lines of the Avalon are gone, in favor of this bloated Camry.
  • ezshift5ezshift5 Member Posts: 858
    "......Don't forget the price savings of I-4 vs. V-6, including the mileage (I got 37mpg on a flat highway trip last week, my highest ever). The V-6 is rated for 20/29 mpg, versus 24/34 for the I-4 Auto (26/34 for the manual transmission)......."

    ...while both the V-6 and I4 are great engines, I wouldn't sell the six short on fuel efficiency.

    (See my Gila Bend to Yuma, AZ eye-popping MPG in a previous post covering my two-week Reserve duty last October)

    ...my V-6 6M coupe has better numbers than my late, lamented '69 CorVette....technology on the march......
    best, ez.....
  • carwalacarwala Member Posts: 14
    You are correct, I saw a prior year "Accord V6" today.

    BTW, Honda added a moonroof in 2006 LX V6. So I guess now one has to peek inside the car to check for leather.

    Any idea why the LX-V6 are few and far between?

    Even at the dealership I saw that they had tens of EX-V6 and just 3-4 LX-V6 in stock.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 267,543
    They just aren't that popular.. Once you start moving up the price scale for the bigger engine, most people want the other goodies to go along with that..

    I'm surprised your dealer had three of them... Most dealers have one or two at the most..

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  • harrybush00harrybush00 Member Posts: 76
    The new Camry doesn't look that bad. I think it keeps the usual bland and unoffensive lines of its predecessors. What will be the kicker are the new engines in the Camry -- the 4-banger reported to make about 180hp and the V6 putting out 268hp, as in the Avalon. The upgrade in power and possibly tightening up the chassis will make the Camry a lot more competitive. I sure hope this will be reason enough to get Honda to give out some incentives.
  • nparthinparthi Member Posts: 6
    I am looking to purchase a Honday Accord LX (V4/AT). I would really apreciate if you could let me know the price you paid for it (pls. specify if it is before taxes & title and whether it includes destination charges)

    Thanks.
  • goodegggoodegg Member Posts: 905
    Still better looking than the 06 Accord - and I'm a Honda guy. I think the 06 'restyle' is weak. The car, altho mechanically the best in its class, is almost an eyesore. I think the Camry is great looking. I'll wager the new Altima won't be hurting in the looks department.

    C'mon Honda. Your redesign of the Civic is awesome. The Accord needs help fast. Its losing huge market share. Sales were down 30% in December!
  • notjafonotjafo Member Posts: 63
    check out boch in norwood - I almost bought an odyssey there but ended up buying a sienna from the boch dealer next to it.

    based on looking at some dealers on the internet bernardi in natick seems to carry a large inventory as well (I'm looking into an EX V6 MT and they had more than any other I checked out on the lot)
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    Make sure that when shopping and talking to the car dealer you don't call it a V-4; it is an inline 4 (I-4). If you call it a V-4, the dealer may think he can pull a fast one on you since you aren't fully aware of car details.

    Good luck on your pricing! I got my I-4 AT for $2,100 off of sticker price, or $21,700 (mine was an upper level EX, though).
  • doinalright2doinalright2 Member Posts: 3
    Hello All, This is my 1st time doing this forum thing and thanks in advance for reading my question.

    I'm lookn at an 06 Accord EX-L w/4 cyl, automatic...tossing around the idea of nav or not. I reside in central NC and there are 5 dealers within 30 minutes of High Point. The two I've found are both the new carbon bronze color...one is non-nav/blk interior & nav. w/ivory.

    There have been postings of 1K & 2K below invoice
    where is the profit at these NJ dealers? NY?

    The NC dealers have a GLUT of Accords....I just wonder what happens when the new Camry is released? However, I'm in an urgent situation...my pay source is cash (chk from my CU) and no trade (I want it to be as simple as possible) My 01 Jetta Turbo w/ 101K miles have served me well and I need something bigger. The Passat & Jetta are not the value I perceive.

    Any guidance?
  • yakstyryakstyr Member Posts: 1
    I am looking to test drive/buy a 2006 Accord Coupe EX V6 6MT....the only probably is that I am having a hard time finding one! Can anyone tell me if this car is even on the market yet??? :confuse:
  • ezshift5ezshift5 Member Posts: 858
    Can anyone tell me if this car is even on the market yet???

    ......yes, it is (saw one earlier in Carmichael)

    2005 TW EX V-6 Coupe 6MT
    (great cars;06 gets VSC)
  • nparthinparthi Member Posts: 6
    Thanks for letting me know that it has to be called I-4. BTW, which year model is yours? 2005 or 2006 and did it come with leather/navigation?

    I am specifically inclined towards LX (I-4). How much off the invoice should I start bargaining for?
  • pacinpelopacinpelo Member Posts: 142
    Agree. In fact as these months go on the Hyundai Sonata campaign will steal Accord's thunder. It has started, I am seeing more Sonata's that 06 Accords on road. Hyundai is already perky with incentives. In today's time incentives sell cars.

    I am an Accord fan but the value that the Sonata is intriuging...warranty, performance, if not for so so styling (Only to get better each year) is swaying buyers quickly.
  • 96gc1owner96gc1owner Member Posts: 54
    doinalright2 -- I have been monitoring this forum for about 4 months, have test driven the 2005 and 2006 Accords and have decided the 06 EX-L, 4 door, 4cyl, auto fits my needs as well. Based on my research I should be able to have a vehicle price (out the door price is irrevelant on a world wide forum) of $24K for non-NAVI and $26K for NAVI. My next step is to seek Internet dealership quotes from dealers within 300 miles of my location. I will offer my local dealer the opportunity to match the best price before making a drive out of town.
    Good hunting...please let us know how you make out.
  • gilnashgilnash Member Posts: 19
    96gc1owner - some posters have paid $24k for a EX V-6, see conversations #10004 & #10080. That's about $1,200 under the published invoice price. I don't know if the 4cyl versions are discounted as steeply. I'd be interested in what your dealer quotes look like.
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    Mine was an EX-I-4 Automatic without leather/navi (Sticker for 23,800 I believe. It is a 2006 model (redesigned rear end)

    For your LX, the sticker price is $20,825. Invoice is $18,749. I would definitlely start at 18,5 or lower, and see what they said. I think the dealer and I met in the middle at 21,700 after I suggested the invoice price on the nose, he suggested that he could swing $22,500. I was pleased, because, this isn't the lowest I could have gotten in my area, but the dealer treats customers with nothing but respect, and doesen't try playing games with numbers (pinstriping, extra warranties, etc...) If you get your LX for $19,000 and you like your dealer, you've done VERY well.
  • stpericstperic Member Posts: 12
    I believe a got a good deal for my Accord:

    $17 953 including transportation.

    Wilde Honda - Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • aclaverieaclaverie Member Posts: 8
    the best "legit" prices I've seen for the EX-V6 are 24500 or 24600 in the Bay Area (CA)

    Where are these 24000 prices coming from?
  • wheresmyhondawheresmyhonda Member Posts: 6
    hey!

    would anyone know how to contact honda america's survey deptt. i do see their toll free no on the website but not sure if that is the survey 'deptt'.

    i bought a accord and was contacted by honda america customer survey deptt. i think i was less than fair to the salesman i bought the car from. didnt relaise his bonus depends on my feedback. i wanted to contact honda america and take the survey again.

    anything to put a smile back on the guy's face. he even came on his day off so i could get the car on the day i wanted.

    any help is appreciated.

    thanks.

    ps- i paid 23,500 +dest+ ttl for 2006 Accord EX V6. plus a bunch of freebies. Had posted the details of my deal a few days back.
  • dealhound1dealhound1 Member Posts: 4
    I got a 06 EX-L 4cyl for $23K(including destination charge of 550, including mudflaps and wheel locks) with freebies of 100k mile warranty, two free sets of tires as soon as they are worn out if services are done at this dealership, one free oil change. Is this a good deal ?
  • ngt82ngt82 Member Posts: 1
    I'm looking at the exact same model in arlington VA. As it's under the invoice of 18659, do you mind telling me where you started as far as a price offer is concerned, etc?

    I would be thrilled to get that price on mine.
  • chu1chu1 Member Posts: 5
    Is 20,950 a good price for a 2004 Accord V6 EX-L w/leather and navigation? 27500 miles on it, Honda Certified?
  • silver636silver636 Member Posts: 4
    Did you have a trade in? if not, then thats an awesome price.
  • dealhound1dealhound1 Member Posts: 4
    No. I did not have any trade in. The free extended limited warranty covers all major components as per the document they gave which has zero dollars as the cost for me. They also confirmed that the tires they will give (after the current ones wear out) will be the same michelins and they will do that two times in the car life. The mudflaps and wheel locks seems to come with factory and not a protection package.
  • pythian828pythian828 Member Posts: 5
    I just purchased a 2006 Accord LX-SE in Long Island at Huntington Honda for $19,995 including everything except tax and registration fees. No dealer perp charges.
  • kodachrome56kodachrome56 Member Posts: 14
    Best local price has been Madison Honda on Madison NJ, about 80 one way. $ 19599 before TTL. I am going to take your price to HH and bargain rather than make the trip to NJ
    Thanks for the reply.
  • blaneblane Member Posts: 2,017
    Sometimes such surveys are contracted-out to survey companies, and are not handled by the manufacturer. You might want to send a letter to the dealership's Sales Manager, expressing your appreciation. That would probably be a bigger personal lift for the salesman than aggregated survey results.
  • ahfbahfb Member Posts: 3
    I am looking for a NEW (mileage less than 100) 2006 Honda Accord EX-L equipped with satellite radio, mudflaps, wheellocks floor mats, trunk protector and a 100K warranty with two free sets of tires as soon as the tires being replaced are worn out!

    Is such a deal possible in VA, MD, or NC?

    If you can please let me know what dealership you used and where the dealership is located.

    The best quote I have received to date on the 06 EX-L 4cyl with AT and satelite radio (including destination charge of $550, and dealer supplied protection package (mudflaps, trunk protector, wheellocks, etc.) is $24,000.

    If I can save $1,000, get free tires and a 100,000 mile warranty would be willing to travel.

    Please advise all details that you can.
  • temeteme Member Posts: 1
    After some shopping (mostly online) I finally got an Accord SE from Sport Honda in Silver Spring MD this weekend. If you are shopping in the DC Metro area I highly recommend their internet sales department. I got a very good out the door quote from them (~invoice + taxes), when I went in I was able to wrap things up within an hour. Absolutely no surprises, no pressure to make me buy bogus extras… The car came with really nice appearance/protection extras like pinstripes, wheel locks, door guards.

    Here is what I have learned from my shopping experience: If you do not like haggling and you still want to pay good price ask for online quotes from all the dealers around your area. Most might only quote a base price. Follow up by asking the out the door price. If they are not willing to give you a clear out the door price I would drop those dealers because that would mean you will have to go in and haggle for the out the door price. One dealer gave me a super low base price but when I went in they wanted ~$1900 for what they called their “protection package” after 3 hours of haggling they were still trying to make me pay more than out the door quotes I received elsewhere….
  • blaneblane Member Posts: 2,017
    ahfb,

    I've never heard or read of a dealer offering to replace a set of tires for free after you've worn them out. Now you are looking for a dealer to replace two sets of worn out tires for free? That is a completely unrealistic expectation in any state.

    The 100K mile extended warranty that you are seeking is a separate transaction. If you don't like your dealer's price, you should be able to buy one online for under $900.
  • tawneycattawneycat Member Posts: 114
    That is 1200 below invoice. This was drive out price?
    Sticker was $21250 or so?

    Great deal. Even with holdback dealer appears to have made zero. There must be volume incentives going on.
  • tawneycattawneycat Member Posts: 114
    I wonder where also. Because I will head there.
  • rekhrekh Member Posts: 47
    Hi everybody,I have a quote for accord VP in NY for $17800 including des , dou and prep. may you please let me know your opinion?
  • ddent01ddent01 Member Posts: 19
    Hi guys, just wanted to let NC area people know to check out Honda of Lake Norman, new dealer just north of Charlotte.

    Did my research (thanks to a lot of people here) and went in planning to but an SE sedan. Brought my internet prices and quotes from dealers.
    Unfortunately, Honda forgot to mention (on their website) that the Bronze is only available in an EX.

    Ended up with a EX Sedan, I-4, AT, mud flaps and wheel locks for $21,300 plus $339 dealer fee & TTL. MSRP was $24080 (with mudflaps & wheel locks installed). Invoice was $21,487 plus $215 for installed options.

    Hated the dealer fee but they wouldn't budge off that.
    Very nice experience compared to some other dealers we dealt with.

    Finance even matched the 7/100/$0 EW prices I pulled from the internet.

    BTW, they have a quick lube area built-in with $10 oil changes. In & out in less than 30 minutes.... :)
  • steve9273steve9273 Member Posts: 12
    I looking to but a Honda Accord LE Coupe (With out leather). MSPR is 24,050. Invoice (as far as I can tell appears to be $21,018. This is my 1st new car and I wanted to know the best prices anyone has heard of or thinks I may able to get. I will not be Financing any on the cost. Any advice???
  • steve9273steve9273 Member Posts: 12
    What was your price out the door?
  • piionlinepiionline Member Posts: 2
    2006 Honda Accord 4dr Sedan 2.4 EX w/Leather and Honda Satellite-Linked Navi - Auto... $24,703 invoice is $24,803 and MSRP is $27,500.

    This is the price for the car only... no options...

    What do you guys think?

    pulled the price from carsdirect...
  • cars7cars7 Member Posts: 24
    This car I think can be had soon for 22,000 including dest. What do you guys think?
  • ddent01ddent01 Member Posts: 19
    OTD price was $21,300 plus $399 dealer fee, plus $55 tag transfer and $639 taxes (3% on $21300 - NC) for a total of $22393.

    OTD price really doesn't help most people unless they're in NC.

    If you're willing to step into an SE sedan I-4 AT, the price was $19678, plus dealer fee of $399, plus NC TTL. This was our original deal, but we wanted the Carbon Bronze Pearl, only available in the EX. Would never have moved to the EX if it wasn't for the color.

    I will say, that after only getting to drive minimal miles (about 50 on the car now) it rides as quiet as the Avalon we tested on Saturday.

    BTW, anyone looking to buy a Toyota product needs to check out dealers in the DC area. We were getting prices ~$1000 less than anything we could find in NC. Fitzgerald was by far the best price and they post everything on their internet site. Wish they sold Honda's.

    Good luck !

    BTW, I got the 7yr/100k/$0 deductible HondaCare Extended warranty for $895.
  • ahfbahfb Member Posts: 3
    blane,

    Thanks for your reply. Please review Post # 10416.

    The deal that "dealhound" received does indeed appear to be unrealistic; but, if it can be had, I would like to get a similar deal.

    You may not have ever heard of a dealer giving away two sets of tires with a deal; but I have.

    There is a Virginia new car dealer (does NOT sell Honda)that regularly advertises "free tires for life" with the purchase of the dealer's new cars.

    When dealhound sees our responses to his original post # 10416, I hope he will advise the name of his dealer and where the dealer is located.

    Note, that according to dealhound, his dealer also gave up an Extended Warranty at no cost to dealhound.

    Normally, I would not worry about an extended warranty for a new Honda; but, if I can get such a "FREE" warranty and get the car close to the price that dealhound paid, I will happily make my purchase sooner rather than later.

    AFHB
  • blaneblane Member Posts: 2,017
    afhb,

    You mention that a post by dealhound discussed a deal in which he/she received free tires and a free extended warranty. I just did a search of all Edmunds forums and only found one posting by a dealhound, in a VW Passat forum here dealhound, "Volkswagen Passat: Prices Paid & Buying Experience" #2741, 21 Sep 2005 9:50 pm. There was no reference to tires or warranty there. Clicking on his/her profile indicates that it was the only post ever made by dealhound in these forums. Please clarify where you may have read that.
  • whitecloud1whitecloud1 Member Posts: 268
    blane, I saw this from dealhound1 only like two pages back. Sounds like a specific dealership deal. I would definitely want to see it in writing. It usually takes a while to wear out a set of tires. I would guess there is some way out for the dealer making that promise.
  • steve9273steve9273 Member Posts: 12
    I looking to but a Honda Accord LE Coupe (With out leather, with out NAV, without Satilite Radio). MSPR is 24,050. Invoice (as far as I can tell appears to be $21,018. This is my 1st new car and I wanted to know the best prices anyone has heard of or thinks I may able to get. I will not be Financing any on the cost. Any advice???

    I'm trying to get an offer of 21,400 with the following included...
    Rear spoiler ($499 advertised on Honda website)
    Body side molding ($130 advertised on Honda website)
    Door Visor ($99 advertised on Honda website)
    Premium Floor Mats ($79 advertised on Honda website)

    Does anyone think I would be able to get this car with all these accessories included for $21,400, or am I insane?
  • ddent01ddent01 Member Posts: 19
    All, just got an email from one of the NC dealers I was shopping and he states Honda just announced new aggressive incentives good until 1/31/06.

    I missed the deal as I just bought my car, but wanted to help some of you who may still be shopping. If I get specific $$'s will update this post.

    Good luck !!
  • ddent01ddent01 Member Posts: 19
    I looking to but a Honda Accord LE Coupe (With out leather, with out NAV, without Satilite Radio). MSPR is 24,050. Invoice (as far as I can tell appears to be $21,018. This is my 1st new car and I wanted to know the best prices anyone has heard of or thinks I may able to get. I will not be Financing any on the cost. Any advice???

    Steve, it may be helpful if you got back anbd verify the model you're looking for. I had to go check again, but Honda only offers VP, LX, LX-SE, and EX. Are you wanting price info on an LX ?
    One small suggestion... check eBay out for Honda accessories. I saw a few spoilers available for much less that Honda's pricing and they state they'll ship it painted to match your car. Same thing with mats. I got mats with my EX sedan and then went to Wally World for a nice aftermarket set to cover those with. $24 for a set of four.
    You'd probably be better trying to get the other items from the dealer.

    By the way, go go Edmunds.com & kbb.com to get actual invoice pricing for your configuration and then generate an internet pricing request via Edmunds or others. Dealers will email you back specific pricing and you don't even have to visit a dealer until you get it narrowed down.

    Good luck.
  • leasemeleaseme Member Posts: 14
    ANYONE know about this? any idea if they are just to the dealer and how much they might be? is this cash back to dealers? on all models or just accords? and on all types (EX,LX, etc)?
  • blaneblane Member Posts: 2,017
    Thanks for the clarification whitecloud1, I was searching for posts by dealhound, not dealhound1.
  • ddent01ddent01 Member Posts: 19
    All, I followed up and think it was just a sales tactic to get me into that dealer. I repeatedly asked for specific info and quote but received neither. This was Crown Honda in Charlotte.

    I then checked with my salesman and he asked around. Stated there were no dealer incentives. Only deal going was the lease deal. I have to believe him since this other dealer won't provide confirmation. Sorry to have started a rumor.

    Good luck on your buying experience !

    We're loving our Accord more every day.
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