2013 and Earlier - Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • tenpin288tenpin288 Member Posts: 804
    They do add a processing/doc fee. Here is a snippet from an exchange I am having with one of their salepersons.

    What will get added to the internet quotes are tax, tags, freight and our process fee which is $389.00.

    Which sort of brings the freight figure back into play it would seem. I'm waiting for the salesperson to clear this up. :confuse:
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    Yessss... maybe send the salesperson the URL from their web page that explains how their Internet price already includes freight. ;)

    Looks like with the rather high "process fee" (aka "additional profit"), Fairfax's pricing is pretty comparable to Towne's.
  • tenpin288tenpin288 Member Posts: 804
    Just got a reply back about the freight. It is included in their price quote, not added to in addition to their quoted price. That sounds a little bit better. ;)
  • moocow1moocow1 Member Posts: 230
    Besides the terrible doc free crap, the price seems very "fair". I'd definitely buy from there if nearby and the dealer doesn't suck.
  • gondalgurugondalguru Member Posts: 7
    For Sonata 2009 GLS (with option pack 2) I am able to negotiate price down to 500$ below invoice minus 2000$ rebates plus TTL. Just not enough local delaers here in south texas. Only two in 50 miles radius. I need to keep trying...
  • gondalgurugondalguru Member Posts: 7
    Does this sonata GLS any options package on it or no (like options package2 which is priced at around 600 dolalrs) ?????
  • mocitytxmocitytx Member Posts: 12
    No options other than floor mats. I belive this is the 20085 MSRP version.
  • alamocityalamocity Member Posts: 680
    Where in south Texas are you looking?
  • twltwl Member Posts: 19
    Well, $17,420 OTD is pretty good, comparing the recent I received from Best (Houston Area). The sales person quoted me $17,000 + TTL WAC(?) for Sonata GLS AT. The only option included is the floor carpet.

    Could you inform which dealer quoted you $17,420 OTD?
  • zhangyizjuzhangyizju Member Posts: 1
    yesterday, got one GLS with package 2 at Columbus, Ohio with the price of 1000 below invoice, additional to the 2000 rebate and graduate rebate.
  • sudsy82sudsy82 Member Posts: 2
    What are the best deals in Ohio?Specifically, who did you get your Columbus deal from? I live in the northwest, but am willing to travel throughout the state.
  • samvijsamvij Member Posts: 15
    Some (may be all) dealers offer (and some push!) an extended warranty for extending the coverage from 5yr/60k to 10 yr/10k or 10yr/12k.
    How much does it cost? Was it dependent on the vehicle type/trim etc? Is it actually provided by Hyundai or some other third-party?
    Thanks.
  • spiffy_dudespiffy_dude Member Posts: 12
    The V6 Limited that we wanted is finally here at capital hyundai
    The price being offered by the dealer is "costco" price (they haven't shown me the sheet yet) : 26300 for V6 Limited with Nav and Bluetooth + Mats - 2K rebate = 24300.
    carsdirect.com is offering 26143 but that price also includes sunroof guard.

    Sunnyvale doesn't have this particular trim yet and Camissi Hyundai says that they will beat/match the price.. There are very few V6 Limited fully loaded so I don't really know a good price to bargain to.
  • peddler999peddler999 Member Posts: 2
    I went to Huntington Hyundai tonight to try and purchase a 2009 Sonata with a 4 cylinder, auto and a sunroof.

    I went in with a 33,000 mile 2006 Sonata GLS V6 with a sunroof. The gents were kind enough to offer me $8000.00 for my car which isn't mint, but it's pretty damn close.

    They don't want to sell cars there. I told the guy that I thought we were wasting each others time. The sales manager agreed.

    This must be the newest way to sell cars.

    GO FIGURE. Cash in hand and ready to buy. WOW
  • mocitytxmocitytx Member Posts: 12
    Champion Hyundai on 45 south, near the Beltway.
  • 2002slt2002slt Member Posts: 228
    I went in with a 33,000 mile 2006 Sonata GLS V6 with a sunroof. The gents were kind enough to offer me $8000.00 for my car which isn't mint, but it's pretty damn close.
    They don't want to sell cars there. I told the guy that I thought we were wasting each others time. The sales manager agreed.


    That's only about $1.5k off. Dealers ALWAYS start low when making trade-in offers.
    Was that their initial offer and was your initial response what you posted above? That might have something to do with their reply, if so.
  • nhphdnhphd Member Posts: 67
    You should be able to get it at 23500 or even lower. Not lower than 23000. I know what I am talking about. Over 24500 is a rip off.
  • nhphdnhphd Member Posts: 67
    I did not buy that. They sell insurance for everything upholstry, paint,....
    Did you know that the insurance price is also negotiable? !!
  • ramtajogiramtajogi Member Posts: 21
    Hi,

    First of all, I would like to say thanks to everyone who has been discussing the their experience with different dealerships and the deals they are getting. I am in NJ and I was in market for Sonata GLS Auto V4.

    Based on posts on this forum, I contacted Towne and Statesline. Both of them gave me detailed quote over email. Paul from Statesline was especially helpful. This is unlike some other Hyundai dealerships where they won't give you any quote without visiting the dealership.

    While looking for deals, I realized that I am better off buying a Sonata Limited as it has everything one can ask for in a car and it costs only 3k extra. I am buying this car to keep it with me for the next 5 to 10 years, so it made sense to get a better car. Paul from Statesline gave me OTD price of 21, 629 on 2009 Sonata V4 Limited.

    MSRP 24910
    Invoice 23562
    Discount 1916.67
    Rebate 2000
    Sub Total 19645.33
    Sales Tax 1375.1731
    Tire Tax 7.5
    Online MV Fee 8
    Doc 199
    Vehicle Registration 254
    Total 21489.0031

    I was going to buy the car but they didn't have the color (Black) that I was looking for. I decided to go to Brad and Benson dealership in South Brunswick. They offered me 22,000 OTD for a Limited V4 with Navigation + Sunroof. And they had the black color in their inventory. So my final break down looks like this:

    MSRP 24910
    Invoice 23562
    Discount 1916.67
    Rebate 2000
    Sub Total 19645.33
    Sales Tax 1375.1731
    Tire Tax 7.5
    Online MV Fee 8
    Doc 199
    Vehicle Registration 254
    Nav 510.9969
    Total 22000

    I really like dash-board navigation as it is at least 5 inch wide and it's a touch screen. I think I managed to get a good deal [Though I feel that I could have got him to reduce at least 200$ more]. The person I dealt with Brad and Benson is Lion and I must say that he was a pleasure to work with.

    What do you think of this deal guys?

    Once again, thanks to everyone who has been contributing on this forum. It helped me tremendously while buying my 'dream' car. This is the reason I created account right now so that I can share my experience which could be beneficial to someone else.

    RJ
  • mtnman1mtnman1 Member Posts: 431
    Send a price quote request stating exactly what you're looking for to internetsales@hyundaiofdublin.com . They are a fairly high volume dealer in the greater Columbus area and seem to offer very good prices.
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  • m6userm6user Member Posts: 3,181
    Looks like you did very well. I saw that Towne had reduced their discount from invoice on the Limited I4s because they were in such demand so it appears you did great. Congrats and enjoy your new car.
  • m6userm6user Member Posts: 3,181
    Has any actively drilling guard or reserve forces member obtained the $1000 rebate from Hyundai on the Sonata?

    I have visited two dealerships and called Hyundai customer service twice and got several different answers. They advertise the rebate in the military newspapers with a lot of fine print that is hard to understand. I try to get through to someone at Hyundai to get a definitive answer as someone has to know what the original intent was.

    It almost seems they are trying to exclude guard/reserve even thought most of us are serving at least 100 days a year or more but are not on continuous active duty. A lot of reservists go on active duty overseas tours for 30 days to 120 days and are no longer classified as being on active duty upon their return home.

    If they are trying to exclude the guard and reserve I will purchase something else. Not because the Sonata is not a good deal even without the rebate but out of principle. I fully realize that a lot of manufacturers do not offer military rebates or discounts(mainly Japanese and Euro) but when they do I believe it should be for the total force that is currently serving.
  • nhphdnhphd Member Posts: 67
    Those are reasonable prices but not that screaming good one. I got a better price when the rebate was only $1500. If a dealer does not have your color he can get it for you. Unless you want to buy the exact same car that you take it for test drive.
  • sudsy82sudsy82 Member Posts: 2
    Thanks for the heads up. I drove to Ft. Wayne Ind. Got a GLS for 17,000 after rebate. I know it's not the best deal around, but they were great to work with compared to my local dealer. The local offered $500 under invoice then reneged and went to $150 under invoice. I couldn't leave fast enough. Glenbrook offered to match any offers, but needed a buyers order. Good luck getting a buyer's order! Although Glenbrook sent me one. Go figure.
  • ramtajogiramtajogi Member Posts: 21
    What do you think is a screaming good price? 21,500 OTD? Remember, I got Sunroof + Dashboard navigation.

    BTW, I wasn't fixed on buying a particular car. And I was ready to wait if I couldn't get my car.
  • ramtajogiramtajogi Member Posts: 21
    To be more exact, I got 2009 Sonata Limited V4 PZEV + Navigation for 22k OTD.
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    fyi moonroof is standard on the 2009 Sonata Limited.

    This was the factory nav, correct?
  • ramtajogiramtajogi Member Posts: 21
    Yes, factory installed dashboard navigation.
  • nhphdnhphd Member Posts: 67
    FYI, I got my Sonata 2009 Limited with navigation system and moonroof, floor mat, cargo mat, cargo net, moonroof deflector, mud guard for 21500 OTD. We don't have any state tax. I bought my car in June when the rebate was only 1500. I consider the same car with the same features at 21000 a good buy now (in July with 2K rebate). Of course if you have to pay like $2000 tax, then $24000 would be a screaming good price. My car had 100 miles on it. The color was silver. I also paid all with my credit card. Usually they don't allow you to use more than $2500 on credit card. I got about $200 rebate from my credit card company so actually I paid 21300 OTD. Lets say you won't be able to get my deal but you should not pay $500 more than I paid. I hope I was clear.

    If you can not get lower price, ask them to throw all the bells and whistles that I got. Many times it comes free installed on Limited editions. Like I did not ask for mudguard but it came with it.
  • ramtajogiramtajogi Member Posts: 21
    I definitely remember your post. Actually, when I was negotiating the price with dealer at 10 in the night, I kept remembering that someone paid less than 22k for Sonata Limited in NH where there is no sales tax. Your post was definitely an inspiration for me to bargain hard with the dealer.

    If I deduct 7% Sales Tax in NJ from the Total, my equivalent price will be 22,000$ - 1375$ = 20,625$. So between your OTD and my OTD difference will be 21,500$ - 20,625$ = 875$.

    Adjusting for the 500$ rebate difference and 200$ credit card rebate, I paid 175$ less. I guess I can buy those mats, mudguards in that much money.

    My conclusion? We both got pretty much the same deal! And thanks once again for posting your deal because it definitely helped me!

    RJ
  • ramtajogiramtajogi Member Posts: 21
    And you won't believe that the car I bought also had 100 miles on it just like you!
  • wwzwwz Member Posts: 1
    Hello, new to this forum & wanted to share my purchase info. N. Scottsdale Hyundai in AZ. It was the easiest car purchase ever. I used to drive chevy. Very little hassle, paid cash so I guess that helped me. I paid $17,600 OTD about $4,400 less than Honda accord, Honda would only take $500 off sticker! Plus they threw in the cargo & floor mats.
  • nhphdnhphd Member Posts: 67
    Congratulations. You beat my deal. That is great. Enjoy your car. I did not know that your deal included the tax. Your deal was a super awesome deal.
  • notsocarsmartnotsocarsmart Member Posts: 4
    I am new at leasing and a little scared to do this myself.
    I am looking at a Hyundai Sonata gls 4dr 4cyl and the dealer really has me confused,
    I have tried to research but the formula he is using doesn’t make sense.

    Rebate 2,000.00
    Msrp 20,135.00
    Lev% 63%
    Lease end value 12,685.05
    Term 24
    Money fact sell rate 0.00140
    Total sales tax 474.04
    --------------------------------
    Initial cap cost 18201.00
    Total add cap costs 845.00
    Cash cap reduction 1,995.00
    Adjusted cap cost 15,051.00
    Base monthly rental 137.41
    Total annual fees 45.00
    Total initial fees 20.00
    Cap tax 6.5% 259.68
    Amount due at start 2,671.45

    Question is on leasing do you get the rebate Hyundai is offering and the money factor is 0.00140 what does it mean.
    And is this a good lease I have a good credit score.
  • kingpcgeekkingpcgeek Member Posts: 1,051
    Any leasing expert will tell you do not do a cap cost reduction. You risk losing some or all of your cap reduction as soon as your drive off the lot if your car is totaled or stolen. Insurance companies only pay for the market value of a lost or stolen car, and the depreciation starts as soon as the tires hit the road with you behind the wheel.

    If you are worried about higher payments take the money that you would have put down to cut the payment in a higher interest savings account like INGDirect. If and when you need to make a lower car payment take some of the money out of savings to help with the payment.

    The money factor is the interest rate of the lease. You take the money factor * 2400 to get the interest rate. So in your case the interest rate is 3.36%.

    Traditionally Hyundais are bad cars to lease since their residuals are so poor. In leasing it all comes down to residuals. There are times you can lease a more expensive Japanese car then a cheaper Hyundai or American car. Japanese cars hold their (re-sale) value better.

    Try a site like Leaseguide.com before you jump into something you are unfamiliar with.
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  • dschwagsdschwags Member Posts: 5
    sudha22, I am also in SE Michigan, can i ask you what dealerships you came across in your search as well as any to avoid, and how has your experience been with this one in Southfield?

    Thanks
    -dave

    "Thought it will help someone.
    Bought a Hyundai Soanata GLS in Southfield, MI.
    17,908 OTD with a license transfer.
    Deal was made after dealer offered $500 gas certificate. So it is 17400 OTD.
    Terrible gas certificate deal though. Have to mail gas receipts every month to get $25 gas card every month with lots of catches.
    Best part is sales guy tried to hide the details until the last minute..
    Realized the working of the gas deal only when I got home..
    I was expecting some kind of transparency from the guy..
    My suggestion. Don't deal with amateur sales guys..

    If you don't mind driving, I would suggest this link. No bargaining required. Also I would suggest, do a one-way fly and drive back the car. Still worth it. Also, these guys offer $500 gas certificate. Pl check all details bf4 you buy.

    http://www.fairfaxhyundai.com/ou/fairfax-hyundai/console.do?page=f_new"
  • notsocarsmartnotsocarsmart Member Posts: 4
    Thank you for your reply, you have me thinking.I will go back to the lease guide.
  • samvijsamvij Member Posts: 15
    Congratulations - on a great deal and a fantastic set of wheels for the price!

    I got the same V4 Ltd with Nav for $21035(+3% Tax+$138 Tag) = $21704.05 (no mats and mudguards though!) here in North Carolina. The Car had 121 miles on it, as they had to drive it over 60 miles from another dealership the same morning.

    As you rightly said, the integrated Nav system is great - I really like the seamless iPod connectivity. They sell accessory cable for $29.99+tax.

    Enjoy the ride!
    -SV
  • lightfootfllightfootfl Member Posts: 442
    re 5169

    V-4 ??? Really ?? don't think so.

    van
  • spiffy_dudespiffy_dude Member Posts: 12
    Thanks for the heads up.
    I assume that $23500 is with the $2K incentive.
    After talking on phone, the dealer is already around $24025 range or so.
    we are not really good negotiators so I am not sure if I will be able to get it down
    to $23,500 but will try for less than $24K or ask them to throw me some freebies
    (like mats, nets and stuff)
  • samvijsamvij Member Posts: 15
    Yes, it is a V-4 Ltd with Navigation - Bob Dunn Hyundai of Greensboro, NC was the dealership.
  • nhphdnhphd Member Posts: 67
    Yes 23500 was with the 2K incentives. Call them or go there and give all your info like phone numbers and name and give them your 23500 as your last price and tell them if they can do it, give you a call. Tell them you will not take even $50 above that price and you are not in a rush to buy a car. They will call you the next day. Wait for a 10 days and if they don't call you, go and buy to lowest price that they offer. You won't lose anything this way. Show yourself extremely reluctant to buy at higher price but show yourself a serious buyer. Tell them if they accept your offer, you will rush there to sign the papers.
  • nhphdnhphd Member Posts: 67
    Also ask for the mats and cargo nets,...to be included in your deal. 99% of the time they come free with the car but some dealers charge the customers for them that are already in the car.
  • accent08accent08 Member Posts: 2
    The prices at this Fairfax dealer are incredibly cheap. For example, the Accent automatic GS is only $10,000. It comes with A/C as well which is an option. With the $1,000 rebate and $500 gas card, price is only around $8,500 for a basic Accent.

    Did you deal with them personally? Hopefully prices are not bait and switch. I may drive 200 miles to get the Accent.
  • 2002slt2002slt Member Posts: 228
    Yes, it is a V-4 Ltd

    Umm... It's an inline 4 (I4).
  • samvijsamvij Member Posts: 15
    Ooops...yet it is indeed I4. I did not realize that V has to do with configuration of cylinders. Thanks for clearing this up.
  • colorstampscolorstamps Member Posts: 7
    I think Fairfax price already reflected rebates. However, I am wondering if I get one from them, as a lot of people suggest the wheel may need tuning, where can I turn to for tuning. Is it covered by warranty?
  • accent08accent08 Member Posts: 2
    with regard to fairfax hyundai, what do you mean by tuning the wheels? i am seriously considering driving up this weekend or early next week. Their internet price is almost $2-3 thousands less than edmunds' TMV price.
  • colorstampscolorstamps Member Posts: 7
    If you check the 2009 Hyundai Sonata forum here, on page 12 you can read one post of it. It was reporting the wheel wave to the left.

    I also remember reading some other posts somewhere else telling people to check for that in new cars.
  • mazerunnermazerunner Member Posts: 13
    I just left the local Hyundai dealership. I test drove a 5-speed Hyundai Sonata GLS.

    I was able to get a commitment of $16,000 out the door after all rebates. Should I pounce? Is that a steal? Or should I still bother test driving a 2009 Toyota Camry?
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