2013 and Earlier - Hyundai Sonata Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • danf1danf1 Member Posts: 897
    Yes the incentives do change monthly. I don't keep them past the current month, so I cannot tell you exactly what they were last month. I do know that it wasn't $2000. That would be the highest number that I have seen from Hyundai in almost 8 years, so it would have stuck in my mind.
  • danf1danf1 Member Posts: 897
    I do not post anonymously. Check my profile. I work for a dealership and don't hide that fact from anybody. I am here to help and give advice when I can. My purpose for debunking the $2000 incentive is that it does not exist. If you are trying to buy this car for $2000 below invoice plus the current rebates, it probably will not happen unless you find a dealer very dessperate to hit a bonus unit. I know it wouldn't happen at my store.
  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    Brent,

    You got a good deal, and a tremendous car for the money. With a lot of haggling and shopping, you may have got the car for $16,000. That last $500 is the hardest, and causes a lot of stress and ill will. It just isn't worth it to me.
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    Was this a V6 or I4? What options are on the car?
  • bhmr59bhmr59 Member Posts: 1,602
    Thanks danf1. Your posts are normally very informative, but on this one issue it seems that you are wearing the "dealer profit hat" rather that the "information hat." (I guess we can't criticise you for that.)

    I'm not asking you to be exact in refuting the two articles that said the dealer incentive had been increased to $2K. After all, the articles could have used rounded numbers.

    Approximately how much was the incentive in June? Was it about $1995, $1850, $2025 or some other approximate number?

    If you choose not to reply we'll understand.
  • debbiej1debbiej1 Member Posts: 15
    Ok....I've just returned from the dealership. Fitzgerald's Hyundai Auto Mall in Clearwater/Dunedin, Florida. I got an offer of $18978.71 OTD on 2006 GLS V6 w/moonroof. Told the salesman I had a check, from my financer and only wanted to be at the dealership for an hour. No problem, I'll have the car waiting he says. I got there, test drove the car, sat down, and he wrote out the buyers form...for $18,978.71. He took copies of my insurance card, drivers lic, and the check. As he is giving me the keys, explaining the car spec's etc. the Business Mgr shows up and tells me that I can't have the car until the check clears, (48 business hours)however if I fill out a form, so he can verify I really am who I say I am, like my insurance and drivers lic isn't good enough. Not to mention that I've already been approved for financing which should tell him I am who I say I am..anyways he can give me a dealer tag and next week, I can drive back there and get my tag. I called my financer and they explained the 48 hours is time for the dealer to get their paperwork to them...has nothing to do with the check being good. Long story short....he gave me a deal that no one else could touch around here and was going to make his money off of financing me. When I refused-he let me walk because he couldn't do the deal he gave me.
    This is what gives car salesmen/business mgrs a bad name, the BS never stops. It's a shame that they just cant be up front...and have to play games. I'm so sick of dealing with these guys. They waste your time, lie to you, try to trick you and then when you get one that is honest..you don't believe him.
    Buying a car should be fun and exciting and make you walk away with a good feeling. My feeling right now...is not good. :(
  • bhmr59bhmr59 Member Posts: 1,602
    I don't understand. Did they say that they would accept your OTD price of $18,978.71 but that you'd have to return to get your permanent registation tags or were they saying that you could leave, with everything finalized, if you took financing through the dealership?

    If the latter, assuming their financing charges are higher and assuming you can pay a extra per month, you can bring the total cost including financing to close to what you were figuring with your own financing.

    I'm paying an extra $37+ per month and my 60 month note will be paid off in 50 months if I am able to keep sending the extra $37+ per month. My interest charts/payment figures are at work, but as I recall, I'll save a few hundred in interest.

    That might work for you and get you the better up front purchase price.
  • alamocityalamocity Member Posts: 680
    Based on the $1500.00 rebate he posted I'd say it was a four cylinder GLS model.
  • cajuncyclercajuncycler Member Posts: 172
    That is the exact OTD price I paid for mine without the moon-roof. The dealer here managed to get me a better interest rate through my own bank than I did. I wrote them a personal check on Thursday and they held the check for deposit till Monday so my transfer from savings to checking could clear. All in all except for the fact that they would not give me what they originally promised for the trade in (I later sold that car for nearly what I was asking) I was very pleased with the dealer, totally pleased with the car. They had the car prepped and ready when I got to the dealer and drove it home the same day I walked in. If I were you I would NOT have walked on that deal. It isn't likely you will find better with those options this late in the game. ;)
  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    Debbie,

    You're not going to get a significantly better deal regardless of the silly shenanigans, so what does it matter?

    If I were you, I would have let him set up the financing, and in a month or 2, call in for a payout on the loan. Don't know what your state's rules are, but you can usually pay out the loan without a penalty.
  • brent8848brent8848 Member Posts: 2
    It was a GLS 4 cylinder with no additional options
  • mojo_lomojo_lo Member Posts: 18
    i really wish this whole factory to dealer incentive thing could be cleared up.

    nonetheless, it's what we see on the street that counts. i received quotes from 6 or 7 dealers via email and followed up with phone calls to each. One dealer in San Jose gave me a quote of $15,700 before TTL. All others were 1-2K above that. They denied the $2K factory to dealer incentive, and told me to walk - they said if I could get $15,7 I'd better take it, politely ended the conversation and never called me back. This had me seriously believing that the $2K incentive was not realistic.

    Well, I went to San Jo, was ready to make the deal, and they tacked on $1,500 to the price so I walked. The Sales Mgr stopped me on the way out, made me some pretty good offers, but I still walked. Went to Santana row and was having a coffee when the sales manager called me. We agreed on $15,800 + TTL after $1500 rebate and no other coupon as I did not quality. Doc fee was $45.

    Keep in mind, this was June 30 and it was the last '06 GLS 4cyl on the lot. The sales manager did tell me that he had a $1000 dealer incentive on the Sonata, and for all I know, he may have hit a bonus as well. All of the dealers only had 1 or 2 base GLS's on their lots so the pickings are slim.
  • c_alanc_alan Member Posts: 2
    Got 11k for my trade in (an 04 dakota/5 spd/63k)
    Got the 06 GLS, V6, moonroof.
    Financed 6k and some change.

    Love the car
  • dukelungs9804dukelungs9804 Member Posts: 1
    Im in a big neg equity. Owe 16272 on a buyout. I lease a
    05Vue 5sp with power option pkg, alloy wheels. I want out of the lease although my pymts are 242.00 with 36 months left. Reason I want out of lease is 1)I took 12000 yr and should have done the 15000. I already have over 14000 miles. 2)I have a new job and am able to afford more of a pymt. 3) I want a car as my own. 4) Even though a stick isn't big deal,I really wouldn't mind a automatic. So I set forth to get some payments. First stop Marhofer Saturn Chapel Hill in Akron Ohio where I leased the Vue. Finance manager said he would give me 14000 for my Vue,felt since I only had it a year, it was considered as "excellent". Of course pymts for a new Vue was just to high for me. About a week later I went to Marhofer Hyundai in Green Ohio to see with rebates how much I could get into a Tucson or Sonata.
    The price started out for a Tucson GL Auto with roof rack,mud guards with my negative would be 21038.00. I called my bank for interest rate which was 7.25 and pymts for 72 months would be 364.00 I went back to the dealership to see how they came up with 21038.00. Of course I was more confused than before.Salesman said he made a mistake and it would be 21600.00. The dealership had a few 06 Sonatas with moonroofs and low miles about 17???. I asked about those and was told pymnts would be the same.
    So in asking questions about the price of the Tucson and Sonata,the salesman said,he called Marhofer Saturn and finance manager no longer works there.So he called him at home,and Guess what? He told them that he never told me 14000 for the Vue. So now the salesman is telling me that my car is worth auction price which is between 10000-12000.He also said that the dealership only makes 564.00 on each car that is sold. I walked out.Even though I tried to figure out the TMV,I guess I just dont understand how to figure the correct way of adding a negative and rebates,incentives...etc.. :confuse:
  • luvmbootyluvmbooty Member Posts: 271
    Going to see dealer today. Thought info would help with negotiations. Thanks!
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  • sarmonasarmona Member Posts: 2
    It's too late now, but I will appreciate some feedback on the price I paid yesterday for a 2007 GLS, 4 cyl, automatic, no optional equipment.

    US$ 17,500, including US$ 600 destination
    US$ 740 - Dealer fees and whatnot
    Total price with fees before sales tax = US$ 18,240

    Beautiful Silver Blue, in Doral Hyundai, Miami, Florida.

    :shades:
  • tonyecktonyeck Member Posts: 2
    I just bought a 2006 Sonata LX in Kansas City

    MSRP $23,495 - The only option was Pear White paint
    I paid $18,300 (no dealer fees, tax or title fees)
    I did not finance the car.

    Has anyone gotten a better deal?
  • brasbras Member Posts: 3
    I think you got a good deal! I bought the same car here in Tampa (except for the $200 paint option) for almost exactly the same price you paid. And I thought I got a good deal. Good luck with the car. :)
  • hubcapshubcaps Member Posts: 23
    Hello! I am new to this board from the Chicagoland area. I have done alot of research and thanks to this forum I think I got a decent deal.

    It looks like I am going to buy the 2007 Sonata Limited. It will not have a sunroof or the 6 CD changer option. I did MOST of the quotes and dealing online. I do not know what the MSRP was. I test drove the 2006 and 2007 LX/Limited. Dealer is trying to find the colors I want as we speak. Some of the car will be financed, I will put some $$$ down. Price I will get:

    $19,100
    +$600 destination fee
    ------
    $19,700 this does not include TTL. So it is not an OTD price.

    Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks in advance.

    HUBCAPS :shades:
  • miamixtmiamixt Member Posts: 600
    "It's too late now, but I will appreciate some feedback on the price I paid yesterday for a 2007 GLS, 4 cyl, automatic, no optional equipment.
    US$ 17,500, including US$ 600 destination
    US$ 740 - Dealer fees and whatnot
    Total price with fees before sales tax = US$ 18,240
    Beautiful Silver Blue, in Doral Hyundai, Miami, Florida."


    I'd say you paid more than you should, but you bought from one if not the best new Dealers in the area, perhaps in the State?. Service Department is great! If you know that shady Dealer on South US1, they sold me a loaded 2006 LX for the same price!.
  • backybacky Member Posts: 18,949
    Invoice on the 2006 LX (virtually identical to the 2007 Limited) is $19,061 including destination charge and after the $2500 rebate. Some dealers could go considerably lower than that if they are willing to dip into their holdback or other factory-to-dealer incentives to get rid of the '06s.

    Invoice on the 2007 Limited with mats (standard on the '06 LX) is $20,710 including destination and after the $1000 rebate. So the dealer is giving you a pretty good deal on that 2007--about $1000 under invoice after rebate.

    One thing to try is to ask them if they will give you at least $2000 under invoice after rebate on the '06 LX. That would make the price before T&L just over $17k. They should be willing to give you a bigger discount on the '06 to clear them out. You might have to accept a color that is not your first choice though. If they won't go $2000 under invoice on the '06 (i.e. you walk out and they don't try to follow you), you could come up some but if I were you I'd shoot for something considerably less than the $1000 under invoice that they are giving you on the '07.
  • cellneuroncellneuron Member Posts: 22
    I think it it too late to remind you that doing some homework in edmunds before handing out your cash. How can we comment your price? You paid more than MSRP.
  • savagekei05savagekei05 Member Posts: 29
    Y don't u try a Honda Accord out? I can get the 06 Accord LX for the same price!
  • sarmonasarmona Member Posts: 2
    MSRP for my car is $18,295
    Plus $600 Destination
    Plus $740 Dealer fees
    Total price with fees before sales tax = $ 19,635

    I don't understand your comment, because I paid $ 18,240

    :confuse:
  • tonyecktonyeck Member Posts: 2
    We set out to buy the Honda but were won over by the Sonata.
    The accord LX is a base model. The Sonata LX is the best version they sell, it includes V6, power seats, leather etc.
  • miamixtmiamixt Member Posts: 600
    "I just bought a 2006 Sonata LX in Kansas City
    MSRP $23,495 - The only option was Pear White paint
    I paid $18,300 (no dealer fees, tax or title fees)
    I did not finance the car.
    Has anyone gotten a better deal?"


    Yes I did, the bestest version too!. With Sunroof and the 6CD Changer. MSRP $24,895. I paid $18.7K with Tax & Title, or $17.9K without. Since both Kansas & Missouri have State & Local Tax Rates up to 9%, we must assume your deal was a reverse equity trade, (as mine was) and the Dealer just paid your title as part of the Deal. You got a great Deal, of course the details on your trade would be helpful to some!
  • ogiliogili Member Posts: 3
    Hello Guys i went to a dealer today for getting 2006 LX and he offered me 21500 after 2500 rebate + 389.50( Dealer handling) so the total price is around 22000 for a 2006 LX, can anyone help me out is this the right price in Denver or Sandiego. I am planning to get my car in these areas.

    Thank You,
    Ogili
  • miamixtmiamixt Member Posts: 600
    Ogili;, you can do much better than that. How about 21500 before Rebate!.
  • jdenjden Member Posts: 14
    That seems too high. I would check out Denver, they have alot of 06's left.
  • jeanwjeanw Member Posts: 1
    Dealer is trying to sell me a sonata LX 2006 with sun roof and audio package for 23,785 before rebate. Also, does anyone know what a conveyance fee is? Please help me I'm suppose to see hin monday. Jean from CT
  • cellneuroncellneuron Member Posts: 22
    If I didn't remember wrong, $23785 before rebate is only about $400 below MSRP. This price is TERRIBLE. Your target price should be around $20000 before rebate.

    You may not get a good deal from those dealership who has a lot of 06 left. A good dealership won't have any 06 left now.
  • bhmr59bhmr59 Member Posts: 1,602
    Jean, conveyance fee is the same as dealer or documentation fee. It is nothing but extra money for the dealer. Even when it is required to be pre-printed on the order form, as it is here in CT, the dealer can negate it by lowering the sales price of the car.

    The price you were quoted seems quite high...probably about mid-way between MSRP & invoice.

    Let me guess, you're looking at Key Hyundai in Bridgeport. If so, they are going to add advertising fee (about $500) and the conveyance fee of $398.50, which will off set the "discount" off MSRP the salesman is offering you. (I think I know who the salesman is, if you're looking at Key.) He tried that routine with me last year and I bought elsewhere after wasting a hour & a half with him. He didn't even want to talk price of the car...just the monthly payment.
  • glorzglorz Member Posts: 3
    Hi,

    I will buy a Hyundai Sonata.

    In order to get the $400 graduate rebate:

    1. Do i have to borrow from them to get the graduate rebate?

    2. What is the min amount I have to borrow? For at least how long?

    3. Can I repay the loan early? Is there any penalty and how much?

    Thanks a lot!
  • danf1danf1 Member Posts: 897
    To get the college grad you need to finance through HMFC, earn at least $2000 gross income per month, have no negative credit history and have graduated within the last 2 years or the next six months. You will need to provide a copy of your diploma or transcripts and proof of income. The minimum finance amount is $5000 for at least 12 months. You can pay the loan off at any time without penalty in Pennsylvania. There may be penalties in some states so you should ask a local dealer. Hope that helps. Good luck.
  • glorzglorz Member Posts: 3
    Thank you for the reply!

    Can you tell me where you got the information? I checked Hyundaiusa.com but did not find yet.
    If I can print the policy and show it to dealers, maybe I can get the rebate without hassle.
    Thank you very much!
  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    nehc,

    Rather than take a bunch of figures to the dealer, all you have to do is find some bottom line prices paid and jot them down. All the rebates don't matter beans to the dealer. Dealers think natively in "bottom line-ese". When we made our buy, we wrote down a price representing one of the lowest OTD prices we could find. Then we wrote down a price that was a couple of hundred more, which represented the most we would be willing to pay. He matched the low price. It works every time. If you bring all sorts of papers and figures on this rebate and that rebate, all you get is a headache from haggling, and no better deal. Good luck!
  • glorzglorz Member Posts: 3
    Hi, all,

    This is my first time to buy a new car.
    In order to finace with Hyundai, should I have to buy a "full insurance" for the new car before I sign all documents?
    Thank you!
  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    If you're talking about the usual auto insurance, you're temporarily covered by your current insurance for your old car.

    Just buy the car, and go to your insurer within a business day or 2 afterward and you're OK.
  • danf1danf1 Member Posts: 897
    I am a finance manager at a Hyundai dealer. The dealership will not care if you get the rebate or not. It isn't their money that they are giving you, so no loss to them.

    As far as insurance is concerned, you will need to have full coverage before you can purchase a car. Talk to a local agent or set something up with geico oor progressive. Once you have a VIN #, they can give you a binder which will work for you.
  • jlemoinejlemoine Member Posts: 25
    Just bought a new 2006 Sonata GL , paid 16,257 plus sales tax. Thought the price was fair and my buying experiece was excellent. I originally went to the dealership to buy another Elantra. While we were waiting for our salesman my wife sat in the Sonata and liked it so we took one out for a test drive and loved it!! I usually go to a dealership fully armed with all the info from Edmunds so I have some idea what a fair price is but in this case had nothing! My salesman let me use his computer to log into edmunds and do my research right there in his office which I thought was awesome! We negoiated a price and I bought it, couldn't have been easier!!! This is my second purchase from Gary Rome Hyundia in Holyoke Massachusetts and I highly recommend them. Not only has the purchase experience been excellent both times I've purchased a car from them but more importantly to me their Service Department is excellentwhich is really lacking in alot of car dealerships these days.
  • anitaaaanitaaa Member Posts: 1
    Got a OTD price of 17,500 for basic GLS V6 in central NJ with 7% tax and 4 years registration. I know it is a so so deal in this forum. But in NJ, this is the cheapest I got. Should I buy it or is there any space to drag the price down?

    Thanks
  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    anita,

    The basic GLS V6 is commonly going for $16,500 plus tax, without hard negotiation. Even at $17,500 the car is a tremendous value. If you're saying $17,500 OTD, jump on it!
  • cellneuroncellneuron Member Posts: 22
    You mean with or without negotiation? My GLS V6 with mats ($40) was $17600 OTD (first time oil change and life time safety inspection included.), I never dare to report here since I know some kuys got LOADED LX with the same amound of money.
  • landrewlandrew Member Posts: 5
    Hello,

    First time poster in this forum.

    I was looking for a 06 Accord SE and could not get the price below $19,400 so I went to plan B and was offered a price of $17,100 on a 06 Sonata GLS. They are now out of stock on the 06 and now the dealer (Hyundai New Port Richey) is offering me a 2007 Sonanta SE for $18,600 + TTL. The TMV price is $21,367. This sounds like a good deal but there have not been all that many postings on 07 purchases.

    Do any of you 'experts' know what the target price is on the 2007 SE? Will I be able to do better as this is the end of the month? Will I loose the $1000 rebate in August? Also, with the Hyundai warranty do I need an extended warranty (I plan to keep the car at least 5 years).

    Basically, I am ready to buy and I would some straight advice on how to proceed.

    Thanks in avance.
  • bobadbobad Member Posts: 1,587
    As stated in post #2676, you can buy an '06 GLS V6 for $16,500 +tax. I believe the similar '07 packages are going for about $600-800 more.
  • gmctruckgmctruck Member Posts: 186
    I found a really nice '07 GLS with the premium sport package.... nice! There just isn't any bargains on the '07 models yet and most dealers have a very limited selection of '06 models remaining to choose from. My dealer said I can choose any color on the remaining '06 models as long as it's White! 8-)I think it's only a matter of time before they start making better offers on the '07 models. If you want an '06, now is the time to buy, but I'd wait if you want an '07 model.
  • ptrinidadptrinidad Member Posts: 2
    New poster here and first time buyer in TX.

    My time frame for buying is within a month. The SE I'm looking at includes the premium package and mud guards & mats.

    So far I've checked with two dealers and their OTD quotes are $23,200 and $21,815 for this model with the above features.

    The TMV price on this (excluding TTL) is $21,773.

    Any advice on how to proceed would be appreciated. I also plan on paying in full (no financing).

    Another thing I was wondering was the lack of of a satellite radio, despite what I'd read elsewhere about Hyundai supposedly including XM on '07 models.

    I guess I'll look into aftermarket options for that feature.
  • jdenjden Member Posts: 14
    What color is the 07' GLS with PSP. I have yet to find one in Pearl White. Really like the 07' GLS 4cyl. witht the 17" alloys.
  • dan42dan42 Member Posts: 32
    Satellite radio will not be available for several months. I here they may release a mid year 07' with satellite radio. If you go with satellite radio and looking for the best available sound quality, replace the factory in dash stereo and replace it with an after market stereo with direct satellite connection. I have used some of the plug in play satellite radios,however to me they sound terrible. I have satellite radio and love it.
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