2013 and Earlier - Toyota Camry Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • waltchanwaltchan Member Posts: 124
    Oh, I guess they changed it. Last week Saturday's paper showed $16,999 for LE. I guess Northridge Toyota is not doing it anymore. Try Hooman Toyota of Long Beach. Every week, five Camry LEs are selling for $17,388, starting on Saturday morning.
  • ralphucoralphuco Member Posts: 13
    Here's the method which has worked the best for me: I e-mail about five or six dealers (you may obtain more in a large metropolitan area) in my area and ask them for the price on a specific car which I have identified from either their online site or from a Sunday visit to their lot. I ask them to include ALL fees and dealer charges and the destination charge. The TT&L costs can be obtained from the dealer, but I add them in later in my computation of the total cost. In this way I believe that I am comparing apples to apples and there is less likelihood that a charge will be withheld until you go to complete the deal.
    How far you are willing to travel is up to you, but if you do go out of your state, you need to confirm that there will be no double sales tax charge. In most cases, you only have to pay your county's sales tax rate, but there are some exceptions.
    Your best deal is the one in your area, so someone's deal 2,000 miles away isn't very helpful. The site at carbuyingtips dot com is a good reference source, especially for first time car buyers. Good luck with your bargaining. I'll shortly be in the market again myself.
    Anyone find a good deal on an '09 Camry LE I-4 with automatic in the front range of Colorado? Take care.
    Ralph
  • bebanbeban Member Posts: 2
    Does anyone know who has the best price for Toyota Camry LE in Maryland or surrounding states?
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    you can use www.fitzmall.com as a very good negotiating point. They're in G'burg, and show their inventory and no-hassle prices online.
  • rvs2000rvs2000 Member Posts: 40
    can you pl help me to get a copy of the 16,999 news paper?
    One of the LA delaer ready to match it if I provide the ad paper.I really appreciate your help.thanks
  • waltchanwaltchan Member Posts: 124
    Sorry, I already threw the paper away. Don't despair. Buy two papers this Saturday (LA Times and OC Register). The OC Register gets tons of new car dealer ads every Saturday. Perhaps you will find a Camry LE for $16,999.

    Just because you found a LA dealer who is willing to price match doesn't guarantee you will get this price. In my experience, after more than five new car purchases, dealers always say "yes," but finally at the end, it will not be at this exact price you desire. They just want your business. The dealer I bought my Camry from was at Longo Toyota, world's largest Toyota dealer, always say "yes" to ad match, but when you arrive over there, they will find an excuse to raise the price a little, like, (this is the most recent manufacturer's date, this is the only color we have in-stock, this one only has less than 5 miles on the odometer and is not test driven, this is the only Made in Japan Toyota in-stock, this is not the same MSRP, etc...). I fall into the victim of "this is the only Made in Japan Camry in-stock") raising $1,200 more ($18,600) than the ad price I showed to the saleman from Hooman Toyota of Long Beach. I should have rejected this deal, but there was only one Made in Japan Camry LE in silver color existed in the whole Southern California, and I could not go to other Toyota dealers. On the other hand, many previous Longo Toyota buyers did get theirs for less than $17,500 if they did not fall into one of five criterias above.

    Good luck and always be alert with dealers' dirty selling practices.
  • reaureau Member Posts: 18
    I see that some of the new Camry LE prices are going for around $20,000. We are interested in getting a used Camry for our daughter - does this mean that the used prices should drop? Why would I pay $17,000 to $20,000 for a USED one when I can get a new one for a thousand more?
  • andbyeandbye Member Posts: 4
    Can not make too much of these prices without the MSRP. Local Sacramento dealers usually list the 4 cylinder Camry Le as MSRP 22344 less dlr savings 3,356 less fact rebate of 500 for sales price of $18,488. Am I right in thinking the factory rebate on the V6 is $1000? Can someone quote an ad from central Calif for V6 LE that includes the MSRP?
  • gooddeal2gooddeal2 Member Posts: 750
    You're not going to be able to buy a 2 or 3 years old car after you come to this place. That market is for those suc*ers who like to listen to those lies that you will lose 15% as soon as you drive of the lot. However, they don't tell you that the 15% depreciation is from the MSRP and not the actually selling price.
  • rvs2000rvs2000 Member Posts: 40
    you are 100% correct. we have to be very carefull with the dealers. i will try to get the contract signed before go to the dealer.if you come across any good dealer, pl let me know. if you can get the newspaper in the weekend,pl keep it. i will pay for it to ship it to me.appreciate your help.thanks
  • dealhunt_101dealhunt_101 Member Posts: 40
    wow i am surprised Carmy's are selling at over 21k OTD in such a down market. when i bought my 2008 LE last year (around 04/2007) i got it for $20,100 OTD. i am sure people are getting better deals than that now given the market conditions.
  • alamocityalamocity Member Posts: 680
    I would say it depend on the part of the country you're located and the market conditions there, here the market is healthy so prices are higher and will be slightly over $21,000 OTD.
  • rvs2000rvs2000 Member Posts: 40
    Hi - Where can I get OC Register? Thanks
  • james108james108 Member Posts: 34
    I also found the price is higher than what I paid in this July. Was it increased for Camry?
  • dealhunt_101dealhunt_101 Member Posts: 40
    well, market was doing very good last summer when i bought my car. market can not be better today in any part of the country than it was in NJ in 03-2009; but could be a lot worse most places.
  • waltchanwaltchan Member Posts: 124
    You will need to drive to any Orange County city to pick one up.
  • hir3nhir3n Member Posts: 3
    My firend just got V6 LE for $22,000 OTD in fremont CA is this a good deal? he didn't get any additional options. I'm thinking of getting this is this a good offer? Or can I ask for floormat and guards in addition.
  • waltchanwaltchan Member Posts: 124
    Close, but in the Los Angeles, CA area, V6s are selling for less than $18,500, only $1,000 more than I4.
  • tintintesttintintest Member Posts: 7
    Best quote I got is $22678 before any incentives. OTD is over $24000. The car has vehicle stability control and floormats. Anybody knows what my target price should be? Thanks.
  • rvs2000rvs2000 Member Posts: 40
    did u find any good deal in the weekend? if so, can you pl tell me what deal you found from what dealer by model? thanks
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    That's about 1K high, not including any additional doc fees you may have.

    V6-Le

    For comparitive purposes, above is a V6-LE w/JBL and Alum wheels, for no hassle pricing of 22,086.

    Subtract 600 cost for the JBL, and 260 for the alum wheels, but add back in 400 for VSC...and your target price would be in the range of 21,650 give or take.

    The DC area is a more competitive geographic area, but it's a depressed selling market everywhere.

    Good luck
  • yhuangninayhuangnina Member Posts: 4
    FitzMall's Internet Price has already included the toyota's incentive. It could mean $500 - $1000.
  • hir3nhir3n Member Posts: 3
    Does $18,500 include TTL or OTD price? I don't mind driving to Southern California if i can save few grand.
  • waltchanwaltchan Member Posts: 124
    No, the $18,500 price is before TTL.
  • waltchanwaltchan Member Posts: 124
    None at this time, lowest is $17,388 at Hooman Toyota of Long Beach, CA. If this is still too much, I suggest you to look at 2009 Hyundai Sonata GLS I4 instead. They are selling for only $13,999, and Consumer Reports rated Hyundai Sonata higher than Toyota Camry, plus more horsepower than Toyota Camry, plus longer warranty than Toyota Camry, plus better reliability than Toyota Camry (no joke).
  • wvgasguywvgasguy Member Posts: 1,405
    I didn't realize anyone read Consumer Reports :)

    Now I know why
  • quuquu Member Posts: 1
    2009 camry le in NYC, the best OTD price I got so far is $21500 with 0%APR 36 months. Is it OK? Can anybody give me some advice? Thanks in advance.
  • tnllctnllc Member Posts: 1
    my sister in law just got the car last night.
    09 camry LE in silver
    $19797 + tax, dmv, document fee w/ 0% 36 months (or can get $18797 after $1000 rebate which ended last night)

    if choose black or white (those two colors are on clearence), $19588 + tax & fees w/ 0% 36 months OR $18588 after $1000 rebate.

    sales person was nice from Internet dept.
  • aalsherriaalsherri Member Posts: 68
    I agree with you. I bought a 2007 GLS and I am satisfied with it. Very reliable and efficient engine. The 2009 is even better. The 2009 comes with standard stability control and satellite antenna. I predict Hyundai will beat the Japanese within 2-3 years.
  • pam4waterpam4water Member Posts: 14
    I started looking in October but I put it off because, I figured prices would have to come down. And I read about the transmission problems in 2007s and 2008s. Do the 2009 have the save issues?

    I live a little north of Pittsburgh. The deal closest to Baierl me has some of the highest prices in the state. They are in the Costco's program, but I think that just brings them closer to in line with out dealer.

    I went to the BuyToyota.com site and it side there is a $1000 rebate for "qualified" buyers in my zip code. How could I not qualify for a rebate? The rebate runs until Dec. 1, 2008. I check a few zip codes in Ohio and the rebate did not show up there. I check two in Maryland. The $1000 rebate was listed for the Maryland zips I checked.

    I saw posts about the auto malls near DC. I've never been to an auto mall. What is it like? What are the disadvantages of going to an auto mall? It would be about a 280 mile drive for me. Is it worth it?

    My car got rejected for state inspection, It will cost $550.00 to get repairs done with labor and parts. I've got a high mileage 2002 Camry with 112,000 on it and a lot of little dings. The Edmund's trade in says to worth ~$3000 with out inspection pass and ~$4200 with. The blue book trade values were lower like 3,800 with the repairs and inspection sicker. Is it worth getting the repairs done or should I just get drive of it as is?
  • kiawahkiawah Member Posts: 3,666
    Pam,

    Check out www.fitzmall.com, look at their Chambersburg Pa location, a couple hours from you. A little closer than going all the way to DC.
  • utexas112utexas112 Member Posts: 10
    Actually, Consumer Reports rates the Sonata at 74, overall, while they rate the Camry at 87, overall.
  • utexas112utexas112 Member Posts: 10
    I have seen several southern California members get some pretty great prices on the Camry LE. I am in San Diego.

    I am looking for one myself, but am being roadblocked by dealers -- even their internet departments; I've repeatedly had the "best price" quote to be in the ballpark of 19,000.

    Any suggestions or referrals?
  • james108james108 Member Posts: 34
    $18,500 is the best price that I've heard. The OTD number should be less than $21k for a Camry V6 LE. Pretty good.
  • utexas112utexas112 Member Posts: 10
    I should add, I am looking at the 4 cylinder model (2009 LE 4 cyl.)
  • judienjudien Member Posts: 12
    I'm looking at 2009 Camry LE 4 cyl. at Chicago, IL. Could anybody share his experience about the OTD price and dealer?
  • waltchanwaltchan Member Posts: 124
    Power Toyota in Irvine, CA for $17,477 every weekend.
  • yhuangninayhuangnina Member Posts: 4
    I quoted 5 dealers in west suburb, the best offer is from Elgin Toyota.

    LE 4cyl auto, $19000 + $720 ( destination ) + TTL .
    Then you can choose $750 cash back or 0% finance.

    Other dealers are $100 - $300 more.

    $19000 is about $370 below invoice. Not bad, but not as good as CA. There as above post, it is $17500 ( I don't know whether $17500 include deliever fee or not. I think it has include cash back incentive already).

    It seems the price hold well in chicago area, toyota dealers are not hurry to sell the inventory yet.

    If you are a good negotiator, I blieve you can get price down $200 ~ $300. But hard to get much better.

    Good luck
  • waltchanwaltchan Member Posts: 124
    Here in So. Cal., $17,500 or less before TTL is the price you pay and includes all delivery, rebates, and dealer discounts. It is in the borderline to drop to $16,999 for I4 LE auto very shortly, probably in the next two weeks or so, due to slower economy, excessive inventories, extreme competition, (we have more than 100 Toyota dealers in the Los Angeles vicinity area, the most in the United States), and 2010 Camry will be arriving at early February 2009. Southern California will get the 2010 Camry first. Unlike in Chicago, the southern California Toyota dealers are desperate to sell lots of Camrys. I've seen several people fighting while waiting in lines before dealership opens. In April 2002, my parents had to wait more than 5 hours in line before the Toyota dealer opened for a $16,999 Camry I4 LE auto, and that was 7 months after the 2002 Camry launch date.
  • waltchanwaltchan Member Posts: 124
    $19,797 (or $18,797) from Longo Toyota :surprise:. I'm glad to hear that my deal from Longo Toyota, which I paid $18,600 after $1,000 rebate, isn't any worse than other buyers, as most southern California Toyota dealers are selling for only less than $17,500, although I still feel I overpaid and probably will give Longo Toyota a sucky rating once the Toyota survey reaches into my mailbox..
  • yhuangninayhuangnina Member Posts: 4
    If dealer sell one camry just $17000, dose dealer still earn money on this car? How much is the bottom line?
    I am very curious.

    I think dealer in CA can save part of the delivery fee($720) as profit. Based on edmunds.com, the invoice of a camry LE 4 cyl auto is $19376. Remove the dealer hold back. There still has a big gap between $17000 and $19376.
  • utexas112utexas112 Member Posts: 10
    I just bought an 09 LE 4cyl in the low 18's plus 2.9 financing. Beware that most, if not all, quotes on this site will include the 1000 Toyota rebate, which means you will not be able to finance at the promotional rates.

    Also beware that many dealers are unwilling to offer the special financing rates after simply adding back onto the price the 1000 rebate. This was specifically the case with Toyota of Orange after they quoted me $17,565, which is a pretty good price for someone paying cash. Problem is I suggested low 18's with 2.9 financing and received a flat rejection. Instead, the dealer offered me 7% financing in insisting they would not honor Toyota's special finance rates for such a low priced car. No thanks.

    Bottom line is, one should read with a grain of salt all of these super low price posts. Invoice of a Camry LE is, as stated, 19,300. If you can buy a Camry with special financing at 1000+ under invoice.. I'd say you did pretty good.
  • rvs2000rvs2000 Member Posts: 40
    hi-did u find any good deals in this weekend ad? if so, can you share the details like which dealer,price and the ad paper.....thanks
  • acdiiacdii Member Posts: 753
    Elgin Toyota is the best dealership I have ever been into. I bought 2 Hybrids from them, the first at MSRP, a Prius, it was the only one available and it just came off the truck with 3 miles on it. I bought an extended warranty with it, figuring the car is mostly electronic, and one repair could easily cost well over$1000. I got 2.9% on it since it was also the last day of special interest on a Prius. A day later after getting the car home, I discovered I could get the extended warranty for $820 instead of the $1950 they charged, so I called back wanting to cancel it, instead they dropped the price down to $790 and sent me a check for the difference. Cant beat that, so I went back a year later and bought a Camry Hybrid for $28500, including TTL. That was the full out the door price. The sticker was ~$28380. In addition they found me low interest financing and the bank they dealt with sent me a $1000 debit card for buying a hybrid. They also have a very good service department, they have several hybrid techs on staff. They know how to move cars, and move a lot of them. The Saturday before I bought the Prius, they had 8 n the lot, by Monday all were sold. I just happened to be there at the right time to get the Prius I got. If you work them through their web sales department, negotiate by asking for out the door pricing including tax Title License and fees, so when you walk in, you know what it will cost to drive out. I went that route with the Camry, they had one on the website, I sent them an email asking for this car, OTD w/TTL for 28,500, which to me seemed fair for a TCH, they replied 30 minutes later saying they could do it. 3 hours later, I had a new car. I will always recommend Elgin Toyota.
  • 1nickatnite11nickatnite1 Member Posts: 16
    Hi guys,

    I received a quote of 18,788+TTL for this car and I am paying cash. Is this a good price? Thanks in advance!

    Nick
  • utexas112utexas112 Member Posts: 10
    I think you should be able to do better.

    I just bought one yesterday for around 18,000 and financed on the 2.9% special apr. This was a "loss leader" car, advertised in the newspaper on Friday morning.

    If I were you, and if possible, I would wait until next weekend, check the Friday paper, and see if there are any LE's on special. Regardless, if you wait a few days and tell the dealer you think you can do better--especially on a cash purchase--he'll probably drop his price as well.

    Good luck, these are excellent cars, even coming from a BMW.
  • utexas112utexas112 Member Posts: 10
    Also, for what it's worth, I received a firm quote from Toyota of Orange for $17,565 for an 09 LE 4 cylinder. The reason I didn't go with them was because they refused to offer 2.9 financing--even at a price 1000 more than this. But if you were shopping cash, this is a pretty good price considering your color selection would not be limited to the few cars on special.
  • joelyjoely Member Posts: 12
    I got a quote (for 2009 LE Silver Camry with a moonroof) through email for $23,589 - $3,684 = $19,905. This is already include the $1,000 rebate.

    I am interesting in getting the 0% APR and trade in my 1996 Camry.

    Is this a good deal? Any advice or tips is appreciated. Thanks!

    FYI: I live in North Hollywood, CA.
  • utexas112utexas112 Member Posts: 10
    You cannot have the rebate and the 0% financing. So your quote of 19.9 is effectively 20.9 if you finance at 0% apr.

    I'm not sure what LEs with the moonroof package are going for but my inclination is that you can still do better than 20.9. With the moonroof package, I would shoot for 19-19.5. Good luck.
  • joelyjoely Member Posts: 12
    Thank you for your advice. I will make a note of that.
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