2013 and Earlier - Toyota Camry Prices Paid and Buying Experience

confusedman1

Hi
i testdrove the camry LE auto with side/air. the listing price was 21315, and invoice is 19110. the car has more features than accord LX, though the acceleartion isnot as quick as accord, but it's enough for my drive. now the only thing left is, what would be a good offer price for this car? any suggestions? I remember reading there is formular to calculate the price, something like invoice-incentive-holdback or something? could someone please point me to the right direction and reasonable offer price for this automobile?

thanks

xpfshost

I've been told that the new Camrys have no spark plugs. Can anyone elaborate on that? Also, be aware that if the Camry has the 'Partial Zero Emission Vehicle' certification, you will receive a 15 year/150,000 emission warranty..............BUT YOUR HORSEPOWER DROPS FROM 160 TO 151 AND TORQUE DROPS FROM 163 TO 161! Apparently, all cars in NJ are PZEV. Maybe I'll look at some in PA to get the extra HP...

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bearriver

Where did you find the 17344 price in Darcars.com? Their internet price is $17750, they also give $300 off. The price is $17450. Can you give me a email?
thanks

xpfshost

They gave me a price of $17774 - $300 coupon (which is only good until close of business today (monday)) = $17474 +TTL. Unfortunately, they order all their cars with the side airbag option, so you can't get an LE there without this feature.

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ajny

Looks like the same configuration car (LE w/ Side airbags) is being sold at different prices at darcars. e.g

Stock 506150 has MSRP 21497 Internet Price 17972
Stock 572645 has MSRP 21400 Internet Price 17898
Stock 583657 has MSRP 21315 Internet Price 17882
Stock 572679 has MSRP 21165 Internet Price 17744

My 17344 price was basically 17744 price after $400 Coll Grad Rebate.

I am not sure why the price is different for these cars, even though the description for each othe these is the same. I read somewhere that Toyota raised the prices a couple of months back by about $150, maybe that could be it...

Obviously, I asked my dealer to match the lowest of these prices. Funny, thing is that the car I finally bought had a MSRP of 21501, still he was able to match the 17744 (or 17344 after $400 Col Grad Rebate) price, the MSRP of which is 21165.

My yahoo mail id is ppvpfh.

alexm1122

Sorry to be posting as a reply but I don't see a portal to start a thread.

Anyway, my query: I found a car that I can live with- a Standard Camry w/5 speed (I wanted a SE but couldn't find one w/4 cyl. engine here in Central Texas). Greenish/Silver color but I can live w/that too. The MSRP is $16,645. w/a Manufacturer's Rebate of $1,250 or $750. depending on who you ask. They have offered the car to me at $16709. plus TT&L or a Driveaway price of $18,021. The original Sticker price was $19,081. Any comments, I'd love to here from ya. Alex

alexm1122

Oops, my Mistake. That MSRP price I quote below is the Dealer's Invoice price NOT MSRP. Sorry. The Stciker price is $19,081. Sorry.

happycamry

YCZ, Central Florida Toyota did offer me the extended warranty for 100,000 miles but I didn't think their price was a very good deal since the Camry is so reliable anyway. But I have read about people getting much better prices than the approx. $1,600 I was offered. I looked up the website of a Toyota Dealer in Iowa that offers the identical warranty to any buyer in the U.S. for much less, and found them through an earlier Edmunds posting. They charge about $1,100 and you can find them at www.toyotawarranty.com

liaison

I don't know what your taxes are in Texas but a friend of mine was able to get an out the door price of 18,000 on an LE Auto with mats and spoiler on the gulf coast. Fees were $199 and taxes were 4%. As for the extended warranty, check with K.C. Summers in Matoon, IL. I purchased a 7/75 Platinum, 0 deduct for $500 on my Sienna. They also offer 7/100. Check them out.

xpfshost

I haven't been able to get below $17662 + Tax(6%)/tags/fees in southern NJ/Philadelphia area for a '05 Camry LE auto+mats. Has anyone purchased from darcars/355 Toyota/Scion in Maryland?

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ycz

The car tax rate in TX is 6.25%. Out the door price of 18,000 on an LE Auto is really good price. The dealer probably did not make a penny on the price.
(But that is NOT our problem, haha!). liaison and happycamry, thank you both for
the warranty tip. I have a problem free 96 Camry (giving to my daughter anyway).
But the new camry has so many electronic circuits, I am thinking to get extended
warranty.

ycz

I am in Dallas area. I got a offer for standard camry with keyless entry, floor mat, and alloy wheels for $17,400 (did not take it, went to LE). The rebate should be $1250 or $1500 in Texas. Your quote sounds reasonable. In Dallas, I saw an ad $16,599 (toyota of dallas) for auto std camry.

leob1

Hi,

I recently was surprised to find a 05 Camry SE 5sp 4cyl. The dealer will not go below $20,433 and thats after the $1000 rebate in the Seattle area. That sounds high compared to the other prices I've seen on this forum. The car has the side curtain airbags, spoiler, sunroof, alloys, only a single disc CD, cloth interior and was made in Japan. Is this car really a rare find? I drove it and really liked the feel of the 5sp. Even checked on the insurance which is $79 per month. Just am unsure about the price...the plan was to lease it for 36 months, with a remaining guaranteed residual of $11,339. The special promotional lease expires on May 2 and the dealer is telling me that this special lease rate probably won't continue.

Any advice?

Thanks

tuffy

That sounds like a great price for an XLE with those options. I just purchased an almost identical vehicle, few more options, for $21,185 and that was the best price I could get in the DC area after searching many dealers and web sites. Prices ranges from the $21,185 I purchased for to over $23,500 for an identical vehicle.

The XLE Camry 4 cylinder is a great vehicle, extremely refined, quiet, exceptional quality,and very very economical. I drove the new Avalon several times and it is a great vehicle, however, the Camry is just as quiet and refined, slightly less interior space, but over $10,000less in price. Both are great cars, but writiing out check for $21.185 was a lot better than writing one for $30,800!

Enjoy your new Camry, it is a great car!

rutger3

Received the following from a dealer in central New Jersey.
LE with side air bags and mats

invoice 19501 ( note: dealer showed me an invoive of 19599 ?),includes freight chg
rebate -750
18751 selling price
tax 1125
tags 300 ( need to pay for 4 years up front in New Jersey, new law) !

total financed 20176 @ 3.9% for 48 mths comes to $455/mth with 0 down.

I offered them $435/mth and I would take it today. They let me walk. How does this compare to other deals out there?
What is the true invoice cost? Is getting both the rebate and financing common now?

viveks

Hi all,

I purchased a 2005 Camry around a month back and recently received a survey from Toyota. Now in last 3 days the salesperson who sold the car and another person from customer service department have called me asking how my purchase experience was and if there is anything I would like to get addressed. But in the end they both mentioned that I should send the survey with highest ratings. Also the salesperson mentioned that if I leave it unfilled and drop it off at dealership next oil change will be free.

Overall I was pretty satisfied with my purchase experience but these calls and kind of pushing me to do something is little annoying :mad: . I was just wondering why they are so particular about the survey ? Does this affect how much they pay to Toyota for this vehicle?

I'm going to give them a pretty decent ratings with some suggestions about including more safety features as standard equipment. Anything else you guys suggest I should mention...

Thanks!!

jammike

ajny - which dealer in NJ did you get the deal from ?
xpfshost - I am looking for a Camry LE too in NJ. The best price so far is 17700 from RT 22 Toyota in NJ.

webb_vbb

LE with JBL 8 Speaker syatem and the Cassete player/CD and floor mats.

Advertised in the paper for 16899 / quoted at that price on phone and paid 16899 (+ 200 doc fees etc..).(could have been 16495 with 500 student discount)

Is that a FAIR Price to pay?

webb_vbb

In the massachusetts area.. excellent purchasing experience.
No Hassle - No Haggle.Had the color I needed.

ajny

> ajny - which dealer in NJ did you get the deal from ?
Freehold toyota

motownusa

Now in last 3 days the salesperson who sold the car and another person from customer service department have called me asking how my purchase experience was and if there is anything I would like to get addressed. But in the end they both mentioned that I should send the survey with highest ratings. Also the salesperson mentioned that if I leave it unfilled and drop it off at dealership next oil change will be free

Hmm!!! very odd indeed. My dealership experience was pretty good and I let them know that on the survey but I was never called by my dealer and being pressured into giving them a good rating.

webb_vbb

My salesperson / dealer also were very insistent that I give them nothing short of EXCELLENT. In fact, it was great dealing with them..but yes, they were kind of pushy to rate them best in every category.(I have not received the survey form from Toyota yet)

While trying to sell additional warranties / lojack / security systems they informed me that they are turning the video camera on to record the discussion. They told some people comaback later and say that they did not offer that with the car. However, I rejected every possible additional items they offered.
They did not pressure for anything, but thought was a bit unusual recording the conversation.

Anyone with similar experience?

webb_vbb

I got my from Herb Chamber Toyota Boston. They have another Toyota dealership in Auburn. I paid 16899.

Good luck with your car hunting..

jammike

webb-vbb,
Is the car you bought a LE or Camry Standard ? If its a LE, you got a unbelievable deal.

ajny - thanks for the dealer name...

webb_vbb

It is LE - Automatic - 2005

webb_vbb

Mike, Are you from boston area ? looking to buy?

jammike

webb_vbb,
I am from NJ area. Its almost impossible to find a Camry LE here with the DJ option (ie upgraded JBL 3-1, AM/FM, CD/Cassatte with 8 speakers)..

Secondly the lowest price in NJ is like 17300 for the CAMRY LE with out the DJ option.

I called the Boston Dealership and he is quoting me 16,700 straight up without any hassles (which is unbelievable) for the Camry LE with the DJ option and they have lot of cars available with that option... You guys are lucky to get such a great deal in Boston... I just dont know the details if I can buy the car in Boston and bring it to NJ.

nmh3

jammike,
I am also looking for that options in Jersey CIty area. Agree with your assessment. I may also want curtain airbags. Which boston dealership has this option available

bearriver

Which Dealer did you call? I am also looking for a Camry? Can you tell me the phone number? It is a great deal. The maryland Darcars.com price is still around $17000 even without DJ option.

xykw

In los angeles Area, $17,888 for 05 camry LE, including tax, fees...

jammike

Herb Chamber Toyota Boston as pointed out web_vbb. they give the best price in North east, but to get the vehicle to NJ is a pain as MA does not issue temporary License Plates like NJ..

joon

xykw,

Which Los Angeles dealer is quoting 05' Camry LE for $17,888 out-the-door? Is this one of those "one only at this price" teasers or do they have many at this price? Do you have the price breakdown as well? I live in SD and maybe I can convince a local dealer to match or beat this price. That would avoid me having to travel to LA. Thanks.

xpfshost

Bad luck if you live in South Jersey. I've covered Conicelli in Pa, Toyota of Vineland, Toyota of Turnersville, Faulkner Toyota in PA, and Toyota of Runnemede...and the lowest price I found for the '05 Camry LE auto with mats was $17800 + tax/tags/fees at Turnersville. Nobody else would touch it or even come close. Unbelievable. At least I got them to throw in the cargo net... :sick:

xpfshost

.........oh, and Cherry Hill Toyota.

snowblade

The car is very smooth, though I am driving very gently right now for the first few hundred miles. I finally settled on the Camry XLE 4-cyl with sun-roof, side curtain airbags, and aluminum wheels for $20,580 before fees and tax.

It's not a bad price, but I should have done better to get Ourisman to lower their $279 fee. Before I came in, my plan was to get them to match Darcars' $100 fee, but blah, it was my first new car negotiation so I was too soft ... a learning experience.

=======

Has anyone from the DC area tried to get internet quotes from Koons? How was your experience? Obviously I asked for a quote on the Camry XLE, but the salesperson gave an off the mark reply "we sell Camry for as low as $16995", and promoted Koons $4000 off from MSRP. He actually called me up as well, and beat around the bush some more, but no actual number was ever given.

I wasnt going to waste my time on the phone again with that guy, so I sent him an email, telling him that even with the "up to $4000 off MSRP", Koons' price was still much higher than the ~$20,600 I can get from 3 different dealers, and that I dont even qualify the full $4000 since I am no longer a new grad .... and then asked what can he do for me?

The first sentence of his reply was: "We have a big sale right now, $4000 off MSRP for any Camry, and $1000 lowest price guarantee". His second and final sentence was "I need your business, please come in to Koons and see what I can do for you."

It's like communicating with some mindless zombie. All the other salespersons were great, so I guess it was my luck to get a soon-to-be-fired trainee to see the other side of things.

leesa2067

OTD Prices for 4cyl LE in Florida/South GA area?Anyone purchase a 4cyl Camry AT with SAB in Florida? What was your OTD price?

Thanks.
:shades:

xykw

To Joon,
I will post their tel later on. They are wholesale dealer, so they sell all for this price.
i have a friend who bought from them at OTD price 17988 last year for sure.

jammike

xpfshost, ajny,
bought a CAMRY LE V6 with DJ package and carpet Mats. Alloy Wheels comes standard on all V6.
MSRP 23540.
Price after Rebate of $ 750 = 19300
+Tax + $ 222 DMV + $ 95 Doc Fee
OTD = 20888...

Dealer - Freehold Toyota...

happycamry

Leesa,
Try doing a search in this forum for "Florida." You will find helpful information.

xpfshost

The one dealer I forgot to check was.........................................Freehold!

eastwest

Hi XYKW, what is the name of that LA dealer? Need to find mom a good deal for mother's day! Thanks much!

blackice08

What was the name of the sales rep who offer you the deal?

blackice08

New to toyota...

xpfshost

I believe he's talking about the code for the package which is 'DJ'. Here's what's in it:

DJ: JBL Premium 3-in-1 Combination
Includes 200-watt JBL AM/FM stereo, cassette player, CD player and 8 speakers.

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blackice08

ok thanks

Kirstie_H

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mqqb

Sorry I never got back to you on this; the price was not "out the door". I had to pay taxes and fees as well. BUT the car was supposed to be delivered in 8-12 weeks; it STILL is not in so we actually cancelled the deal. The dealership treated us VERY poorly. It looks like the car will eventually be delivered 21 weeks AFTER we ordered it. So we just went out and bought an Accord EX v6 with side and curtain aribags being standard. I wish Toytoa would add these airbags to the Camry as standard. We were willing to pay $600 add'l for them. Have you purchased yet? If not let me know; I did TONS of great internet research and it helped me get a very good deal on a Honda in the end. Learned quite a deal about this whole car buying game.

mqqb

AGREED; just cancelled a Camry SE V6 with side/curtain airbags added as option due to delivery being delayed at least 9 additional weeks. The dealership treated us very poorly in the end; very unprofessional (Acton Toyota in MA). So we just went out and got a Honda Accord EX v6 (which has side and curtain airbags as standard). The Honda dealers seemed for the most part to be much more flexible with pricing and were nicer and more professional. I have always loved the Camry but have a very bad taste in my mouth vis a vis Toyota now. The whole games is quite interesting and the Internet had leveled the playing field so the dealers are under a lot more pressure to be more honest with customers.

hank2

I had the same problem with a special order on a 2004 SE in the DFW area. Dealer told me 6 weeks, then it took 4 months. I did buy the car, because the price was OK, and the configuration (side airbags, steel wheels, no extras, cassette/CD standard) was what I wanted. I slammed the Sales dept. on the survey and got a few phone calls from the corporation ... but nothing was done to try to satisfy me.

However, maintenance has been OK, defects and rattles are minimal, I still like the car a lot. But I could see Honda or Hyundai take the lead away from Toyota by simply providing a better Sales and customer service experience.

- Hank2

hallie

I'm looking for a New Camry XLE with most of the extras. Can I get this car under invoice? If so how much? I can get the Avalon at invoice. If there is a large enough difference, I will get the Camry. If they are within 2 or 3 Grand, I will go for the Avalon. I am in the central florida area. Between Tampa and Orlando. Any help would be appreciated.