2013 and Earlier - Toyota Camry Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • sammya_mdsammya_md Member Posts: 69
    i haven't gotten my car yet (oct 9th)..however i'm getting a 5 spd manual, so I wasn't worried about the "woes" mentioned as those were with the automatics. when i test drove a 5 spd manual, everything was absolutely perfect, and i believe it will bring me years of happyiness like my 1991 5 spd corolla did

    so i'm afraid i can't offer an insight into the woes
  • jack53jack53 Member Posts: 8
    Hi moondog4,

    your price is awsome. where did you buy your Camry?
    Can you tell me how to deal to get your price?

    I've been requesting quotes for Camry 07 (w/o any options) from the dealer, but nothing came close to your price. the lowest quote I got was $19880 + tax, license....

    Please help, this is my first time buying a new car

    Thanks
  • moondog4moondog4 Member Posts: 39
    Hi Jack53,

    I am going to hold off on the dealers name for the time being because I won't have the car in my possession until next week - but here is what happened.
    On last Saturday there was an add in my paper were a local dealer was selling the same car for $20295 but you had to add back the college graduate rebate of $400 making the price $20695.
    The next thing I did was look at the dealers on-line site were I purchased my last toyota and they list their cost and List price on the cars. Their cost was $19700 for the same car.
    Well I took the ad from my local dealer with me and ask them if they could do better. Well after dealing back and forth with the ad I brought with me they finally relented and gave me a price of $20500. A couple of times I started to leave when they didn't come down but they kept coming down because they knew I was buying that day- either from them or the other dealer.
    I even had the Inventory numbers of the cars they had for sale for $20290 and I verified that they had them on the lot by going and looking at them when they were closed.
    The only thing I can advise is that you do your homework and stand your ground. If you offer a reasonable and knowledgeable price and are ready to buy then and there - you can usually close the deal.
    I live in RI - if you are from this area I will post the dealers name next week after I receive the car. Maybe the deal will fall through but I will post those results too. Good luck and good hunting. I hope I have helped.
    Ron
  • mike163mike163 Member Posts: 1
    hi, does your price include tax , tag something like that?
  • moondog4moondog4 Member Posts: 39
    No - that is the price of the car only. I think TTL varies from state to state and Trade-ins are a separate issue. Depending on where you live, you can add those to the $20500 to arrive at what your final cost may be.
  • gjwoodxgjwoodx Member Posts: 8
    I purchased a 07 Camry SE V6 from my local dealership in Beaverton Oregon on 9/14/06.

    MSRP on the vehicle was $31,200.

    Financing was secured through my local credit union with an interest rate of 6.39%.

    I don't like wasting time haggling over prices with salesmen so I used my Costco auto broker to get a no haggle price of $28,480. With both price and interest rate secured, I only had to deal with the ID10T finance manager. She tried and tried to get me signed up for a VERY expensive extended warranty, and a plethora of other useless sprays, sealers and coatings. I said no to everything and she looked at me like I was hurting her feelings. It was a classic moment, and I just had to laugh.

    In the end I wrote an $8,480 check for the down payment and financed an even $20,000 with a monthly payment of $391.

    Beaverton Toyota gives you free oil changes for life, and this is my second vehicle purchased from them.

    Overall experience rating 9 out of 10
  • ltd1ltd1 Member Posts: 13
    Just started looking at 2007 Camry and followed my usual procedure of internet research on actual invoice prices, e-mails to dealers checking inventories, getting equipment lists etc. so as to compare apples to apples. I made a couple of general inquiries abot price and one dealer quouted 4 cyl. xle for $27,319 with MSRP of $27,619.Another quouted $28,513 for 6 cyl. XLE with MSRP of $29,633. Before I reply to them, can't a person buy such a car for certain amount over invoice? Example: invoice on $27,619 vehicle is about $24,400. Can I buy one for $400 or $500 over invoice anywhere? We have family in Chicago and Nashville, Tn. so I can drive elsewhere. Help!!!!
  • shaopengsunshaopengsun Member Posts: 17
    For about $28K, I would go for Infiniti G35. G35 has $2500 incentive now.
  • wvgasguywvgasguy Member Posts: 1,405
    For about $28K, I would go for Infiniti G35. G35 has $2500 incentive now.

    I guess if you could get a fairly loaded G35 for $28,000 that is a nice option. The reason they are discounting them is they have already shown off the 07G with new styling. That typically hurts sales of the old ones left on the lot. Still at $28K (assuming you can get one at that price), the G is an excellent car.
  • beantownbeantown Member Posts: 228
    How on earth did the MSRP get up to $31,200? Even with every option available in the Northeast, I can barely get to $30,000.
  • heavencloudheavencloud Member Posts: 3
    gjwoodx

    How much discount do you get from Costco auto program ?
  • ilovecars1ilovecars1 Member Posts: 119
    use AAA card. it is 3% above invoice.
  • 07xle07xle Member Posts: 177
    My '07 XLE I4 w/heated leather, VSC/TC, & mats was $27,400+ MSRP before the 8/28 price increase. Paid $24,900 ($300 over dealer invoice) over six months ago.

    Try fitzmall.com. All vehicles with options and internet prices shown.
  • gjwoodxgjwoodx Member Posts: 8
    aight, here is the breakdown on the camry straight from the window sticker. msrp was actually only $31,087. I was off by a bit cause I was posting from memory

    Base MSRP = 24,315

    optional equipment

    EJ - JBL premium sound and bluetooth $1000
    QB - Sports Convenience package (auto dimming
    mirror, Compass, Garage Door Opener) $275
    QC - Sport Leather Package (heated power seats,
    Heated outside mirrors) $1770
    RF - Color-Keyed rear spoiler $200
    SR - Moonroof package $940
    VS - Vehicle Stability controll $650
    Z1 - preferred Accessory package ( floor mats
    Trunk mat, Cargo net) $264
    V4 - Remote Start $595
    P7 - XM Satellite Radio Kit $449
    EF - Rear bumper applique $49

    Delivery, Processing and Handling Fee $580
    ----------
    Grand Total $31,087

    pretty much every option other than NAV.
  • gjwoodxgjwoodx Member Posts: 8
    The coscto price came out to be about 3.7% over invoice.
  • wvgasguywvgasguy Member Posts: 1,405
    Grand Total $31,087
    pretty much every option other than NAV.


    For the other poster comparing the TCH with a "regular" Camry, my TCH has all options PLUS the NAV for $30,589. The cars similarly equiped are almost the same price. Yes you get a discount of the "regular" Camry. However I got a $500 discount, a $2600 Fed Tax Credit and a $3750 State tax Credit. My cost now < $24,000 for a loaded Camry Hybrid that is averaging 38.95 mpg over 12,000 miles. It's also already saved me > $1000 in gas over what my Infiniti would have cost me.
  • moondog4moondog4 Member Posts: 39
    I don't know who the other poster for a regular Camry is, but have you considered that he may not have income that is taxable and therefore has no taxes due. In a case like this, the credits on state and federal taxes would be meaningless to him.
  • heavencloudheavencloud Member Posts: 3
    All,

    What do you guys think is the fair price for SE V6 model without any addon. I'm looking to purchase this soon if I can find one in the Houston area.

    Thanks
  • wvgasguywvgasguy Member Posts: 1,405
    but have you considered that he may not have income that is taxable and therefore has no taxes due.

    I realize that but every time someone asks this question I got tired of mentioning the Alternative Minimum Tax or their income level.

    If they don't pay $2600 in Federal income taxes they either can't afford it or they have so many loop holes filled in their financial reporting that it doesn't matter anyway.

    Those of you with the AMT know something that the rest of the world is not even aware of and it's no use in even bring it up just to confuse them.
  • ltd1ltd1 Member Posts: 13
    Still looking for suggestions as to who and where in St. Louis metro and Evansville, In. area a person can get a good deal on a 2007 camry XLE V6. Fitzmall.com is apparently an east coast operation. Are there similar services in the midwest? What is the chance a dealer will order me a 07 XLE for $500 over invoice with no trickery? Help, my wife is telling me just pay whatever they ask!
  • ilovecars1ilovecars1 Member Posts: 119
    use AAA card. 3% above invoice. go to a dealer who is a participant in AAA auto buying program.
  • mawizardmawizard Member Posts: 4
    Is your SE fully loaded ? What options do you have ?
  • ltd1ltd1 Member Posts: 13
    Anyone know of AAA discount sellers of 2007 Toyota Camrys in Midwest? Will they actually sell for 3% over MSRP? Any other similar discounts to purchase same in this area---St. Louis, Nashville, Chicago, Indianapolis etc. ?
  • ltsoltso Member Posts: 1
    just bought a xle v6 with every possible option from dealer in Boston Suburb. Walk out price was 27850. No hassle, all negotiation/discussion via web. Car drives great and love the nav system and stereo.
  • moondog4moondog4 Member Posts: 39
    I believe you 3% over Invoice not MSRP. That is about what I paid for an LE with sunroof pkg in MA without AAA involved.
  • newxc90fannewxc90fan Member Posts: 12
    Which dealer did you purchase your XLE in the Boston area?
  • jb_turnerjb_turner Member Posts: 702
    You could have got it a bit cheaper 27k in the Boston if you had some patience and shopped around.
  • fernmclearfernmclear Member Posts: 1
    I just purchased one for my wife with everything but VSC (leather, nav, m/r, sec, rem start) in So CA for $1300 below MSRP.
    Also want to thank everyone for sharing their exp. Still trying to set up car. Happy shopping.
  • familyguyctfamilyguyct Member Posts: 3
    Folks - I live in lower Connecticut, am looking for 07 Camry LE with Stability Control. What kind of prices are you getting?

    Fitzmall in Pennsylvania has one that says that their Factory Invoice (including mats, VSC, and freight) is $20,211, with a delivered Internet Price to me of $20,311.

    Can anybody explain why the Edmunds invoice is different? Edmunds shows invoice pricing of $18,592 (base price) plus $620 (freight) plus $520 (VSC)plus $126 (mats) for a total invoice of $19,858 - a lot different than $20,311. Edmunds says that the basic LE (without VSC) is going for around $21,040 with freight.

    I wish some other moderate price midsize four-doors like Honda would offer VSC. I tried the Hyundai Sonata but I'm concerned about resale.

    Many thanks to all for your feedback and help.
  • gwingeegwingee Member Posts: 54
    I just got an LE V4 with rear spoiler, the mats and trunk mat, bobyside molding and the alloy wheels..they quoted me 22,990..but now that I came to edmunds it is saying the msrp is about that..Edmunds has the msrp alloy wheels as 795 ..they have on their window sticker 999.00...is this a bad deal? How do I get them down..I have not paid anything yet..I LOVE this car but do not want to be ripped off. I live in South Florida.
  • sammya_mdsammya_md Member Posts: 69
    it seems like you really should be thinking about getting an SE model, where the side moldings and alloy wheels are standard..all you have to add is 160 for a real spoiler.

    i got a base SE manual 4cyl like this for around 20k I believe (I don't have the paperwork in front of me)

    http://www.carsdirect.com/build/style?make=TO&modelid=229&zipcode=20874&trim_gro- ups=4-cylinder,

    will show you the differences between the trims, but I would just go with the SE if you are adding those extras. The difference between an LE and SE is $1200 (MSRP), and less off of invoice.

    Basically take a look at the SE model. For a price, around 500 above invoice of the car seems to be a good and fair deal for all involved, so try for that.
  • ilovecars1ilovecars1 Member Posts: 119
    You can call AAA and ask them about participating dealers. Also, it is 3% over invoice not MSRP. For me,I started with 3% which eventually came down to 2% over invoice ~$400, then added 3 free oil change. BUT, I heard people are also getting 1 year free maintainence with it.
  • gateway2gateway2 Member Posts: 5
    The best price I have been able to get from St Louis County dealers is $1000k below msrp on 2007 v6 xle. I would be interested in hearing better deals. I can actually buy an Infiniti g35 for less and I might do so, if I can't get better deal on Camry.
  • xordonxordon Member Posts: 3
    Hey all,

    I am about ready to buy this car and was reading some of the posts. Some of you guys obviously have a lot more experience than I do so let me know what you think.
    This is what I am buying:
    LE Automatic - White with Ash interior, Sunroof Package, Rear Spoiler, Body side moulding, Carpet and trunk mats.
    The price excluding tax and title is about $21,600.00 Is this a good price? It includes the dest. charge.

    Any help will be appreciated. (I have looked around with 3 dealers and this is the lowest I got).
  • ilovecars1ilovecars1 Member Posts: 119
    what's the invoice price? no price should go beyond $400 the invoice price, Specially for LE. For XLE and hybrid, it is higher.
  • xordonxordon Member Posts: 3
    The invoice price from edmunds.com is $20,410 which includes the options.
    The dealer said his invoice is $20,800.

    Thoughts?!
  • kp123kp123 Member Posts: 3
    Depends on market and dealer inventory.
    I found best deal for LE 2007, premium accessory package plus dealer installed sunroof at 20,700. It is very good deal in my area as camrys do not last more than week in dealer lot
  • xordonxordon Member Posts: 3
    KP123 ...what dealer is this? I have quotes from Tansky, Byer's Delaware and Germain. This was the best I got.

    BTW,the car was not as is in the inventory. So, he had to order it made from Toyota. Does that make a difference?
  • dreasdaddreasdad Member Posts: 276
    see this not about add fees

    The invoice price does not include any fees that may be charged by the manufacturer to dealers in a particular area of the country, such as local advertising fees. Edmunds.com does not track or provide such local fees.

    If an advertising fee appears on the invoice, it is an actual cost that the dealer paid to the manufacturer when buying the vehicle. In other cases dealers may choose to write in their own ad fees on the consumer sales contract. However, in either case these advertising fees are just one example of the dealer's cost of doing business. As with all such dealer-itemized fees, consumers should treat as "negotiable" any advertising fee they are asked to pay.
  • kp123kp123 Member Posts: 3
    Dealer is in philly area - ardmore toyota. If dealer does not have color/options and car has to order, it only means longer wait, you should get same bargain price, actually better price as dealer is selling car rightaway. I wanted just sunroof on LE in blue ribbon, One dealer was trying to upsell by saying toyota makes LE sunroof with upgraded JBL stereo and alloy wheels (which is true), so I had to buy both along with sunroof.
    Well this dealer is going to install sunroof (aftermarket), so I saved money on alloy wheels and JBL. Only thing is shop around your area.
  • bremner19bremner19 Member Posts: 6
    I ordered my 07 Camry XLS, Bisque Leather interior for $28,500 on August 1, 2006. I recieved word that my car will be here Friday, September 29, 2006 (Aproxiamtely 9 weeks) It includes:
    DVD Navigation
    Push button Start
    Smart Key
    Bluetooth
    Traction and Stability
    Heated Seats
    Body Side Moldings
    and 4 mats and Trunk Mats

    I can not wait to recieve it. I just wanted to let you all know.
  • ravichanderravichander Member Posts: 25
    Applied via email to 6 dealers in the Greenville, SC metro area on Sept. 6th. Asked for only base version since I already have laptop based navigation. All dealers replied with standard quotes at MSRP or well above it. But surprisingly one of the highest standard quotes came back later with a personalized quote that agreed to give me the TCH for what I asked for, namely $25,000 + $580 destination charge + $39 tag fee. No documentation fee as I had clearly stated that I will not pay it. These were based on old Edmunds invoice prices. I emailed the local dealer for a price match but got no reply.
    Went on 9th to test drive the car. Titanium color. Liked it and had 18 miles on it. Internet manager told me they had another one arriving on 26th. Signed agreement to purchase it if they could deliver by the 30th. Got call on September 22nd stating that the car had arrived. Went on 23rd and paid by check and drove the car home. Only nagging feeling was lack of heated mirrors since it tends to get frosty her in wintertime (no snow). But did not want to push my luck and asking for it and not having it delivered in time. At home I saw the window sticker under the passenger seat and it had the heated mirrors as the extra installed option (what a stroke of luck). So it appears that I had gotten a vehicle $900 under MSRP and there was a $40 less on destination charge since they calculated using old rates, and a free $30 option.
    The total time for initial visit was 45 minutes and the delivery of vehicle and signing papers took 45 minutes. The car had 2 miles on it and smelled good. I have used it for 75 miles so far with no major problems.
    I have managed to avail myself of the federal tax credit of $2600 and SC tax credit of 20 % of it ($520) for a total of $3150. This makes this $22400 car cheaper than many basic Camrys even if you add all the options. SC dealers seemed to have basic hybrids on their lots and are selling at or below MSRP. I got mine for Dave Edwards Toyota of Spartanburg, SC. Email the internet manager. It was a very professional experience to deal with him and he is a very friendly guy.
  • gwingeegwingee Member Posts: 54
    wow...good for you..the cheapest I could get the hybrid here is 31,000. How do I find out if Florida has a tax credit too???
  • gwingeegwingee Member Posts: 54
    where is a good site to go to buy a Camry online? I may try for the SE since someone posted it comes with the spoiler and the alloy wheels. Can anyone tell me a website for online buying..I know you can get everything cheaper online. Has anyone done that? Or should I just fax the local dealers?
  • j_phj_ph Member Posts: 19
    Is it reasonable to be able to order a specific car from a dealer? and are cars actually made to order or would it always have to come from stock somewhere in the country?

    I'm looking for a Camry LE Magnetic Grey with only the Vehicle Stability package?

    Should there be any price differential for an inventory car versus a "special order"?

    thanks,
  • gwingeegwingee Member Posts: 54
    what comes in the hybrid camry? Do you get alloy wheels and the rear spoiler or do you have to order those as options???
  • ravichanderravichander Member Posts: 25
    I checked online and Florida does not have any state credit for Hybrids. But there is still $2600 Federal credit till 9/30. I am surprised at the $31K figure. A base model with no options does not have to cost more than 26K + dest charge of $620
  • wvgasguywvgasguy Member Posts: 1,405
    what comes in the hybrid camry? Do you get alloy wheels and the rear spoiler or do you have to order those as options???

    VSC
    Bluetooth / JBL Stereo w/ 6 Disc Changer
    Alloy Wheels
    Keyless Ignition
    Monochromatic rear view mirror
    Dash Energy monitor computer

    I probably missed something. Mine also has options of leather, heated mirrors, sunroof and NAV, so anything a loaded one has besides those are standard.

    Spoiler is a dealer (or port) add on and not a factory option for the TCH
  • wvgasguywvgasguy Member Posts: 1,405
    I am surprised at the $31K figure

    That should be for a loaded one. Mine was MSRP of $30,589 loaded.
  • ravichanderravichander Member Posts: 25
    what comes in the hybrid camry? Do you get alloy wheels and the rear spoiler or do you have to order those as options???

    VSC
    Bluetooth / JBL Stereo w/ 6 Disc Changer
    Alloy Wheels
    Keyless Ignition
    Monochromatic rear view mirror
    Dash Energy monitor computer

    I probably missed something. Mine also has options of leather, heated mirrors, sunroof and NAV, so anything a loaded one has besides those are standard.

    To elaborate a bit further on wygasguy&#146;s post, the Hybrid has traction and stability control as standard features to control the massive surge of energy at start up from the combination of the electric motor and gas engine ( from what I read). This is not available in many Camry models and costs a bit if added on to.

    The keyless ignition is part of the Smart Key system, the feature I appreciate most. Placing the hand behind the door handle on driver or passenger&#146;s side opens the car (with the FOB being in your pocket or purse) and locking the car is just a push of button on the door handle. No need to take out the key or remote at all.

    Regarding options, I did not want leather seats since it can be pain in the [non-permissible content removed] (pun intended) in the hot South Carolina summers. I have that experience on my Odyssey. I hardly use the moon roof in that vehicle or heated seats and hence it was not needed on my Camry. I got heated mirrors for free. I would have liked a bigger energy monitor than what is on the base model that does not have the NAV but I do not want GPS navigation. I have laptops (they are inexpensive at $399 after rebate) with gps receivers and 2 programs (Streets and Trips & iGuidance) loaded on to them and the navigation capability is excellent. Besides each year&#146;s disk of Streets costs only $25 at Sam&#146;s club so upgrade is very cheap. The con is that the laptop cannot be placed as good as position as the NAV of the vehicle but I need gps only for long distance travel and in those times I usually have a free front passenger seat or my wife holds the laptop when needed.
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