2013 and earlier-Honda CR-V Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • thestormerthestormer Member Posts: 29
    I bought my car a month ago and it's still on the dealer's website.
  • cliffbcliffb Member Posts: 46
    Anyone know where to get aftermarket cargo shelf? Not available at honda-accessories.com
  • rgraferrgrafer Member Posts: 17
    I found one at another dealership!!! NOT Germain, LOL, their prices are outrageous.

    I called 15-20 dealerships late yesterday. All would be thrilled to take a $500 deposit and "find one" for you. But no guarantees on when - could be 6 weeks, could be April or May.

    So I just signed a contract and put another $500 down. It's supposed to arrive this weekend. Needless to say, I am skeptical yet hopeful.... will post my success after it happens. :-) Meanwhile I'll keep driving my trusty "Little Green" and sure won't sell her until a new one is in the garage.

    Now, I sure hope Ft Myers gives me back my $500 since they sold my car out from under me. I'll keep you posted. Fingers crossed, I sure hope Ft Myers actually gets a red one for you.
  • snoopy21snoopy21 Member Posts: 114
    even though it is not listed on their website, i'm sure you can get it through www.handaaccessories.com. just use their live chat feature or call or email them. since they are the parts department for carmichael honda, they can probably get just about anything.
  • phisherphisher Member Posts: 175
    I checked Hopkins and Burkle. The online inventory may be off but they do have 07's I drove buy Burkle lot and the 07's were right up front. If you go to either dealership Look on there back lot. Thats where they put most of the new cars right off the trucks with the wrap still on.
  • cliffbcliffb Member Posts: 46
    Reply #4136
    FYI: handaaccessories.com doesn't carry the cargo shelf
  • pmanuelpmanuel Member Posts: 1
    Do not buy from Russell Smith Honda. I put down $500 and special ordered a 4WD EX-L with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ Automatic Transmission. The special ordered a 2WD instead and were unapologetic and refused to either get me one I ordered from another dealership or provide me with a loner car (since I sold my car) until a new one comes in.

    Russell Smith Honda uses unfair business practices!!!!
  • blueiedgodblueiedgod Member Posts: 2,798
    I got a call from the sales person today saying they "accidentally" sold the same VIN CRV twice and the other person had been waiting longer.

    The other person probably offered them more. I would ask for my deposit and wait until the crazyness dies down. You already have an Accord to drive. If you wait a few months, the prices will come down, and maybe you will find a more honest dealer. Wouldn't you hate your self a few months later when the same car as yours is selling for a few thousands less?
  • rgraferrgrafer Member Posts: 17
    Called this AM and requested deposit back from Ft Myers. They said it would take 2 or 3 days to cut a check. I said not good enough, I will be there in the AM to pick up my check and that gives you six business hours to write it.....

    I agree with you blueiedgod about waiting, but I'm not sure the shortage will be over in a couple of months to the point they will take thousands off. I hear it will be Nov./Dec. before things ease up. Other dealers I spoke with yesterday said the same, someone else probably came along with more $$$....

    So wish me luck in the AM. I hope I get my deposit back without an ugly scene. :mad:
  • thomasfthomasf Member Posts: 10
    I just got an offer for a 2WD LX Glacier Blue w/gray interior in the amount of $20,157 + TTL. Is this a good price at all? It sounds like a pretty good price. There aren't many CR-Vs out in the west Texas area.
  • youngbuck2youngbuck2 Member Posts: 2
    "retail price" - 23510.07
    "processing doc fee" -289
    plus tax, title, license fees... and an appearance package...
    24600 otd.

    good? bad? lemme know.

    this color was rare in the area-- the only one w/ this spec.
  • banjolaya1banjolaya1 Member Posts: 88
    Some of these posts sound really like a nightmare. I don't understand that. If you can't get what you want, move on. There tons of other cars that you can buy that'll be just as good as CR-V. In my humble opinion, if you give a deposit, you're effectively taken off the market and you're not in control of your destiny any longer. People - be careful. Buy a CR-V when you see one. If you can't wait find another car. I really wanted a CR-V. But it was (I must say it again) arrogantly priced and unavailable. Fine with me. I just found another car and I am happy with it. It worked out best for me. If you can wait - wait! RAV4's were arrogantly priced last year and supply was far less than demand. So I know what bmarchand is talking about. But this year the situation changed drastically. RAV4's can be found and there are deals to be had. I believe the same will happen with CR-V's. Maybe supply will catch up with demand just before the next model is introduced and that model will be in ample supply but than again RAV4's might be in demand again... And so it goes. Anyway, I wish you all luck, especially to you "diehard CR-V fans". It seems like this year you'll have to pay premium if you want a CR-V. And if that's okay with you then go and buy it. But like I said before - when you see it. Not before. You'll save yourself a lot of grief and troubles trying to get your deposit back. Keep in mind that no matter how much you pay this year, next year your vehicle will be worth only so much. It'll be worth just as much as the next guy's who paid much less. I feel for some of you who posted here, I was in the same boat a couple of weeks ago, having to deal with salespeople with attitude (I couldn't even get a smile out of them believe it or not) etc. I went elsewhere and found salespeople willing to work with me, help me find a trim that I need with tons of smiles and savings. After I bought the car I found lots of HP in my engine and even more fun when I hit the gas pedal. So, if you can't find a CR-V that you fall in love with be prepared to consider some options. You might find a better car for a better price. I did and I got more than I expected. I wish you all the same.
  • nearmspnearmsp Member Posts: 90
    "To make a long story short, today she's a happy owner of a RAV4 4X4 V6 (with leather) for almost the same price - $25985..."

    Like you I have been interested in a CR-V EX-L. But I too am not very keen to wait until mid march only to find that some one else who pays more can jump ahead in the queue. I test drove an RAV4 4x4 limited today. I later obtained quotes for these. I could not figure out what is the configuration of your RAV4 was. Was it 4WD RAV4 Limited V6 with the option( Option Combination #D $3,230 - leather, DRL, etc )? The MSRP for this 4WD would be $28,220. Did you get this for $25,985? My quote for the option with the leather heated seat etc was $26,100.
    My quote for the RAV4limited 4WD 6cyl with the leather package (MSRP $30,295 - sale price $28,000).
    Would appreciate if you can clarify what you got for $25,985. The base model does not have the leather option right? Only limited and sport has it. I am just wondering how you could get a V6 4x4 with Leather for such a low price? How much off the MSRP is that?
    thanks.
  • usedcrv1usedcrv1 Member Posts: 2
    Honda Certified
    2004 CRV LX 2WD (with Front side airbags)
    20150 Miles
    Out the door price 16,250
  • blackexv6blackexv6 Member Posts: 503
    The MSRP for a new '07 CRV LX 2WD is $20,844. I would guess that $500-$1000 off MSRP is feasible for this model. The EX & ES-L models are selling quickly with not much discounts.

    So...if it were me, I would buy a new one for $20k and get a brand new car. Won't need tires or brakes for a long time + much more refined & safe.

    Also, what financing rate are you getting on a used car? Needs to be considered.
  • bmarchandbmarchand Member Posts: 16
    Wow, did you really call 15-20 dealers? That must have been most of the Honda dealers in Florida. Let me know when you get your car and where. Perhaps I need to work with them. Thanks.
  • rgraferrgrafer Member Posts: 17
    Hi bmarchand! Yes, I really called that many! Actually I went outside FL too and talked with Atlanta, NC, Buffalo NY and Philly (places where I know people, might fly in and drive home.) But I located one dealer in FL who is dealing on price BELOW MSRP and has one on the lot in the color I want. I will post once I get my car, would share with you off-line if I can figure out how! :-)

    BTW, I got my $500 back from Ft Myers this AM. It was painful. It was supposed to be waiting at the desk for me, but of course it wasn't. I wasted a few hours of my morning, but finally did get the refund...

    Do you call often to check status of your red CRV? It seems the squeaky wheel gets the oil in Ft Myers!
  • cliffbcliffb Member Posts: 46
    Just paid $21,400 for LX 4WD with hitch; since their margin was so low (they claimed) I had to buy the accessories I wanted from them instead of from honda-accessories.com but for same prices so that was a wash (will have to install floor mats, mud flaps, cargo cover, roof rack myself); on my first visit 2 months ago their price was higher but this forum gave me a $ figure (New England area) to give them - thanks; I was ready to walk if they didn't take it.
  • natemeisternatemeister Member Posts: 5
    Thomas,
    I've spoken to several dealers and my friend who is a dealer and the price of $500 over invoice seems to be the line between hard bargaining and little bargaining. I've gone to two dealerships and will be going to a third tonight. Each time, I've been able to get away with that price w/o much haggling. The only reason I haven't purchased one is that at that price, I want some accessories and haven't been able to get any.

    Tonight, I will be going to my friend's dealership and getting it at $500 over invoice, and they're throwing in a cargo tray and cargo cover.
  • chku1chku1 Member Posts: 2
    It's a good deal if you are getting a 2007 CR-V EX for $24,600 OTD. What is the tax %% in your area?

    In my area, MN, the lowest quote so far I got is $23,288 but with 6.5% tax + title + license fees its close to $25,000.
  • nearmspnearmsp Member Posts: 90
    Hi Chku1
    I too am in MN, but am in the market for an EX-L. Are you looking at a EX 2WD? Which dealership gave you the lowest quote? I have had a bad experience so far because half the dealers in MN don't bother even replying to a quote. I sent out a quote request to a Toyota dealership in Anoka and bang I got the quote back in minutes and 2 days later an e-mail from Toyota to check if the dealer got back to me or not! That was the Toyota Production System in action!
    I may yet finalize on a Toyota RAV4 next weekend after another test drive of the 4X4 limited with the leather package though CRV-EXL has always been my preferred choice.
  • yankeefan2yankeefan2 Member Posts: 53
    Just bought my White CRV EX-L 2WD with Nav for $25,895 + $493 Fog Lights in RI. Can't believe how fast these vehicles are selling. E-Mailed 4 dealers 2 gave Sticker price and $800 for fog Lights installed and 2 gave a price I could live with. One 2% over Invoice which I Bought and the other 2 1/2 over invoice but, it was a 4 Wd which I really didn't need. I can't believe some of you will pay sticker price. There are many dealers out there. One of my dealer said it like a shark feeding frenzy. Good luck to everyone Hope you get what you want. :shades:
  • rgraferrgrafer Member Posts: 17
    CONGRATS yankeefan!!!! :-) Happy driving!
  • samminsammin Member Posts: 39
    Interest rates are up but this offer seems high to me.

    I am getting offered 7.85% for 60 months - credit score in the 700's, NY metro area through Honda Finance....what do you think?

    Also, what about GAP insurance? Dealer said it is included with Honda Finance, but I would need if I used an E*loan...think that is bs though, since I am making a trade and big down payment, only financing $15,000....please advise!

    Thanks
  • natemeisternatemeister Member Posts: 5
    Sammin,

    I just purchased my 2007 CRV today after visiting many dealerships. I got 5.94% for 48 months through Honda of America. My FICO score is in the 700s as well, so maybe you should try another dealer? I visited a Honda dealer yesterday and was quoted a rate of 6.19% for 48 months, so I'd look at other options.
  • sca4sca4 Member Posts: 3
    We purchased it on Dec 31st from the Honda dealer in Tewksbury, MA and got the delivery on Jan 9th. Thanks to the all the info provided by folks in this forum, we struck a deal in less than 30 min. The sales person was very courteous and helpful - from the test drive through delivery.

    20,500 (incl. dest)
    204 doc prep
    1025 sales tax
    115 for reg + title

    No extras thrown in. APR rates were not the best, 7.49/60.
  • car20car20 Member Posts: 12
    where did you buys yours? i am looking to get one....my best offer with NAV is $300.00 under MSRP...you are about $1,200 under that...I live in NJ. Thanks,
  • car20car20 Member Posts: 12
    GREAT Deal...which dealer? Did they have alot in stock with NAV.
  • chku1chku1 Member Posts: 2
    Hi nearmsp,

    I'm looking for the 2007 CR-V EX 4WD vs a RAV4 Base 4x4 with additional option for Security. So far the best deals I got from Burnsville Toyota and from Hopkins Honda.

    You are right; most of the Honda dealers don't bother to negotiate about their intial quotes as they are in high demand now. This may change after 2-3 months.

    From where you got your quote of 24,$$$+ otd for which model of CR-V ? I did my reseach online and also subscribed paid membership from Consumerreports.org for 'New Car Buying Kit', which reveals the hidden $$ that any dealer would make on a particular model.
  • yankeefan2yankeefan2 Member Posts: 53
    I got mine Saccucci Honda in Newport, RI. The other one is Majestic Honda. Both on line sales persons were easy to deal with. These thing are going so fast that I can't tell you if there is alot in stock. I had one and was going to put a down payment on it and when I got there it was sold. As I said in my other e-mail my sales person said it's like Sharks on a Feeding Frenzy. Good Luck :)
  • afischeafische Member Posts: 2
    Car20, I bought it in San Diego.
  • starchild4starchild4 Member Posts: 8
    We just negotiated our first deal for a 2007 Glacier Blue 2WD CRV. In the past, I have just paid the asking price. I was wondering if I made the right decisions in my deal. I am waiting for delivery, and signed the papers on Thursday.

    Price: 20,082.33
    Doc : 289.10
    Tax : 495.40
    Lic : 16.50

    It's been awhile since I purchased a new car. Can anyone tell me if the tag will transfer and/or what I can expect (est)to pay?
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 268,218
    If you are only financing $15000, you would never need GAP insurance.. Your car will still be worth that much in three years..

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  • davidtrandavidtran Member Posts: 6
    07 HONDA CR-V EX 2WD CALIFORNIA ORANGE COUNTY

    I'm posting this information for the sole purpose of helping future SUV and CR-V car BUYERS.

    CAR PRICE $22,048.00
    DESTINATION CHARGE $595.00
    SALES TAX $1,758.32 (7.75% ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS)
    DOCUMENT PREPARATION FEE $45.00
    OPTIONAL DMV ELECTRONIC FILING FEE $28.00
    LICENSE FEES $148.00
    REGISTRATION/TRANSFER/TITLING FEES $64.00
    CALIFORNIA TIRE FEES $8.75

    TRADE - IN VALUE $3,786.05 (PREVIOUS TOYOTA CAR)

    APR RATE 5.90% FROM CREDIT UNION
    60 MONTHS

    MONTHLY PAYMENTS $400.00

    I encourage SUV BUYERS to post a detailed car transactions to help and empower car buyers like us. in the end, car manufacturers and dealers will give the consumers a fair, reasonable price without the haggles and all.

    Thank You

    NOTE:
    Can you please post any transactions for 2007 HONDA PILOT EX MODEL 2WD CLOTH INTERIOR IN THE HONDA PILOT FORUM?
  • naborsnabors Member Posts: 26
    Which dealership did you purchase from in Orange County? I'm in the San Fernando Valley and looking for a EX 2WD. How much over invoice was your price?
  • yangchyangch Member Posts: 1
    Thomasf
    I just purchased 2007 CR-V 2WD LX Glacier blue in the amount
    of $19,668+TTL.I'm in Detroit,MI.
  • stevedebistevedebi Member Posts: 4,098
    "Which dealership did you purchase from in Orange County? I'm in the San Fernando Valley and looking for a EX 2WD. How much over invoice was your price?"

    I've had good experience with Kolbe Honda in Reseda, but I suspect you will do better if you check out the Rock Honda website to get a confirmed quote, then take THAT to Kolbe (or go to Rock Honda in Fontana).

    However, Kolbe is very good to do business with, and their service department is great.
  • youngbuck2youngbuck2 Member Posts: 2
    3.2 or 3.5 percent sales tx on car

    whatev, i paid 1k more than i'd need to in 6 mo, but we needed the car now. (other car was driven into a wall.)
  • davidtrandavidtran Member Posts: 6
    Hello!

    INVOICE PRICE: $21,548.00
    They add: $500.00
    CASH PRICE: $22,048.00

    DEALERSHIP: HONDA WORLD WESTMINSTER

    WEBSITE: http://www.ochondaworld.com/

    Always, email all the dealerships from your area for quotes and bring the printouts. Then, compare with the price at the actual dealership.

    When and are you going to get your CR-V from ROCK HONDA? Post your feedbacks.

    take care
  • mj443mj443 Member Posts: 3
    Got a 2wd EX Red for edmunds invoice (21732) + 1% bay area advertising fee (supposedly invoice add on) + a couple pre existing accessories for $150.

    Total was 22,090.

    Loving the V, and loving it in red.

    Multiple bay area dealers were offering invoice pricing (+1% advertising). No pressure deal.

    Dealt mostly with internet salesman. The salesmen I met for test drives could not give me any decent deal.

    Used this forum for the last few months to know what I could get it for. Thanks to the other bay area buyers for posting.
  • nearmspnearmsp Member Posts: 90
    Chku1
    It was youngbuck2 who gave a price quote for the CR-V, not me. I got a quote for a RAV4 4x4 limited with the leather package and did a test drive. I am taking my wife for an additional test drive coming Saturday. I got a quote from Toyota City in Brooklyn Park. Did the Hopkins quote tell you when they can deliver the vehicle? I was told mid march for delivery of the CR-V EX-L AWD at Honda Hopkins. Some of the Honda dealerships never responded to my request for a quote, including Richfield Honda, which from the feedback on another forum is the worst Honda dealership in MN. Brooklyn Park Honda dealership has a friendly internet manager but the lady does not seem to have the authority to offer any deals other than their standard $xx off the MSRP. A year from now most Honda dealerships will want your business like the Toyota dealerships are doing now. A year ago they too got to behave like the 07 CR-V dealers.
  • banjolaya1banjolaya1 Member Posts: 88
    Nearmsp,
    Here is what I got (click on this):
    link title
    You will see I got RAV4 4X4 V6 Base model but they offer third party (aftermarket) custom leather that they install on your car later after you take delievery. I got my leather on Friday (they take out the seats, strip down existing cloth and replace it with leather). They can do it for any Toyota, any model, any trim. Just ask about it. The leather feels very rich and it is much better than CR-V original factory leather. (Or factory Toyota leather for that matter.) And make sure you lump the sum with your price and negotiate for the whole deal otherwise you'd be paying whatever you negotiate for the car + MSRP for leather ($1,300). That's without heated seats. So you don't actually have to get Sport or Limited RAV4 in order to get leather. You can buy the most basic (the cheapest) RAV4 and have them put in the leather afterwards.
  • nearmspnearmsp Member Posts: 90
    thanks for the update. Congratulations on a great buy.
    This option may not work for me though. Living in MN, heated seat is a real luxury! If the LX had leather heated seats as an option I would not have cared for an EX at all. CR-V EX-Ls are in short supply in the upper midwest for the heated seat functionality.
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    Well, first of all there aren't "tons" of CRVS in the Seattle area. I wish this was the case. Most are pre-sold before they arrive.

    Honda will send us whatever we order. For every 2WD we order, that is one 4WD we won't get. Since the 4WD's outsell the 2WD's BY FAR, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense to have very many on the lot. As a very large store, we try to keep a couple in stock but a lot of the smaller stores don't bother.

    After the weather we have just had, I'm surprised you would even consider a 2WD. My 4WD CRV got me home Weds night but it was still tough.

    Also, consider this. Cars that are poor sellers as new cars are even worse as used cars. The 1200.00 more you pay for 4WD now will add a ton of value later when you go to sell it. The 2WD's sit on our lot.
  • ccacpccacp Member Posts: 117
    isellhondas, is Honda deliberately not switching to USA production to keep the CR-V in high demand ?

    Do you know from Honda corporate when they will be switching to USA production ? At least they do not have to be shipped in a boat and ETA might be shorter.
  • nearmspnearmsp Member Posts: 90
    Isellhonda, a breath of fresh air to see some one from the dealership giving their perspective. If you book a car now, how many weeks before will it go in production in Japan and how long from today can one expect to receive a CRV Ex-L. Is there a limit or quota for each dealership when vehicles are in short supply. I note in some states people just go to a dealership and buy it. In other states there is 0 inventory, other than a test drive vehicle.

    I agree buying a 2WD for an SUV does not make much sense and selling a used 2WD SUV will be difficult. The $1200 a price difference now might mean having a hard time selling and much lower sale price.
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    It would be foolish for Honda to restrict production.

    Honda tends to be conservative when they roll out a new model and I think they were simply blindsided by the demand. I do know they plan to ramp up production..

    I read in these forums that some dealers are perceived as arrogant when they won't give big discounts. Maybe they could choose their words more carefully but at this point,it wold make no sense to offer deep discounts on cars that are in short supply and high demand.

    They are definatly worth the money!
  • isellhondasisellhondas Member Posts: 20,342
    It depends on the model, color etc. We don't "book" cars. We are happy to take every one they are willing to sell us. Cars are allocated based on a store's sales. The more we sell, the more we earn. 75 days sounds like too long.
  • phisherphisher Member Posts: 175
    Buying a 2WD does make sense depending on where you live and type of driving you do. Why would someone in San Diego need 4WD. My guess is that a 2WD would be easy to sell there. The right car is the one who fulfils your needs. Not only would a 2WD be a better buy for someone like this but they would also save quite a bit of $ just in gas.
  • thomasfthomasf Member Posts: 10
    Ok, we just bought a LX 2WD for $20,283 + TTL and that includes tinting, cargo tray, mud flaps, and wheel locks.
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