2004-2009 Toyota Prius Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • shagzieshagzie Member Posts: 8
    Wow! I am going to give Jim Coleman a call in the morning. That is $1,000 cheaper than all the dealers here in West Virginia. It is worth the drive for that much savings. Thanks for the information.
  • halmadenhalmaden Member Posts: 6
    Just bought Prius base + Pkg#5+ Floor/Trunk Mat for $23,800 around 9PM, 5/31/07 at Bay Area
  • halmadenhalmaden Member Posts: 6
    Just bought Prius Base + Pkg#5 _ Floor/Trunk Mat for $23,800 in Bay Area
  • wooha2000wooha2000 Member Posts: 54
    Can you PM and let me know who exactly you dealt with.

    Also, what was your OTD price?

    Thanks
  • dc94587dc94587 Member Posts: 12
    Good price it was. Guys, pkg5 comes with floor/trunk mat INCLUDED. Don't pay extra for it. If the dealer is charging extra for it, be alarmed that they are not honest.
  • timhooligantimhooligan Member Posts: 8
    I think it's the 'Z1' package with the floormats and cargo mat. Most all have it included in the price.

    Also watch out for the "appearance package" trick...pinstripes and wheel well guards. Most were tacking on $300 for that.
  • halmadenhalmaden Member Posts: 6
    Sorry, I cannot post name of salesperson on Forum, it is capital Toyota at San Jose,CA. OTD was $26,078
  • shagzieshagzie Member Posts: 8
    Called Jim Coleman today and a slight disappointed. They quoted me $24,531 (plus TTL). Still a great price but I'm so confused how one day a car can sell at a certain price and another day, depending on what kind of mood they're in, I feel taken advantage of (maybe hearing a female voice). What tactics did you use? Thanks
  • halmadenhalmaden Member Posts: 6
    I totally agree with you, depend on their moods, last night, I stopped at Capitol Toyota, their poster that May is 700, at that time is 695, 5 more to go, I was at the right time & right place to get the good deal
  • pathstar1pathstar1 Member Posts: 1,015
    Always remember, they are in business to make money. The idea is not to "rip you off", just to maximize their profits. The salesman makes extra money if he gets a higher price, and they usually need the extra, as their pay isn't very good.

    Yes, female voice can make a difference. You might want to get a male friend to do the talking for you (perhaps posing as your Significant Other). Then at the last minute, you step forward and purchase the car. Sometimes you have to play one dealer off of another - "hmm, well I was offered a better price than that - can you go $xxx lower?" Notice I didn't say the price. The less concrete info. you give out, the better off your bargaining position will be. The final trump you may have to play is just to walk. Give warning you are going to. Then get up and leave slowly, so they will have a chance to stop you and make a better offer. There is always another dealer, if this doesn't work.
  • mikec78mikec78 Member Posts: 4
    bmwmama,
    I am looking to get a 2007 with package #6 tomorrow and is this the price you paid out the door (OTD) $25,515.?? If not what was the finally price? Could you break up what was included (tax, license, doc fees, tinting, extended warranty, etc.) Or was this the price before all the fees and warranty and tinting, etc? When did you get the car? I have tried San Juan Capo and the price they are giving me OTD is $27,394 (no extended warranty or tint), so if I could save $2000 I am going to call the internet department today! Please lte me know...
    Thanks,
    ---Mike
  • mikec78mikec78 Member Posts: 4
    This is an awesome price!
    Here is my email address: mikecolao @ hotmail . com could you send me any info on this. (there are no spaces in my email address, I just put them there so you know how to get a hold of me so they don't pull this post). I am going to buy a car tomorrow hopefully :). could I reference your name too?
    Thanks so so so so much,
    ---Mike
  • shagzieshagzie Member Posts: 8
    Still looking for the magic number on a base+package #5 around the WV area. Both local dealers showed me their invoice sheets and they both had the floor/trunk mat separately ($199 I think!). Where can I reference that they should be included?
  • shagzieshagzie Member Posts: 8
    Timhooligan, sorry to bother, but can you email me the salesperson you dealt with at Jim Coleman? I would really like to copycat you in your price negiotations. Thanks a bunch shagzie@aol.com
  • planecrazy1planecrazy1 Member Posts: 1
    Hi uppsala, can you please email me the salesperson's info? dryker131 @ hotmail.com (remove the spaces). I am getting quotes from my local dealers in the $25,800 range....

    Thanks!
  • dc94587dc94587 Member Posts: 12
    Hmmm. When I was shopping for my #5, I was on www.toyota.com. When choosing the pkg5 (D), it will include the floor/trunk mat (thus the option greyed out). It was with zip 94587. Now it is an option that you have to pay.
    I guess Toyota keeps changing the option to make comparsion difficult.
  • timhooligantimhooligan Member Posts: 8
    I tried to email you but it got returned. Do you have another email ? I tried twice and it got bounced...
  • shagzieshagzie Member Posts: 8
    Umm that's weird. Maybe try twofieros@aol.com

    I'm just getting the run around from my local dealers. Thanks again
  • sam18sam18 Member Posts: 1
    can you please send me the dealer and sales name for yuor purchase ? package #2 is what I am looking for as well.
    Thanks

    sampson_w@hotmail.com
  • spaniolaspaniola Member Posts: 1
    How is 26k for package #6, Michigan.

    Non touring.

    its about 27.5k with taxes and stuff otd

    thanks.
  • prusaprusa Member Posts: 43
    bmwmama,
    I am still looking for my dream car. Here in GA we have plenty Priuses, but you have to show some figures in order to get a good deal.
    Can you email me and give me the price you paid for package #6 and the rest of the information you can't give in this forum. I am taking these numbers to a dealer nearby and hope they can match it with the amount you paid. This is a good deal!
    PRUSA my email is: enidmckee@yahoo.com
  • prius123prius123 Member Posts: 1
    Hi everyone.

    I recently decided on purchasing a Prius as my first new car and have several questions that I hope someone could help me with:

    1) When negotiating with the dealer, do you focus on the vehicle price (w/o tax, title, license, etc) or the "out of the door price" (everything included)?

    2) I have read numerous pages in this thread and it seems that many people are buying the Prius with various packages. I want to buy a BASE Prius with NO options, is that possible? Do I need to wait for a long time for a Prius that doesn't come with any packages?

    3) I live in Queens, New York. Has anyone had any good deals for a BASE model with no options/packages? I'm considering dealers in the NY/NJ/CT area. Is it possible to get below the invoice now in June 07?

    Thank you all.
  • vasyokvasyok Member Posts: 2
    Hello,

    Can anyone explain how the $2000 recent Toyota's incentive on optional package #5 work?
  • halmadenhalmaden Member Posts: 6
    Yes, the pkg#5 price is already reflected $2000 discount
  • vasyokvasyok Member Posts: 2
    Thanks for clarification. I am new on the market looking for a Prius. Does it mean tha the package 5 price was $2000 bigger a month or two ago, before Toyota anounced this incentive?
  • sri345sri345 Member Posts: 6
    I'm desperately looking to buy Prius Pkg #5 in tri state area. Funny thing is I'm flexible as far as the package or color goes. I'm just looking at a pretty good price.
    I have contacted several dealers from all the 3 states (NY, NJ and CT). No one is ready is offer any where close to invoice. Considering that lots of dealerships sold the same at close to 500 below invoice just a couple of weeks back.

    I here this from lots of dealerships that there was a promotion from manufacturer which ended on May 31st. Not sure about this info ...But I guess its mainly driven because of the high gas prices and non-availability of the vehicle.

    Also, couple of them noted that Toyota stopped manufacturing 2007 Prius. (Probably working on 2008 model). So what ever is left at dealers is the only stock ... So very few vechicles and lots of demand ... So no one wanna budge on price...

    Seems like I have to wait till september when the 08 comes ... the 07 will be discounted ...

    If anyone is looking in NY or NJ area ... and know any good dealership information ... Please share it.

    -Sri
  • gagricegagrice Member Posts: 31,450
    Try contacting them at the end of June. They usually deal better at the end of the month. Want to get their quota in. Good luck

    Welcome to the forum
  • halmadenhalmaden Member Posts: 6
    Per my memory, Toyota's discount was ended on 6/4, but it extend.

    Best price is on the last day & last hours of the month, usually, one hour before closing, the fleet manager has pressue to meet his quota, soften price to get deal
  • andyhomeandyhome Member Posts: 4
    I talked to Fleet manager at Dublin Toyota today,
    Here is the list price on a paper he gave me.thx.
    Dealer Invoice $20,480
    Package #6 Touring Invoice 3,758
    Prefer Accessory package 181.00
    Destination charge 620.00
    TDA 410.00
    Gasoline 10.00
    Dealer Holdback 461.00
    Whsl.Financial Reserve 230.00
    Total $26,150
    I don't know what does TDA and Whsl.Financial Reserve mean?
  • aroxasaroxas Member Posts: 10
    Can someone kindly explain how this ECO-nomic savings works? I see this on the buyatoyota web site. Here's the link:

    http://www.buyatoyota.com/zipCodeEntry.aspx

    For #5 with an MSRP of $3,280, does this mean I can get the option for $1,280 ($2,000 less as the web site says)?

    Thanks.
  • sri345sri345 Member Posts: 6
    The MSRP of $3280 already includes the $2000 discount. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
  • aroxasaroxas Member Posts: 10
    I put a deposit on a similar #5. Dealer is Hackensack Toyota. They quoted me 25,032 which they claim as $500 over invoice. I can give you the sales person's number if you wish. They seem honest compared to others.
  • sri345sri345 Member Posts: 6
    aroxas,

    Can you please give me the name of sales person and number. Thanks ... If the rules of board does not permit please email it at sri345 @ yahoo . com (no spaces).
  • prusaprusa Member Posts: 43
    Andyhome,
    Can you please email me the name of the dealer, city, and state where you got this deal? A telephone number is welcome. My email is: enidmckee@yahoo.com. You can also send me in your email the name of the person you dealt with. This is the kind of deal I want to get. Thanks,
    PRUSA
  • mehebubmehebub Member Posts: 5
    I am in the market for a new prius:

    1. Should I get an extended warranty? How long, how much?
    2. Should I wait for the supposedly new Lithium Ion batteries in 2008/9? What are the advanatges disadvantages?
  • gagricegagrice Member Posts: 31,450
    Welcome to the Forum!

    The Li-Ion batteries are on hold and will NOT be in the 2008 or 2009 Prius. For peace of mind get a warranty for whatever length of time you will be keeping the car. Shop around for the warranty.
  • acdiiacdii Member Posts: 753
    Check with Priuschat, you can get an extended warranty for ~$900 through them. You may never need it with it being a Toyota, but with the car being 100% computer driven, having the warranty gives good peace of mind.
  • gagricegagrice Member Posts: 31,450
    unless you buy two at a time or something crazy like that

    I kind of think that Hertz will get the 3000 Prius they are buying for under invoice. And it looks like Budget just bought 1000 Prius. Is that why the sales numbers were big for Prius in May. Did most get sold to rental and taxi fleets?

    http://phoenix.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2007/06/11/daily50.html
  • mrmellmrmell Member Posts: 11
    Will be picking up 2007 Touring w Pkg #6 this weekend in Palm Beach County, FL. Wanted some thoughts (and prices paid) on whether or not an extended warranty is necessary.
    It seems like insurance on insurance.
  • mikec78mikec78 Member Posts: 4
    My girlfriend and I just bought a prius Package #6 in Thousand Oaks, CA for $27700 OTD! (2 weeks ago - June 2nd). It was black (which is very hard to find). We also got the extended platinum warranty 7yr-70,000 miles (which you can bargain down the price as an FYI) and the service warranty (which pays for all maintainence, oil etc, for 30,000 miles...everything is paid for except tires and wipers)-I did the math on the spot with them. I called Jiffy Lube got a price on oil changes every 5000 miles, and called the service department to price out the service for 7500, 15,000 and 30,000miles and said that is all I am going to pay...they said OK without tax ;). All of this we got out the door for $30,500 (OTD)!!!. I called every dealer from San Luis Obispo to San Diego and they had the best deal. I have been working this for the last 2 months. The sales guy has been there for a long time (over 15 years) with Toyota and has a very strong reputation. If you replace the "T" with a "P" you got the man...hats off to Taul ;)... He is located next door at the Scion dealership (he sells both cars in the internet department I think). Enjoy... -Mike
  • jaxs1jaxs1 Member Posts: 2,697
    ??! You sound excited about your $30,000 Prius ...
    Uhm, you hope you save lots of gas? Or ... ???
  • quixotic1quixotic1 Member Posts: 23
    Hi, I am looking for the same model in So. Fl. Can you tell me what you are paying? I am hoping to find $27,700 or better out the door.

    Thanks
  • tnel332tnel332 Member Posts: 23
    I was recently quoted a price of 25,200 for a 07 with a package 3. Oh I forgot to mention that it is a used car (certified) and was a rental for the dealership. It has about 7500 miles on it. I told them that that price is a bit steep and they said that is what they bought if for from the rental department. They have it listed for over 26K. Said they would up the trade in on my car..which they haven't seen yet, to bring the cost down.... I may talk to them again but not seriously until the 25K comes down quite a bit....
    What would be a good price for this car?
    Thanks
  • uppsalauppsala Member Posts: 8
    Unless something has drastically happened in pricing since I purchased my Prius two months ago, the price you have been quoted is far more than my #6 package for $24,900. You are right to wait and investigate. If you post the part of the country you are in, then people can give you a more accurate response for your area. Use the computer to solicit bids from different Toyota dealerships in your state. You will be surprised by the quotes. carbuyingtips.com has been very helpful in offering clear info that will help guide you through what you should expect as a consumer. I also found that once I had this information, I was able to negotiate a much better price than COSTCO or carsdirect.com. Good luck!
  • mrmellmrmell Member Posts: 11
    Paid $27,500 loaded Touring Edition, Pkg#6 @ Earl Stewart Toyota in No Palm Beach. Great and easy to do business with. Picked up Car Friday.
    It's a "gas". No pun intended. Love it.
  • tnel332tnel332 Member Posts: 23
    Uppsala, I live in South Jersey. Last time I was looking at one they wanted 3 grand above the msrp. That was about 6-7 months ago.
    Thanks for the info, will check into it. Also one other poster stated that he got a good deal in Hackensack, NJ which is about 2.5 hrs from me. I may have to take a trip.
    Thanks again.
  • uppsalauppsala Member Posts: 8
    I'm on the opposite coast, so I can't be of help there. But, I can advise you to always speak with the "Internet Manager." It's my experience that this person always has more play in what price can be offered. Never go through the regular sales people on the floor. They don't have the same clout. Ask to see their invoice sheet. You will begin to ascertain how much play there is in the prices you are quoted. If have gotten to a point in the negotiations and not feeling you are being given a fair deal, begin to walk away. The sales person will invariably help you out more. Let us know what you find out. Driving two and a half hours to save hundreds or more is in order when you want to get the best deal.
  • ctchrisctchris Member Posts: 4
    Hi, any tips on dealers/prices? Also, do you think I'm better off waiting :confuse: until the end of the model year rather than trying to buy one now?
  • aroxasaroxas Member Posts: 10
    If you need contact info, let me know.

    I am very pleased with the people I dealt with at that dealership.
  • Karen_SKaren_S Member Posts: 5,092
    A reporter would like to talk to Toyota Prius owners who purchased the vehicle with the environment in mind. Please respond to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than June 29, 2007 with your daytime contact information
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