Yes, by all means, use Honda's website so you can chose what areas from which to solicit quotes. Being in the Midwest means you very close to great prices, whether in Chicago, Louisville, Ohio, or otherwise.
Explain to me the motivatoin for solicting prices from ILL to OH and PA.
Ill listen to anyones opinion. If it were a used vehicle and the price diffence and rarity of the vehicle justified the cost of travel, etc....
but on a new one that any dealer can get....
I serve my customers great, thank you. If a customer came in here and gave me a line like "____ Honda up 600 miles away said that they could do 100 dollars cheaper." How the heck are salespeople supposed to react??????
Please, Id rather buy from someone nearby where its going to be serviced anyway.
Selling Price = 28569.77 Doc fee = 55 State Inspection = 26.75 State Sales Tax = 1785.61 Dealer Inventory tax = 57.57 License & Registration = 105.30 Total = 30,600
Considering the accessories, that puts me $17 under invoice before all the fees and taxes. I'm sure I could've done a little better, but this experience was fairly low effort and relatively painless. I do recommend David McDavid Honda in Frisco. They were very knowledgable and low/no-pressure all the way.
I ended up finding someone in my Church who wanted to buy my old Accord, so no trade-in was necessary. That really made this an easy negotiation. Still the process took 3 and 1/2 hours to pick a car and buy it which is a long time with an 11-month old girl along for the ride. Fortunately she did very well.
Quote from an internet sales associate in Western Washington State:
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring w/NAV and RES--$36,447 The following Add-Ons: Air Deflector---$263 Door Edge Guards--$76 Door Visors--$223 Moon Roof Visor--$172 Splash Guards--$165 3rd Row Sunshade--$281 IPOD Attachment--$499
Am I crazy for thinking that I can get this car (as listed above) for $39K out the door (TTL included)? The prices on the add ons are as much as double the Honda Web Site Price.
Let me know what you think or have experienced. Thanks.
The consumer reports car buying kit can be found on the consumer reports web site and it is $40.00. It is a 3 month access to a service that provides msrp, invoice, and dealer prices as well as special dealer and customer incentives. The bottom line c.r. price is the price - dealer incentives and holdback. The dealer price on an odyssey ex-l is 27,434 as compared to the invoice price of 28,358. They still make money on a below invoice deal. I made at least 10 times that $40.00 back by having the holdback info. I also made the deal on the second to last day of a short month if there is any truth to the last day being the best day to get a good price. I like c.r., you can also get a 1 year subscrition to their regular web site for $20.00 after you get the car buying kit. It is well worth the $40.00. FYI lx= 22,701, ex=25,350, ex-l=27,434, ex-l dvd=28,824, ex-l dvd nav 30,735, touring 32,473, touring dvd nav = 34,384
"I wanted to know how I can get internet quotes. I live in the mid-west.
Should I go to the Honda wesite and request quotes from there or is there anything else I should do.
PLEASE ADVICE....I am in the market to buy a VAN rightaway... "
Start with the Honda site. The Honda dealers need to pass certain qualifications in order for them to be listed as an Internet dealership. Thats one way, another way is to Google a search term, like 'Honda Dealers in Maryland' or whatever your state is...if you know the dealership then Google that to get their specific website URL.
For me, the choice was simple. For me to go to OH, I save a couple thousand dollars, not a "couple hundred of bucks." The lowest quote that I received for 06 EXL RES/NAV in VA/MD/DC was $33,674 (vehicle only). Most dealers here are more firm with their prices. Considering I paid $30,743 (vehicle only), it was well worth going there. Now I did get a quote of $30,843 from Crystal Lake Honda in ILL, and I am glad that I did. Mike Pruitt Honda in OH matched that price instantly.
With that quote in hand, I tried to get a dealership in PA to match that price (about 3 hour drive), but no dealership would. Because I knew dealership in this area would not move on their prices, I purchased the vehicle from Mike Pruitt. It was a game to me, but it was worth it because I saved $2000 - 3000.
To others forum dwellers living in California or Hawaii or Alaska, I can clearly see your argument...but for me, the choice was simple.
I can't speak for everyone else, but here's why I would travel to save money: 1) My local dealer has a horrible service department. We took our Odyssey there a few times and they were always rude to my wife. I do all of the required servicing myself.
2) My local dealer has a poor sales philosophy (in my opinion). In the 5 years that I have lived near them I have bought 4 NEW Hondas. I always go to them first but they are basically MSRP only. If I ask for a discount the salesperson will present it to the manager, and then the manager yells at the salesperson (seemingly making sure we can hear). They told us once that all of the Richmond VA Honda dealers have agreed to not undersell each other.
3) I don't mind taking a road trip and having some fun with it. For example, this weekend we drove 100+ miles to Landmark Honda to check out their deals. In the end my wife decided not to get a new van this weekend (her 2001 is like new and has been trouble free). However, on the trip we did some shopping and ate at some restaurants that were new to us. Our kids watch movies and read books in the car, and love shopping and eating out so it is fun for all.
4) Usually when I make the trip I am saving more than $500. I travel for the deals like Landmark Honda had this weekend (~$500 below invoice and no processing fee which is unheard of in Virginia).
Obviously I'm not the kind of buyer you would want at your dealership, but hopefully this helps you understand better.
Tom in Virginia
2011 Toyota Camry, 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 2017 Honda Civic Coupe, 2019 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XSE, 2021 Toyota Tundra, 2022 Toyota 4Runner, 2022 Tesla Model 3
100 miles for more than 500 dollars is a very good motivation for an almost unbelieveable deal.
those are not the ones I am confused about, its the ones who drove HOURS to save 100 dollars. especially if they are financing. it makes no sense at all sir.
THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THE CR PRICES WITH US.
"lx= 22,701, ex=25,350, ex-l=27,434, ex-l dvd=28,824, ex-l dvd nav 30,735, touring 32,473, touring dvd nav = 34,384"
After I know these prices do I need to go and signup for the CR website or am I ok to use these prices and invoice as a benchmark for a gooooood deaaaaal.
I have gone to the Honda Website on Saturday and requested quotes from 7 dealerships (Including Crystal Lake HOnda in Chicago). I have received responses only from 2 so far. Just wanted to check with the forum if that is normal and they take time to get back or is it because it is the month end or they just don't like me
Should I send another quote request to the same dealerships???
The below prices are collected fromt his forum and INCLUDE Destination, Documentation or any other fees.
31,345 MSRP 28,258 INVOICE 27,434 CONSUMER REPORT
29,058 Carsdirect-60014 28,758 Carsdirect-47129 -------------------------------- 28,658 Bloomington(posted by a4b5 ) 28,253 San Diego - Pacific Honda 28,233 DC 28,209 Portland ME (with wheel locks) 28,055 Dublin Honda SF Bay Area 28,000 Criswell Honda in Germantown, MD 27,900 Phoenix - Tempe Honda 27,706 Atlanta - Ed Voyles Honda 27,703 LA - Airport Marina 27,634 Continental Honda Countryside IL 27,600 CA - Spreen Honda in Loma Linda California 27,500 Continental Honda Countryside IL 27,450 VA/MD/DC Area 27,450 Chicago - Lisle 27,300 Sheehy Honda in Alexandria, VA.(Quote Only) 26,102 Dallas - Lute Riley Honda
Continental Honda Countryside Il IS THE LATEST TOYOTA DEALERSHIP THAT HAS GIVEN A GOOD RATE
The below 3 dealerships are giving the best quotes in the MIDWEST AND IN THE COUNTRY ------------------------------------------ Chicago, IL CRYSTAL LAKE HONDA Continental Honda
EX-L Slate Green Metallic/Olive Interior with Splashguards Fog lights Auto Daylight mirror Nose Mask All Weather Mats
Price including all accessories $29700 OTD price was 32,579.43.
Purchased Cargo and Trunk mat online for $171 from Handa Accessories.
Had multiple quotes from all the dealers in and around Seattle. Burien Honda and Discovery Honda from Moses Lake were the lowest. Other dealers were not willing to budge from the $29950-$30500 price range. When I mentioned that I have a lower quote they were not ready to commit to that price,their take was, come see us with the copies of the email and we will see what we can do. I THANKED them.
The internet sales guy from Sims Honda from Burlington had a big attitude problem, when I mentioned that I was getting this price, he said that all over washington there were just 3 Slate Green with Olive EX-L and he had 2 of them, I sent him an email asking him to beat this price and he replied back stating that I was getting this good deal why was I going back to him again for a better price :mad: He also mentioned that we would not give his EX-L to other dealers
On the day I was going to finalize the deal, Renton Honda and Kirkland Honda called stating that they would beat the invoice price, but their OTD price was still higher. :surprise:
The experience at Burien Honda was just nice. No pressure no false promises. Everything was taken care-of. While signing the papers they did not even try to sell me the extended warranty.
Email me if you want the name of the Salesperson at Burien Honda.
I have sent Contienntal a quote request. Will they give me a price on the internet or do I have to bargain over the phone. Also where do I start. Also do I have to wait for the end of the month to get the best deal.
I'm not sure if I can give any reference to this forum or to a particular deal.
Mike Pruitt Honda is in Akron (not Cleveland) and the lowest quote I got from them was $31,200 with doc/destination, they said the high 30's prices were due to a sale to clear some excess inventory on the lot (in stock only), that sale is gone for now, but as someone said before, looks like they are doing high 30's provide they are matching someone such as Crystal Lake Honda.
I bought a Honda Odyssey EX in Rochester, NY, this weekend. There are good deals to be had. Several local dealers were selling at invoice, and one dealer even beat Mike Pruitt Honda's price by $100. I will post more details after I pick up my car next week - it's on the way from the factory. I'll reveal the name of the dealer then - it was an incredibly easy, hassle-free deal. Thanks to everyone for a very informative forum.
This was there internet/in stock price only. I never spoke with a sales person on site. Could not get them lower on price.
Also received a internet price from Crown Honda of Southpoint in Durham, NC after I went back and forth on price(orig quote was 650 over invoice): 28250 + 847.50 tax (3%) + 73 title + 399 doc fee = 29569.50
Leith Honda of Raleigh quoted 250 over invoice. I did not follow up with them.
First of all, this forum has been a great help during my car shopping. It's a fantastic store of information for the new car buyer.
Now, on to the news. I emailed 11 dealers in the Atlanta area and took the best price to Hennessy Honda (closest to me) and they matched it. They even gave me the roof rails and the cargo net for free. Paid $29,299 + TTL for a slate green EXL-RES for a final out the door price of $31077. Overall it was an excellent shopping experience and I would recommend them to anyone.
Congratulations on your new vehicle. That was a great price. How did you get 11 quotes. I went to the honda website and requested quotes from 7 dealers and heard back from only 2. Do I have to contact them on the phone or should I go to the individual websites and request a quote.
Do some research. Google a search term like "Honda Odyssey Atlanta" (or whatever) and see who comes up. Try "Honda dealers XTown" find their sites and book mark them.
Now after you have their sites go through their inventory. If you see the exact car you are looking for, more than likely you'll find a form to fill out for more information on that car. Fill it out...and so on. You will be contacted.
Honda has a strange way of working their inquiries...lets just say that it's not the best. We have their leads pasrse to another system and that makes all the difference. We can usually have a complete price quote out in about an hour.
It's been a while since I've participated in the Honda forum (about 6 years). Anyway, I think the prices paid thread is very useful for new car buyers. I listed my request for bids from local dealers on the Edmunds web site and contacted other dealers in Harrisburg and Ohio recommended on this site as well as a Baltimore dealer we've purchased Hondas from before. Here was the offer we accepted from Criswell Honda in Germantown, MD: 27,658 plus frt (550), fee (100), wheel locks (99), 5% Md tax (1420), tags and title (262). The new car, after two days, is great. I can deal with the loss of the coin holder. Heated seats seem sorta kinky, but nice. Dials for the radio, just like the old days. I'll have to find a place to put a compass...
I did an internet search for the dealers in the area then went to each dealers web site. Also, the Sunday AJC has a Wheels section in which it lists all the dealerships for each make along with their individual web sites. Every dealer web site should have a "request a quick quote" link. Fill it in and go onto the next one. With a prewritten form letter, the whole process took about 30 minutes. I began receiving quotes literally within a couple of minutes.
I suggest sending them out within a week of the end of the month and make sure to tell them that you intend to make a purchase before the end of the month. They are much more willing to deal during that period.
This month Faulkner Honda of Harrisburg is offering an Odyssey EXL for $27,858 plus tax and tags. Destination is actually included in that price. The internet manager is as honest as they come. Ask for him. My experience was a breath of fresh air.
Did most of my research here, thank you all! $32,800 selling price including splash guard, all-season floor mat, wheel locks and cargo tray. Sent request for quote to multiple dealers, make clear that I am at the final stage, paying cash, be specific on what color, model and assecories. A couple of dealer start bidding for the business. Overall the experience is pleasant. One thing stands out is that the further the dealership is localed away from major metro, the more willing they are to negotiate. Some dealer in downtown won't even entertain selling at invoice. Hope this helps!
p.s. The internet manager is very honest and helpful.
Thansk for posting the list. Are the porices that you listed for EXL and EXL (Res/Nave) out of the door prices or are they before tax and other documentation charges? I live about 4 hours from Chicago (live in Fort Wayne, IN), and am thinking of driving to Crstal Honda if the prices you listed are OTD. Thanks again!
I picked up an EX Cloth in Desert Rock Metallic last Saturday.
I worked a price of invoice plus $500 ($26,602) thru the internet before going to Ken Garff in Ogden, UT. I had an appointment with the sales manager at a specific time, but when I arrived there were shoppers everywhere! That had 4 EX cloths earlier in the week, but when I arrived for my "appointment", and was quickly farmed of to a salesman (never did talk to the manager), he couldn't even find one of the cloth EX's, They sold 6 Ody's that day.
I traded in an 04 Sienna LE, so had to play a couple of hours of salesmen games, but overall it was a decent experience. I had specified an allowable "doc fee" charge in advance, but that didn't work. They honored that internet deal, added a $299 doc fee, plus tax, title and license (27693 OTD).
Note: Stockton to Malone in SLC offered over the Internet a $300 over invoice deal, but $200 was not enough to get wifie to SLC - too far - I have to drag her to car dealers - she hates the game - I kind of like it.
I am looking to purchase a 2006 Honda Odyssey EX in the NW Ohio (Toledo, OH) area. What's the real price in that area? Anyone have any insight into current dealer cash? Thanks.
The prices that I have listed are picked up from this forum. They are prices including documentation fees. They do not include any accessories that the dealer has added or any Tax Title or Registration that you will have to pay to the GOVERNMENT
OTD or Out The Door is a very relative term. The tax and registration & title can be different in different states & counties. It does not give a good comparision in prices.
Therefore you need to focus on the cost of the vehicle + doc fees. This is usually a very good benchmark of prices that you can get and negociate.
TTL is not negociable and will have to be paid to the government.
I have received a internet quote from a out of town dealer for a little less than $31,000 for a EX-L RES & NAV.
I mentioned this to my local dealers and they said that it is impossible to get this price and that I may be buying a USED vehicle. They said that they pay 31,673(Invoice) for the van and that it is impossible that anyone can sell me a vehicle for less than 31,000.
The dealer nearest to me also said that when I get the vehicle for service - "their customers get the best service". If I am not a customer then I may have to wait longer.
I am a little worried if I should go out of town. I have never purchased from out of town. Not sure what treatment I will get from the out of town dealership when I reach there. Will they jack up the price ect...and tell me other fees.
I am looking to purchase a used 2003 Honda Odyssey EXL that has 65K miles. I need to know if this is a good van to buy? Does anyone have any insight into current dealer cash? Is there any problem with this model year?
Yesterday 3/4/06 I paid the following for a 2006 Odyssey at Ourisman Laurel Honda:
EX-L RES & NAV: 31123.24 tow package: 695.00 processing fee: 99.00 Destination: 550.00 tire recycling: 4.00 total: 32471.24
MD tax (5%) 1623.36 MD tags 258.00 (Chesapeake Bay tags) Electronic Reg fee 20.00 Out the door 34372.60
Tow package included : (trailer hitch, wiring harness, power steering cooler, automatic transimission cooler, and air duct)
I got this price online after sending quotes from other dealers in the area to Laurel. They tried to sneak on the "Ourisman Appearance Package" for $1,400+ mentioning it quietly on the contract at the end. We said no way, we had had much communication prior and it was never mentioned. He returned from manager and said OK it's knocked off, and only when pressed said he could do so because it was fresh off the truck and the appearance package was not yet installed.
We were pleased we did our homework using this site.
Hi all, Could you tell me the best price I can get for EX-L 2006 in Boston area? Is it possible for around 27K. I read somewhere in this forum around 27.5K but do not remember where Thanks in advance.
If you have brought your Odyssey or know anyone else who has please post your buying experience. I may decide to drive there to buy my vehicle and am not sure what to expect. I would appreciate anyones experience with this dealership.
I'm beginning the process of buying an EX L with RES and this sounds like a great price... What dealership did you get it at? (It's kinda hard to follow this thread, but it sounds like it was Ron Norris?).
I've live in Palm Beach County, but if that's the price, it's worth driving up there for it!
I was told the same thing in MD/VA/DC area for the same vehicle. I bought my van for $30,743 from Mike Pruitt HOnda in Ohio. The lowest quote that I received was $33,100 for the vehicle. I passed on "their offer" and purchased the van last week and picked it up yesterday.
Love the van with Nav. Very helpful.
I say, it the deal saves you over $2000, then it is worth driving around 6 hours like I did; but if you are saving less that $1500, then it may not be worth it for some people.
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Should I go to the Honda wesite and request quotes from there or is there anything else I should do.
PLEASE ADVICE....I am in the market to buy a VAN rightaway...
blows my mind
It also might give you the upper hand in negotiations...
That goes for any sales position... not just car sales...
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Ill listen to anyones opinion. If it were a used vehicle and the price diffence and rarity of the vehicle justified the cost of travel, etc....
but on a new one that any dealer can get....
I serve my customers great, thank you. If a customer came in here and gave me a line like "____ Honda up 600 miles away said that they could do 100 dollars cheaper." How the heck are salespeople supposed to react??????
Please, Id rather buy from someone nearby where its going to be serviced anyway.
Selling Price = 28569.77
Doc fee = 55
State Inspection = 26.75
State Sales Tax = 1785.61
Dealer Inventory tax = 57.57
License & Registration = 105.30
Total = 30,600
Considering the accessories, that puts me $17 under invoice before all the fees and taxes. I'm sure I could've done a little better, but this experience was fairly low effort and relatively painless. I do recommend David McDavid Honda in Frisco. They were very knowledgable and low/no-pressure all the way.
I ended up finding someone in my Church who wanted to buy my old Accord, so no trade-in was necessary. That really made this an easy negotiation. Still the process took 3 and 1/2 hours to pick a car and buy it which is a long time with an 11-month old girl along for the ride. Fortunately she did very well.
How much was the extended warrenty cost?
Thanks
2006 Honda Odyssey Touring w/NAV and RES--$36,447 The following Add-Ons:
Air Deflector---$263
Door Edge Guards--$76
Door Visors--$223
Moon Roof Visor--$172
Splash Guards--$165
3rd Row Sunshade--$281
IPOD Attachment--$499
Am I crazy for thinking that I can get this car (as listed above) for $39K out the door (TTL included)? The prices on the add ons are as much as double the Honda Web Site Price.
Let me know what you think or have experienced. Thanks.
Should I go to the Honda wesite and request quotes from there or is there anything else I should do.
PLEASE ADVICE....I am in the market to buy a VAN rightaway... "
Start with the Honda site. The Honda dealers need to pass certain qualifications in order for them to be listed as an Internet dealership. Thats one way, another way is to Google a search term, like 'Honda Dealers in Maryland' or whatever your state is...if you know the dealership then Google that to get their specific website URL.
Good luck with your purchase.
For me, the choice was simple. For me to go to OH, I save a couple thousand dollars, not a "couple hundred of bucks." The lowest quote that I received for 06 EXL RES/NAV in VA/MD/DC was $33,674 (vehicle only). Most dealers here are more firm with their prices. Considering I paid $30,743 (vehicle only), it was well worth going there. Now I did get a quote of $30,843 from Crystal Lake Honda in ILL, and I am glad that I did. Mike Pruitt Honda in OH matched that price instantly.
With that quote in hand, I tried to get a dealership in PA to match that price (about 3 hour drive), but no dealership would. Because I knew dealership in this area would not move on their prices, I purchased the vehicle from Mike Pruitt. It was a game to me, but it was worth it because I saved $2000 - 3000.
To others forum dwellers living in California or Hawaii or Alaska, I can clearly see your argument...but for me, the choice was simple.
1) My local dealer has a horrible service department. We took our Odyssey there a few times and they were always rude to my wife. I do all of the required servicing myself.
2) My local dealer has a poor sales philosophy (in my opinion). In the 5 years that I have lived near them I have bought 4 NEW Hondas. I always go to them first but they are basically MSRP only. If I ask for a discount the salesperson will present it to the manager, and then the manager yells at the salesperson (seemingly making sure we can hear). They told us once that all of the Richmond VA Honda dealers have agreed to not undersell each other.
3) I don't mind taking a road trip and having some fun with it. For example, this weekend we drove 100+ miles to Landmark Honda to check out their deals. In the end my wife decided not to get a new van this weekend (her 2001 is like new and has been trouble free). However, on the trip we did some shopping and ate at some restaurants that were new to us. Our kids watch movies and read books in the car, and love shopping and eating out so it is fun for all.
4) Usually when I make the trip I am saving more than $500. I travel for the deals like Landmark Honda had this weekend (~$500 below invoice and no processing fee which is unheard of in Virginia).
Obviously I'm not the kind of buyer you would want at your dealership, but hopefully this helps you understand better.
Tom in Virginia
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those are not the ones I am confused about, its the ones who drove HOURS to save 100 dollars. especially if they are financing. it makes no sense at all sir.
THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THE CR PRICES WITH US.
"lx= 22,701, ex=25,350, ex-l=27,434, ex-l dvd=28,824, ex-l dvd nav 30,735, touring 32,473, touring dvd nav = 34,384"
After I know these prices do I need to go and signup for the CR website or am I ok to use these prices and invoice as a benchmark for a gooooood deaaaaal.
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Guys,
I have gone to the Honda Website on Saturday and requested quotes from 7 dealerships (Including Crystal Lake HOnda in Chicago). I have received responses only from 2 so far. Just wanted to check with the forum if that is normal and they take time to get back or is it because it is the month end or they just don't like me
Should I send another quote request to the same dealerships???
mikechicago says that a EX-L R&N as per CR is 30,735
wwdcatc says that he purchased one for 30,743
I don't understand. Is the dealer selling for a $8 profit.
Something dosen't make sense
35,145 MSRP
31,673 INVOICE
30,735 CONSUMER REPORT
32,473 Carsdirect-60014
32,173 Carsdirect-47129
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32,073 Atlanta
32,029 NJ - FREE All weather floor mats
31,600 Goldsboro Honda, NC
31,400 Minneapolis - Bloomington Honda
31,173 Cleaveland OH - Mike Pruitt Honda
31,120 Ohio - Honda of Mentor
31,073 Cleaveland OH - Mike Pruitt Honda
31,037 Chicago - Crystal Lake Honda
31,000 Breakaway Honda in Greenville, SC
30,868 Cleaveland OH - Mike Pruitt Honda
30,729 Chicago - Crystal Lake Honda
30,600 Cleaveland OH - Mike Pruitt Honda
31,345 MSRP
28,258 INVOICE
27,434 CONSUMER REPORT
29,058 Carsdirect-60014
28,758 Carsdirect-47129
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28,658 Bloomington(posted by a4b5 )
28,253 San Diego - Pacific Honda
28,233 DC
28,209 Portland ME (with wheel locks)
28,055 Dublin Honda SF Bay Area
28,000 Criswell Honda in Germantown, MD
27,900 Phoenix - Tempe Honda
27,706 Atlanta - Ed Voyles Honda
27,703 LA - Airport Marina
27,634 Continental Honda Countryside IL
27,600 CA - Spreen Honda in Loma Linda California
27,500 Continental Honda Countryside IL
27,450 VA/MD/DC Area
27,450 Chicago - Lisle
27,300 Sheehy Honda in Alexandria, VA.(Quote Only)
26,102 Dallas - Lute Riley Honda
The below 3 dealerships are giving the best quotes in the MIDWEST AND IN THE COUNTRY
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Chicago, IL
CRYSTAL LAKE HONDA
Continental Honda
Cleaveland OH
Mike Pruitt HONDA
Splashguards
Fog lights
Auto Daylight mirror
Nose Mask
All Weather Mats
Price including all accessories $29700
OTD price was 32,579.43.
Purchased Cargo and Trunk mat online for $171 from Handa Accessories.
Had multiple quotes from all the dealers in and around Seattle. Burien Honda and Discovery Honda from Moses Lake were the lowest. Other dealers were not willing to budge from the $29950-$30500 price range. When I mentioned that I have a lower quote they were not ready to commit to that price,their take was, come see us with the copies of the email and we will see what we can do. I THANKED them.
The internet sales guy from Sims Honda from Burlington had a big attitude problem, when I mentioned that I was getting this price, he said that all over washington there were just 3 Slate Green with Olive EX-L and he had 2 of them, I sent him an email asking him to beat this price and he replied back stating that I was getting this good deal why was I going back to him again for a better price :mad: He also mentioned that we would not give his EX-L to other dealers
On the day I was going to finalize the deal, Renton Honda and Kirkland Honda called stating that they would beat the invoice price, but their OTD price was still higher. :surprise:
The experience at Burien Honda was just nice. No pressure no false promises. Everything was taken care-of. While signing the papers they did not even try to sell me the extended warranty.
Email me if you want the name of the Salesperson at Burien Honda.
I'm not sure if I can give any reference to this forum or to a particular deal.
Cary Autopark
06 Odyssey EXL price paid.
28258 (dest fee included)
3% tax
398 document fee
74.00 tag fee
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29577.74 OTD
This was there internet/in stock price only. I never spoke with a sales person on site. Could not get them lower on price.
Also received a internet price from
Crown Honda of Southpoint in Durham, NC
after I went back and forth on price(orig quote was 650 over invoice):
28250 + 847.50 tax (3%) + 73 title + 399 doc fee = 29569.50
Leith Honda of Raleigh quoted 250 over invoice. I did not follow up with them.
Went with Cary since they had the color I wanted.
Now, on to the news. I emailed 11 dealers in the Atlanta area and took the best price to Hennessy Honda (closest to me) and they matched it. They even gave me the roof rails and the cargo net for free.
Paid $29,299 + TTL for a slate green EXL-RES for a final out the door price of $31077. Overall it was an excellent shopping experience and I would recommend them to anyone.
Congratulations on your new vehicle. That was a great price. How did you get 11 quotes. I went to the honda website and requested quotes from 7 dealers and heard back from only 2. Do I have to contact them on the phone or should I go to the individual websites and request a quote.
Please advice. Thanks a lot.
Do some research. Google a search term like "Honda Odyssey Atlanta" (or whatever) and see who comes up. Try "Honda dealers XTown" find their sites and book mark them.
Now after you have their sites go through their inventory. If you see the exact car you are looking for, more than likely you'll find a form to fill out for more information on that car. Fill it out...and so on. You will be contacted.
Honda has a strange way of working their inquiries...lets just say that it's not the best. We have their leads pasrse to another system and that makes all the difference. We can usually have a complete price quote out in about an hour.
I did an internet search for the dealers in the area then went to each dealers web site. Also, the Sunday AJC has a Wheels section in which it lists all the dealerships for each make along with their individual web sites. Every dealer web site should have a "request a quick quote" link. Fill it in and go onto the next one. With a prewritten form letter, the whole process took about 30 minutes. I began receiving quotes literally within a couple of minutes.
I suggest sending them out within a week of the end of the month and make sure to tell them that you intend to make a purchase before the end of the month. They are much more willing to deal during that period.
Hope this helps
$32,800 selling price including splash guard, all-season floor mat, wheel locks and cargo tray.
Sent request for quote to multiple dealers, make clear that I am at the final stage, paying cash, be specific on what color, model and assecories. A couple of dealer start bidding for the business.
Overall the experience is pleasant. One thing stands out is that the further the dealership is localed away from major metro, the more willing they are to negotiate. Some dealer in downtown won't even entertain selling at invoice.
Hope this helps!
p.s. The internet manager is very honest and helpful.
Thansk for posting the list. Are the porices that you listed for EXL and EXL (Res/Nave) out of the door prices or are they before tax and other documentation charges? I live about 4 hours from Chicago (live in Fort Wayne, IN), and am thinking of driving to Crstal Honda if the prices you listed are OTD. Thanks again!
I worked a price of invoice plus $500 ($26,602) thru the internet before going to Ken Garff in Ogden, UT. I had an appointment with the sales manager at a specific time, but when I arrived there were shoppers everywhere! That had 4 EX cloths earlier in the week, but when I arrived for my "appointment", and was quickly farmed of to a salesman (never did talk to the manager), he couldn't even find one of the cloth EX's, They sold 6 Ody's that day.
I traded in an 04 Sienna LE, so had to play a couple of hours of salesmen games, but overall it was a decent experience. I had specified an allowable "doc fee" charge in advance, but that didn't work. They honored that internet deal, added a $299 doc fee, plus tax, title and license (27693 OTD).
Note: Stockton to Malone in SLC offered over the Internet a $300 over invoice deal, but $200 was not enough to get wifie to SLC - too far - I have to drag her to car dealers - she hates the game - I kind of like it.
Thanks.
OTD or Out The Door is a very relative term. The tax and registration & title can be different in different states & counties. It does not give a good comparision in prices.
Therefore you need to focus on the cost of the vehicle + doc fees. This is usually a very good benchmark of prices that you can get and negociate.
TTL is not negociable and will have to be paid to the government.
Hope this clarifies things.
I mentioned this to my local dealers and they said that it is impossible to get this price and that I may be buying a USED vehicle. They said that they pay 31,673(Invoice) for the van and that it is impossible that anyone can sell me a vehicle for less than 31,000.
The dealer nearest to me also said that when I get the vehicle for service - "their customers get the best service". If I am not a customer then I may have to wait longer.
I am a little worried if I should go out of town. I have never purchased from out of town. Not sure what treatment I will get from the out of town dealership when I reach there. Will they jack up the price ect...and tell me other fees.
Can anyone advice.
There isn't any on Odysseys.
Thanks.
EX-L RES & NAV: 31123.24
tow package: 695.00
processing fee: 99.00
Destination: 550.00
tire recycling: 4.00
total: 32471.24
MD tax (5%) 1623.36
MD tags 258.00 (Chesapeake Bay tags)
Electronic Reg fee 20.00
Out the door 34372.60
Tow package included : (trailer hitch, wiring harness, power steering cooler, automatic transimission cooler, and air duct)
I got this price online after sending quotes from other dealers in the area to Laurel. They tried to sneak on the "Ourisman Appearance Package" for $1,400+ mentioning it quietly on the contract at the end. We said no way, we had had much communication prior and it was never mentioned. He returned from manager and said OK it's knocked off, and only when pressed said he could do so because it was fresh off the truck and the appearance package was not yet installed.
We were pleased we did our homework using this site.
Could you tell me the best price I can get for EX-L 2006 in Boston area? Is it possible for around 27K. I read somewhere in this forum around 27.5K but do not remember where
Thanks in advance.
If you have brought your Odyssey or know anyone else who has please post your buying experience. I may decide to drive there to buy my vehicle and am not sure what to expect. I would appreciate anyones experience with this dealership.
Thanks in advance.
I've live in Palm Beach County, but if that's the price, it's worth driving up there for it!
Does the above price is excluding documenation chargea?
I was told the same thing in MD/VA/DC area for the same vehicle. I bought my van for $30,743 from Mike Pruitt HOnda in Ohio. The lowest quote that I received was $33,100 for the vehicle. I passed on "their offer" and purchased the van last week and picked it up yesterday.
Love the van with Nav. Very helpful.
I say, it the deal saves you over $2000, then it is worth driving around 6 hours like I did; but if you are saving less that $1500, then it may not be worth it for some people.