Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see the latest vehicles!

2013 and earlier Honda Odyssey Prices Paid and Buying Experience

1389390392394395584

Comments

  • joebertjoebert Member Posts: 22
    I would recommend anyone buying the Odyssey to read about the problems with "Pings" and other engine problems before they buy the 2008.
  • suriyasuriya Member Posts: 9
    Is this a good price for 2008 Odyssey EX-L with RES

    27,782 Sale price
    +1,667 PA 6% tax
    +183 PA new tags/fees

    29,632 out-the-door

    Also, does anyone think the rebate offer will be extended beyond this month. The dealers are saying it will be over by Sep 30 and i do not get this price after that date. How far this is true?

    What would be the best deal for EXL with RES?

    Thanks
  • doccoloradodoccolorado Member Posts: 8
    Interesting comments about Schomp. I too recently asked for EX-L w/RES/ and they were 10% higher on the email quote than 4 other dealers right out of the shoot !! !

    Holy Cow, -- If you listen to the advertisements, they claim to have the lowest price, won't negotiate, as they want to beat all the dealers, not pay commissions, etc,

    so that is all a bunch of BULL.. Just ask for a better price from another dealer and you get one !!

    So, take the INVOICE - $3500 - 3% of MSRP (not w/Shipping) and you WILL get that price here in DENVER>..... just don't be in a hurry.
  • acurabuyer1acurabuyer1 Member Posts: 45
    Hi

    I am not able to get any 2008 EX-L with RES & NAV. The best quote that I have received so far is 28670 +TTL and only in black and green.

    What is the best price that you have received so far.

    Thanks
  • carmensfcarmensf Member Posts: 6
    Hi there
    We're in the market for an Odyssey EXL with rear ent + navigation.
    any feedback on best prices found in Bay Area?
  • desertkevdesertkev Member Posts: 76
    08 EX L with NAV and RES north of Philadelphia -
    29250 + TTL
  • go4thedewgo4thedew Member Posts: 9
    Not sure of selling price... but 27,500 out the door for Odyssey EXL with splash guards, pin stripes, wheels locks, door edge guards, and a cargo mat. Includes cost of a new tag in Florida that is around $225, dealer fee, non sense and 7% local tax. Has anyone done any better?

    John
  • go4thedewgo4thedew Member Posts: 9
    This is in Tampa, FL for the above deal.
  • go4thedewgo4thedew Member Posts: 9
    Also, this dealer has several other 2008s in stock and I got a great relationship with the manager.
  • vwpassat2001vwpassat2001 Member Posts: 12
    Hey guys - Looking to buy a Ody in the Denver area. Best quote received from Fisher Honda (28,000 for EX-l with RES). Do you guys know if the rebates are going to decrease in October? So for 2008 Odysseys, will the price be significantly different in October compared to September?
  • joebertjoebert Member Posts: 22
    There is no guarantee that the incentives will improve or get worse next month. They have moved a lot of vehicles this month, but many places have A LOT to move still. My guess is they stay the same or improve (take a look at the national economy...nothing is showing that it will improve.)
  • dvsuttondvsutton Member Posts: 48
    Good luck with your Honda Odysseys. My wifes has had two transmission rebuilds on hers before the 30k mile mark. Not to mention sliding door falling off its track, oil leak, dvd player malfunctions, dash rattles. I know I'm not alone. I have sat many many days in the Honda dealership talking to people with transmission problems. When Honda can make a transmission that reliable is when I will consider another Honda badged vehicle. In other words.... NEVER.
  • desertkevdesertkev Member Posts: 76
    Where do you live (or where is the dealer that gave you that price)? Is that with destination charge included? If so, GREAT price. Lowest I have gotten in philly area is 29250.
  • carmensfcarmensf Member Posts: 6
    I live outside of San Francisco (Bay Area) ---i have a quote for $28,670 (non including tax, license etc) for EXL w/nav & rear ent
  • newvanbuyer1newvanbuyer1 Member Posts: 8
    Does anyone have an opinion about the mocha metallic color? I really like it on the lot...looks very beige to me. I know that some of the other colors look different in different lighting. Does this mocha color stay fairly true to it's name? In other words, does it ever looks like a differnt color? i.e. gold?
  • witenkowitenko Member Posts: 3
    I picked up my EX-L last night at Charlotte w/ Bruce. They wouldn't beat my lowest Internet deal by $500 without a signed order from the dealership, but they did match it. Plus, they gave me the financing, which most of the other dealers wouldn't do. So, basically $25,500 + dealer fees + TTL.
    It was weird going in and not having to negotiate over price. It was kinda anticlimactic. Thanks to everyone's posts here. I almost signed the deal for the same car for $4K higher prior to reading everyone's posts.

    Now...to pimp this thing out w/ a DVD player and bluetooth aftermarket.
  • dbrostraindbrostrain Member Posts: 1
    Picked up Slate Green with Olive EX-L with RES and NAV from Sanford Honda last night.

    OTD was $30,285

    with no accessories. When I got there the van actually has Mud guard and wheels locks, listed at the insanely over-inflated prices of $199 (mud guards) and $129 (locks) on the sticker.

    They just left them on.
  • rshivdatrshivdat Member Posts: 11
    Hello John,

    If you can give me the dealership name and salesperson name I'd like to check them out. I've purchased cars in Tampa before, they seem to always offer better prices than Orlando for some reason.

    Thanks.
  • actionjhactionjh Member Posts: 20
    I like the mocha metallic too. It's new for 2008. Slightly darker than 2007's desert metallic. It does change color under different lighting condition. I compared the 2 side by side and ultimately decided to go with sage green with darker olive interior color because mocha metallic only comes with ivory interior.
    Being that is a family hauler, ivory stains too easily with kids and adults climbing in and out or even spills. Ivory is definitey something I want to stay away from. (had a 94 Accord with Ivory interior... I know how it goes.)

    One good thing about Mocha Metallic is that it's kind of rare in L.A.. Whereas Sage metellic is everywhere. I didn't feel as unique driving the sage green. But then again, this is a minivan..... who's paying attention?
  • dol007dol007 Member Posts: 21
    I thought I was not going to get it since there's no Silver EXL left in Oklahoma since last week but the dealer told me he's going to find it around the state for me. I already signed contract with him last week before the 0.9% financing deal came up. So, I called him and told him to redo the contract and he had no problem with that.
    My silver van is coming from Texas and I hope there're some freebies accessories on it. Will see tomorrow. I asked him about the 0.9% that's ending today if it will continue next week and he doesn't think so. He doesn't know for sure too but from his experience he's just saying Honda just wanted to sell more cars at the end of the month so that's why the 0.9% special came in late September. We will see tomorrow what kind of deal Honda is coming out for October.
  • rburrice75rburrice75 Member Posts: 4
    Hi-

    I'm in Louisville, KY. Bought an '08 EX on Sunday for $24,250 OTD (including $500 doc fee). This included the 2.9% APR for 60 months. I dealt with the salesman over the phone for about 10 minutes before reaching a deal. Upon entering the dealership (Sam Swope), the terms were exactly the same as discussed, and there was no pressure to buy add-ons. We drove the new van away in about 45 minutes. I was very pleased with the overall experience.
  • desertkevdesertkev Member Posts: 76
    At that price, 28,670 I say buy it today. i've spent all day, and the lowest I got is 29100 (+ttl) - They are throwing in the cheaper accesories too (mud flaps, wheel locks ) to sweeten the deal.
  • desertkevdesertkev Member Posts: 76
    The new trans have been more reliable...they had problems in 02 and 03...there is a whole thread on that subject if anyone's interested. I don't think we're supposed to discuss that in this forum.
  • smarinersmariner Member Posts: 14
    Today is the last day of the month? Anyone know if the incentives in October will be better? I got a call from two dealerships today -- I'm wondering if I should buy it today or wait for a few days.
  • hondarep1hondarep1 Member Posts: 5
    I would imagine that the dealers in the Bay Area are being pretty aggressive on pricing due to the current market. I work up here at Kirkland Honda, which is about 20 minutes northeast of Seattle. Because it is the last day of the month, I could do something over and above for you and ship what you like. If you have a trade, I may just be available for great advice this evening. Let me know what I can do to help... Cheers :-)
  • hondarep1hondarep1 Member Posts: 5
    Ending the month is like ending the year tonight. I would encourage take advantage of the market this evening. I don't foresee how it could get any better for the buyer than what is on the table. If I can help you further, I will be here at Kirkland Honda till 9:00 pm this evening. Cheers!
  • carmensfcarmensf Member Posts: 6
    What is your best price on the 2008 Odyssey w/rear ent (dvd) and navigation?
  • mkhasawnmkhasawn Member Posts: 19
    What advice would you give to some considering a trade? 2007 Ody EX-L (DVD+NAVI), excellent condition, ~23000 miles. Any advice would be appreciated.

    Considering an 08 Ody Touring (no pax).

    For the gain am expecting on the Touring with this month's unusually great deal, am willing to take the loss on the EX-L. I was about to pull the trigger today, but my son got very sick, so I missed the last day! Family comes first no matter what, and what I have is a great car anyway! Hopefully something at least as good or even better will come out in the next day or two. I guess we'll find out soon!
  • tambaydrivertambaydriver Member Posts: 26
    mkh,

    what part of the country are you in as I may be interested in helping you out of your 07. Have been looking at new EXL but always open to an opportunity. Why though go for touring, I did not sense a large difference in the 2 models.
  • tambaydrivertambaydriver Member Posts: 26
    Also interested in the dealer, want to move as soon as the manuf rates announced for Honda, Toyota, etc. Kia had a 5k rebate on loaded EX putting out the door at near yours. For a few more $ pays to stay with the known quality. Thanks in advance for your info.
  • desertkevdesertkev Member Posts: 76
    I bought it tonight.

    Got the Slate Green with Gray Interior.
    29100 Dest INCLUDED. only add tax and tags. Got them to throw in wheel locks, splash guards, and cargo tray. Not the best deal, but not the worst deal. I also unloaded my hi mileage MDX for good deal (put the MDX on the table AFTER I negotiated the deal). Curious to see what Honda does for October...probably raise the incentive to 5K!!!
  • donkeypunch1donkeypunch1 Member Posts: 119
    End of the month. Great time to buy a car, but strongly advise just walking in "cold". 90% of the time your either going to waste your time and get PO'd or spend more than you should have. Don't beleive me? Walk on in and see how it works out. The local dealer by me is at least 3K higher than a 15 mile drive and no amount of negotiating, haggling, price comparing is going to change that. Complete waste of time.

    It's probably late to acquire your own financing if you haven't already (unless you have a local credit union with decent rates). If you pull the trigger tonight, just make sure you don't get get a great price on the van, only to get completely bent on financing or trade.

    Give the following a shot:

    1. Go to Honda.com website and click on "find dealer" (DON'T use the request quote button).
    2. At that point, select "request a quote" next to each dealer after you have list of dealers.
    3. Fill out your info. don't put a phone number down, you call them if you want...they don't call you.
    Ask for the following:
    - Obviously request model your looking for in dropdown.
    - In "comments" section put something to the effect:
    Would like an OTD (out the door) quotation on EXL RES. Please itemize charges: Base Price, destination and document fee; only extras should be tax, title license. I would like your best possible price, as I intend to purchase tonight. Additionally, please include the color selection that you have available. I'm checking with several dealers in the area and will be purchasing shortly, so your promptness and bottom line is appreciated.
    Don't give them your phone number, if their serious, they'll put it in writing.
    - Press Send
    4. Go Back to "find dealer" enter your zip and you'll get the same list. select "request quote" by the next dealer and this same form that you initially entered will be available. just press send.
    5. Repeat to at least 8 dealers in your area. If your in a metro area. I'd send to everyone EVEN the closest.
    5 1/2. Go to your credit union, capitalone.com or whomever your comfortable with and get your own financing. You should have a check in your back pocket when you go to buy the car or their going to bend you over. The big players will overnight you a blank check. If your a costco member, check out costco dot com and get the capital one rate there. You should get 5.9 apr for 60 months, which you will use as your fallback.
    6. Sit back..you're in the drivers seat.
    7. Wait for quotes to come in.
    8. You'll find out who's serious.
    - some will give you HIGH price
    - some won't respond so go to their website and request a quote with same info as above (I found Honda has some deadlinks on their website to dealers) On the day before I was ready to buy, I called the nonresponders and was able to get them in the mix.
    - a few will give you a pretty aggressive price
    - you may end up with a clear cut low ball great price
    9. Forget about the morons that ask you to call them for an appointment (The VIP treatment means getting bent over). On the ones that are really high, if you want reply and tell them they are off by whatever the diff is between them and your lowest price. i.e, "you're off by $2600, if that's your best shot, I'll pass thanks".
    10. Let the few that are low sit a few days and then reply back. Note that you appreciate their offer. That you have a few others that are right there and that you'd like to buy from them. Your making the decision in the next 48-72 hours. (If you can time this for the end of the month, I think that will work in your favor.) Is this your best price? (If you want any accessories, nows the time to ask for them). Alternatively, you can name a price to see if they can get there, personal choice really here. I don't think you have anything to lose by seeing how hard you can push. If they won't hit the lowball price, then ask how low they can go and say you may come back if the lowball dealer doesn't come through. Here's why, my lowball dealer was writing a quote that said on an 08, but only when I called and said I'll be over this afternoon with a check for this amount for an 08 and he affirmed but then called back in 10 minutes to say he meant 07. Make sure again to qualify that Destination should be included and that there should be no dealer extras on the car (ask them to confirm this). Get an itemized out the door price. Base+Desination+Doc, + tax + title + license. Make sure that the documentation/processing fee does not exceed $100. In some states the most they can charge is $59.
    11. Wait for your responses. Hopefully you should have a pretty good price (better than you have from your other guy).
    12. Take the best quote you've got and email it to the internet dept sales person of the dealer closest to you and tell them you'd like to buy local if they can beat it. If they match or beat and have your color choice go buy from them.
    13. If not, go back to the person with best quote and requalify the details? "You have this color in stock and this price includes destination? Only Extra's are Tax, Title License? They reply in writing with a "yes", then call them to once again firm these detials and make an appointment to meet them and drive (and hopefully buy) the car.
    13.5 When you show up prepare for the bait 'n switch or worse but STICK TO YOUR GUNS. HAVE YOUR EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE WITH YOU. I did all of the above plus called on my drive to the dealer and confirmed everything was still true; only to be told that they had only one van and it wasn't the color we had discussed. In addition, it had accessories on it that I did not want. As a result, I threatened to leave (coat on and stood up) and suddenly a van showed up that was what we wanted. Drive the EXACT VAN you are buying. Make sure it's the year you want and check the odometer. Make sure you like it, no rattles, etc. Inspect it for scratches, etc. Should be fine, but make sure. You've come this far, don't overlook final details. (After we had agreed to a deal, I got the "it's the salesman's/manager's fault" from the manager/salesman when the other wasn't around.)
    14. Show up with your own financing as noted previously. When you pull the check from your pocket, their going to ask where/what your rate is. If you have good credit tell them you have 5.5% for 60 months. If they ask to see paperwork details on the check, make sure the ONLY thing you show them is the dealer details DO NOT SHOW THEM THE INTEREST RATE...DONT EVEN bring those details with you. It is NONE of their business. If you have good credit (780+, odds are they'll beat the 5.5% and you'll save even more money. Show up without a blank check and try to get 5.4% or lower and odds are it'll never happen.
    14.5 You have a trade-in? Research your price on kbbdotcom and edmunds dot com. If its and older car with high mileage don't expect to much, sell it on craigslist, someone at work, or expect to take your $1500 at t
  • vahondaloversvahondalovers Member Posts: 3
    I puchased a 2008 EXL-RES in VA ( tysons honda) last night 27900 on the road.I spent lot of time fighting with the sales guys accross the dc metro area to get it down to low 27000s but this is all I could do. I think still it is a good deal
  • tambaydrivertambaydriver Member Posts: 26
    That sounds like a nice deal if "on the road" equals "out the door". As taxes and state fees differ from state to state, would you please post your breakout cost (van cost + dest + taxes + tag + other add ons). That info would be very helpful and appreciated.

    Thanks
  • mplshondadlrmplshondadlr Member Posts: 409
    All current Odyssey programs have been extended to 11/03.
  • rshivdatrshivdat Member Posts: 11
    Is this confirmed? I didnt' see any updates to the Honda website.

    Thanks for the info.

    Ravi
  • suriyasuriya Member Posts: 9
    Do you mind telling me the dealer name? thanks
  • newvanbuyer1newvanbuyer1 Member Posts: 8
    Thanks for the info...the leather is ivory...what color is the carpet? Ivory too? If so, wow...what my kids to do to that carpet!
  • mpouxesasmpouxesas Member Posts: 2
    Yes, it was all inclusive...however, although it's late now, I was wondering if I would have gotten a similarly good deal for the R and Nav model they had...it was listed for 35,600 so ..I am not sure..and I hope I got a good deal (on this lease) especially given the higher interest rates today.
    Thanks
  • desertkevdesertkev Member Posts: 76
    Sussman in Willow Grove. I pick it up tomorrow and will let you know how that goes. So far the experience there has been pleasant.
  • tom200tom200 Member Posts: 11
    I appreciate the info sharing and great tips published here. We are now Honda Ody owners. Worked hard to get to $27,300 + tax only. Included Clear Bra and wheel locks. I've seen better deals on this site, but in the end the best I could get. Not a lot of 08 inventory remaining in the state.

    Really wanted the Nimbus Gray with Olive, but last one was sold previous day. Slate Green is kind of cool.
  • guarigliaguariglia Member Posts: 3
    Thanks to everyone here, I decided to take the plunge and pick up an Odyssey. Living in Hampton Roads, the best offers I got were from Northern VA. I dealt with a lot of dealers, but decided to go w/ West Broad Honda in Richmond. They were about $200 higher than my other best offer, but an hour closer, and more importantly, I just got a better feeling from them. Final Price was:

    $22.450 for the car (not incl. $399 dealers fee), $23,650 OTD.
    I was planning on paying cash, but went w/ the 0.9% financing for 36 months

    They found me a Baltic Blue, and waived the dealer exchange fee. Overall they were a pleasure to deal with, and no surprises on the price when I went to seal the deal.

    Now I just need to sell my Pilot.
  • su_hydsu_hyd Member Posts: 24
    guariglia,

    CONGRATULATIONS ! That's a very good price.
    I am in the market for EX-L and probably buy from the same dealer sometime towards the end of October or early November.
  • giventoflygiventofly Member Posts: 10
    Good luck selling your Pilot. As much I hated to sell mine, my growing family necessitated the move to an Odyssey. It was doubly painful when I found out how much my Pilot a depreciated in a year.
  • rburrice75rburrice75 Member Posts: 4
    Wow -- your tax rate must be about 3% there in Virginia! I paid about what you did for my EX, but my OTD was $600 higher. The rate here in KY is 6%. My wife and I have been very impressed with our EX so far.
  • vahondaloversvahondalovers Member Posts: 3
    Base Price : 26009
    Va Tax (3.17%) : 824.50
    Tags ( 1 year ) : 65
    Destination: 670
    processing : 299
    -----------------------------------
    Total : 27900 with 2.9% finance for 60 months ( .9% for 36 months was available)
    -----------------------------------

    I also got wheel locks, wireless headphones, remote for the DVD, all weather mats with no additional cost.

    Hope that helps.
  • suriyasuriya Member Posts: 9
    It looks like you bought the last EX-L RES from tysons. They don't have EXL RES anymore..
  • joebertjoebert Member Posts: 22
    Wow, those sales numbers from Honda strongly suggest they are going to start improving some incentives.
  • hranahrana Member Posts: 1
    Hi,
    is it with DVD and Navigation. Ex or EX-L.
Sign In or Register to comment.