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2013 and earlier-Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • apn1apn1 Member Posts: 1
    Hi,

    I am buying a new car for the first time.I have researched the invoice price for Accord 06 Ex-AT with leather to be 22496 and MSRP 24950. With Invoice price being the same across all sites and i know there is 750 incentive other than the floorplan and holdback, what is the starting price point I should have with dealers. Any help is highly appreciated as I would be talking to dealers tomorrow. Thanks.
  • louisnlouisn Member Posts: 110
    Incentives may have ended on the 4th. Need to check to see if they were extended. That would amke a big difference. With incentives you could get well below invoice. The incentives were 750 sedan---1000 coupe.
  • dudleyrdudleyr Member Posts: 3,469
    Yes- anybody know if the incentives were extended (or increased). If not I will take a harder look at Camry.
  • samy1samy1 Member Posts: 10
    What's the best price I can expect for ACcord VP Auto in Detroit Michigan area. Any inputs please? Also what's the major dif between VP and LX. IS LX really worth for $1800 more than VP. Please share your comments.
    Thanks.
  • pathosrisingpathosrising Member Posts: 42
    That's what i'm trying to figure out. If the LX/LX SE is worth the extra money. I just can't see it. I'm trying not to be cheap, but once i was talked out of leather, paying 2K more for a better sound system, automatic lights, and body colored door handles/sideview mirror seems incredibly stupid.

    I have to wait til we get a new house with a garage as I don't want to buy a new car (of any trim) and park it on the street, but when i do buy, at the absolute most, I'm paying Invoice - incentive + TTL and should be able to get the car for 17K OTD.

    Anything under that is brilliant (but thats with NC's 3% tax, yours may be higher.. so shoot for invoice - incentives and PAY NO HIGH FEES!)
  • nynewcarnynewcar Member Posts: 89
    Is this a V4 or V6?

    Thanks.
  • qbrozenqbrozen Member Posts: 33,733
    There is no such thing as a V4 Accord. It would be a V6 or I4.

    And, to answer your question, that would be the I4.

    '11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S

  • techguy06techguy06 Member Posts: 13
    This brochure from Honda's website summarizes the differences between the various 2006 accord trims. I found it useful when deciding between the VP, LX, and EX.
  • cohenfivecohenfive Member Posts: 85
    4 cylinder automatic, delivered, in stock cars only.
  • vikram77vikram77 Member Posts: 3
    I was told the incentives last till midnight the 4th. I got my EX 4 cyl cloth y'day with wheel locks for 21,400 OTD at Downey Honda World in LA.
  • louisnlouisn Member Posts: 110
    Maybe, but they told me they ended on May 31 until they extended them until July 5th. You never know.
  • pathosrisingpathosrising Member Posts: 42
    I suspect they will raise the incentives to 1000 dollars on the 6th....

    Here's hoping... Cause that 1500 Marketing cash on the 2006 Camry is mighty tempting...
  • kevingeekevingee Member Posts: 10
    I think they are coming out with these incentives tomorrow. I was calling a few dealers around NH and Mass and was getting nowhere because they didn't know what the new incentives would be for tomorrow. I am awaiting a call tomorrow from a dealer who will give me updated pricing. Today it was 22,500 for a 4 door EX-L AT 4cyl.
  • 1jackal11jackal1 Member Posts: 6
    Want to as ssusnick1 - the car you bought, is it an Automatic or Manual. We are looking for the Automatic in the Michigan area. 21,300 + resonable fees sounds like a great deal. Thank you very much
  • louisnlouisn Member Posts: 110
    Edmunds shows that there are no incentive for Accord as of
    7-7-2006 at 7:28AM Central time and the Accord Edmunds true market value rose about $800.00 overnight. Anyone have any info on this issue? Maybe the May-June
    dealer-incentives are not going to extended? :cry:
  • dshermandsherman Member Posts: 5
    I believe they have simply extended it again.
  • binubinu Member Posts: 81
    Yes, it seems that the special pricing offer has been extended. The end date is not mentioned though.
    I have also noticed that in the past few weeks there have not been any new cars added to the dealer's 2006 accord inventory. Could this mean that the 2007 is coming in the next couple of weeks?
  • pathosrisingpathosrising Member Posts: 42
    As of right now, they've killed the marketing support, i can only hope they raise it to 1K tomorrow. Even if the new cars are coming out, I'll still be buying a 2006 because I dont think dealerships will be willing to lower prices on brand new stock...
  • louisnlouisn Member Posts: 110
    Just wondering why you think the marketing support has been extended past July 5th? I don't see that info anywhere.
  • carolinadavecarolinadave Member Posts: 2
    Thanks to all of you. After following this forum for many months I just bought an Accord EX V6 automatic for $24, 187 Out the Door price, except for tax and registration (which I will take care of in my home state). This below invoice price was possible because of the $750 marketing incentive provided to the dealer by Honda. No other Honda dealer that I contacted could, or would, beat that price. Your recommendations and non recommendations were appreciated. I went out of state and bought from Sport Honda in Silver Spring, Maryland. They provided the best price and the best selection and the easiest buying experience. The internet manager at Sport gave me his bottom line price by e-mail and that included any dealer add-ons that might be on the vehicle that we chose. The vehicle that we chose had pin stripes and Sport Honda threw it in, no cost, as they had promised. Have driven the car 400 miles so far and I love it.
  • vhreb123vhreb123 Member Posts: 83
    I have 3 cars that I am considering to buy.

    1.06 Honda Civic LX with automatic transmission
    2.06 Honda Accord VP with automatic transmission
    3.06 Hyundai Sonata GLS with automatic transmission

    The thing is that midsize cars like the Accord and Sonata is about $400 more a year in insurance cost than the Civic (Accord insurance is the most). However, I can get an Accord for just a little bit over the Civic. A out the door price I got on the Accord VP is $18,520.56 and on the Civic LX is $18,258.31. The Sonata out the door is under $18,000. But due to better fuel economy and $400 less a year in insurance on the Civic, I am struggling to pick out a car (The total cost to own will eventually make the Civic cost less). I do like the Accord and Sonata better because of more room and horsepower, but liking it won't save me any money, now will it?

    Can somebody give me some input on this?
  • shmangshmang Member Posts: 297
    It really depends on your priority. If you think life style and personal preference is more important than $400/yr, than buy the Accord. Otherwise, get yourself a Civic DX/HX and it will save you even more.

    For me, I will go with the Accord - Just bought one for the wife ('06 SE automatic). Originally was aiming at the Sonata, but it is such a junk, so we test drove the Accord LX, liked it, but the color we prefer is only available in SE or EX, so we chose SE and paid $800 more than the LX. I value my life and happiness more than a couple hundreds of $ per year. :P
  • kevingeekevingee Member Posts: 10
    I just got a dealer to quote me 22,300 on a EX-L 4cyl AT. I guess the 750 is still in effect (at least it seems that way). I am going to be finalizing the deal next Wednesday. They wouldn't give me financing rates over the phone, which makes me a little mad. I guess I need to have some other rates quotes ready just in case.
  • stanwelksstanwelks Member Posts: 35
    Edmunds.com states that the invoice price for a 2006 Accord EX 2dr Coupe w/Leather, Navigation (2.4L 4cyl 5A) as $24, 893. However, it states people are really spending only $24,670 for it. Why would dealers sell it for less than invoice?

    Thanks!
  • vhreb123vhreb123 Member Posts: 83
    Thanks, but how was the Sonata junk? It seemed okay to me. It had a bit more features than the Accord and cost thousands less. I value my life too but I also value money. A couple of hundred a year can save up a lot in the long run. There is one positive the Accord has over the Sonata and it's the MPG.
    Maybe that's enough for a purchase.
  • louisnlouisn Member Posts: 110
    Dealer incentives of $750-1000 allow the dealer's to sell for less than invoice although the incentives may have expired on 7-6-2006. No one seems to know for sure. Cars Direct still notes there there is special pricing on the Accord until September.
  • maneeshsmaneeshs Member Posts: 4
    Hi Everyone:

    I have been reading these boards for over a year now and have finally pulled the trigger on a 2006 Honda Accord EX Manual Cloth Coupe last night. I was told by a dealer (not the one that I bought from) that the $1000 incentive has been extended to September 5th. My car does not come in until next week. Thanks to everyone for providing so much info on these forums. Here is what I am paying:

    Invoice: $20,299
    Minus Incentive: -$1000
    Plus Window Tint: +$160
    Plus Wheel Locks: +$79
    Plus Destination: +$550
    Plus Documentation Fee: $50
    Bottom Line: $20135 (It seems like he gave me $3 to reach a nice round number) + TTL

    I am in Austin, TX and want a alabaster silver coupe with grey cloth interior and the above accessories. I was told by a dealer I did not buy from there is only one in all of Texas (in Houston) and another on order. It turns out the one on order was arriving at a local Austin dealer and I put a deposit on it. I was also told that coupes are not being made anymore also. In short, the dealer was pretty firm about keeping his entire holdback. I know I left some money on the table by not insisting he cut into his holdback and not haggling on the accessories, but I figured it was not worth the trip to houston and I know this car will have less than 40 miles on it so I went for it. It is really hard for me to tell if I am being taken for a ride though (ie no more coupes being made, only one in houston and the one I got in the color combo I want). Anyone have any suggestions on how to lower the price further? I am not picking up the car until the end of next week so nothing is final yet. How do I get him to go lower?
  • eva1214eva1214 Member Posts: 1
    We're in the Boston area and we would like to share our best prices with everyone. Prices include destination fees.

    2006 Honda Accord LX AT 4dr (I4)
    $16,888 + TTL = $18,050 OTD
    Herb Chambers in Boston, MA

    2006 Honda Civic LX AT 4dr
    $16,300 + TTL = $17,404 OTD
    Kelly Honda in Lynn, MA
    *worked very hard to get this price

    I'd like to think those are good prices. We bought the Accord and we are very happy with it. It seemed to be a better value and the true cost to own does not appear to be very different compared to the Civic according to Edmunds.
  • dwilliamdwilliam Member Posts: 128
    You already have the info... so... CONFIRMED!

    Dealer incentives on the Accord have been extended in their current form. Check with your local dealer for any Lease specials.

    The Anonymous Dealer

    (Honda Dealer)
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    There is one positive the Accord has over the Sonata and it's the MPG.
    Maybe that's enough for a purchase.

    Actually, the difference is so slim, I wouldn't let that influence your buying decision.

    Sonata I-4 Auto: 24/33
    Accord I-4 Auto: 24/34

    Sonata V-6 Auto: 20/30
    Accord V-6 Auto: 20/29
  • biyidsbiyids Member Posts: 3
    I got a quote for EX-L: $24,200 OTD (including taxes) but I have to pay for TN registration. Is this a good deal?
  • louisnlouisn Member Posts: 110
    I was offered a EX-L 6 speed-6 cylinder coupe for about the same price from Wolfchase Honda. It was actually 24,600 with about $800 retail of worthless accessories. Which dealer are you working with? I was trading in a perfectly good 2001 CL-S and they were actually giving me Edmunds value for that. But, I haven't pulled the trigger.
  • louisnlouisn Member Posts: 110
    Thanks for the confirmation.
  • shmangshmang Member Posts: 297
    In general, I feel the Sonata will have the job done, but not in a smooth way as the Accord did. The ride was a bit rougher, the interior material feels cheaper and the exterior paint and fit are not as good (It is really easy to see if you have 2 side by side - although most dealers would not admit it).

    I normally pay attention to cars and a fan, so I can tell those while some (or most) can not. My wife did not feel those until I pointed out to her and she would not want to touch the Sonata any more - even I offer to buy her nice clothes with half of the money saved by buying the Sonata (Nah, just kidding...)

    For the life vs. money. I feel you earn the money to spend so you can improve your life. Unless you really need that $400/yr to spend on something else that will better improve your life quality - Just my opinion though.

    Good luck with your new car purchasing. You can not make a wrong choice by selecting either the Accord or Civic, but try to stay away from the Sonata.
  • rbell2rbell2 Member Posts: 180
    Guys - What price for the car (minus tax) are being quoted for you in Memphis? I am looking to buy an EX-L 4cyl Sedan for a price of ~$500 below invoice plus TTT here in Memphis.

    Thanks!
  • louisnlouisn Member Posts: 110
    Call all three dealers in Memphis/ They are dealing. If the incentives are still around, which they appear to be, 500 under invoice should be easy. Wofchase offered me the 6 cylinder-manual- coupe for 1000 under invoice. If there are several of the model you want on the lot I would really lowball them. Worst they can say is NO! You can always raise your offer.
  • tasaytasay Member Posts: 36
    All,
    When you want to buy a car...the best deal is to call all the fleet manager of the car dealers around your area. One might give you the best deal of all. Fleet manager is the secret to get the best deal....but call all dealers to compare...not all fleet manager will give you the best deal.

    Regards.
  • 1jackal11jackal1 Member Posts: 6
    Hi, we are from Michigan and we are getting a 2006 EX-L Auto 4 cyc new for $22680 Out the door with taxes and all from a dealer out of Toledo Ohio, They beat our local dealer by nearly 2000 off there best price.
  • dshermandsherman Member Posts: 5
    Are you taking in to consideration the 6% sales tax I think you will need to pay when you register it in Michigan?
  • 1jackal11jackal1 Member Posts: 6
    Hi, yes the Mich tax is included. They included this in the OTD price and mail the tax check to you. You leave with a 30 day tag and then give the Sec. State here in Michign the Check for taxes. This is for people who want to include the tax amount in their financing. So back the tax out the price is $21397 for the EX-L Sedan 4-cyc or 22,680 OTD (Out the Door) -
  • samy1samy1 Member Posts: 10
    I live in Michigan too. Would you mind telling the dealership in Toledo, OH. Is the transfer of registration to Michigan a complicated process? or really worth the money savings buying in out of state? Please share your experience.
    Thanks
  • 1jackal11jackal1 Member Posts: 6
    It is called Brown Automotive Group. We are currently in the process of Getting this - I will keep you posted. - It should be worth it as they were about $1800 less than our local dealer
  • dwilliamdwilliam Member Posts: 128
    I am a Dealer in the Houston Area and I can confirm our last allocation of Accord Cpe was last month. Dealers tend to pick other colors than Silver because our allocation system defaults to silver (Especially in Accords- If we don't catch it we end with a lot full of silver accords :P )

    SO... based upon that info. the supply has become limited on 2dr Accords and there are enough customers for them and the '07's will be higher and therefore they can justify keeping holdback. There is enough of a price break to justify it. I think you did well. If you were not choosy and would take something off of someone's lot they would be more willing to negotiate. Choosy is not a bad word... you are willing to pay a little more to get what you want... that is a good thing. We call it a win-win!

    The Anonymous Dealer

    p.s. Still have a house in Austin!
  • ajdbajdb Member Posts: 8
    Update: The morning after I bought this car, I drove from SLC to Mammoth Lakes, CA. Got 33 mph doing 80 mph on I-80. Very happy with this car!
  • samy1samy1 Member Posts: 10
    Thanks for the prompt reply. Do you mean $1800 less means invoice - 750(dealer incentive) - 1800 or just invoice - 1800. Could you please clarify for me.
    Thanks.
  • jbgoodjbgood Member Posts: 1
    Wow, $16,888 for an LX AT - sounds really great. Before I contact Herb Chambers dealership, just wanted to double check with you: Is this really LX AT Accord (not VP AT)?
    Thank you very much.
  • gonein60secgonein60sec Member Posts: 56
    The lowest quotes I got from NY/NJ dealers on the 2006 Accord EX-V6 so far are $23,618 w/o Navi and $25,232 w/ Navi. Can I do better than this in this region?
  • pathosrisingpathosrising Member Posts: 42
    Just got an Out the door price on an EXL 22,406 for the automatic I-4. Crown Honda in greensborom they're shady but this is a good price.

    Now if someone would just loan me 13,000 dollahs.. heh
  • robinmdrobinmd Member Posts: 21
    Just as an added confirmation to previous emails. The incentive is set to expire 9/5/2006.

    Now if I can just decide whether or not to get the Navigation System. :)

    ~Robert
  • tallman1tallman1 Member Posts: 1,874
    For what it's worth, I love the navi. Worth the price to me.
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