Just bought a 07 SE auto 4-cyl Saturday in the Atlanta area.
My drive away price was $20,000 even. Not exactly sure how that breaks down, but I pay 7% sales tax and you can probably backtrack from that. This price was $600 better than my second best quote.
That said, I really didn't get a great deal on my trade-in and I didn't get the 4.9% financing Honda's offering because (apparently) I got too good a price on the car. Still, if you're not dealing with a trade-in, $20,000 drive out seems pretty good.
I'm not a fan of Hidy Honda either. I asked the internet mgr for a quote and got one via e-mail. I wrote back: "Thank You for your time. Unfortunately, your quote is not competitive. i will shop elsewhere." Within a day I got back an e-mail saying they would try to beat my best deal - typical car dealer BS.
As a newbie, I find this forum enlightening and informative, both to the care and feeding of my old Accord, and as a source of helpful tips shopping for a new one. Here in Westchester (Tuckahoe, specifically, about 20 miles North of NYC), it's Honda country, and dealers (there are plenty) can be stubborn when it comes to negotiating. I'm shopping (cash purchase) for a 4-cylinder SE with automatic, and the best offer to date is $19,500, which includes destination, but excludes tax (8 3/8%), title, tags, document fee. Is the quote reasonable? Thanks.
I am also shopping for a buy(or lease) on the SE. For the SE-4, I am seeing quotes of 18.8 to 19.2 before TT&L here on this board. Remember there is a 750 dealer incentive on Accord purchases (not leases) now in effect. My best quote here in OH is 19.2 at the moment.
Ok, so I've started getting quotes from dealers a couple of days ago. And it's getting ridiculously low each time I call a new dealer saying I have a quote for this particular model and they beat it. How suspicious should I be getting?
NEW '07 Honda Accord Automatic 4DR EX-L V6 with Navigation for $24,999 (includes destination charge)!!!
My haggling began 2 days ago at: $25,888 $25,579 $25,500 $25,132 $24,999
MSRP is $29,995 Invoice is $27,222 ... both which include a $595 destination charge.
This is FAR below invoice price. How is this possible?
I'm getting invitations from all dealerships to come in, of course. I have not agreed to come in to any dealership until they can confirm that they have this exact model/color and that they is no other charge other than registration, CA license and maybe a doc fee.
Anyone has opinions on this, or expertise? I hear that internet sales is based on volume, not profit over invoice. But to be this much below invoice???
I believe there is still a dealer rebate going on (honda->dealer), last month it was 750. Dealers are trying to move all the 07 inventory before the new models come out. More 07 sales, yield 08 allocations which they really want. It's a great time to buy, if you are okay with the old model style.
That sounds like a screaming deal. Get them to fax you a completed contract signed by the sales manager. Don't let them ruin it by killing you on a trade-in!
New member but have been stalking for more than a month trying to decide what I should get and the posts here have been extremely helpful. But it does also raise some additional doubts since there seem to be some expert buyers and this is my first "new" car.
Been running around multiple dealers and got a quote for 18,500 OTD for an LX I4 AT no extras (This is after 3% tax, and $499 Doc fee). I know this is about 384 less than invoice, but do you think I can do a little better or is this as good as it gets.
My worry is the value after the '08s come out, so I'm really trying to maximize the haggling so that I can get the best deal. I'm hoping all you pros on this forum can help me out.
This is true. If you can still keep an eye on the real costs, though, this is actually good for you--- the car and destination is taxed, the doc fee and other line items are not.
Just FYI, I live in Orange County, California. I will make sure they fax me the invoice with all the expected costs. Anyone else with opinions or suggestions, welcome. Thanks all!
Take ten minuters and stop in at the dealer that has the lowest bid (or next lowest bid if they are closer to you)and say .... something like...OK, here's my check...give me the keys.
You'll soon find out if they are serious and/or honest.
That much below invoice sounds fishy to me. Is this a demo with some miles on it? Otherwise, beware the notorious "doc fee" where dealers try to screw us and hide their profit.
I was offered $20,000 for an EX in Galexy Grey. It seems like they have a lot of the grey and black in stock. I've changed my mind and now want to go with Taffita white but the only problem is they are hard to come by (wisconsin). Does anyone know if this is because they are popular or because no one likes white?
Not sure about the Dallas area but I have seen deals for $21,498.00 on that model so look for ones that have been on the lot for 30-45 days as they should be willing to deal.
What dealers are u looking @ in WI. I'm up in MN but willing to travel to MKE as I have family in Waukesha. I also have a list of dealers in Northern IL that I know of. Fill in your email on your profile or drop me an email off the boards to talk specific of whom u talk to. I had an offer of 21,000 for SE-V6, that was without countering from Wilde.
How does this sound guys? Dont know what those fees are?
07 Accord SE V4 with stripes, wheel locks,security, free oil change, lifetime free inspection,
18918 car with destination of 595 included 1135 Taxes (6%) 55 document fee 16 online service fee 63 registration, title, encumbrance 8 online reg fee 5 PA tire tax
they don't have too much farther to go. There may be dealer cash in your state so you could get as low as 24116.00, if no dealer cash programs are available, the net is 24866.00
I was actually surprised by the high Doc Fee, but see that everyone from Toyota, Nissan and Mazda all charge the same Doc fee amount. Its almost like they all decided that was the margin they would keep. But I can't seem to get dealers to budge from the 18500 Might be as good as it gets for me. Thoughts?
This offer was an e-price from Wilde. I haven't talked to anyone yet over the phone. I just clicked E-price on their website when I found the car I liked and the offer came within a day. The first offer was $20,800 and they dropped $800 in one week. Destination is included in this price.
We bought an Odyssey from McDavid Irving last year and they were excellent to deal with. The internet mgr there just sent us an email today saying they will go $1500 below invoice on all '07 Accords in stock. Bring them your best internet offer and they will beat by $500. I would imagine McDavid Plano would also do those deals.
Anything is possible, but they will probably have plenty until very close to the time the 2008s are released. They do not want to be stuck with no cars to sell and lower their total sales numbers. It's possible that certain models and colors will get hard to find if you are choosy.
FYI, THERE WAS A POST BACK IN JANUARY WHERE SOMEONE PAID $26,000 OTD, FOR EXACT SAME CAR, I DON'T REMEMBER THE DEALER BUT IT WAS IN CALIFORNIA. :shades:
What the heck is "Galexy (Galaxy?) Grey"?? :confuse:
And for the person who was asking about Carbon Bronze... it seems fairly popular around here but you don't see many of them because it is only available on the EX. Interesting color because it looks so different in the clouds and in the sun. Sadly, they no longer offer a black interior with it.... just the ivory.
And for the person who was asking about Carbon Bronze... it seems fairly popular around here but you don't see many of them because it is only available on the EX. Interesting color because it looks so different in the clouds and in the sun. Sadly, they no longer offer a black interior with it.... just the ivory.
Thanks! Being in south Texas, I would prefer the ivory over the black anyway!
You're welcome. It really is a great color... it was my first choice when I was looking exactly one year ago. The 06s came with a black interior which was perfect for me. But alas, I was looking for an I4 EX-L with Navi that had a manual transmission and they don't make many of those. However, I am quite happy with silver, my all-time favorite color for cars... and the perfect color for rainy weather.
yatingg -- I am also in OC (Irvine), and looking for the exact same car but in white. I had been also considering a Maxima --- but if can get an Accord V6 w/Nav for $25K, I'll forget all about Nissan. Can you tell me which dealer gave you that quote?? Cheers!
Just wondering about what the prices are going in the Dallas area. I have emailed 2 dealers thru the edmunds link and got a price of $18,814 for the Accord LX. This includes the Destination charge. Documentation, Title, License will be $225 additional. Tax is also additional 6.25%.
This is the first quote I am getting from them. Sent them another email asking if this price includes the honda incentives and i was told that it has already been reduced by $750 from the invoice price.
I was also looking at the SE model. If it had a sunroof, I would have gone with it.. but the only difference I see between LX and SE is the alloy wheels and 6cd changer is additional in SE. Are their anymore differences that would make it worth looking at the SE?
Test drove the Carbon Bronze EX manual and it was a sweet ride! The price with the options I want is extremely competitive. My wife and I will take a couple of days to think it over. Price is @21K OTD with spoiler, tint, and fog lamps. If we do purchase, I will give a more detailed report.
I also test drove the EX Carbon Bronze tonight(no white available). This was the EX auto. Gave me a price of $20985.00 OTD and told me the offer was good thru end of month. Got home, checked my email and was offered $19999.00 thru end of month at another dealer in Wisconsin so the prices are totally dropping. I just wish someone would have the car in white!
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My drive away price was $20,000 even. Not exactly sure how that breaks down, but I pay 7% sales tax and you can probably backtrack from that. This price was $600 better than my second best quote.
That said, I really didn't get a great deal on my trade-in and I didn't get the 4.9% financing Honda's offering because (apparently) I got too good a price on the car. Still, if you're not dealing with a trade-in, $20,000 drive out seems pretty good.
Selling price was $19600 including destination and money factor was .00096 which equals to 2.3%.
Thanks...
Thanks
Chetan
NEW '07 Honda Accord Automatic 4DR EX-L V6 with Navigation for $24,999 (includes destination charge)!!!
My haggling began 2 days ago at:
$25,888
$25,579
$25,500
$25,132
$24,999
MSRP is $29,995
Invoice is $27,222
... both which include a $595 destination charge.
This is FAR below invoice price. How is this possible?
I'm getting invitations from all dealerships to come in, of course. I have not agreed to come in to any dealership until they can confirm that they have this exact model/color and that they is no other charge other than registration, CA license and maybe a doc fee.
Anyone has opinions on this, or expertise? I hear that internet sales is based on volume, not profit over invoice. But to be this much below invoice???
New member but have been stalking for more than a month trying to decide what I should get and the posts here have been extremely helpful. But it does also raise some additional doubts since there seem to be some expert buyers and this is my first "new" car.
Been running around multiple dealers and got a quote for 18,500 OTD for an LX I4 AT no extras (This is after 3% tax, and $499 Doc fee). I know this is about 384 less than invoice, but do you think I can do a little better or is this as good as it gets.
My worry is the value after the '08s come out, so I'm really trying to maximize the haggling so that I can get the best deal. I'm hoping all you pros on this forum can help me out.
You'll soon find out if they are serious and/or honest.
thanx
What dealers are u looking @ in WI. I'm up in MN but willing to travel to MKE as I have family in Waukesha. I also have a list of dealers in Northern IL that I know of. Fill in your email on your profile or drop me an email off the boards to talk specific of whom u talk to. I had an offer of 21,000 for SE-V6, that was without countering from Wilde.
07 Accord SE V4 with stripes, wheel locks,security, free oil change, lifetime free inspection,
18918 car with destination of 595 included
1135 Taxes (6%)
55 document fee
16 online service fee
63 registration, title, encumbrance
8 online reg fee
5 PA tire tax
20200 - TOTAL out the door / take away price
There may be dealer cash in your state so you could get as low as 24116.00, if no dealer cash programs are available, the net is 24866.00
watch the fees.
So are they offering 2.9% financing for qualified people?
Finance rate is in lieu of $750 dealer cash. Special financing not available to WI residents.
So, if you live in Wisconsin, take the cashola :shades:
see my email in my profile for "other" questions.
Where do you live in NC? What dealers have you visited?
Basically, $25,132 + $55 doc fee + sales tax + DVM fees. No more, no less.
This is for the 4DR EXL V6 with Navigation in a Graphite Pearl.
If they don't sell to you, then you pay 25132+fees
Good luck!
Any predictions on the best time to get an 07 Accord this year?
Will deals get even better? Or will inventories eventually start running low to the point prices will not be cut as much?
It's possible that certain models and colors will get hard to find if you are choosy.
What the heck is "Galexy (Galaxy?) Grey"?? :confuse:
And for the person who was asking about Carbon Bronze... it seems fairly popular around here but you don't see many of them because it is only available on the EX. Interesting color because it looks so different in the clouds and in the sun. Sadly, they no longer offer a black interior with it.... just the ivory.
Thanks! Being in south Texas, I would prefer the ivory over the black anyway!
Just wondering about what the prices are going in the Dallas area. I have emailed 2 dealers thru the edmunds link and got a price of $18,814 for the Accord LX. This includes the Destination charge.
Documentation, Title, License will be $225 additional.
Tax is also additional 6.25%.
This is the first quote I am getting from them. Sent them another email asking if this price includes the honda incentives and i was told that it has already been reduced by $750 from the invoice price.
I was also looking at the SE model. If it had a sunroof, I would have gone with it.. but the only difference I see between LX and SE is the alloy wheels and 6cd changer is additional in SE. Are their anymore differences that would make it worth looking at the SE?
Thanks!