2013 and earlier-Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience

parviz · February 2008

Just an info for those of you in the market here is the internet ad I got from Larry Hopkins Honda in the Bay Area, Northern CA.

2008 Honda Accord Sedan LX Auto Stock #209222
$19,107.71 + tax & license ($900 Below Invoice)

2008 Honda Accord Sedan EXL Auto Stock #208445
$23,297.26 + tax & license ($1,000 Below Invoice)

Expires 2/18/2008

jb_turner · February 2008

This is a good price. Some people are concerned about "fees" more than the total OTD price. Examples:

Dealer "A" has car for $21,000 plus $1,000 "doc" fee and taxes.

Dealer "B" has same car for $22,000 plus $250 "doc" fee and taxes.

I personaly would go for car from dealer "A" because the OTD price is lower even though they have a higher doc fee.
Folks you can whine, complain, negotiate etc... the various fees however what matters at the end of the day is the OTD price because we ALL pay an OTD price.
Thanks for posting merlin0821 you got a good price indeed which also should give others somewhat of a benchmark.

landalou · February 2008

Hi, I thought a price near or a couplehundred below invoice was best to hope for, were your prices including dest fees......am looking to buy a 08Civic EXL w/Navi, can I expect to find a price much under invoice? any tips/advice much appreciated, I consider invoice price to include destination fees, is that right? I am in Bay Area,Alameda, 94501 by the way Much thanks, Linda (lindalou)

viet · February 2008

Parviz,

You are my "good neighbor".

steevo · February 2008

You might want to look in the Civic Forum.

08lxp · February 2008

N.C. "Highway Use Tax": 3%. Title and tag: $74. "Documentation fee": $398. OTD price: $21793. A dealer in Staunton, VA is advertising/selling on Ebay. Not too far from D.C.

jaxs1 · February 2008

He posted the price as "$26,010 before tax, title, & fees. That's about $60 over invoice." The "& fees part" was not explained until asked and turned out to be another $250 over what he had called $60 over invoice.
It's not that it matters if a car is $22000 + $500 dealer fee vs $22450 + $50 fee. That's $22500 either way and saying you paid $22000 is deceptive and saying you paid $23367 "OTD" with your local taxes mixed in is just confusing.

No one needs to see your tax and license bundled into your "OTD" price because that tax rate doesn't apply to them unless they are registering the car in the same county as the poster.
The most useful price to post to a national audience would be posting your total "before taxes" price. That would include any fees they dealer charges without your local government registration and sales tax.
Two people posting the same $23,367 OTD price did not get the same deal for the car if one buyer was in Portland, Oregon and the other was in San Francisco, California.

newgs · February 2008

Parviz,

Great info. Looking into buying EXL 4 dr in SOCAL. Glad that the prices are going down...

I checked Edmunds' and it shows: $22,705 Invoice Price plus $635 Dest Charge for a total of $23,340 Total.

Or is Inv Price lower in North Calif?

Thanks,

newgs · February 2008

jaxs1,

I use Invoice Price vice OTD, as well.

newgs

kmanpdx · February 2008

Here's my negotiating story from hell....

Beaverton Oregon - Bob Lamphere Beaverton Honda. Some facts:

- EX-L V6 - Polished Metal Metallic
- Black leather interior
- Rear Spoiler
- Mud Flaps
- wheel locks
- 230 miles on it!!!

- liked Altima - had pricing for 08 Altima 3.5 SL for 27k (really good deal I think)

Ok so the negotiation on the 08 Accord starts. They had a 'sale price' of $28,800. I had an Internet manager offer for the same base vehicle from another dealer that was farther away for $26,868 with mud flaps only. I offered that same amount at Beaverton Honda and of course out comes the sales manager. First thing out of his mouth "We are the largest Honda dealer in the Northwest"...oh boy that means they are not going to deal with me I'm thinking (which turned out true). So I tell him about the offer from another dealership. He says they are lying to get me in the door - call them and ask for a VIN number...so I call to validate. The Internet manager at Gladstone Honda (who was very up front and honest with me) then says sorry we don't have with black leather (I forgot to specify this with her in my email) only grey but we have one coming in will honor at the same price when it comes in. I tell this to local dealer. He tries to tell me that:

- that color is the most wanted
- Honda Accords are NOT invoive vehicles
- they are the largest dealer and there's no way anyone else can sell theirs for that little and make money
- he said he would work with me on the Silver accord (they had 4-5 on hand)

I tell him:
- if you are the largest dealer then you get volume pricing and holdbacks (he stumbled a bit when I said this!)
- this vehicle has been on the lot for a while since it has 230 miles on it (plus I test drove it the weekend before)
- I don't want the silver
- I'll go to 27k (hey I really liked it!) since it has the wheel locks and spoiler

he counters
- well with the dealer installed accessories I'll want more then that but why don't you and the sales guy talk about it see what you can do

I offer sales guy one last time: tell him 27k, I'll do financing through you and since you are 5 miles from my house all service work will be here. He comes back w/ a no and I leave the lot. Then the salesman calls me later in the evening and has the audacity to ask me if I purchased from the other dealer. I explained to him again that the other dealership didn't have black leather but have one coming in. He said they did too and give me a call if you'd like to deal on it (yea right I thought).

In my opinion - this dealer was very selfish. I offered a thousand OVER invoice -- which that's the published invoice - I'm sure they were making much more then that on the vehicle (please anyone correct me if I'm wrong on that point). I'm very frustrated at the "Large Volume" dealers - don't be fooled people - this is the second Large Volume dealer I've dealt with. Because they are large they know that the vehicle is going to sell eventually anyway and as such are not willing to work with you or give you a good deal!!!!

So I'll be purchasing from another dealership soon enough. And I'll go out of my way to get service somewhere else as well.

jaxs1 · February 2008

Well, they think they can get more from someone else so they are going to wait and see if they can. If they can't, they will call you back later with a lower price

steevo · February 2008

Is that a Coupe?

phillyrising · February 2008

Hi,

I would appreciate any thoughts on whether I should buy the V 6 ex or the 4 cyl EXL. They are similar in price. What is the better choice, leather or the 6 cylinder?
I can't afford both.

merlion0821 · February 2008

I was thinking the same way when I initially visited the dealer. Leather or V-6 for basically the same price? I test drove both an EX V-6, then an EX-L 4 banger. The wife said why be cheap if you can afford the V-6 AND leather, so I said you're probably right and bought the EX-L V-6.

Now I'm disappointed with the operation of the VCM system on my car. If I had it to do over, I'd have got the EX-L 4 banger, or spent even a little more and gone with an Acura TL. If you do decide on the V-6, do yourself a favor and take an extended test drive to make sure that the VCM doesn't bother you.

viet · February 2008

If I were you I would buy the V6, especially prices are same. We should get a little more than we need. V6 is more powerful with hilly roads and much smoother. MPG for both cars are not significantly different.

kmanpdx · February 2008

Nope - 4 door sedan

kmanpdx · February 2008

Would you mind sharing what you paid for the EX-L V6 and what part of the country you are in?

jaxs1 · February 2008

Mileage is close if you drive mostly highway trips. Many people have been posting significantly worse mileage for the V6 in stop and go city driving.

steevo · February 2008

Nice color combo..I am considering a Black on Black Coupe. Not digging the bug eyes or the large overhang on the Sedan. Stick to your guns!! These cars will be at invoice or less by spring. I just closed a deal on a Pilot for my wife yesterday. I was talking cars with a salesman while sitting around. He confided the Accords are bringing in a lot of showroom traffic but they aren't moving as fast as they would like. He anticipates that special incentives, lease and finance deals are coming very soon.

merlion0821 · February 2008

Price paid for EX-L V-6 was $26,110, $250 doc. fee, $1290.90 tax, and $30.50 title & plate transfer. I didn't have to pay tax on $6500 trade value.

Total OTD $27,681.40. Area is southwest Ohio.

steevo · February 2008

Personally I prefer the EXL, either way. So I guess if money is the issue get the 4. I wouldn't give up the Heated leather, nicer stereo, climate system, and other trim goodies.

viet · February 2008

Very good deal. Congrats !

kmanpdx · February 2008

Thanks for the reply! Do you think you could have gotten the same without the trade-in?

parviz · February 2008

Edmunds invoice plus dest. charge on a Iv EXL auto is $24,063. In northern Ca dealers are also adding a $250-300 advertising fee per car and call it part of the invoice. (I guess we could compare it to dealer fee in other parts of the country) I think that is how the dealer came with that number. My experience has been that the Iv's can be had at invoice or below and V6 at about invoice and the models with navi about few hundred over invoice at this time. It all depends on dealer's situation and other factors, of course.

parviz · February 2008

I have not been checking Civic prices. With the 08 Accords with Navi it has been rare that anyone has posted a buy for under invoice, although I did. Try Grace Honda in San Bruno. Time of the month, how long the car has been sitting on the lot, and other factors have a lot to do with the quote you will get. Make sure to send out emails to a lot of internet managers asking for quotes. I sent out over 20 before I bought my EXL V6 a couple of months ago.

merlion0821 · February 2008

Without the trade I would have had to pay tax on an additional $6500 at a rate of 6.5%. I do think I could have gotten the same price on the car without factoring in the trade though.

chuck1 · February 2008

I can't tell you how many times I have heard this on many car purchases. I go in with my "deal" and tell them what I what. They come back and say there is no way it can be done. Then I go to the next, and then the next dealer and eventually one takes the deal.

It's very competitive in Southern California.

kmanpdx · February 2008

I hear ya. Just frustrating ya know? I understand the need to make money but do they really need to be so greedy? I might wait it out until 09 models after hearing about and experiencing the VCM issues anyway. Thanks for reading and replies

john324 · February 2008

sunnfun, could you send me the name of the dealership you saw this deal at? if anyone else received good deals on a 2008 honda EX-L w/ Nav in the DC metro area, please let me know! thanks.

ljfro7 · February 2008

Hey exlv6,

If you get a chance could you let me know what area/dealer in MA you worked with? I am right outside Boston, on the South Shore and have sent out information to various dealerships both on and off the automile. I am looking for an 08 Accord Coupe EX-L V6 with Nav, in either the Nighthawk Black or Taffeta White. I saw the TMV around here was just around $29,000 so seems like you got a good deal. I currently have a 2005 Pilot with the lease ending in March, so looking to roll over the original downpayment. Any suggestions would be great thanks!

phillyrising · February 2008

Hi everyone,

I am looking to buy the 2008 EXL Accord Sedan w/ cyl no navi.
I live in the NY, Ct area. So far the info I have seen is:
$22,705 Invoice plus $635 Dest Charge for a total of $23,340.

Is this the price I should offer? Or can I get this car at a lower price.
Any help on price & dealers would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

bug4 · February 2008

Here's my $.02 . . perhaps $.03 . . .

Buy the V6 if you don't plan on driving the vehicle for a long time and are interested in maximum resale value.

If you plan on driving the car for many years, seriously consider the I4 and only purchase the V6 if power means a lot to you. I have the I4 and, while it certainly is no race car, its is absolutely adequate. I, personally, don't buy the "need it for emergency acceleration" excuse. Buy the 6 cyl. if you plan on using all those ponies often.

With regard to the V6, there is an advantage to having more torque at a lower RPM. My I4 doesn't start generating much power until I'm high into the RPM range and, consequently, the transmission shifts out of over-drive often at interstate speeds. The power is adequate, but the engine does more shifting than it would with a V6. The I4 is perfectly mated to the 5-speed manual transmission and that is your very best option if you really want the machine to work to its potential (although MT can be a death-sentence for resale).

Finally, I am not confident that the V6's active engine mounts, complicated and expensive control modules and VCM system are a "good for the long-run" technology. For me, a V6 would necessarily require an extended warranty.

The EX-L, while no more functional than the EX, does include a number of items that make it a significantly nicer car. Among many other things, the stereo in the EX SUCKS, IMHO. The stereo in the EX-L, while hardly earth-shaking, is 100x better. Oh yea -- one more -- I've always hated pleaded leather. It looks good for about 5 days before it starts to crease. All 08 EX-L Accords have pleaded leather. :-(.

Good luck! I've been happy with mine!

newgs · February 2008

Understood. Good to have an idea of the numbers when I start dealing in a week or so.. Thanks for the info.

asitmehta · February 2008

I live in Westchester, and I recently bought the Accord EXL V6 w/navigation. I paid a little over $30,000 with taxes and fees. Are you getting the auto or manual transmisson? I went to many dealers, and since there are many dealers in the area they would really like the business. Try to push for a better price, it doesn't hurt. I purchased the vehicle from Brewster honda

phillyrising · February 2008

I'm looking for automatic.
How was your experience with Brewster.
I live 10 miles away from them.

masaraksh · February 2008

Bought my Honda Accord Sedan EXL V6 w/o navigation (black on black) on Thursday at Herb Chambers of Burlington (Boston) for $25,950. The price includes $250 documentation fee. I consider this deal to be $450 below the invoice. Two other dealers in New England offered me a similar deal.

Invoice: 25,500
Dest 650
Docs 250
---------------------
Total: 26400
Paid: 25,950
Deal -450 (below invoice)

Please note that Boch Honda offers up to $3,850 off the invoice on any new Accord (Boston Globe from this Sunday). I already bought a car but will call them tomorrow out of curiosity.

abhiku · February 2008

I just sold my 2000 Camry on criaglist.org:) and need a new car. I like the new Accord 08 and thinking of buy one EX-L V4 with Nav.

I just purchased the fighting chance package and asking for advice who has used this package before.

if yes, did you include invoice price for vehicle in Fax/Email attack template, that was sent to every dealer? or wait for dealer to respond with best offer?

Also what's the best price for EX-L V4 with Nav in Seattle area.

Thanks in advance!!

personatech · February 2008

Not that color is all that critical, but I thought the V6es weren't available in Taffeta White, just White Diamond Pearl (which I prefer anyway).

itochu · February 2008

kmanpdx - you should be able to get that car for invoice plus destination fee.
Many have posted here telling of $25,950, including destination charge, for that very car and color combination in the Boston, MA, area, the Washington, DC area, Mike Patton in LaGrange, GA, DCH in Paramus, NJ and other dealers around the country. Good luck and enjoy your new car!

exlv6 · February 2008

ljfro7,

I bought the 4-door at Chambers in Burlington (right off 95). I didn't notice many coupes there at all - but they have a strange setup where most of the inventory is kept in a parking area behind the building. I also shopped Atamian in Tewksbury (right off 495) I wasn't thrilled about the experience there, but they did have probably 6-8 coupes. I didn't notice the color combos. Good Luck!

asitmehta · February 2008

I wasn't too thrilled about their service, but I got the best price. I liked the fact that I didn't spend too much time there. My friend also purchased a new Odyssey from Tarrytown Honda and he had a great experience. Like I said their are many dealers in the area, so they will do as much as possible to please you. Good Luck!

masaraksh · February 2008

... Boch Honda offers up to $3,850 off the invoice on any new Accord (Boston Globe from this Sunday). I already bought a car but will call them tomorrow out of curiosity.

Called Boch Honda and they told me it was a 'typo'

Got a call from the Client Care Specialist at Herb Chambers Honda of Seekonk. A lovely young lady told me that she has my car for $25,300 - $25,900 including destination but not the documentation fee of $259. The lower range is $400 less than I payed for my car

Picked up my car from the dealer. Black on black looks fantastic. I will run it on a highway tonight and report if I like VCM or not.

medic78 · February 2008

Went to a Honda dealership and it seems they have more 2008 sedans than coupes. Are coupes selling more than sedans, or is honda simply making less coupes than sedans? Or both? Just curious

erinkk · February 2008

I've actually been pricing the V6 Coupe with Navi and here in the Dallas area there are TONS of dealerships, but hardly any of them have even 1. From what dealers have told me, they are making less of them and then Honda is pumping out the commercial, so supply and demand. For the v6 Coupe with Navi, they are basically sold as soon as they hit the dealerships, atleast from what I've been told here in Dallas. It looks like if I want to get a certain color, I'll have to order it. They seem to be making a lot of them in white right now. And as far as pricing, the best I have found has been $1000 off MSRP. I am actually working with a co-worker's friend who is a broker to see what kind of price he can get me through fleet.

fusionacid · February 2008

'08 EX-L 4 cylinder, no navi - Southern California

Edmunds Invoice: $23,428 + 635 destination = $24,063
Internet Price Quote: $24,500 (includes destination only)
Internet Price Quote invoice claimed: $24,300 (includes destination only)

I searched all local dealer's inventory and there are a lot of vehicles in my area that are I4 EX-L with the color combo I want. I have heard people getting a few hundred below invoice. I would never pay over $24k for this vehicle.

What price did you purchase your car or have you seen someone purchase for a 4 Cylinder EX-L (no navi)?

lucky620 · February 2008

I was at DCH Honda in Paramus, NJ yesterday and they had no 08 V6 Auto Coupes VCM/w-Navi on the lot or to show. Said they are expecting some to come next week sometime. Honda in Clifton, NJ had 2 08 V6 Auto Coupes w/Navi , one on the floor and one downstairs. Route 23 Honda, (Pompton Plains, NJ), had no 08 V6 Auto Coupes w/Navi. I test drove a 4dr 08 V6 Sedan w/Auto w/Navi at Rt 23 and found the car to perform well without a problem with the VCM. The salesperson said they are getting them in but slowly and most are already under contract as they come in. He said the V6 6-speed stick is easier to get and keep on the lot. He is finding that the 08 Coupe V6 w/Navi, black on black is the hardest one to get and the most demanded.

The lack of available V6 Accord Auto Coupes w/navi is not going to help negotiations. Anyone from the NE area have similar experiences finding a 08 V^ Auto w/Navi? What are the OTD prices?

medic78 · February 2008

I can't understand why someone would pay an extra $2000 for nav? I mean a decent small portable GPS unit is $200. Is it really worth getting it?

eights38 · February 2008

lucky620 - I have heard the same thing about the shortage. Please shoot me an email and I will put you in contact with an excellent sales person at a great dealer in our area.

jinsmurf · February 2008

I just bought the 08 Accord EX-L 4 cyl with navi, and I thought initially the same thing. But you get so much more with Honda Navi, including voice control over almost every function of your car (radio, climate control, windshield defroster) as well as Bluetoogh connectivity for your wireless phone. $2K is a premium, but you just can't get an aftermarket product that does everything that the integrated Honda Navi and HandsfreeLink system can.

Of course, if all you want is a GPS system to find your way around, then aftermarket GPS unit is the way to go. Also, Honda Navi doesn't have live traffic information that some of the newer more expensive GPS units have.

abhiku · February 2008

How much you paid OTD? & which dealer? I'm also planning to buy EX-L 4 with nav.

Thanks

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