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Your OTD price is 27000. I am assuming about 200 for tags/registration/doc fees etc. (Sale price + 3% tax) comes to 26,800. Sale price is ~26,000.
The MSRP is 28,785(including destination and no options). Edmunds invoice is 26,400. (there's usually a $75 advertising fee so invoice is about 26,475)
Your options seem very pricey (149 and 249 for wheel locks and splash gaurds?). these are thrown in for free usually every car (i bought an EX-L v6 in PA and the dealer did not even bother putting them in the order sheet even though they were installed. I also got the carpeted floor mats included. I did not ask for any of these, the car came with it and I didn't complain). I have no idea what the 'first place finish' is for 699, but if the dealer says these are preinstalled and you cannot get a model without them, he is BSing you.
If you can wait, I would suggest to wait till the last week of the month and tell them you are ready to buy if they can match ur price. This is basically what I did:
Use a reasonable price to get the deal done, I'd say 25,500 (you can close the deal at a couple hundred higher). Add 3 % taxes and fees + reasonable doc fees (say about 100-150). Target $26,500 OTD max. Have pre approved credit just to show you are serious about buying soon.(although Honda has a good APR going on now, and you can get that instead).
Previous carss have been Toyoto Camry.
Thanks for any input you can offer.
remember doc fee's are between 199 to 300
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
Would I do better if I wanted to the end of the month and went in person to see if I could negotiate any farther.
Is it unreasonable to expect to pay under invoice?
Dealers keep saying they're oh so rare!
Got an unsolicited offer from a Md dealer for $30,556, not sure if that included destination. I'd travel up to 100 miles if the price was that good
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
I'd prefer install at purchase though for warranty coverage.
I believe I have the mechanical skill to add all-weathe mats, locking lugs and trunk tray...maybe...with detailed instructions.
Add-ons applied by the dealer should not be accepted as they are overpriced and also designed to increase the dealer's profit. Most ethical dealers do not resort to such tactics. My experience is that most dealers will not let a sale walk if a buyer refuses to pay for such add-ons. At a maximum the buyer should only pay the dealer's cost for such add-ons.
The "first place finish" is clearly one more way for the dealer to pad its profit. For $699, if the dealer won't budge a buyer should walk away.
A person's feet are their best negotiating tool. Letting a dealer believe you are ready to walk out the door often creates magic. A buyer should always remember the dealer needs them a lot more than they need the dealer.
Hard to believe they are charging $100 to install wheel locks, takes a $8 per hour shop guy about 20 minutes or less. And $107 to install a cargo tray is beyond silly. The first place option is an expensive insurance policy against something which will not likely occur. The dealers profit on this is hundreds. And the small print is designed to exclude many events. Such things should be avoided. Just ask yourself if you really think this is a good way to spend $699?
This dealer may be charging you $600 less than other dealers but the dealer is more than making this up with all its overpriced add-on crap.
I suggest you contact some dealers in Maryland, DC area, such as Criswell and Sport Honda or Pohanka Honda in Virginia. You might find it worth a drive as, in my experience, these dealers offer good pricing and are generally more honest than most.
Personally I would avoid DC area Honda dealers College Park and Ourisman as these seem to have too many negative reviews posted on line.
7 years ago I tried to get a deal on the Honda Odyssey...Honda would not budge on on MSRP price- crazy how much they deal now in this economy...but sorry- no matter how nice a salesman appears- they do not have your best interest at heart,,,just their pockets,,,
So MSRP is $24,190 and invoice is $22139, so you got the car for around $22k including destination right?
I am looking to add the vin etching myself. Any suggestions? I saw some online sellers, anyone dealt w any of them? Thanks.
The Honda Accord sound system is ok nothing great.
If your sound system is like the one in my X-5
with over 600 watts your comparing apples to oranges. Big diff.
The Hyundai Genesis has one of the best sound systems that i have heard.
Plus any vehicle with Bang & Olufsen/ Mark levinson systems..
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
i didn't realize til i read your post. The honda sound system is 360 watts.
I'm sorry it should sound much better than whats comming out.
maybe its the speakers???
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
I havent had a chance to speak with my uncle about it yet but was just wondering what everyone's opinion was of the price. I feel like I could go to any dealership and get the car for under 30k.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
Save your money. Look on Edmunds Web site...... New car prices for the make and model your looking for. Msrp and invoice pricing on all vehicles are listed. Other sites are KBB.com/ MSN Auto/ AOL Auto and Yahoo auto
No Vin number is needed to buy CR pricing report just your 14 dollars.
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
I have found KBB to be more accurate than Edmunds.
Yeah, EX-L CVT needs better speakers and system. Need a Acura or Lexus...for premium sound? Did seriously look at the C300 but the V6, premium gas and reliability kept me away.
Are you using real gas or gas with corn on the cob (ethanol)?
Bought 8yrs/120K miles $100 deduct HondaCare from Hyannis for $970. Wonder if it is the lowest price?? Has a 60 day buyers' remorse clause.
Best price from about 6-8 dealers canvassed in the region
I think if honda gets enough complaints about the system they may upgrade.
I call this growing pains 1st yr... stepping up to the big boy table. Hope honda builds on this first yr.
I'd like to see a electric sun shade for back window
remove that stupid parking brake from center console
Upgrade change stereo along with a few other little changes.
Overall honda did a very good job on this 1st yr model for the price..
23 Telluride SX-P X-Line, 23 Camry XSE
http://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/
2003 redesign, complaints jumped
2008 redesign, complaints jumped
Similar for the Civic's 2001 & 2006 redesigns
Targeted the best price (22695) and walked out with 22552. OTD was 25k.
Interesting thing was my sales rep came back with 22866 but actually gave me more discount. I later found out during the signing time (when bunch of plans and warranties are presented). I didn't mention anything until I got my key and later thanked my sales person. He told me he wanted to give me a break for my warranty or protection plan, but he has never seen anyone just walk out not purchasing even the gap protection plan. It felt good and was the first time in my life that someone volunteered to give more discount.
I think realistically one should target 23000. I did return leased 2010 Civic, which I owed 600 dollars for bumper damage. They also had lease return coupon for 200 (just returning) and 500 (return and new purchase/lease).
Thanks to all posted.
2013 Accord EX-L V6 without Navi.
MSRP: $30,070 plus $790 Destination for a total of $30,860.
Invoice is $28,292
Edmund's True Market Price is $28,594
My Sales Price was $27,600, so $3,260 below MSRP including Destination, and $692 below Invoice.
Add the following fees and taxes:
Admin: $80
Title: $108.75
Lic Fee: $209
Sales Tax: $2,491.20
Equals gross sale price of $30,488.95
Thanks for help all. Love the suggestions and advice received from these forums. Heck, even getting the Warranty from Saccucci Auto Group on the East Coast.
The gap insurance started at 750 then came down to 400 something... but I still said no ...
I am considering to get the extended warranty .. shopping around ..
Really wanted that color, and they had to do a dealer trade to get it.
Overall I'm satisfied with the deal (got c. $2800 off list) and love the car.
If things don't work out wait until the last 2 days of the month. Good luck.
MSRP including destination $23,270.00
Weymouth Sale Price $20,692.91 (range in this forum is 20.2 - 21.0)
start at 20.7k and work your way up after tax and dmv...