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2013 and earlier-Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • accordinlaaccordinla Member Posts: 1
    I am in the LA area and I have a quotes for 19688 and 19800 for an Automatic 4-cyl Accord EX coupe. I think these are good deals, but I thought I'd check in with the board. Also, I got a quote for an LX special edition for high 17's. Is it worth the difference in price for an EX?
  • enchiladaenchilada Member Posts: 40
    Adamho, that sounds great. I'd definitely buy at that level. The best offer I got today was $23K OTD. I'll email you shortly.
  • joonjoon Member Posts: 121
    The answer is fairly simple...the internet guy will usually provide you with two numbers...the price of the car and the OTD price...if you want more info then just ask them to break the whole thing down.... With posters on here....you are giving people the wrong number when you are posting the price of the car plus all of the junk fees...just post the price of the car...the other fees do not factor in because not all regions are the same... The junk fees they pay in California are not the same we pay here in Florida... If I post the price of the car I bought it is going to be for the car only...some people like to post the price of the car + dest. which I can't figure out...everyone pays the same for the dest. fee...The junk fees you are referring to are by region...and like I said in my last post...if you ask the dealer to breakdown the price then you have a base to work off of...I don't care what junk fees someone pays in California when I live in Florida...what I care about is what they paid for their car...plus any options...

    I disagree. If dealer A quotes me $19,800 and dealer B (located in the same area as dealer A) quotes me $20,000 which is cheaper? You don't know unless you know exactly what the "junk fees'" are. For illustration purpose, let's say the rest of the price breaks down as follows (of course they don't mention the rest in the price until you walk in their dealer):

    Dealer A:
    Quoted Price: $19,800 (what you see in their quote)
    Doc. fee and other junk fees: $600
    TTL: $2,000
    OTD: $22,400

    Dealer B:
    Quoted Price: $ $20,000 (what you see in their quote)
    Doc. fee and other junk fees: $100
    TTL: $2,000
    OTD: $22,100

    Now, tell me again who is cheaper and how would you know who is cheaper if you don't include the junk fees. The reality is that even within the same area, dealers will not quote you on the same basis, and dealers in the same area (unless set by law like in CA) may charge different documentation fee, for instance. That's done by design, so that higher priced dealers still get customers to shop at their dealers thinking their prices are lower. Also, they may or may not include destination fee in their "quoted price", which is another trick to make their prices seem lower. So, I don't understand why you're saying that the most useful information on this forum is the price without all the junk fees. If I quote you $10 for the car (and obviously I'm being fictitious here) and then charge $20,000 for junk fees (which you don't think is necessary to include in this forum) is $10 a good price for the car? I would say I don't know unless I find out what the junk fees are.
  • joonjoon Member Posts: 121
    Also, I should add that if people are comparing prices in the same geographic area, than the most relevant price for comparison purpose would be the OTD price as taxes, title and license would be the same (% wise) within that area (county).
  • bayguybayguy Member Posts: 8
    Great Forum! I'm currently looking to buy a 2005 Accord EX AT no leather. After doing lots of HW, a price around $20,500 including dest and option (rear wing spoiler) is sounding like a good deal. This does not include TTL. The current price on Carsdirect is lower. Has anyone ever bought a car online from that site? Easy? Recommended? I'm located in the SF Bay Area and might go that route.

    Thx
  • chakychaky Member Posts: 9
    Hi,

    Are you looking for a 2 dr or a sedan? If 2 dr, then I can share the quote I have got.

    Are you looking for a 4cyl or V6?

    Chaky
  • suzannaflsuzannafl Member Posts: 84
    Chaky,

    I'm interested in your quote for a coupe.
    My first choice was a 4 cylinder but have looked at some V6s also.

    Thanks,
    S
  • chakychaky Member Posts: 9
    2005 ACCORD EXV6 2DR AUTO $22288

    Model CM8265JNW #003857

    2005 ACCORD EX 2DR AUTO $18988
    Model CM7275JW #007301

    I believe this is with destination...

    Iam planning to buy accord lx automatic....this week... good luck
    Chaky..
  • nash123nash123 Member Posts: 82
    Hey Chaky,

    What is the quote you got for LX Auto? I am guessing it is a 2 dr?
    Thanks
  • chakychaky Member Posts: 9
    Nash, Iam getting 17200(includes destination) for a new 2005 honda accord LX, 4dr, PZEV (I believe)- I am in cali.
  • nash123nash123 Member Posts: 82
    That is a great quote. I am getting $17 for a manual transmission, which is about $800 cheaper than an Auto.
  • wheeler3wheeler3 Member Posts: 3
    I agree that OTD pricing should be included in these posts. I understand that taxes and other fees may vary so perhaps all figures should be listed i.e.:
    Car price + Tax + Registration + Dealer Fee + etc. = OTD. I feel that this way everyone can get the information they may need.

    By the way my OTD price for a '05 Accord Ex Sedan 4 cyl M/T w/o leather was $20,500 after trade. I got $850 for a trade that was equal to Kelley Blue Book value.

    It breaks down: $19,902(sale price) + $198(dealer office fee) - $850(trade- in) +
    $1155(6% sales tax) + $95(tag fee) = $20,500 (OTD price)

    Perhaps I could have done better, but I am happy to get this over with.
    Thanks for the forum,
    -Wheeler3
  • nash123nash123 Member Posts: 82
    No Chicago. Thanks anyway.
  • chakychaky Member Posts: 9
    Good Luck,

    Iam planning to buy this one. Before this weekend, I will post the stats and the dealership name so others can get an idea.

    Chaky
  • bruce10bruce10 Member Posts: 1
    For a many years, I wanted to tell someone this story of mine.

    I was stationed in a place called Adak, AK Known as a "Birth Place of Winds". It was a Naval Station. War buffs would know this island (During WWII, over 400 U.S. Army Soldiers died frozen due to the ferocious cold).

    It is located in Aleution islands..half way between U.S. and Russia.

    In 1995..I was stationed up there...and at this time...Island was becoming a bare bone due to the base closure in lessthan a year.

    Anyhow, there it was...a junk yard piled up with old cars.
    I'll try to make this story short...

    I saw a dark brown colored Honda Civic. 50% of the body had a rust. The engine hood was absent. The engine was fully exposed to the nature for years..If i had a pic..you folks would laugh...b/c of its condition. The condition of this beatup Civic had gone through...11 mths out 12 months is SNOW and RAIN. Lots of Salt and WIND. Lack of Maintenance is another thing...BUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    The Civic RAN!!! LOL I couldn't believe it. It ran good for that matter. We drove this undying Civic all over the snow...for months til the day had come for us to leave behind this friend of ours!

    Forever...In an remote island of Adak, AK "birthplace of Winds".

    I sometimes think of this car even now...and have giggles..at age 35 LOL.

    Anyhow..i just wanted to share this story.

    thanx
  • bayguybayguy Member Posts: 8
    Yes, I'm getting a coupe 4cyl. Those are good quotes. From Carsdirect? I understand they will get your car from a partner dealership. Sounds like an easy way to buy a car.
  • joonjoon Member Posts: 121
    bayguy,

    You are lucky because Bay Area dealers seem to be pricing the Accord very aggressively (at least they were back in May). I paid $20,000 before TTL in May for my EX-4cyl AT sedan in So.Cal. At the time, I got a quote of $19,445 before TTL for the same car from AutoWest in Fremont. I got a higher quote from Anderson Honda in Palo Alto, but they had a guarantee that they would beat any Bay Area dealer's quotes by $100, which means I could have gotten the car for $19,345. Ultimately I decided I didn't want to travel to the Bay Area and bought it locally. I'm not sure what a rear spoiler costs, what is the current FTD incentive (back in May it was rumored to be up to $900), or if the demand-supply equation has changed in the last couple of months. My recommendation is to request quotes from these two and other Bay Area dealers through their internet departments (go to their websites). You may find the best prices this way. Just for comparison purposes, at the time I got these quotes, I also checked the carsdirect.com for the Bay Area and they were quoting $19,913. So, yes, there is a chance you can get better prices than carsdirect.com.

    BTW, if you go back a couple of months there are several posts from myself and others detailing our buying experience in the Bay Area. It may be helpful.

    Good luck.
  • mldj98mldj98 Member Posts: 378
    you are correct...but when you post your experience if you don't put that you bought your car in XXX city and state then who is to know???

    We are going in circles with this junk fees thing...

    Like I mentioned in my other posts...if people would post their entire deal then everyone would see the total price of the car...i.e. take the purchase agreement you just signed to buy the car, place it next to the computer, and go right on down the line and list in this forum the price you paid for the car line item by line item, i.e. tire fee, battery fee, doc fee, dealer fee, tax, tag....it is that simple!

    Along with listing ALL of the charges put what city and state you made your purchase in....that way if I am from that area I should know what the cars are going for in that region....All dealers in that area are going to charge close to the same fees...but if you go out of state to buy then the fees might be a bigger deal..

    Again, this forum should have a base format that everyone uses to fill out when they are posting their deals...that way it is the same for everyone...go over to Real World Trade In Values forum and see what it looks like...when people use the format in that forum it is nice, neat, and to the point....
    Let's do the same in this forum.....

    If not, then just post the price of the car...the rest of the fees you can figure out in your own region...it's not hard...tell the dealer to breakdown every single line item of charges....I know I do...it is very easy...and some dealers will actually fax you the purchase agreement...the same one you will sign in the finance office...
    IMO of course...
  • whd23whd23 Member Posts: 9
    Sorry for the delay in responding, I've been out of town.

    Yes, the $22,849 was the OTD price. New car is silver EX-V6 leather w/o Navi.

    I purchased it from Commonwealth Motors (http://www.commonwealthhonda.com/) in Lawrence, MA.

    However, be aware that I live in New Hampshire and we may do taxes a bit differently than in other states.
  • guitarguitar Member Posts: 32
    Whereabouts in Cali are u? That's a good quote. I'm looking to get the same car as yours sometime in mid to late Aug 05.. I'll be in Los Angeles area.
  • rich96rich96 Member Posts: 37
    that's a great price. what was the price before taxes and registration?
  • enchiladaenchilada Member Posts: 40
    Wow...that's better than most deals on the 4-cyl EX-L. Nice job.
  • neeraj1neeraj1 Member Posts: 5
    Hey so you probably didn't pay any sales tax, as you are in NH ...probably dealer price was 22,640+$99( doc fee)+ 110 registration ?? right ?
  • mldj98mldj98 Member Posts: 378
    S

    If I was in your shoes I would buy nothing but a new one...right now as dumb as it might sound...can get a new Accord cheaper than what that used one is going to cost you....there are killer deals out there right now on Accords so go for new!!!

    Do you live in the Tampa area? Let me know and I can point you in the right direction for some good deals....

    Good Luck! :)
  • mldj98mldj98 Member Posts: 378
    great post!
    The only thing missing is where did you buy? City/State?
  • rajd1974rajd1974 Member Posts: 31
    "I believe this is with destination..."

    It means destination not included. When its not clear, it will be slapped later on.
    Dealers are playing games with destination fees. They entice you with revised quotes that seem to be lower, trying to fool you into thinking destination fee is included when it was deliberately removed to make the quote look lower. By the time you realize, its too late and you are in it to neck to backout.
  • suzannaflsuzannafl Member Posts: 84
    Hi mldj98,

    Yes, I live in Tampa and work in Tarpon Springs.
    So anywhere from Homosassa to Bradenton (actually bought my current Honda in Bradenton 14 years ago) is within my area.

    Thanks,
    S
  • joonjoon Member Posts: 121
    Like I mentioned in my other posts...if people would post their entire deal then everyone would see the total price of the car...i.e. take the purchase agreement you just signed to buy the car, place it next to the computer, and go right on down the line and list in this forum the price you paid for the car line item by line item, i.e. tire fee, battery fee, doc fee, dealer fee, tax, tag....it is that simple! Along with listing ALL of the charges put what city and state you made your purchase in....that way if I am from that area I should know what the cars are going for in that region....

    I agree completely! But remember, in this forum people will post their actual purchase price (which is the situation you're describing), but also quotes they receive from a dealer and want feedback from this forum. The former it's pretty obvious, since all the information is right there in the purchase agreement and should be a "no brainer" listing that detailed information in this forum. My "beef" is with the latter, when people post something like, "I got a quote for $XXX for the XX model. Is this a good price?" All I'm saying is that I, nor anybody else will be able to give an objective feedback (good price or not) if the poster doesn't mention whether this $XXX quote includes destination, junk fees and where he or she is located. Or worse, the poster may get the wrong feedback.

    I agree we are starting to go on circles here. So, this will be my last post on this particular subject.
  • mldj98mldj98 Member Posts: 378
    S,

    I have had many good deals with the following:

    Tampa Hondaland
    Brandon Honda
    Regal Honda (Lakeland)

    Which Accord are you looking for? LX, EX, EX-L? 4cyl, V6...Coupe/Sedan?

    I can turn you on to a salesman if you like....but I can also find out a general price if you want....Tampa Hondaland and Brandon Honda are owned by the same Corp.
    Although they do compete against each other...for pride reasons I'm sure...

    Let me know...
  • mldj98mldj98 Member Posts: 378
    concur...I'm out!
  • bayguybayguy Member Posts: 8
    That's interesting about prices in So. Cal for the 05 Accord. I once heard that Accord prices are cheaper down there. It all depends I suppose. A rear spoiler is about $500 according to Oakland Honda's website. Current FTD incentive is $1250 according to Edmunds. After crunching numbers I'd pay $20k before TTL. Anything lower than that is a great deal. Someone asked about DMV fees in California. Just go to the DMV website and they have a Vehicle Registration fee calculator you can use to get all fees and taxes for any new car. Plug and Print. Mine came to $1933 total for TTL.

    Thanks for the info. I'll check out those dealerships you mentioned. Now, if I could only find out what the 06 Accord coupe will look like. Wonder if it's worth waiting for.
  • joonjoon Member Posts: 121
    Yes, the $22,849 was the OTD price. New car is silver EX-V6 leather w/o Navi.

    Can you give a price break down? The invoice on EX-V6 w/o navi is $24,673 including destination. Assuming 3% holdback and $1,250 FTD puts the car at $24,673 - $821 - $1,250 = $22,602, which is the price where the dealer makes zero profit. Add TTL on top of that. Even if you pay no taxes in NH it's hard to believe somebody would sell you a car at zero profit, or even at a loss. Did this transaction include a trade-in?

    Thanks.
  • suzannaflsuzannafl Member Posts: 84
    mldj98,

    My first choice was a Accord EX coupe 4 cylinder automatic.
    In white or red.

    Looked at a used EXL thinking I could get an economical upgrade!

    Would appreciate assistance in getting the best price.

    What car do you have?

    Thanks,
    S
  • jingwujingwu Member Posts: 6
    The price is amazing. Got it thru the internet dept(would never deal w/ anybody but the internet salesguys). Where is the internet dept? Can I get your email? Do you think I can get same price for Honda Accord06 DX VP at Jan, 2006
  • volvoguy80volvoguy80 Member Posts: 1
    Im looking for an accord EX -L with auto

    1st quote was $22,800
    2nd quote was $23,500

    Both prices are just the car and destination. NOT sales tax, DMV or doc fees.

    Can anyone tell me...what a fair and decent price is to pay??

    I was shooting for $22,500....but I know there is a $750 dealer rebate, so maybe closer to $22,000???? Please help!!! Its my first new car!!
  • whd23whd23 Member Posts: 9
    OK. My strategy when buying a new car is to make a firm decision about what make/model, trim level, and color I want and then to start sending emails to the dealers within a reasonable distance from my house. I had decided to get a silver Accord EX-V6, leather, w/o Navi. and requested a quote on that from roughly 20 dealers. Some of the responses were good, some absurd ("Great news! We can do that for you for $27k!" Yeah, thanks) The response from Commonwealth was for $22,500. I then called and asked about any dealer-prep or doc fees and was told $99 doc fee.

    Partway through the sales write up, the salesman says something about a $515 destination charge. I pointed out that my communication with the internet sales deptartment indicated that my total cost was going to be $22,500 + $99. After a go-round with the sales manager (who I had had the phone conversation with), and a review of their "invoice" for the car, a compromise was reached with me paying $22,750 + $99. My wife and I were comfortable with this since it was still less than any other quote we had received.

    My old car was not part of the deal.

    I only wish I had thought to have them NOT put the dealer badge on the back of my new car! I completely forgot about it, so I'll probably have to take it off myself one of these days.
  • nash123nash123 Member Posts: 82
    "Assuming 3% holdback and $1,250 FTD "

    I thought that the FTD is $750, at least that's what I had seen on edmunds.com. Has that changed recently?

    Thanks
  • whd23whd23 Member Posts: 9
    that's a great price. what was the price before taxes and registration?

    In New Hampshire you pay the taxes and registration fees at the town hall when you register your car, so the price I posted does not include any taxes or registration fees.
  • joonjoon Member Posts: 121
    Somebody posted earlier today saying that Edmunds.com was showing $1,250 FTD for the Accord. I didn't verify, though.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 266,190
    $1250 for V-6

    $750 for 4-cylinder..

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  • joonjoon Member Posts: 121
    So, essentially the car before TTL was $22,849 which is still an excellent price. Congratulatons and enjoy your ride!
  • poudrestevepoudresteve Member Posts: 1
    We have a no haggle quote for a 2005 4cyl EXL manual transmission for the following:

    $22050 car including dest
    +$299 doc
    +TTL

    Is this a fair deal or should we start haggling elsewhere? Apparently the manual transmissions are pretty scarce (we go up in the mountains a lot and need a stick). Another dealer said there are only 4 more 2005's headed to Colorado/Wyoming, so I'm wondering if the dealers are going to mark up the MT's a bit due to the niche market here in the Rockies?

    Here's to hoping that Honda brings back some Accord financing deals in August!
  • chakychaky Member Posts: 9
    RajD, Thanks for the loophole. I will ask the dealer to ask if this is with Destination.

    I have done the same in the past and I have already sent an email. Hoping to get the same soon.
  • bayguybayguy Member Posts: 8
    I just checked Edmunds and they say the FTD incentive is $1250 for a EX 2dr Coupe (2.4L 4cyl 5A) so I believe that is the FTD at this time for V6 or 4cyl.

    Also just got quotes from several bay area dealers for a EX 2dr Coupe 4 cyl auto around $19,938 including dest and fees before TTL. Sounds pretty good.
  • adamhoadamho Member Posts: 32
    Enchilada,
    I never got your email. I told the dealship about you and I have a price of $22,500 OTD on this car for the both of us. I'm trying to help you out!! They are running out of stock. Email me asap and I will give you my phone number and we can go buy together if you are serious. This is the lowest price I have seen by far. $1400 under invoice!!! My email is UFCRULES1@AOL.COM
  • adamhoadamho Member Posts: 32
    That is not a good deal! I'm about to get one for $22,500 OTD! Email me and I will give you the info. My email is in a message above.
  • ericbroericbro Member Posts: 9
    Hey Memphisguy-

    We bought a Honda Odyssey in Memphis (Dobbs-Covington Pike) in Feb because we were able to get a much better deal than in Nashville. Now we are getting ready to look for an Accord for our son. We were thinking of used, but we'll probably look at both new and used.

    The salesman that helped us at Dobbs Covington is no longer there, so I'm wondering if you could share the salesmen's names at the two Honda dealers that you dealt with. I figure that since we did so much better in Memphis before, we might as well just start there this time.
  • chakychaky Member Posts: 9
    Bay GUy,

    The dealership that gives fantatic deal is anderson. I got the internet quote from their manager. I dont know how I can share this with you. do u have an email address?
  • enchiladaenchilada Member Posts: 40
    Adamho - I'm here! I did email you yesterday, and you responded. My email address began with tdi.....

    I would love to pick this up for $22.5K but I'm in Dallas, TX ! Thanks for thinking of me though! That's a FANTASTIC price!
  • godofwine01godofwine01 Member Posts: 6
    Ladies & Gentlemen,

    Need some advice please. I'm in Chicago (9.0% sales tax; $143 for new plates), and wondering how much a new EX Cloth Copue OTD should be with NO dealer installed equipment.

    Reponses, greatly appreciated, even if you're not in the Chicagoland area. Thx.
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