2013 and earlier-Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience

kyfdx · July 2005

Okay.. we have the lease numbers from Car_man..

'05 Honda Accord EX 4-cyl.
3yr/36K lease
54% residual
.00112 money factor
$23665 MSRP
$20500 Selling price (estimated)
$21095 CAP cost (selling price + $595 acq. fee)
Payment = $269/mo.+ tax.. assume 8.5% tax = payment $292/mo. tax inclusive.
Due at signing = 1st pymt, sec.dep, tags/license = Approx. $800

If you can negotiate a lower selling price, subtract approx. $3/mo. for every $100 lower than $20,500... for example, if you negotiated a price of $19,500, then the payment would be about $261/mo...

regards,
kyfdx

biker4 · July 2005

Before you go, see if they even have what you want on the lot (you can usually look up the dealer's inventory online) - otherwise the only way the dealer can get you one is via a dealer trade - too late in the MY to order one. The dealer might be less inclined to take that last couple hundred off the price if he has to go through the hassle of a trade.
You should really get a few quotes via the Internet manager from at least a couple of dealers to get a ballpark figure.
You might do even better at the end of the month - i.e. end of this week.

cabriggs · July 2005

whd23:

That's interesting. Commonwealth quoted me $24,000 for the same thing.

I took the approach of trying to get quotes from about 20 local dealers by going through the quote request process on Honda's site. About half them never responded. Some wouldn't give me anything until we talked on the phone, and some were very responsive by email, and a few of those gave me what I thought were decent prices. One slight annoyance--in my quote request I included a handful of accessories, and only a couple of the dealers included them in their original
quote, most just gave me their base price for an EX-V6 sedan.

So having spent just under a week collecting all the info, I decided to try going to a couple of local dealers to see if they'd match the best one. At the closest one, who'd never responded to my quote requests (turns out Honda thinks their Internet contact is a guy who quit two years ago and no one's checking his email. Wonder how many sales they lost?) the sales manager was stand-offish right from the start. I told him I'd collected quotes and that I thought $23,000 was reasonable for an EX-V6 sedan with my six accessories. He said I was about a grand low and that dealers offering me this must be losing money. Then he said he didn't mind if I came back for service and he walked away. Not even a counter-offer, which surprised me. Suffice it to say, I really didn't like this guy.

The next closest one, Rockingham Honda, on the other hand, had been first to respond to my quote request including accessories, and had quoted the best price. So I went up there, bluffed a little saying I'd gotten other competitive quotes and could he come down a few hundred. The sales manager was very nice but explained that they don't screw around. When you ask for their best price they give it to you and he couldn't even come down $1. It's the philosophy from the owner. He'd missed including the cargo net I'd requested so I said if he included that for the same price I'd take it. It was nice being treated like a person and not an annoyance. Here's how it priced out:

Accord EX-V6 sedan with all the usual (leather, moonroof, XM, automatic, etc.), auto-dimming mirror, all-season mats, trunk tray, cargo net, splash guards, and wheel locks: $23,306, which includes the $515 destination charge. I still have to pay Mass 5% sales tax. Edmunds TMV is $24,313 without the accessories, so I'm pretty happy.

-cb

whd23 · July 2005

Accord EX-V6 sedan with all the usual (leather, moonroof, XM, automatic, etc.), auto-dimming mirror, all-season mats, trunk tray, cargo net, splash guards, and wheel locks: $23,306, which includes the $515 destination charge. I still have to pay Mass 5% sales tax. Edmunds TMV is $24,313 without the accessories, so I'm pretty happy.

I should say so! I bought some of those same accessories from H & A and installed them myself. I'd say you did pretty good there.

What's funny is that Rockingham never responded to my request for quote so I'll never know if I could have gotten a better deal from them.

My Internet experience matches yours very closely. I'm amazed at how dealers seem to neglect people who shop this way. If I were a dealer I'd want to make these quick sales and turn over my inventory. The two times I've purchased from a dealer using the Internet first, I've spent more time at the dealership because of the games they want to play than because I'm indecisive. "You've got what I want at that price? OK, here's some money I'll pick up the car next week." But no; they make you deal with the accessory salesman, then wait for the finance person. Sheesh!

noxcuses · July 2005

WOW, when we bought our Pilot last year we got the same line about "commitment". They want a deposit to commit to the deal. I said we were here, isn't that enough?

Also, I didn't sign the PSA until they filled out EVERY line. So they don't try to fiddle with the numbers.

saadds · July 2005

I'm going to buy a EX V6, but need some time to gather up a down payment. (We just paid off the 2001 Civic, and would like 4 months of no car payments.) So, I guess that means a 2006. When would be the best time to buy and get some sort of a deal? November or December? Or should I wait until January? Any input would be appreciated.

titus5 · July 2005

A good deal is one that YOU are happy with and the dealer is happy with. I don't understand why people want the dealer to make nothing. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to get screwed any more or less than you all, but they do have to make something. It's called business. In order for them to be able to service the cars that we buy, they have to be able to keep the doors open. I know about the holdback and that dealers get kickbacks and other things, but isn't it really about being comfortable and establishing a relationship with the dealer? How can you do that if all you are after is the best price? I, myself would want the dealer to be happy to treat be right before and after the sale. I have never had a bad experience at a dealership and have always been happy with the price that I have paid and I have been able to get certain things after the sale because I have built a relationship. I guess that might be because I don't go in saying what's your best price, I'm going to shop it to 80 dealers in 20 states and I don't care about service after the sale. It would put me in a bad mood too, not to mention I wouldn't want to deal with the person either. In my profession, I am used to people asking me for the best price, but I tell them that I'm not here for the short term, and I will take care of them forever. Therefore, I often times get more money for my product than my competitors.

Please explain

titus5 · July 2005

When you bought a house (assuming you have done so), did you have to put down some earnest money? I think of it the same way.

lee27 · July 2005

My husband bought a 2005 LX automatic today at Honda village in Newton,he paid $17300.00 including destination fees.We think it was a good deal.

savagekei05 · July 2005

The car i am trying to get is a 2005 Accord V6 EX w/o nav
the best quote i got so far is 24578 OTD w/ wheel locks, mudguard, trunktray, pin thing, w/ 5% tax MD, fees and all the things. He also offered me free lifetime oil change, and 300$ store credit to buy anything. But is that really a good deal, if no one stops me, i will buy this car in 18 hours?

biker4 · July 2005

If you have that much time the best time to buy is right around xmas or year end - no one shops for cars then.

biker4 · July 2005

Tell them you want to put the $300 toward the car and call it a day.
Don't get suckered in on bogus things at the last minute.

puncher · July 2005

Hi,
I live in Maryland and looking for a accord, 6cyl with nav and leather. I have one quote of 24,750. (No fees or taxes added). Any thoughts?
Puncher

jimex · July 2005

"A good deal is one that YOU are happy with and the dealer is happy with. I don't understand why people want the dealer to make nothing. Don't get me wrong, I don't want to get screwed any more or less than you all, but they do have to make something. It's called business".

That's right, it is called business and always remember - The dealer will agree to a deaI ONLY if it makes good business sense to them - period.

puncher · July 2005

Hi there fellow Marylander.
Just a quick ? What dealers are you talking with and in your experience what one did you feel was most responsive.
Thanks dog. (just kidding)

mqqb1 · July 2005

cb

I bought an '05 Accord EX v6 4-door with leather (no nav) in May and the agreed upon price was $23,600. Since have helped a friend and got a $23,100 quote in July. My car did not have some of the trimmings you got (splash guards, cargo net). So I'd say you got a very good deal. I worked with Bernardi Honda in Natick, MA and they were good to deal with and did most negotiating via email.

Mike

mqqb1 · July 2005

Agreed. I sometimes look at this as "karma". Think of all of the years when dealers worked without any transparency and there was not a free flow of information for consumers about cars like there is now on the Internet. There are countless stories and data about how car dealers would really treat people very badly and also take advantage of them.

I bought a car this year and several dealers I visited exhibited extremely poor behavior, using very unprofessional and dishonest tactics to try to enter in to a deal with me. Maybe someday the environemnt will level out with all of the information that is out there and force almost ALL dealers to behave like real professionals. They will make money and benefit from deals they agree to and consumers will as well. The dealer I finally worked with was very professional and good to work with so I'm not making a blanket statement here about all dealerships being terrrible; some are, some aren't.

I also do not have any gripe with a delaer who wants to make a profit and I try to keep that in mind when I deal with them (or any business for that matter). All I want is to get 1) accurate and transparnet information from them; 2) professional service and behavior; and 3) a FAIR price that is mutually beneficial. At no time do I expect or want them to enter in to a deal with me that they do not think is fair. In a competitive marketplace the tipping point for one dealer may be differrent than another so deals will vary across businesses. But, in the end, there is certainly a price level that no one can go below. Some choose to get closer to it than others to drive volume; others simply choose not to go very low in order to maintain certain profit margins. I have NO ISSUE with that whatsoever. It is simply the behavior and tactics exhibited by many dealers around the whole deal that have soured the experience so much. I will stop rambling now.

My 2 cents . . .

Mike

autoauto · July 2005

Anyone has any experience in buying Honda Accord LX in St. Louis area? The best quote I can get is $18540, which is claimed not including the Tax (around 7%) in St. Louis area. A couple of dealers said they wont collect tax for the state. Even so, their quoting price is above 18540 (without the tax) at the end of model year. Is this normal? How far can I negotiate from their quoting price? Though I believe there is regional variation of the base price, I still think it is too abnormal given the quite similar MTV with other regions. Anyone in this area can give me any help? Thanks a lot.

lorryfan · July 2005

My husband bought a 2005 LX automatic today at Honda village in Newton,he paid $17300.00 including destination fees.We think it was a good deal.

lee27 -

That was a great deal. I bought the same car back in March 05 when the FTD money was $600 and I paid $18100 including destination.

Enjoy....

bajangal · July 2005

I was quoted 4.99% rate on an auto loan? I have very good credit. Can I get a lower quote?

mfinalheaven · July 2005

Hi Guys,

I was quoted $21,000 (including destination but pretax) for an accord coupe EX-L. What do you guys think?

Thanks.

enchilada · July 2005

Sounds like a great deal. Just make sure you know the dealer's fees so you can analyze the out-the-door price. This would be extreme, but if the dealer is piling on $1000 worth of extra fees somewhere, your deal is not so great. Some dealers also suck you in with the low price on the base car, but when you show up you find the car has dealer add-ons already installed like pinstripe, mud flaps, tint, etc.... that they pop on you. Just make sure what you're dealing with on the exact car in question.

bajangal · July 2005

I was quoted $16999 plus tax, tags and title for a Honda Accord D. This package includes Air Conditioning, Power locks & windows and Anti Lock Brakes.

Is this a good price or can I do better?

Help please!!!!

lx_steal · July 2005

How much will plane ticket cost? How much is your time worth? If you are buying from AutoWest, this is the same company as John Elway (Autonation). (I live in Sac,used to live in Denver.) You will pay state sales tax in Colorado, but maybe not county tax. I would be leary i quote is from Carmichael, Rapton, or Elk Grove, as they are mom and pop stores. They see a guy flying out, wasting money, and who's to stop them from messing with the price?

lx_steal · July 2005

I paid 17180+ fees for LX Auto. I think you can do much better. Did you look at carsdirect . com?

allsingular · July 2005

I am a new buyer, and in the process making quotes, to checking the prices.
Recently I got this price for Accord 2005 DX, automatic, + value package(air condition).

How is this quote? higher? I am in San Diego, CA.

Any suggestion are welcome.

tinkersbell · July 2005

Help me please !!!!!!! I am trying to bargain with Commnwlth for the same price and they are saying you are lying. They said if I could get a copy of your purchase then they would give me the same price. It would be really awesome of you if you would fax me a copy. I did show a copy of the email but he just said no way. I live in Haverhill and have the same option of dealers as you. I am already taking a hit on my trade in (Kia Sorento). He said you could copy yours and then black out the personal info. I would be ever so grateful. If this is okay with you email me..Thanks... Congratulations Boston Red Sox .....

bajangal · July 2005

That quote sounds pretty good. I'm looking for the same car in north eastern PA and I got a $16999 quote + fees.

bajangal · July 2005

by the way did the $15,960 include fees etc?

allsingular · July 2005

no, unfortunately ,...:-(

savagekei05 · July 2005

Hey guys, i finally got it, after all this stressing stupid freaking balalalalalal poop thing,i bought the CAR! Here's my story and my last story on this post. Here is my story

Remember i said in the recent post?

"The car i am trying to get is a 2005 Accord V6 EX w/o nav
the best quote i got so far is 24578 OTD w/ wheel locks, mudguard, trunktray, pin thing, w/ 5% tax MD, fees and all the things. He also offered me free lifetime oil change, and 300$ store credit to buy anything. But is that really a good deal, if no one stops me, i will buy this car in 18 hours?"

It was a guy that offered me from Sport Honda in Maryland. I went bak there today, and he refused all the things he said before. his desk is at the far right corner next to the door, and you need to beware of him. cuz he acts extremely friendly, but he's an old wolf. Ok, i asked him if he remember the car i want, he said no. At first, i didn't say anything, i just asked him to get me a OTD price, but this time he comes back w/ 24808$OTD w/ only life time oil change. I asked him what happened to the 300$ store credits, he said "what store credits?" i replied "The 300$ store credits you said you will give it to me if i buy the car" he answered "I never said it, nonono, i never said it" then i explained to my mom, and my mom and my aunt even don't spoken that well of English understood and still remember what he said. So he gave me all the trash "maybe i said the 300$ is the options that's included in the car" , and the OTD 24808 wasn't the price he gave me b4. I asked him "what happened to the old deal, shouldn't be the price goes down?" he said "You should have brought the paper, (he never gave me a paper)We have no more car, so the price went up, you should have bought it before" I really was going to buy it from them, but not anymore, he just shut the money door to himself. so i asked him one final time "you can't really go bak to that price" he went to the manager for like 15 min, and came back w/ a Ccapital One "NO". so i said "sorry for wasting your time" and walked out

So, i went to Herson's Honda at Rockville Maryland. Which I got my old 02 LX Accord from the same saleman but he was working in Sport Honda before. So I walked in and said "To be honest, give me the possible OTD price for the V6 EX that i am willing to pay for" then he didn't even have to go to the manager and said "24300OTD" so my family agreed and i also agreed, but he said "We do'nt have the color you want in our stock, we need to trade w/ other dealer but first let me check" we wait and waited, wait, wait wait, then he comes back "We found ur color but we don't have the car that they want, do you mind if it's drove down from other state and will get here around 100 miles on it" my mom said "no, there's so many dealers around his area" my mom said, "he must doing so trick on us" then we wait, wait and wait. Oh by the way, there's a same color car that i wanted, but it has a Spoiler on and he said it will be 24800, so i said 24500 OTD, then we walked in and come out w/ YES, so I test drive and look, pointing out every problem it has, and they fixed it all, and we are happy and the deal is happy AT THE MOMENT. finally we went intothe Finance Office, where's the major second "rip off-er" you must face, she keeps smile and talkative, and she explained all the plans they have, and cross number (discount) in front of my face, cross and cross, cross and cross, and then i said "i just wanna know what's the APR and she said "since you pay off ur last car in less than 2 years and ur interest rate was high, now it's just 6.96" my heart (OMG VERY LOW, SIKE), luckyly i did my homework and already got approved a car loan from CAPITAL ONE though Costco Warehouse w/ only 5.15, then i smile and said "well i got a approved loan already w/ lower than urs" then i gave her my check, she said "you know Captial One may not approve ur loan" and i gave her my loan packet and she read the entire thing for 30 seconds and said "do you mind if i can make a photo copy" 2 min later, well i don't know if i can get that low, the lowest i can get to is 5.99%, so i said then i will use this captial one approved loan, then she typed and type, and said "well don't kiss me"she wrote down 4.89%.

So, i got the car home but the only thing i am still thinking of is the Extended Service I got, it costs 1550, 7 yrs/100k miles, but it's refundable if u never use it, they says it covers Engine, transmission, front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, steering, front suspension, brakes, seals and gaskets, electrical, air conditioning, additional components. and i can cancel it within 60 days. so i dunno what to do.

See? when you buy a car, ppl from dealer will just try to drink all the juice off from ur juicy body, you better watch out, and do all the homeworks.

oh well i am not going to prove read what i typed, too happy right now.

My final question is, is it really nessary to buy the Extended Service?
Who here bought it? most people bought it? anyone? any comment?

savagekei05 · July 2005

Selling price 23,147$ V6 EX Accord 4dr Auto w/ wheel locks and a Wing Spoiler
tax 1157
reg & tag 175+20 = 190
Total: 24,500
Extended Service 1,550
Real Total is 26,050

Extended Warrenty can be refunded after the coverage is cover and if u never used it. i got 7yrs/100k
Anyone think i should cancel the Extended Service?

joon · July 2005

Extended Warrenty can be refunded after the coverage is cover and if u never used it. i got 7yrs/100k
Anyone think i should cancel the Extended Service?

Extended warranty is obviously a personal choice. Some people have it for peace of mind. I personally don't have it as the Accords are usually very reliable. It's like an insurance policy, though. However, if you decide to keep the extended warranty, based on past posts in this forum you could probably do better by a few hundred bucks. So, you may want to cancel and sign up with a different provider. Before you cancel, though, get all the information you need first. There is a separate discussion topic under "Honda Extended Warranties: Pricing and Info" that has all the information you need as well as how to get it cheaper than your local dealer. Good luck.

camrypop · July 2005

guys, shoot for 15700 or less before ttl. I got mine for 15331 on jun 30th from an atlanta dealer(curry honda). though it was the end of the month and the salesperson was very aggressive in making his quota(seems like it). get quotes by way of email from dealers in nearby cities and have your local dealer try to beat them. always deal w/ the internet dept.

bajangal, 16999 is waaaay too much. actual invoice on the DX VP is probably ~ $15200 to 15500.

allsingular, u r there, but if u r the frugal type, go for broke!

camrypop · July 2005

only an idiot would put down $ to get a quote. this ain't a house. this is more like a computer. speaking of which, i just wish we could order a car like a dell computer(online that is, not by the phone--don't ever by a dell over the phone).
ppl, don't let slimey, unctuous dealers play w/ you.

camrypop · July 2005

blah blah blah...

service? if i want service i'll go to the 4 seasons. This is a Honda not a Yugo. Just give me the best price, period.

jb_turner · July 2005

$1550 for that warranty? that same warranty with 0 deductable can be had for $850 from a different Dealer that has been posted in "Honda Extended Warranties: Pricing and Info" You were taken to the cleaners on that price! Get your MONEY back ASAP!

piturra · July 2005

I agree w/enchilada!!! Watch out for those dealer's hidden add-on's!!!

In my case last May 2nd, the best "email quote" I received was from Fremont AutoWest, CA (approx. 15 miles one-way across the SF Bay from me) for the model:

2005 Honda Accord EX-L 4 cyl. PZEV** AT EXL Sedan

MSRP: $25,265 (w/$515 Destination)

Dealer's INV.. $22,271
DEST............. $515
-----------------------------
Total......... $22,786.00**

**NOTE: All California Honda 4 cyl. = PZEV certified - Invoice costs above from Edmunds.com
==================================

... was $21,068.00 w/$515 Dest.

My next phone/email quote from Anderson Honda of Palo Alto, CA (5 miles from me), ... BEAT that by ...

$100.00 (i.e. $20,968.00 or $1,800 Under Invoice

) on May 2.

I bought it on the 4th, ... and since they sold ALL their 2005 Honda Accord EXL 4 cyl. PZEV** AT EXL Sedan by May 1st

, ... I waited 2 day's (May 6th) to take delivery - off the truck! :surprise:

So, excellent quote since your starting price is within $14 from my May 2nd quote!!!

Have fun spending your hard earned cash, ... looks like you're getting a great deal!!! (like I did!!!

)
Phil
See my 2005 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan Digital Pic's
Read my Purchase Experience & 2005 Accord review @ Epinions.com

find_accord · July 2005

mldj98,

I have been looking for Accord LX 4DR Auto. So far no dealer in orlando is able to match the price I have seen in this forum. I'm expecting to pay around $18700 with old tag. But best quote I got is around $19500. what kind of quote did you get from Tampa dealers. I will drive to Tampa or Lakeland if I get good price. I called Regal honda and their price is $18500 +dealer fee+TTL.

Please let me know.

allsingular · July 2005

Thanks! I am quoting from multiple dealers(<120 miles), I just got another quote $15,570, seems still way to gooooo.....

whitecloud1 · July 2005

If the price for the Accord DX at under $16,000 seems to low, remember the Accord DX is quite a different car mechanically than a LX or EX. It's still a good car though.

find_accord · July 2005

Did anybody recently buy an accord lx 4dr auto in florida? If yes, Could you please post the dealer name and the price paid.

Thank you.

allsingular · July 2005

O? Could u tell me more about the mechanically difference between DX and LX, EX?

Thanks,

whitecloud1 · July 2005

I don't recall all, but a couple of things that stood out to me was the drum brakes in the rear, smaller wheels and back in '98 the engine was not the VTEC that the 4 cyl. LX and EX had. Please check the Edmunds site. There are other differences that seemed to put the DX in Mazda Protege type territory. I felt like they needed to at least offer the DX. There are still people that buy AC as an extra.You know? And there is nothing wrong with that.

stevel1 · July 2005

Are the quotes your getting for the dx value package below 15.8k include destination changes. I was quoted 15.7 including destination charges

allsingular · July 2005

Yes, it includes.

allsingular · July 2005

Thanks! I am gonna to read more about VTEC...

whd23 · July 2005

I'd be happy to help. Check my profile and send me an email referencing this discussion and we'll figure this out. (Your profile has your email address listed as "private" so I couldn't contact you directly)

-Bill

pbchoclovr · July 2005

The DX is basically a stripped down Accord with little to no frills. Mechanically the difference between the other models are you only have a front stabilizer bar instead of front and back. Also you only have power windows, not power door locks. Car comes with a radio/cd player and if you get the VP then you get AC included... if not you have to bargain for that to be added, unless you live somewhere where AC isn't a big issue. The engine is the same as the other models with 4 cylinders. No sunglass holder.... things like that.... all the little extras that come with the other models are missing.

If you care about all the extras like cruise control, etc. then the DX isn't the car for you. Otherwise it's a great car.

jonnybravo · July 2005

I think you could get them down further. What I am looking for is a little different but it will give you a general idea of this part of the country. I am in KC and I got one dealer down to $18500 for an LX MT including alloy wheels and wing spoiler but not TTL. The options a loan price at $1700 MSRP. There is also supposed to be a $700 difference between AT and MT. So figure 18500 - 1700 options + $700 AT = $17500 + TTL for you. Shop multiple dealers. I'll be buying mine this weekend. Good luck and happy hunting.

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