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2013 and earlier Nissan Altima Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • avesta615avesta615 Member Posts: 2
    Hey guys...I'm a proud owner of a 2006 3.5L Altima. I work as a Medical Rep out in the field and my back seat is constantly cluttered with company literature. Does anyone own a Nissan SUV that they are happy with, or perhaps a SUV that may work for me? I need cargo room and my rear seats back!
  • tmorr2000tmorr2000 Member Posts: 6
    2010 2.5 S
    Ocean Grey with Frost Cloth
    w/ Convenience
    Convenience Plus
    Premium Audio
    Mats, Wind Deflector, Mud Guards, Kick Plates

    Sticker = $26,650

    Quoted $23,718 OTD
  • kevinc5kevinc5 Member Posts: 204
    Since we don't know where you are or your tax rate, quoting OTD isn't much help. How much before tax and license?
  • carhunter11carhunter11 Member Posts: 1
    Where can I find the best deal on Altima2.5s in Alabama?
  • tmorr2000tmorr2000 Member Posts: 6
    Sorry about that.

    I'm in NC and the price before ttl is $22.360. Tax is 3% ($670.80) and $688 dealer fees.
  • wgmdirwgmdir Member Posts: 54
    I've just been given the following quote for a 2010 Altima 3.5 SR with technology, premium, and sport packages:

    Car with options: $25,730 (which includes $1,000 cash "rebate")
    DMV fee: $350
    Doc fee: $399

    I would normally try to negotiate the DMV and doc fees, but even with those fees, the offer is still about $1,700 below invoice.

    This seems like a great deal. Am I missing something?

    Thanks!
  • patrick9090patrick9090 Member Posts: 3
    $25,730? Sounds like a really good deal. My so-called "Edmunds Nissan Dealer" is trying to quote me full MSRP on a 3.5 with premium and sport - freakin' $31,000+.

    You know, considering that I sent the quote request from Edmunds....I'd appreciate it if dealers didn't try to act like I haven't seen the Edmunds TMV report.

    Going to try to take my business to dealers that don't treat me like a gullible idiot.
  • jyang16jyang16 Member Posts: 1
    MSRP: $28,300
    Invoice: $22,199
    Total OTD w/ 6yr/75 warranty and 0.9% for 60month financing+TTL: $25,300

    phenomenal deal and very happy about it. This is with 8% chicago tax.
    Took 4 hrs at the dealership from 6-11pm but oh so worth it.

    My tips is to bring an actual printed quote from internet sales specialists with all the nearby dealerships and then find the dealership that has the most inventory and work the deal there. TRUECAR is pretty spot on, id say if you do your work you can get under the lowest price by about $500.

    I got under that # due to a mistake made on a quote from competing dealership and my dealership saying they have to beat any quote by atleast $100.
  • nokiacnokiac Member Posts: 4
    I got a quote of 18900 before tax and docs fee, for an Ocean Gray 2010 Altima 2.5S. I am in AZ and the tax rate is 9% approx.

    Is this price good or should I ask for less.?? The car in question here does not have any packages., its a base 2.5S model.
  • 08HLBase08HLBase Member Posts: 8
    2.5S
    Splash Guards
    Floor & Trunk Mat Set
    Aluminum Kickplates

    MSRP: 23,060
    Sale Prices: 17,316
    1996 Altima GXE Trade-in (>152,000 miles): 700
    OTD: 18,075
  • nokiacnokiac Member Posts: 4
    Hello all,

    I got a quote of 18900 before tax and docs fee, for an Ocean Gray 2010 Altima 2.5S. I am in AZ and the tax rate is 9% approx.

    Is this price good or should I ask for less.?? The car in question here does not have any packages., its a base 2.5S model


    Please I need an opinion on this one
  • nokiacnokiac Member Posts: 4
    I purchased the car at 18,300 + TTL , that came to about 20,810 . Pretty good deal for an Altima 2.5S I think.
  • chuck1919chuck1919 Member Posts: 176
    edited June 2010
    Congrats on graduating from School. I can tell your a smart guy, BUT YOUR WAY OVER THINKING THIS WHOLE PROCESS. Simply find the true cost of the car using the various websites on the web. Make an offer at a predetermined amount over/under invoice (based on the true cost). And tell them to take it or leave it. The only curve is do you want the rebate or the low financing. That's a SIMPLE mathematical problem.

    Then buy or lease. The lower the selling price the better the lease payment should be.

    I wouldn't let them use the MSRP for leases...ever.

    Those 40 cars are all going to have different handling/performance traits, you can't possibly boil it all down to numbers.
  • kevinc5kevinc5 Member Posts: 204
    What he said.
  • kpandyakpandya Member Posts: 19
    've just been given the following quote for a 2010 Altima 3.5 SR with technology, premium, and sport packages:

    Car with options: $25,638 (which includes $1,000 cash "rebate")
    TTL : 1050

    I got the quote from Carmax in Maryland. Considering it as a "no-haggle" price, is it a good deal?

    Thanks!
  • wgmdirwgmdir Member Posts: 54
    Does that price include the $740 destination fee?
  • kpandyakpandya Member Posts: 19
    nothing is mentioned about that...however...

    "Price includes freight charge but excludes tax, tags and title fees and $99 dealer processing charge (not required by law)."

    does that answer your question?
  • kenleslie76kenleslie76 Member Posts: 22
    Hello, got an offer from a dealer in So Cal for 2010 Altima 2.5 S Auto with MSRP $22,870 for $18,500 OTD including $1K rebate and $500 College Grad. Dealer took off over $5 K off MSRP price. Is this a great deal or I can do better than that? They say I need to purchase it by tonite for that price. I'm debating whether to take that $1K or finance with them for .09% for 5 yrs. Local bank want at least 5%. Please advise.
  • nokiacnokiac Member Posts: 4
    18500 OTD seems a good deal to me.
  • kenleslie76kenleslie76 Member Posts: 22
    Now the dealer is playing game when I get there. They now say they want $20,500 with the .09% for 5 yrs which I balked at them for being dishonest. It should be $19.5 with APR .09% 5 yrs which I wanted. After severals heated conversation. They final offered at $20.2 OTD with APR financing which is almost $700 more than we originally settle for. They say it must be miscommuncation between me and the internet mgr but that's not my problem. Anyway please advise is $20.2 is still good to take or not? My final offer to them is $20 K OTD which they rejected. We'll wait a couple more days to see if they will counter my offer. Stay tune...........
  • kevinc5kevinc5 Member Posts: 204
    Which dealer is giving you the run around?
    Thanks
  • kenleslie76kenleslie76 Member Posts: 22
    Sorry...I don't want the internet salesman to get in trouble 'cause I spoke directly with the internet director and she seem very angry at him. The dealership is located in So Cal. Please advise is $20.2 K OTD seem fair enough or I stick with $20 K OTD...I know I won't get it for $19.5 K no matter what I do..
  • sdevasdeva Member Posts: 1
    Looks like Internet director is a good actor, He should be in hollywood. :-) He made you believe that he is angry at his sales man. Don't fall for such things.
    You can get if for 19.5 K for Standard 2.5 S. Get internet quotes from all the dealers near your location or a big city near your location. Call dealers near your location and ask them to price match or beat the lowest quote you got.
  • kevinc5kevinc5 Member Posts: 204
    The internet director isn't mad at anyone. You are being jerked around. Sorry about the BS you're getting but these stories aren't useful to anyone if we don't know what dealers to avoid. If you don't want to name the dealer how about narrowing the area down a little? LA? Orange County? San Diego?

    To see what others are paying in your area try www.truecar.com. Don't forget to add about 10% for CA tax. 20K OTD means about 18K for the car. Tough to do.
  • kenleslie76kenleslie76 Member Posts: 22
    Their offer are lots better than at Truecar.com. It's about $600 less than what other are paying so I guess $20.2 K seem pretty good darn deal. Thank Guys
  • djjp100djjp100 Member Posts: 6
    Went in yesterday to negotiate a lease deal on a 2010 Altima 2.5SL with premium audio and floor mats, terms were 39mos 12,000K. I'm in New York (Staten Island Nissan) so 8.875 Sales tax. He told me the residual value was 57% (which seemed low) and a money factor of .0012. The MSRP was $28,100. I was putting $2,000 down (actually $1500 and $500 for my trade-in 1997 Pathfinder LE). I came up with a figure around $250 a month. The dealer would not budge off $290. Am I nuts or does that seem a bit high to anyone else? The way I saw it the only way he could come up with $290 is by giving me the MSRP. When I told him that and that I wanted to start over and re-negotiate the price, he refused and told me I was nuts! He told me it was a "straight" deal...whatever that means! Then I asked him to go over the math with me step by step so I could see how he got that number (and where I may have gone wrong) and again, he refused. He told me and I quote "it would be an exercise in futility" and that I had "no clue" what I was doing, then he basically got up and left. Now there's a site you don't see everyday! If I had to guess, he looked like he wanted to punch me and I was kind of praying he did. Not only because he wasn't that big a guy but because I've taken a few lumps in my day and would have taken one on the chin yesterday just to walk out of there with a fully loaded Altima for $200 a month, lol. I can't honestly say I was completely in the right as I raised my voice a few times as well (only after he did first, lol) but apparently it was enough to cause a commotion in the dealership. To tell you the truth after a month of negotiating with these bleep-bleeps, the fact that I was able to ruffle this guys feathers a little bit...I have to say, felt kinda nice. =) On a side note, I feel like I have a pretty good grasp of leasing and calculating payments. I would like to think I represented the knowledgeable buyers well and would hate to think I did something wrong in my calculations or figuring that led to this outcome. So please, with a cherry on top, can someone please confirm that I am or am not nuts! (when it comes to leasing that is, lol) Thank you.
  • djjp100djjp100 Member Posts: 6
    I also tried negotiating for a 2010 2.5S base model with just mats and he told me the residual value was exactly the same as the 2010 2.5SL listed above. Now I don't claim to be an expert but if there is roughly a $5000 MSRP difference between a 2.5S and a 2.5SL wouldn't their residual values be different?
  • onyx2005onyx2005 Member Posts: 5
    I just picked up my :) 2010 Altima 2.5SL with Premium Audio, conv ,Conv+, kick plates,floor mats, and splash guards, Orange County, CA
    MSRP $28090.00
    price $24,977
    TTL-$2585
    less $2K rebate
    OTD-25562
    I think I did great!
    had credit union lending so it was a pretty easy transaction, and I LOVE the new car!
  • fchenfchen Member Posts: 5
    Altima 2.5 S, convenience package.
    Mossy Nissan Oceanside, Salesman: Brandon
    San Diego County Tax rate 8.75%

    Window Price: 23,995
    Rebate: -2,000
    OTD Price: 21,522.25 (includes TTL..)

    I think it's not super cheap but I am happy with it.
    Another lady got a Altima 2.5 S in black, no package like less than 20,000, since she was negotiating kinda loud..
  • fchenfchen Member Posts: 5
    Today there's a lady buying this car at the same place with me. She got it OTD lower than 20,000 which I think it's pretty amazing :)
  • fchenfchen Member Posts: 5
    wow this is so crazy!
  • whitestone1133whitestone1133 Member Posts: 1
    I live in the area and looking to buy a nissan 2.5s tomorrow, so is your deal on a manual transmission or AT?
  • gibbous3gibbous3 Member Posts: 5
    On July 3rd I purchased a new 2010 Altima 2.5S with the splash guards and floormats as the only options. Total OTD price was $18,860. It could have been another $1000 lower, but I opted for the 0.9% financing for 60 months. This was in central New Jersey.
  • gotcheapricegotcheaprice Member Posts: 5
    Hi, I'm looking to purchase a 2010 Altima coupe next month in the LA area, and I'm curious what's the price range I would be looking at for a good deal.
    Preferably, it'd be a 2.5S coupe, dark slate, with the convenience and premium package, but if I can't get a decent deal with the premium package, just the convenience package.
    Thank you
  • gotcheapricegotcheaprice Member Posts: 5
    It was around 23,900 for a good price, and TMV put it at $24,625. Both of these prices include the 1,500 rebate though, and I noticed that Nissan gives these offers pretty often, so how likely would there be another offer next month too?
  • dg4dg4 Member Posts: 19
    I know that this is a buying experience forum. However I am posting my experience here in hope that others will find it useful.
    I have only owned Nissan vehicles till now. However Altima was worst piece of car that I bought. Its catalytic converter blew twice. First time it was at 78K mile and Nissan changed it. Second time it happened at 98 K mile. It disintegrated and engine got damaged. Nissan refused to address it saying that it is out of warranty. I could find numerous reports on similar issues e.g. in Edmunds forum and at http://forums.caranddriver.com/showthread.php?t=1627211.

    I finally got rid of my 2002 car with 102,000 miles for $2500. I will never buy a Nissan again.
  • onyx2005onyx2005 Member Posts: 5
    Do you think Nissan may have improved it?
  • dg4dg4 Member Posts: 19
    I saw bulletin board messages even for 2005 & 2006 Altimas. It looks like you will find it only when your Altima is near 80K and your catalytic converter disintegrates without warning while you are driving on a highway.

    I discussed this with their customer support. Nissan is not even ready to recognize it as a problem. They just made me go to a dealer for investigation. Dealer confirmed that engine is destroyed. Nissan washed their hand saying being over 80K miles, I am out of warranty.
  • andymbandymb Member Posts: 8
    Hahaha!!! What an interesting day you must have had! You are totally not nuts; car dealerships always try to rip people off. They should just sell the car in everyone's best interest. If they sold the car at a good enough price, then they wouldn't have to pay more for keeping cars on the lots, would get more incentives from the car manufacturers, keep customers happy, and most of all have loyal customers! (= Instead greed gets to them and everyone loses out...unfortunately. If you happen to live in the NJ/NY area, you can try visitng or calling Nissan of Queens, Ozone Park, NY. They do business with their customers well. They're fast, competitive, friendly, helpful, customers come in-out, for the most part with the car of their choice. Oh and btw I went around during the months of June/July and also did a lot of research and inquiries to buy a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S and everywhere I encountered greedy businessmen looking to make a couple (LIKE 3-5K). I don't need a new car, but I like to unnecessarily change things like fashion. I'm most likely going to wait near the end of the year when the cars go on sale and the new 2011 inventory comes in the lot. I'm really just in it for the start/stop auto button. (: ~A satisfied Nissan of Queens customer.
  • skyfan1skyfan1 Member Posts: 37
    That seems like an incredible price with the Bose audio included. I am about to buy a similar 2.5S at a dealer in Dallas, with the convenience and convenience plus but to premium audio, for 22,400 OTD. Sure wish the audio would be included for that price, but I could not negotiate that into this deal. Mine includes a $1500 rebate too.
  • xcountryflyerxcountryflyer Member Posts: 32
    edited July 2010
    Family member just bought a:

    2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S Ocean Gray/Frost
    Convenience Pkg.
    Convenience Plus Pkg.
    Splash Guards
    Floor/Trunk Mats

    $20,518 before taxes fees, including $1500 rebate
    $22,883 OTD Sacramento County, Calif.

    My family member only wanted Winter Frost White or Ocean Gray with the Frost interior and the Conv. and Conv. Plus Packages. Only found 2 Ocean Gray and 1 Winter Frost White in within 250 miles of Sacramento Country.

    Another family member belongs to USAA and they have a pretty competitive car buying service with really good quotes. This dealer matched another dealer who didn't have the car in stock. They couldn't believe how low the quote was.

    This Nissan dealer offers an 10 year/100K mile extended powertrain warranty, but only good at that dealer; however, maintenance work need not be done at that dealer for that warranty to be valid. Dealer also offers free lifetime car washes through the automated car wash, first oil change free, free t-shirt and mug.

    All told - I think the deal was very fair. Consumer Reports rates the 2010 Altima 2.5S as the highest rated entry-level family sedan and the reliability has moved up to above average. Also Nissan extended CVT warranty to 10Y/120K. This late into this generation's lifecycle, I figure Nissan has worked out all the bugs.
  • georgiamangeorgiaman Member Posts: 16
    Hi:

    Last week I purchased a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S Bright Silver with splash guards, carpet mats and aluminum kickplates for $18,309 OTD. The following is the breakup:

    Car Price: $17,894.46
    Dealer Service Charge: $599.00
    GA Sales Tax: 1,294.54
    Title + Lemon Law: $21
    Cash Rebate: ($1,500)

    Total OTD: $18,309

    I paid cash. No financing.
  • xcountryflyerxcountryflyer Member Posts: 32
    Great deal - I should hire you to negotiate for me in the future.
  • attacheattache Member Posts: 2
    edited August 2010
    I was quoted the following price from a New Jersey Nissan Dealer:

    Nissan Altima 2.5S - 4dr sedan
    dark slate
    convenience package

    Total Price of Vehicle: $22,266.00
    Sales Tax: $1558.62
    Motor Vehicle Tire Fee: ($1.50 per tire) $7.50
    Registration/Title Fee: $296.00
    Doc. Fee 199.00

    Rebate ($500.00)

    OTD: $23,827.12

    I'm thinking with the 2011 Altimas coming out next month that this price could be much better. However the 0% financing and the rebate ENDS TODAY!! Is this a deal I should take? I can afford to wait 3-4 more weeks before I need to purchase. Do you think Nissan will come out with new incentives?
  • georgiamangeorgiaman Member Posts: 16
    Thanks xcountryflyer

    I just dealt with the dealers through e-mails only. Kept asking relentlessly for "out the door" price which most of them were reluctant to give.

    If I could have waited another month or two I think I would have got an even better deal. But I needed the car urgently.
  • xcountryflyerxcountryflyer Member Posts: 32
    edited August 2010
    Compared to the other deals on here, I'd say pass or drive it lower. You should use carsdirect.com as a baseline and work down from there. If you know anyone who belongs to USAA, they have a car pricing service that is pretty competitive. Good luck!
  • jamess3jamess3 Member Posts: 16
    Giving back to the forum:

    Just purchased the following:

    2010 Altima 3.5 Sedan
    Sport/Premium/Mats
    Dark Slate/Black
    Offered either $24,800 cash or $25,800 with 0% for 60, so I took the latter
    $545 dealer handling

    Probably could have gotten a little lower waiting until August, but the 3.5's are getting hard to find.

    Good luck!
  • attacheattache Member Posts: 2
    Thank you for the info xcountry. The car actually has floor/trunk mats, splash guards and aluminum kickplates along with the conv. pack. So the price isn't as bad as I thought. I see that Nissan extended their rebates through the end of the month. I took your advice and went on carsdirect - their price with the $1500 rebate and the options was $20,776. The price I was quoted would make the car $20,766 (includes $1500 rebate - NO TTL) Do you think I could do better? Really appreciate your input.
  • dudley8dudley8 Member Posts: 1
    White Frost Altima SL - leather, convenience pkgs, matts etc. Is ths a good deal? What is your experience:

    0 down+ tax, 1st mo payment + DMV fees
    $276/mo for 39 months for 12k miles/year
  • xiaogexiaoge Member Posts: 1
    where are get this deal? It looks great!
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