2013 and Earlier - Toyota Camry Prices Paid and Buying Experience

jeffrey1sun · November 2002

My parents purchased a 2003 camry le w/auto, pwr seats, cd, ac etc., for 16994 at Toyota Town in Stockton. Good luck

luckymyra · November 2002

Hi, Everyone!

I sure could use your help!

I've been getting price quotes from the internet departments, but I've noticed there is also a fleet department? What is the difference between the two? Is it better to buy from the fleet manager or from the internet salespeople/managers?
Will I save more from the fleet manager? Does the fleet department handle trade-ins?

I'm looking for a 2003 SE Camry automatic 4-cyl. with options: ABS & carpeted mats. What is a great price? Am I supposed to start below invoice? How much below? What do you think of using a car broker? How much is the car broker's fee?

Here are the prices I have been quoted from the internet departments of the Southern California area:

1. MSRP: $22,578.00
Invoice: $20,266.00

2. MSRP: $23,227.00
Invoice: $20,874.00

3. MSRP: $23,149.00
Invoice: $20,888.00

4. MSRP: $24,810.00
Invoice: $21,855.00

5. MSRP: $23,637.00
Invoice: $21,497.00

+ 595 (LoJack) + 1295(7-yr)

I keep feeling that I can do better? It's my first car buy, so I want to be 100% sure I got a great deal.

I'm hoping for some kind of rebate in the month of December. After 12/02/2002 there should be new specials??? I also read that the end of December is the best time to buy because of the Christmas holidays?

Is LoJack a good way to go? Should I opt for an alarm system as well, or both? Has anyone gotten the GPS system? What are the costs for the satellite tracking system? Is gap insurance a good idea?

Sorry for such a long post! My final question is: what is the difference in insurance rates between the LE, SE, and XLE trim models?
I'm hoping I can afford the insurance rates on the sports model (SE). What have your experiences been with new car insurance rates?

Thanks so much!

Myra

bperiyasam · November 2002

So far, I've been able to talk down dealers to a price of 21,300 which includes the alloy wheels and mats which don't come factory but are not dealer add-ons. Was wondering if anybody has gotten a better price - especially around the Las Vegas area. Thanks

tiger_at_large · December 2002

I am a serious buyer...but no idea about the price i should offer to the dealer....there is way too much difference, very confused....anybody just bought the car can share the final price here?..Post #102 may be true...but that's the only one used for the adertisement...thanks a lot

mux41 · December 2002

With Spoiler, mud guard, alloy wheel, jbl premium audio with 8 speakers, floor mats and cargo mats etc..
I am in Northern California. Bay Area.

zionda · December 2002

Just bought a 2003 Camry LE 4cyl. automatic with abs, power driver's seat, 8 speaker jbl stereo and carpet cargo mat set in the northeast. Price includes title, tax, plates and dealer fees. I pick it up tomorrow. Yipee!

skym · December 2002

Can anybody tell me what they paid for a 2003 XLE V6 with: automatic, leather, side + curtain airbags, sunroof, heated seats. And what was the invoice price? I have only been able to find an invoice price of the XLE V6, but the options listed above are priced at MSRP.

03honda · December 2002

What dealer was that at?

willbuyatoyota · December 2002

XLE V6 in phantom gray. MSRP on this vehicle is $28,190 and the internet price would be $25,167 (plus applicable taxes and fees).
The equipment on the vehicle is
leather seats
dual power seats
power moon roof
carpet floor mats.
The standard equipment on the vehicle includes
-6 disk in dash cd changer,
-automatic climate control,
-rear sun shade,
-rear air vents,
-16 inch alloy wheels and many other features.

bperiyasam · December 2002

Got a new 2003 Camry XLE with 16" aluminum alloy wheels and of course the wonderful floor mats for 21,500 plus tax, title and doc fees. Also got 0% financing which was amazing.

robc31 · December 2002

Just purchased an XLE 4 Cyl. in stratosphere mica.

Options are as follows:

- air deflector;

- carpeted floor mats;

- side impact air bags;

- heated seats;

- package #8 (dual power seats, leather, alloys and sunroof).

OTD price of $24,685.26.

corejava2002 · December 2002

>#112 of 117 2003 Camry LE for $20,281 by >zionda Dec 20, 2002 (11:36 am)
>Just bought a 2003 Camry LE 4cyl. automatic >with abs, power driver's seat, 8 speaker jbl >stereo and carpet cargo mat set in the >northeast. Price includes title, tax, plates >and dealer fees. I pick it up tomorrow. Yipee!

Zionda, Please Which dealership? I need to get a Camry just like that.

punjnm · December 2002

I just bought a 2003 Camry LE - Two questions
1) They are offering extended warranty at $1000 for 7-years and 100K miles (bumper to bumper) - should I buy?
2) They are offering Lojak with alarm, interior and exterior coating, and underside treatment for rust proofing for $1467. Is it worth it ?

manamal · December 2002

item 1: if it is the toyota platinum warrentee,
it is a reasonable price

item 2: my opninion, no.

ijhcar · December 2002

Is the Dealer's Business License Tax a legitimate fee to charge a customer? I am in the Wash D.C. area and the car tax is 3% but they are charging 0.2 % for the license tax? What do you guys think?

punjnm · December 2002

I just bought a Camry LE with automatic transmission, ABS, side airbags, JBL Audio with 8 speakers 1-CD player with cassette, key less entry, power driver side seat, and mats at a price of $19,923 (not including tax and tags). I did as much looking around as I could including the web and carmax. I could not find a better price in my local Maryland area. Whether I could have done better or not is not clear. However, I wanted to post this so that other people know what they can try to beat !! Good Luck --

xman1035 · January 2003

I have used www.carbargains.com to do all the legwork for me in buying/or leasing a new car. They do charge a fee for their service and will e-mail or mail you a report of the prices from five or more competing car dealers in your area. Check them out and it's the easiest way to buy/lease a car.

mrsacks1 · January 2003

Paid $21,600. Price includes Side curtin air bags, aluminum wheels, and Z1 accessory package (carpet mats, glass breakage sensor, 1st aid kit) in Phantom Gray Pearl. Price also includes destination and "ad fees". Dealer is on Long Island, NY. No trade-in, no financing. Does not include tax, license/registration.

astorey1 · January 2003

in catalina blue. It's a automatic with floor mats and trunk mat. It also came with the ToyoGuard which was $699 - final price w/ everything included was $19,150.00. We got 3.9% with a $500 rebate. How did I do?

sautan · January 2003

Well, i paid $24,500 out the door for 2003 Camry SE in Los Angeles with extended 7yrs warranty and 15 Free schedule maintainace service (all oil changed & oil filter FREE) except for other parts such as brake pads, timing belts, shocks & suspension that i will need to pay if required to replace, NO LABOR COST. Options i got is premium 3 in 1 Stereo system with 8 speakers, Power driver seat, dual tone sport cloth seat, 5 alloy wheels, ABS(should be standard), EBD(should be standard), Keyless entry security system(should be standard), Fog Lamp, Chrome Exhaust, and what else??? I think is a reasonable deal but not the best...what you all think??? 2003 Accord EX with Navigation for $25,875 OTD(my friend paid) with almost all options except leather... Better deal?

kragilan · January 2003

I am shopping for a 2003 Toyota Camry XLE. I am living in San Francisco Bay Area. Could any one please give me your newly purchased specs, price, dealer's name and the sale person's name?

Thanks.

talgg · January 2003

I live in the NY area and I got a quote of $23,549 ($25,835 with Tax, Title, and NY tax of 8.25%) for a 2003 Camry XLE 2.4L V4 with the Premium Plus option package. The options include 1. Alloy Wheels, 2. Leather Seats, 3. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats, 4. Premium JBL Radio w/ 6 Disc Changer, 5. Moonroof, 6.Driver and Passenger side/curtain Airbags, 7. Carpet floor/trunk mats.

Can i get some opinions as to whether this is a good price or should i be looking elsewhere for a better price?

Thanks

zms · January 2003

Hi:

I might buy a Camry 2003 LE Auto (ABS, Power Seat)
in Maryland for $18700 + tax + tags. I live in Virginia. Can I ask dealer to charge me VA tax, also is there a list of things to check just before you take delivery of the Camry LE.
Thanks in advance

carrelman2 · January 2003

Purchased Xle-V6 MSRP $29,718 added Mud Guards and all weather mats. Paid $27,200 plus sales tax and plates. Great deal I believe.Am on Long Island in New York State. People in the Southeast region have to put up with that stupid $699 extra cost package that does nothing but give you one free oil change. What a rip-off.

bombayite · January 2003

I paid $22,600 plus tax, title for 2003 camry xle w/leather, side airbags, fog lights, 16'' alloy wheel (and locks), power front driver/pass. seats, heated front seats, power moonroof and 6 disc cd changer (JBL brand). Got it in central NJ, great dealership and salesperson. 1.9% financ. for 3 years ain't bad either. Try beating this deal!! Absolutely love the car so far.

confuseddesi · January 2003

I have a quote on 2003 Camry XLE 4 cyl with Side air bags, Premium Plus Package and Heated Seats options.Out the door price was 22,757 incl tax,title,destn chrg. Is this good? APR offerred was 3.9% for 60 months

zms · January 2003

Last week i bought 2003 LE (ABS, Floor Mats, Cargo Net, KeyLess Entry, Power Seats) for
$19200(inluding everything) , plus I got 0% APR for 24 months, is it a good deal.
I bought car in MD, but transferred registration to VA, am I covered under VA or MD lemon law ?

talgg · January 2003

I live in the NY area and I am looking for the exact car that you bought!! Could you please tell me which dealership and salesman you used to get the car from? I would really appreciate your help.

Thanks.

airman72 · January 2003

I posted a response to your same question in another thread. Is it an automatic or manual? That makes a difference.

mrsacks1 · January 2003

Since this discussion thread is read country-wide (and in Canada) where tax, license/tag $ vary greatly can we please:
Post the model (i.e.XLE 4 Cyl; LE 6 Cyl, etc.);
The options (i.e. Side airbags, carpets, moon roof, alloys,etc.);
Auto or manual;
If there was a trade-in in the deal;
Financing (rate/years);
Finally the price paid/quoted WITHOUT tax and local registration/license, etc. fees.
The OTD (out the door) price which varies due to taxes/fees, etc. makes it difficult to gauge what really is a good deal. I think this would help greatly. Thanks...KS

talgg · January 2003

Does anyone know where Bombayite bought his car???

talgg · January 2003

lovetosavegas · February 2003

Camry sales are down;)

coachp4 · February 2003

I paid 20,707 ($200 over invoice)on a new SE yesterday. JBL upgrade, alloys, ABS, floor & trunk mats. MSRP was 22,809. Looking forward to this car!

ismolyan · February 2003

Does anybody have a good dealer. I am looking for XLE V6 in NY / NJ. Bombayite's deal sounded great (even though his is 4 Cyl). How accurate is Edmund's TMV?

talgg · February 2003

I wish he would respond as to where he got his car from!!!! I want that exact car and he got a great price!!!

bombayite · February 2003

I got it from DCH Brunswick Toyota on Route 1. I really had to haggle in order to get this great price but from the response I think everyone agrees that it was worth my effort. Good luck to guys out there, and let me know how you did. Although I don't think financing promo. is still on, it was a December special.

bombayite · February 2003

There was no trade-in, the car has automatic steering and if I remember correctly the OTD price was between $23,500 to $24K. I believe everyone's questions have been answered.

donaldmccauley · February 2003

I've been getting several price quotes from dealers in the Chicago & Wisconsin area for "invoice." Based on other models in other board discussions, is it possible to buy a 2003 Camry a few hundred dollars under price? I've been to 2 dealerships and have 3 others trying to sell me via e-mail. Should I ask everyone involved to give me their best price under invoice? Or is this insulting? ---a first time new car buyer.

donnyrose · February 2003

I paid 19,001 for a 2003 Camry with: ABS, PowerSeat, JBL Upgraded Radio, Side & Curtain air bags, cargo net, and trunk and floor mats.

The invoice on the car is: 19,651.

I took the special financing of 3.9% for 60 months and was able to apply the $400 graduate rebate.

I added the R3200 alarm for 470, which was on the high side.

Happy shopping!

bombayite · February 2003

donnyrose needs to be more specific about the car, whether it was automatic or manual. BTW, the invoice on my car was $23,500 and was able to get the car for $22,600 (900 under invoice). in your case you got it for $650 bargain which really comes to $250 since you got $400 graduate rebate.

bombayite · February 2003

pepole should stop saying they got the car with trunk and floor mats. any dealer selling the car without such basic material would be a cheap (or cheat whatever you prefer)!!

steveb84 · February 2003

are not standard equipment on the Camry. Some dealers will stock one car without them to use as a price leader, so it is appropriate that people mention that they were included in the price.

Steve

bombayite · February 2003

i would still stick to my opinion that these are relatively inexpensive items and a dealer offering a car without these would have to be desperate. i won't even bother talking to such a guy but to each his own.

donnyrose · February 2003

bombayite: To clarify further:

This what I purchased:

2003 Camry LE 4 cyl
Automatic
ABS
Side & Curtain Air Bags
Cargo Net, Floor/Trunk Mat
Power Seat
JBL Radio Upgrade

Invoice: 19,651

Price: 19,001
R3200 Added: 470

Total: 19,471

I financed the total purchase price, 19,471 for 60 months at 3.9%. The $400 rebate was applied to the 19,471 purchase price.

I bought the car in the Baltimore/Washington area.

Hope that clarifies!

bombayite · February 2003

Thanks for updating and hope you'll love the car as long as you keep it.

bombayite · February 2003

please explain about R3200 (what it is and how it works). btw, i got lifetime warranty and had LoJack system installed for $600 (incl. tax). LoJack seems to me is an excellent anti-theft device which turns on automatically as soon as you exit out the car (within 30 seconds). If car is stolen you call 911 and give your VIN #, then the cops can trace the car via lojack signal.

donnyrose · February 2003

The RS3200 (sorry, I left out the 'S' by mistake earlier) is Toyota's ordinary car alarm. It activates with the same keyless remote that locks and unlocks the car's doors. Its primary function is to make noise when the car has been broken into. Toyota is confident enough with it as an anti-theft device that it comes with a 1-year warranty that if the car should be stolen, Toyota will refund you your insurance deductable. Frankly, I thought that was sort of odd -- if it is such a great alarm, why not provide that guarantee for 5 or 10 years?

I never really considered LoJax, though like you I live in NY. Does a LoJax installation affect Toyota's warranty?

rfw53 · February 2003

bombayite Jan 21, 2003 4:21pm

Bombayite,
Did you try you deal at Dayton Toyota on Rt 130 South? I've been looking around the same area where you bought your XLE and they seem to carry quite a big inventory. Wouldn't Dayton deal with you? Also, what made you pick Camry? Are you a former Toyota owner? I'm still debating Camry vs Accord.

bombayite · February 2003

yes, i'm a corolla owner and most of my friends recommended camry over accord. as far as dayton toyota goes, i did go there but the salesman there was very aggressive bordering on being rude. i left their dealership without making a deal and am very happy about it because at that time i was going to buy LE and did not know much about XLE. The XLE model (i got 4 cyl.) is truly worth every dollar spent and the car i bought is loaded with every camry feature you can think of for that category.

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