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  • zonecarzonecar Member Posts: 17
    Just some info for you guys.

    Last Sunday(8/12) from the ads on newspaper in south Cal, price were 17888 for the LE and 18888 for the SE before tax and fees. Both noted 5 cars in this price.
    I am getting a SE during the labor day weekends so hope they had the same deal or lower would be better.
  • coches1coches1 Member Posts: 104
    Hello zonecar

    What dealer offered the cars at this price?

    thanks

    coches1
  • zonecarzonecar Member Posts: 17
    hey coches1

    it was toyota of irvine.
  • mazda6dudemazda6dude Member Posts: 283
    Please make a note that these prices include a $1000 College Grad rebate and $1000 Conquest Rebate. You have to qualify for both of these rebates and then the prices become as stated on the ad.
  • carkarcarkar Member Posts: 1
    If we add $2K to $17,888, isn't that a great deal with total below $20K? I assume that includes destination fee.

    I am looking for Camry LE and my best offer is $20.4K including dest. fee. Is that a good/great deal?

    I'm in MA state.
  • mazda6dudemazda6dude Member Posts: 283
    $19888 for a Camry LE is a good price.

    The lowest I have seen a LE go for is $19500. $20,400 for a LE is a little on the high side, especially since year end close in terms of the car model year is coming to a close and 2013's will arrive on lots sometime next month.
  • ypnlypnl Member Posts: 1
    Hi msmb, would you mind sharing which dealer offer you the $23.3K + tax+ fees?

    Thank you.
  • ballard818ballard818 Member Posts: 3
    edited August 2012
    I have been offered 22200 for camry se i4 with navigation, power drivers seat, and mats. Anyone think this is a good deal. Also got approved for 0% financing. They sold the cars similar to this on the lot, but are willing at no extra fees to travel to any dealer in region to get the color that we want. The wife gets to decide that when we go to sign a contract.
  • chrisncchrisnc Member Posts: 3
    hi, could you share your dealer info.

    i am at NC, the lowest price of SE I got from dealer is 22,700$ (OTD)with special financing, most of them are above 23,000$ (OTD). And all the dealer said if you want to special financing, they have to increase the price by 500 - 700. I think this is quite high price, but seems all the dealer are consistent. could anyone share the experience about how to talk to dealer?
  • ballard818ballard818 Member Posts: 3
    edited August 2012
    Little Apple Toyota Kansas. That was not the OTD price. We traded a 2011 Camry. The 22200 was just the car. Tax here is 8.55% and dealer fees are only 149. Also there is a link on toyota website for the $250 prepaid card for doing a search. so after that is redeemed car price would be 21950. We signed the papers yesterday so just waiting for the car to be delivered. Should have it by tomorrow. The way I got the best price was contacting about 15 different toyota dealers via their websites. I just basically told them what I wanted. It rained all day Friday and Saturday within 150 miles so they were all eager to make a deal anyway possible. I just took my lowest quote to my sales guy and he spoke with GM. They probably hated me. I also made sure i was preapproved for the 0%. I think that is one of the reasons that most dealers were eager to give me good prices so quick. Finally made deal, they didn't have the one I wanted but were more then willing to swap with another dealer.

    debit card link if you buy a camry. http://www.toyota.com/nationwide/
  • chrisncchrisnc Member Posts: 3
    hi, thanks for sharing.
    Got another question, how to use that 250$ debit card? It requires the VIN, but when I can sure the car is what i will buy. I do this before sign the contract ? or before process the financing program? thanks
  • bamacarbamacar Member Posts: 749
    Have you checked out the prices for the Camry SE at Jim Barkley Toyota in Asheville, NC? They are a no haggle price dealer. They also have no doc or dealer fees. I think you would still have to add the 500 if you go with the special financing, but that would still give you a good price.

    Asheville
  • tenmilestere0tenmilestere0 Member Posts: 1
    Fully loaded, convenience package, safety package, moonroof, premium hdd package with entune, 10 jbl speakers, 7 inch touch screen, blind spot monitor. The lowest price I've been offered is $31,293. I live in Columbus, Ohio. Can anyone tell me if this is a good price?? I've received quotes from 7 dealerships and this is the best I've received. On kbb it says the invoice price is 28k+

    I appreciate any insight in advance! Please and thank you!
  • ballard818ballard818 Member Posts: 3
    you put in the vin after you purchase the car. I just took delivery today and did it. after you put in the vin and code from doing the search it will then want you to enter the name and address.
  • redbone55redbone55 Member Posts: 43
    Numbers I have been given:
    2012 LE: MSRP = 23,585, sale price = 20,960; 36 month lease, 12K per mile; .00001 mf, 13,786 residual, $300 down, $239 a month. Does that sound reasonable?
  • chrisncchrisnc Member Posts: 3
    thank you so much.
  • msmbmsmb Member Posts: 41
    edited August 2012
    I purchased mine at Sandy Spring Toyota in Roswell, GA (just a few miles from downtown Atlanta). i had to fly down there, which cost me $129 but on the other hand i will be getting an additional $250 off the car as a result of a promotion at the toyota home page. With the $250 gift car from toyota the final cost of the car was 23031 + transportation there + tax + tags (must pay this tomorrow; around $730). The sales person was ... . The only thing I have been a little disappointed in is that my LE did not come with the touch screen or the electronic seat that LEs in my own area come with as standard equipment. But, then again, I have not seen another Camry hybrid that cost as little as mine and if I was given the choice between those items and my car without them, for less money --even if it was just several hundred dollars, i probably would have taken the car without them. actually, for all we know the touch screen could be a problem in the future.

    This is the second Toyota that I have purchased at that dealership; the last one was a new 2010 Prius II and I also thought i got an outstanding deal . Both times I purchased the car over the phone without seeing the actual car that I picked up and both times I have been very happy with the transaction. I still find it very nerve racking to buy a new car and take every precaution and get everything in writing before giving my credit card over the phone; but that is a formality. I have found the dealership and my sales person(same one as previously) to be honest, straight forward; no negotiating, but of course I knew that I had a very good price at the time of purchase and if i could get the car lower at that particular time --just a couple of weeks ago-- I did not think it would be for much less. I figure that the dealership has to make some money on the sale also. For my next car i will go back to that same dealership to see what they have to offer. I should add that i was a little concerned about the trunk sticking a bit --turns out there is no problem-- and i took the car to my local dealership. They welcomed me as if I had bought the car there. A slaesperson even came out and discussed the trunk with me and said he thought my deal was fabulous, something they would not match. Everyone has been very encouraging and there is no competetive angst from either sales people or service. As with other toyotas car comes with 2 years service and i will have that done at my local Toyota.
  • msmbmsmb Member Posts: 41
    One other thing about the price i paid for my hybrid that is probably obvious; aside from the gift card that comes from Toyota and has nothing to do with the dealership, I did not get any rebates or special financing, etc. anything along those lines was included in the price of my car.
  • tony_wtony_w Member Posts: 1
    On Aug 30th, I bought Hybrid LE with basic modle for $22997, OTD $25326 in Davis, CA. I drove 100 miles from San Mateo county where I live to pick up my car, paid all by cash. I made this deal all through cell phone talking with dealers. I did more than 5 quotes in San Francisco Bay area, the lowest pirce dealer could offer was $23700.

    Buying tips:
    First, do all the research, including test drive and made the decision which car you gonna buy. Don't change your mind and buy other car else you are not familiar with.
    Second, find out the rencently lowest transaction price in buyer's forum in internet. I searched the lowest price report in this forum at $23300. Also, find out the lowest price on the dealership website in your area, including dealer specialtiest, all the special rebate and discounts. I found lowest price in Fremont toyota, they had 2 specialties, $23997, after $1000 college graduate rebate is $22997, however they didn't have the blue one what I want.
    Third, call all the dealers have the car in stock with in 100 miles, negotiate them with purchase price through phone only, they will invite you go to their dealership to test drive, don't go there. Tell them you wanna get the price under $23000. Most of them will decline your initial offer and say they have extra packages with the car or offer the best services, etc. Then let them know other dealer can offer this price, tell them go check it out and inform them you only sensitive with price. After these process, they will tell you they gonna talk with manager and call you right back. The reality is that, if they think the price you ask is far below they can accept, they will never call you back. Otherwise they will call you soon. After this step, only the dealers in Redwood city and Richmond called me back. Then I told rest of them, they had competitors, offtering the same price, I asked them the OTD price and the new car's mileage. Redwood city's dealership offered the little higher OTD price and higher mileage, I told them to cut down the price then they back out. At last I chose the Richomd dealer, they told me car is in Davis, and email me the quote with the real OTD price, no deposite and immediate pick up required, they are actually not very passionate after we made the deal.
  • rocco_hererocco_here Member Posts: 3
    OK peeps I got a Camry SE fully loaded + Tinted windows for 27000 OTD PRICE.
    MSRP was $28743 I think ....Is it a good deal ?
    I am in Socal area I think this is the lowest I have seen so far.
    Also I got the 1000 conquest cash and my car trade worth 600 so final price was 25400 to be paid in 60 Months. What do you guys think ?
  • seolbroseolbro Member Posts: 19
    Does 25400 include or exclude sales tax?
  • jimdrewjimdrew Member Posts: 84
    I paid $28K OTD With 1.9 percent financing.

    Jimmy Drew
  • rocco_hererocco_here Member Posts: 3
    edited September 2012
    well it is 27000 OTD including everything - 1000 conquest cash - 600 old car trade value = 25400
  • jmcourvijmcourvi Member Posts: 3
    I live in New Orleans and am trying to purchase the SE today if possible.

    Here is the message I received from one of the larger dealers here. Waiting on a couple other online quotes:

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    For a gray/silver one with power seats and window tint is $23,900 before any rebates. Finance at 0% -$500 rebate offerred. College Grad rebate -$1,000. That is $22,400.

    If you want the leather/suede seats, we can add them at the dealership for another $1,000.

    Total price $23,400.

    If you buy one with the factory installed leather/suede seats, it comes with the naviagion and etunes and will probably cost over $25K.

    _________________________________________

    The dealership also offers lifetime warranty and 3-year or 25K miles gratis maintence.

    He said that installing the leather/suede seats at the dealership would help keep the price down ($23,400 vs. over $25K), but I wouldn't get the navigation, etunes, etc.

    No sunroof, power driver seats and tinted windows included.

    Any responses would be very much appreciated!

    Regards, Joanne
  • msmbmsmb Member Posts: 41
    I just returned from a trip on which I put on about 1000 miles combined city and interstate driving. couldn't be more impressed, especially with the power on the car and the smoothness. Chassis must be very hard steel because it just absorbs the vibration from the road, yet you feel like you are handling the road so it is sportier than my previous Camry (a gas version). Last week I was getting service for my Prius and told the service rep that i had purchased the Camry; he said i would like it; it drives just like a Lexus. I never drove a Lexus for comparison sake but given the way this Camry performed I imagine the service rep was correct. it also was very comfortable. spent some time seated in the back seat while someone else drive and it is spacious and comfortable. I am averaging 40.8 mpg over the last 1200 miles (according to my display statistics).
  • gr8w8ergr8w8er Member Posts: 1
    Protective package; mats; sunroof; Nav w/entune; power drivers seat. MSRP $26630. capitalized cost was $25600, buyout is $14890. Payments $149 for 36/12K, with used A4 @ KBB valuation of $2500 and $3000 down. I got $500 for the weekend credit from Toyota.

    Unfortunately I had little leverage - no other car in the region had that package, and it was exactly what I wanted. Nothing more, nothing less ... a smart sedan with nav and blue tooth, & sunroof.

    Also purchased the Platinum wrap around package - as I intend to hold the car for the next 8 years. Cost an additional $1000.
  • bigjd48bigjd48 Member Posts: 2
    Good deal, I just paid 22,499 for car with same options, got 48 month financing at 0.9%
  • bigjd48bigjd48 Member Posts: 2
    I just got an i4 SE last week, MSRP $25,600, Invoice around $23,600, I paid $22,499. You should get at least a $1,000 under invoice.
  • jmcourvijmcourvi Member Posts: 3
    Hi Bigid48:

    It's always tough to compare the SE because of all the different options. I am going to make an offer tonight and I want to make sure I get the best deal. Based on your post, you bought this car for a bit over $22K.

    For the SE with power driver seat, etunes/nav; leather/suede seats, no sunroof, the offer from the dealer was $24,000. The MSRP is $27,648. This particular care does not have the paint protection package.

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    Thanks for any insight.
  • jmcourvijmcourvi Member Posts: 3
    I always do a lot of reserch when making big purchases and appreciate all the posts. So I hope this helps someone else.

    Purchased my 2012 Camry SE; navigation/leather & suede seats/protection on seats and exterior. MSRP was $28,086. Before rebates paid $25,700. Received the $500 rebate for financing 0% at 60 months and the $1,000 rebate for recent college graduate. I am 54, but received my master's degree in Dec. 2011.

    After rebates paid $24,200 plus tax and license. Purchased car in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    They tried to see me all these warranties, etc. The premium package 5 yrs./75,000 miles for $1,795. I told them I didn't think I wanted it right now. Then the finance guy said he would give it to me for their cost: $995 about 5 minutes later. Told him I would let him know when I picked up the car.

    Searched the Internet and found someone named Jerry Johnson in Kansas. Emailed him and his prices were significantly less...it's a Toyota National Warranty...so you can buy it anywhere. I am going to purchase it from him a bit later. You don't need to make the decision right away...but the price could increase over time.

    Love the car...smooth ride...love the hands free bluetooth and satellite radio.

    Hope this helps someone as they look for a Camry. Looked at other cars: VW Passat and Honda. I was all set to buy the Honda Accord at $19,500, but then read all these reviews about how the seats cause back pain when you ride in it longer than 30 minutes. Didn't want to take a chance as I already have lower back problems.

    So there you go. Cheers! Joanne
  • min999min999 Member Posts: 1
    can you tell me which dealer in houston thanks
  • learning_smartlearning_smart Member Posts: 4
    edited September 2012
    I got the register newspaper on August 31, went to the dealer, but I was only eligible for 500$ rebate if I pay all cash. Went to another dealer. At the beginning, I had tough experience with the dealers. The dealer gave me a hard time as they were trying to piss me off by offering a unreasonably high price. They wasted me 4 hours by bragging the price up to 32K for Toyota SE standard. Finally I bought from another department in the same dealer 22400$ , no idea it is a good deal or not. Still thought that I should have had room to lower the price. May be a few hundred dollars or less than 1k lower. My colleague's relatives paid less than 21k for 2012 LE OTD price.

    Do the research before going to dealers, be firm with your quote but with good negotiation skills, fight till the last minute as the financial manager may also kill you at the price by providing finance options. Dealers would like to sell a car as long as they have profits. Don't be afraid to give a low price.
  • coches1coches1 Member Posts: 104
    Hello learning smart

    What dealer did your colleagues relatives pay less than 21k for the 2012 LE OTD price?

    21K OTD for a LE is a great price. That would put the cash price without fees @ about 19k$. Right? Can you get the exact price?

    Was this a dealer in O.C.?

    thanks
    coches1
  • drdisastersdrdisasters Member Posts: 1
    I am offered a new 2012 Camry Hybrid XLE with
    Convenience Package
    Leather Package (comes with moonroof)
    Display Audio w/Navigation and Entune

    33,800 out the door

    I am in Phoenix Az

    is that a good deal? it seems about 1,000 over edmunds invoice - which does not include the doc preparation fee ($425), applique ($60), etc.

    any thoughts? Also any expected differences in the 2013 model?

    thanks

    doc
  • learning_smartlearning_smart Member Posts: 4
    edited September 2012
    My colleague told me it was from toyota of irvine or toyota of orange county.

    Based on the OTD price, the base should be around 19k. no idea when she got the deal, whether there was a trade in.
  • coches1coches1 Member Posts: 104
    Thanks Learning Smart

    She probably purchased the car from Toyota of Orange. They seem very competitive. When you call the fleet/internet dept. the sales reps. immediately
    give you a price.

    The trade in would completely change this transaction. If the price was 19k after the trade in the actual cash price would be different.

    If you can please find out the cash price of the vehicle without trade in, rebates, or any offers. This will provide forum members with a true comparison price.

    I am a buyer right now for a LE with power driver seat. for 19k

    thanks again

    coches1
  • learning_smartlearning_smart Member Posts: 4
    Hi Coches1,

    I confirmed with my colleague. Her relatively did not do any trade in, rebate. Her out of door price is: 20700$. Her relative's son or brother did get a graduate's 1000$ discount, so he got 19700$ for OTD. Hopefully this helps.
  • iamsaifiamsaif Member Posts: 6
    Can you please let me know about the dealer you made this purchase, I am looking for same option but couldn't find this deal. Also please let me know if you trade in any car or eligible for graduate rebate offer?

    Thanks
    iamsaif
  • coches1coches1 Member Posts: 104
    Thanks Learning Smart

    An interesting problem in this forum is the definition of "PRICE". The dealers and manufactures are experts at hiding this from the average consumer. We talk here about the price paid but we have to be sure it is the "CASH PRICE".

    Their are many ways to confuse the issue. The college and military rebates are good examples. By the way, you cannot combine them. Sometimes a member reports a price paid and it includes fees. This makes it hard to compare the actual cash price of the car.

    It seems the best strategy is to know the cash price without any fees or rebate and compare the different dealers. Especially with LEASES. Consumers do not realize they can save a ton by negotiating a cash price, then shop for a lease.

    Thanks again learning smart for sharing the buying experience.

    COCHES1
  • chrisp9chrisp9 Member Posts: 1
    I am not in college and not a vet so no $1,000 discounts for me.

    I purchased a 4 cylinder Toyota Camry SE with the following options:
    8-way power seat, car mats, and rear bumper applique.
    I did not want any of these things but hard to find an SE without the power seat and
    they seam to make the car mats standard now...kind of strange they call it an "option" when all the cars have them and they will not let you take them out.

    Anyway, the MSRP with the options listed was $24,749.00 the purchase price was $21,689.00.
    I saved $3,060 off or 12.36% off the MSRP.

    This price did not include taxes, title and tags, I paid cash and there was no trade in to defrey any of the cost.

    The OTD with taxes, tilte and tags and no add ons (extended warranty, dent protection, key replacement, etc) was $23.443.

    Good price?

    I tell you it was tough to get them to go any lower and they said I was below dealer cost.
    Based on my research, I tend to believe them but it is always hard to know if there are any hidden hold backs.
  • jayrob33jayrob33 Member Posts: 2
    just wanted to know what everyone thinks of this offer we were given by a dealer in western pa...

    msrp $24,680

    offered price $22786

    OTD with TTL - $24391

    is this a decent deal of should i be able to negotiate further??
  • coches1coches1 Member Posts: 104
    Hi jayrob

    In So. CA it is possible to obtain a 2012 for SE for about 21$ or less. In western PA it might be different. 24,680$ is a good reference point because this is the MSRP price for all SE camrys.

    Because you know exactly what you want the advantage swings in your favor. Call every dealer within 100 miles and ask the fleet/internet manager the best
    price for a 2012 SE. DO NOT TELL HIM/HER YOUR BEST PRICE---- WAIT FOR HIS/HER BEST PRICE AND LET THE GAMES BEGIN. NO ADD ONS PLEASE

    I think you can save at least 1000$. If you save more, you can buy me Pittsburgh Steelers tickets for this season!!!!!!

    Good Luck.........GO STTELERS GO!!!!

    Go to LA times classified auto dealers section for prices.
  • zonecarzonecar Member Posts: 17
    Hi Learning Smart,

    Was it toyota of irvine that you bought your SE? Can you tell me which department and the sales person name also?
    I am looking to buy a 2012 SE base also and located at Orange County.
    So your 22400 is pay cash OTD price without any rebates correct?
    Thanks a lot
  • learning_smartlearning_smart Member Posts: 4
    Hi,

    The price is ODT with 500$ cash rebate. I think there was room to reduce my price a bit. I bought from Toyota Tustin, whole sale department, the salesperson: Peter YU, you can try.

    Good luck
  • christyintxchristyintx Member Posts: 4
    I was disappointed at the seating choices in the Hybrid models. None of the packages included real leather, only cloth and "Ultrasuede" microfiber crap. With 3 small kids, I needed real leather.

    After much Internet quoting, I got the following deal:

    Camry Hybrid XLE with:
    -Convenience Pkg (backup camera, Smart Key, alarm)
    -Spoiler
    -mats
    -genuine solid leather seats and interior doors in my choice of color

    $28,400 + TTL = just over $30K for exactly what I want.
    Paid cash, so in-dealership negotiations were pretty quick.

    Many dealerships told me via e-mail this deal is "too good to be true," but I finally found one willing to do it. It's tough to find an Hybrid XLE without Nav, but I did it!
  • christyintxchristyintx Member Posts: 4
    Did you buy this one? I got quotes for the Hybrid XLE w/ Leather pkg, moonroof, Nav/Entune, and Conv Package as low as $28,900 + TTL here in Dallas. I wanted real leather, though, so modified the cloth XLE Hybrid instead with dealer-installed genuine leather.
  • christyintxchristyintx Member Posts: 4
    That's a pretty good price. I got some quotes here in Dallas for that same one that ranged from 28,900-29,300 + TTL. Maybe in TX Hybrids aren't as big of a deal, but they that be bought for $1000-1600 below invoice pretty easily.

    I wanted genuine leather, though, so I bought an XLE Hybrid with cloth instead and added dealer-installed real leather.
  • christyintxchristyintx Member Posts: 4
    I just bought one like yours, also not knowing that XM isn't in it. Did you find an after-market solution? I need XM!

    Thanks,
    Christy
  • msmbmsmb Member Posts: 41
    Actually, I have a sofa from a very high end manufacturer with that microfober fabric. I was reticent when i firt bought it but after looking into the matter online I came to think it would be quite durable and now that I have had it for a while i find that it is. You might end up liking it.
  • coches1coches1 Member Posts: 104
    edited September 2012
    CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS!!!!

    The new Camrys have a 69$ charge for placing the Toyota name and logo on the back bumper.
    Its safe to say the cost to Toyota is very close to "0". The marketing persons in this company
    are geniuses. Imagine an extra 69 bucks X's the # of cars sold. Hello BOTTOM LINE.

    Incidentally, what is the net cost to make 5 squares of carpet? Maybe under 225$. Hello Profit!!

    Lets face it- Someone is paying 25,000$ for a vehicle and only has to pay 69$ more for Toyota
    to obtain free advertising. It has to be the same person who developed the "all you can drink beverage bar" at the golden arches.
    By the way I think Camrys have risen in price a small amount.
    Please share your thoughts.
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