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Based upon what I've been quoted and seen on these boards, that would be an awesome price in Phoenix!
-rainh2o
for 32000/- Out of Door ( Incl 7% Tax )
Optional Includes Spoiler + Trunk Mats + Mudgaurds ................
What do you think of this deal ??????
We continued our efforts to locate a dealer who would "work with us" and were successful in locating one in the Greater St. Louis area. Briefly, our vehicle is:
Limited
Blue mirage metallic with ivory interior
Navigation system
Dynamic cruise control
Vehicle traction/stability control
Satellite radio, including relocating the antenna from the side to top of trunk
Preferred accessory package Z1
I think its MSRP by kbb.com is about $38,142, including destination charge. We were able to negotiate to $35,900; invoice from kbb.com is about $33,385. From reading posts here and on the Avalon 2005+ discussion board, I've found prices better and worse. However, for this part of the country, I don't think I could have done much better after dealing with between 10-15 dealers. We are hopeful for delivery in early July.
Thanks to all for the valuable information.
Pete
I think you "done good". Based on my internet price quotes over the last two weeks, Avali of the four different trim levels seem to be selling for an average about $1,700 above invoice here in the Boston area. A greater percentage off for the Limited, and less of a percentage off MSRP for the XL (not as many options that have greater margins).
My wife and I got our 2005 XL with moonroof, mats, and alarm system for $26,950 plus $254 doc & title fee.
Only thing we did not do was agree to finance, then pay off within a month - which may have got us a better deal on the car. My wife and I are trying to simplify, not make our lives more involved - so we paid cash when we could have probably negotiated another couple of hundred $ off the car with a loan (Mmmaybe. Might not be liklely for the XL with a slimmer profit margin than the others).
Looking forward to seeing our XL in Blue Mirage Metallic - hope our gray interior looks as nice as your ivory one (our intial choice)!
- Paul
What dealer did you use in the Atlanta area.? I'm in the market very very soon. Who had the best inventory in Atlanta as you shopped? Did you find anyone with many Limited Models? what kind of dealer fees did you have to pay?
Thanks,
wskga1
Regards,
DavetheScot
but i couldnt get . because someone else signed the contract when we took the car for test drive . Finally I ended up paying 32K with some options ., I desperately wanted VSC on my CAR . But couldnt get it .
Nice to meet a XLS owner ( esp Silver Pine Mica )..if one is not intrested in this color .
There are several dealers in Atlanta ready to offer @ 30,500.
I got Mud Guards , rear spoiler and Mats as option .While I feel we both have
payed the same price . tell me how is your experience so far .
I am excited and eagerly waiting for weekend to pickup my car
Go to this website: http://delucatoyota.com/
This is in Central Florida. I got what I felt was a decent deal on a Limited to be delivered this coming week.
Silver Pine Mica
Vehicle Stability Control
Dynamic Cruise Control
NAV
XM Radio
Sun roof wind deflector
Color keyed mud flaps
Floor and mud flaps
MSRP $38565
Deal $36313
One other dealer quoted me MSRP and another was about $1000 higher than the deal I got.
I just saw a post somewhere about how many Avalons were available. Don't believe it, at least as far as I can determing they are still pretty hard to find equiped as you would like. Of course if you want just any Avalon then you shouldn't have a lot of trouble.
I'm happy
:P
Mackabee
Your participation in the Avalon discussions is a breath of fresh air. We all learn so much from your postings: vehicle colors, trim options, what a dealer can and can not do. . .
Many Thanks,
BetterSafe (than Sorry)
Mackabee
Thanks
Your information sounds good - from at least one other post I see others are getting that good a deal on the XL. My advice to all is that if you can find an Avalon for $500 over invoice, go for it! If you can negotiate that well, my hat's off to you!!
I don't mind that we paid more however, as prices in New England (like real estate) seem to be higher. Also our sales person seems very honest, and she is taking extra special care that we receive a brand new XL from the factory, no miles on it, and never test driven by other customers. Being this type of a person, I would expect that she will also work extra hard to see that anything initially wrong with the car is repaired.
I guess it's a matter of personal principal, but I don't have a problem with giving (yes, giving - maybe I should be buying a Lexus? Not!!) more money when I get value for that service, especially if the salesperson is sincere and honest. This is how it works in my business, and I can appreciate that when I am on the other side of the fence. But I feel just as strongly that when people try to get more money for giving me nothing, basically *stealing* from me, I am not happy and get very angry at myself, for allowing myself to be put in that position. Just my 2 cents.
By the way, I am not in the car business and teach for a living. I did work at a dealership during a semester off from junior college 25 years ago, which was a real eye opener. Since training was the only thing I was good at, I didn't make it in the car industry and went back to school.
Mackabee, you put it so well when you said: "If you approach them right and treat them as you would want to be treated you will be amazed at the good things that will happen. Please remember the market determines what you will pay for your car." This was the approach I took - within reason: of course I did negotiate the price with other local dealers as low as I could. I then went to the best, most honest person (in my opinion) that was within a certain range of the lowest quote. As you also said, "Remember one thing though, the lowest price is not always the best deal!"
- Paul
Mackabee
I replied to your post in the 2005 Avalon section, so check my response there (unless Pat relocates my response here).
Regards,
Deanie
If you wait for delivery to a dealer, I would guess that more than 95% will have Toyoguard!
Is this a real charge or not?
Thanks,
garry4
I have also traded my other vehicle for the same price I had advertised in the paper, which was the trade in value in a few reference books.
I have tried all around my town for a deal that approached $500 over invoice with no luck.
I called Landers Toyota out of Fayettville, Arkansas and talked to a salesperson (be glad to give the name if you email me) that was a pleasure to deal with. We agreed on the out the door price and on what they would pay for my vehicle. What I wanted they had to order so I was asked to pay a $300 refundable deposit over the phone which they actually never charged to my account. And I know because I monitor my bank and card accounts online.
Now I live 4 hrs from that dealership and I was concerned that they would look over my trade in and find dings and little things just so they wont pay what we agreed on over the phone, but to make a long story short, once I got there, my new car was ready, all paper work was filled prior to my arrival and only the signatures required.
And for all of you around Fayettville, Arkansas which is in the upper most north west part of the state you can go to their web site, build your Toyota Avy limited with any color including the Pearl that seems to be so much in demand, and yes, they either will have it in stock, or available within 2 days.
Sorry about the long post, my hope is to be able to contribute and help the ones that are having a problem finding their specific avy.
Could you please give me the name of the salesperson.
Thanks,
Leo
Thank you.
I just ordered my limited in blizzard pearl. It is on my dealer's alotment sheet to be manufactured on June 6th and delivered to CA around June 15-20th. While it is true that it is "loaded" with everything except the remote starter, I can assure you that the color is still available. I cannot believe this would be a regional decision by Toyota either as they are being manufactured in KY. I'd call bull #$%& on the dealer and ask for someone up the food chain from them. the sticker on my order is in the $37800 range and I due to solid contacts I will be paying $33500+ tax/license. Since the limited trim models cannot even sit on the lot in my area without being already pre-sold, I'm pretty happy. Good Luck.
I mention that I have already put a down payment on that car 5 weeks ago , I need your advice ?
Thank you ! :confuse:
Thank you tigger !
I was told he would make the same deal on any 05 Avalon to anyone in the contiguous '48
Love The Car and The Color,
Bakeroid
When you get a chance, please post some photos of your Cassis Avalon. This color seems to appear very different depending on the lighting. I have seen several pictures taken in overcast conditions, and the color seems to be a dark burgundy moreso than red. Does it appear to be red in full daylight ? I have yet to see one of this color in the flesh.
{Sounds like you got a good deal ! } What did you mean by the "true factory invoice"? Is there more than one "factory invoice"?
Thanks,
BetterSafe
Mackabee
Is the invoice price found on Kelley Blue Book and Edmunds (which are the same) a good price to use for negotiation purposes. If not, how do you know what is correct?
garry4
MSRP: $31,089
What I paid: 26,720 plus taxes and fees
Deal: Affiliation Discount
price on the 2005 Avalon is $30,669.00 and your price would be
$29,697.00. The options included are: 50 state emissions, Touring
package, Deluxe stereo, anti-theft system, power moonroof, and carpet
floor mats. The out-the-door price would be $32,381.45."
I don't think this is an good price.
I live in Vegas. Does anyone know where I could get a better deal?
Thank you.
The delivery date is between now and this coming Monday (June 20th)