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Bob
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That is in east Ventrua County. JBL Sythesis, spoiler, floor mat/first aid kit package
Think invoice was around high $28K - low $29K
MSRP
Avalon Limited $$33,965
VSC $650
Bluetooth $299
Mats $219
Toyoguard $699
Destination fee $635
Fuel surcharge $23.35
Total $36,490
Actual purchase price for above $33,600
To this the dealer added normal tags fees, tax, and a $599 "service and handling" fee. Plus sales tax, of course.
Voice Activated DVD Navigation System; Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control and Brake Assist; Dynamic Laser Cruise Control; XM Tuner w/Antenna (Free Activation & 6 Month Service)
Price $34,909.00 plus tax and tags in Florida
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Voice Activated DVD Navigation System; Vehicle Stability Control(VSC) and Traction Control w/ Brake Assist; Dynamic Laser Cruise Control; Remote Engine Starter; Carpet Floor Mats; Trunk Mats.
Paid $34,229.00 + tax & tags in Bay Area. Invoice is $34,029. MSRP is $38,243
32500 Carpeted mats and Toyo guard free
299- Delivery fee
878- Taxes
16.50-Title fee
33,693
How does this sound? Thanks
keep me posted!
Bob
I belive this is high, anyone know if i can get this car for under 30k?
$30,700 is a decent price, but not rock-bottom for an end of year deal. You should be able to knock $400-500 off that if you bargain hard. Even if they sell the car at invoice they make 2-3% of MSRP on the deal (holdback). If it were me I would offer invoice and be ready to walk, unless the car is a hard to find color that you have your heart set on. There is still plenty of 06 inventory around.
Below $30K is not realistic though.
So far the best I have got is 24998 + Tax + Title + plates.
Also does paying cash help get the price down any ?
Thx
It looks like the going price right now is about invoice to about $1,000 above invoice for existing inventory. Do these numbers hold true for special orders, or can I expect to pay more than invoice to invoice plus about $1,000 for a special order model?
I would like to order one this week. I'm in no hurry and expect to wait several months for the exact model equipped like I want to be built.
Then there's the issue of Toyota and special orders. As I understand it, if the configuration you want corresponds to what your Toyota region has decided to inventory, then you're OK. A dealer will put your name on one, or locate one at a nearby dealer.
As to a special order, as in a configuration not normally inventoried in your region, good luck. Toyota's advertising slogan will never be: "Have it your way."
If you play around with Toyota's "Build Your Toyota" feature at their website, and try different regions, you'll see what I mean. Not all options listed for the various models are available everywhere, as their disclaimer makes clear.
Bob
Paying cash rarely gets you a better deal. In fact, sometimes manufacturers offer incentives to the dealer when the customer uses the manufacturer's captive financing, meaning you can negotiate a better price if you finance than if you pay cash (that is not currently the case with Avalon)
Any ideas on how to save 1000+ miles of driving to get this car? I don't mind the flight. I have a zillion frequent fligher miles.
You don't ever have to visit the dealership if you don't want to.
MSRP: 35,893
Invoice: 31,470
I paid: 31,500 + ttl + 298 (doc fee) = 33,438 out-the-door
Invoice from KBB is 23921, not sure if that includes 580 dest charge.
I am looking to get the car Out the door for about 25000 or so.....do you think this is possible ?
So if by "out the door" you mean sales tax included, no I don't think $25,000 is realistic. $25K plus tax would be a good deal.
a great deal,I was quoted 32.5 about a month ago from a
dealer in San Antonio(thru AAA).Try checking Ricetoyota.com
they have hundreds of Avalons in inventory with the MSRP
and the invoice prices,I live in South Tx,which dealer gave
you that price? I think the seat extender would not hurt,
the cooled/heated seats might help that knee also.
Live in Will county....how did I do ?
XL base model in Blizzard pearl ?
Thanks to all..this site really helps.
I originally tried to get the same car from a local dealer, but they wanted $2,000 more than I was willing to pay. I wasn't aggressive with them, but was firm on my offered price (wholesale plus $400). However, on the way up to northern Virginia yesterday to pick up the car from Bill Page Toyota, the sales manager at the local dealership (not known for selling anywhere near invoice) offered to match the price and even to reduce it by $200 (below wholesale) and even give free loaner, free oil changes for life and a lifetime engine guarantee. I had already given my word on the car in northern Virginia (Bill Page Toyota), so I politely declined.
The first lesson: don't give up on your local dealer. If I could do it again, I would give the local dealer the written offer from the non-local dealer and ask them to match it and wait a week or two towards the end of the month. Instead of doing this, I simply told the local dealer that I could get it for invoice at another dealer, but didn't give it to them in writing. I guess the local dealer didn't believe me until I actually was on my way to pick up the new car. I don't know why he didn't believe me. I told him, "I'm a lawyer, trust me." Also, the advice on this exchange about waiting until the end of the month actually works. You can usually shave a few hundred off on the last day of the month. Interest payments on inventory are paid on the first of the month and the salespeople and managers are trying to reach monthly goals set by the owners. This knowledge offers the savvy buyer a little more advantage.
Second lesson: the dealer I purchased from wanted $1,300 for the 7 year/100,000 mile, $0 deductible warranty. MSRP is $1,650. I offered $1,000, thanks to the many comments on this exchange. They came down to $1,100, but I still declined. Bottom line, don't pay more than about $1,100 to $1,300 for this warranty. Several dealerships will sell it for less than $1,300 and it's good at any Toyota dealership. I'll be getting mine from a Massachusetts Toyota dealership mentioned on this exchange. I usually don't buy extended warranties, as they are often a waste of money. But the Avalon limited has a bunch of electronic gadgets that may fail in the 10 years I plan to own this car. If you actively buy new cars every few years, don't waste your money. But if you keep cars a long time and have a car with complicated gadgets, it is well worth it, especially for only $1,000.
Lastly, the car I wanted wasn't available. I specifically wanted a headrest DVD for my kids (4 & 3) on road trips, but this option is not available in the mid-Atlantic region. Instead getting a Toyota factory DVD system, I'm getting an aftermarket system installed for about $1,900 that is much nicer than the Toyota option. It will be indiscernable from a factory-installed system. The one I'm getting has a TV tuner in addition to the DVD player; the factory one does not. The place I am getting the DVD system doesn't cut the headrest; they simply swap the headrest for a prefab system that has the same leather as my car. I also learned that many other aftermarket products are available. Many are better and less expensive than some of the Toyota options that are hard to find or simply not available, including the DVD system, remote starter (without the auto-shut off that the factory option has) and back-up camera, just to name a few. Some dealerships, including a local dealership, will put whatever you want on the car using aftermarket stuff and wrap it all into your purchase price with no markup. I'm having the aftermarket stuff put on myself to have better control over the quality and cost.
In sum, the Avalon is a great car, with many features found on cars costing $10,000 and more, plus having the Toyota reliability is a huge plus.
I appreciate all of the valuable comments on this exchange that helped me get the car I wanted at an exceptionally good price. I consider myself a good negotiator and make a good living doing deals, but there is no substitute for the practical advice and experiences of the individuals on this exchange. Thanks again!
What dealership was that??