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That's a modest understatement! rameshb, I wouldn't lightly walk away from that offer.
Well, what do you guys think about the navigation in the new Forester. Adding navigation and remote started would still keep me below $25K
Most people do not understand a lease. The truth is with a leased vehicle, a person can do anything they can do with a purchased vehicle. They can keep it, sell it, or trade it at a dealer. In addition, they can just give it back at the end of the lease. That cannot be done with a purchased vehicle
With the right lease, people do not pay much more than if they bought the vehicle. They often do have less in equity but that is simply because they pay a lower monthly payment. Equity is not free.
And always, people need to negotiate the price of the leased vehicle as they would for a purchased vehicle.
Auto-starts are a nice convenience feature, but entirely unnecessary. Again, far better aftermarket units are out there, and probably at comparable cost to the factory unit.
The only drawback to either of these suggestions is that you won't be able to finance the cost of non-dealer/factory-installed options.
Same price here in Houston, but I didn't ask the sale rep if the reservation or deposit that I gave will be deducted from the total price. Plus I have to wait till the end of the month for the vehicle to arrive. Any input from the group will help. Thanks.
I would like to buy a Forester Premium and I am living at Montgomery County. Could you please share with me the dealership name and the person that you were working with?
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Thanks in advance.
$25,998 plus tax, title and processing fee of $299. MSRP $27,517.
Option Package 02: All-Weather Package.
Accessories:
- Front Bumper Underguard
- Rear Bumper Underguard
- Auto-Dimming Mirror Compass
- Rear Bumper Cover
- All-Weather Mats
- Splash Guard Kit
- Security System Shock Sensor
2014 Forester Limited, Rugged package #2
Aero Cross Bar Set.
Rear Bumper Cover.
Luggage Compartment Cover.
Splash Guard Kit.
.
$26,695
OTD $28,323
Appreciate any feedback or information!
- Rear Bumper Underguard seem to be pricey! Also I would like the Auto-Dimming Mirror Compass but my dealer already has my Trade i and $700 cash deposit (I am financing w/him) and is not budging on the MSRP!!
Your dealer gave you $1500 discount so i would not even blink at the $299 processing fee. I think my dealer is making about $2000 on the sale, (MSRP) and nothing on the trade (maybe losing $100-$200) and has me at 4.9% financing for 72 months at $447/mo payment!
Your deal looks great, are you financing there, or trading in?
The exact car I have lined up is: New 2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i Premium w/All-Weather Pkg
Model Code: EFF
Options
* Rear Bumper Cover
* All-Weather Package
* Satin White Pearl Body Side Molding Kit
* Splash Guard Kit
* Heated Exterior Mirrors
* Heated Front Seats
* Windshield Wiper De-Icer
The only options not part of the All Weather Pkg ($500) are: Rear Bumper Cover,Body Side Molding Kit,& Splash Guard Kit.
The dealer is digging in on me paying sticker which is right around $26,870. Every on this forum people are getting like $1500 or better off sticker! Is that all done on the web?
My Trade In can best be described as slightly over scrap value (he allowed $500) and I maxed out with $700 down which the dealer has.
1) Our previous Purchase Order contract was for the MSRP of $24,262.00 For the Base 2014 Forester w/auto trans. etc. Tax came out to $1900 (after Trade in) and amount financed was: $25,060. Doc fees under $100.
Questions: With my own finding of Credit Scores at Only 594, with a recent paid off on time secured loan, is the monthly payment of $447.61 at 4.9% over 72 months, outrageously high? His first offer was $399 w/base at 4.9% 72 months and $447 over 72 months at 4.9%.
I feel the dealer is making a few grand on car, and maybe even splitting 2 or more percentage points with the financing!
I am about to sign off on this deal on Monday September 30th, and feel as if I am effectively "paying first pencil" because I am dealing with the Sales Manager, a real nice guy, but I really want a much better deal!
How can I get him to give me say even a $500-$1000 discount when he already has my trade-in which I towed in (but can tow away) and my $700 deposit/down payment? When I told him I wanted the base model for $350 per month or the premium for $400 per month, he said he could not get those payments and would let me out of the deal.
He did say once he swapped with another dealer to get my car, no refunds or exchanges. All I really wanted was under a $425 monthly (72payments) for the Premium with all weather pkg!!!
I feel as if I am being made to pay "top dollar" because he knows I love the car, which he swapped with another dealer to get in my color choice, and options!
I feel I am being loyal to the dealer, yet he is taking advantage, and trying to make too much profit. Comments, suggestions, ideas?
Also, folks: I am Newbie to Internet car buying: Do they finance you too?
Chose 300 mile radius:
Maryland
Maine
Penn
Philly
Delaware
Vermont
New Hampshire
Mass
NJ
Only problem local dealer has a cash deposit!
Recc on Internet prices for areas above?
Seeking 2014 Forester Premium w/option#2 All Weather and:
Popular Package #1 ($567)
* Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
* Rear Bumper Cover
* Seat Back Cargo Net
* Auto-Dim Mirror Compass
* Driver's Side Mirror - Bulk
* Passenger's Side Mirror - Bulk
* Exterior Mirror Hardware Kit
Is satellite radio avail on Premium? I do not know if i would pay for Nav to get it either...
36 month
15,000 miles
$2,500 down
$220 per month
Is the residual percentage based off of Gross or Adjusted capitalized cost? If gross, the residual was 63% and my money factor was .0017. Acquisition fee was $595 and dealer fee was $500.
If anyone has an opinion on if this was a good or bad deal please feel free to share.
Also, has anyone negotiated the disposition fee off?
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Popular Package #2
Rear Bumper Cover
Ext. Mirror Auto Dimming Mirror w/Approach Lighting
Seat Back Cargo Net
Auto Dim Mirror w/Compass & Homelink
The vehicle also included an appearance pkg with side pin stripe and paint sealant.
Sticker Price: $30,695.00
Final Price: $26,500 + tax and dealer fee
By far the best car buying experience over at Shortline Subaru. I think I got a great deal and they car has been great so far....my first subaru!
I have an S4 now but trying to negotiate a trade for a new Note 3.
Got it on a vent mount and hardly use my Garmin any more. Just about ready to pack it away, actually.
Right now, you are at the mercy of the dealer. If the seller doesn't have to give up anything and will still get your business (happy or not), what incentive does he have to do so (other than just being a decent person)?
My local dealer is horrible if trying to get a decent price on a car. The last time I tried to buy one from this dealership, they literally wouldn't give a single penny. Not on the price of the car, not on accessories... nothing. I got a quote from my dealer in Seattle (2,200 miles away) for close to $3,000 under what this dealer was asking, and he said, "if you want to go to Seattle to get a car, be my guest. The next person through the door will buy this car for MSRP." So, I did! Cost me ~$500 to fly down, drive it home, and winterize it, so I still saved $2,500 and had an awesome drive.
Ironically, the next week when I drove my car to work, there was the exact car I was trying to buy locally. When inquiring with the owner, she paid full price for it. LOL; the dealers know what they're doing.
Dealer1 response: Price on a Touring with Eyesight and Pop. Pkg. 2 is $31,377.00 which is invoice. Went there but they do not have touring for test drive.
What do you think?
Waiting for other dealers.
Dealer2: $30,841 with Total as $32,293.84
We had a 2010 Forester for trade-in but tried to keep the trade-in pricing separate from the 2014 purchase price, though near the end I targeted a net on the deal including doc fee, before sales tax. They ended up allocating the $30,640 to the purchase price and an amount to the trade-in which pretty much matched the NADA Clean Trade-in value I research on-line & brought with me. This was $890 more than CarMax offered for the 2010.
Having documented pricing and quotes made the process much easier.
Hope this helps others. The Shoreline quote was better but too far away to make it realistic.
Bottom line is that I am in still in the market for a new Forester and see that shooting for around $1000 below invoice (maybe even $1500) is not unreasonable. Internet sales agents seem to start at around $500 under invoice while local dealers dig in to MSRP!
Cold weather package
Popular Package #2
Cargo tray
Cargo net
Aero roof rack bars
Splash guards
Cargo area cover
$25,500
PS. Can someone recommend a good dealer in the Chicagoland area? Thanks!
Aurora CO
Let me know if you are still looking for an XT. Great sales agent
Forester Limited
Popular Package # 2
Tweeter Kit
All weather mats
Splash guards
Cargo area cover
MSRP : 29632
Offer : 27150 including destination fee
On road : 30163
Please let me know if this price looks good or Can I do better.
2.5i Limited
Popular package 2
Luggage compartment cover
Splash Guards
2-year complimentary maintenance included for all subaru forester sold in california. I am not sure whether is applies only to state of California.
I also got same deal from Timmons Subaru, they were little late to respond. Recommend Santamonica Subaru & Timmons Subaru they were very much communicative and upfront on the pricing.
Thanks to all the contributors of this thread.
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To Host:
would it be possible to make "Subaru Forester Prices Paid and Buying Experience" in bold
and relocate to the top position in this forum?
We can't order the discussions.. the most recent posts rise to the top.
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That happens only when there is a new post and you have the topic bookmarked. Since the last post before yours was dated January 13, I'm not surprised it "sunk" a little bit.
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Thank you
Fred
MSRP: 29.6, sale: 26.5, OTD: 27.9
Thanks!