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how come your invoice can be so low? I was told it is $17564 (before $1500 rebate). And it is auto 4-speed.
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Invoice - current Mazda discounts - additional dealer discount (up to $500 on top of that).
Most leverage is when the 2010s arrive on dealer lots and that will be within a few weeks.
I almost bought the same car in galaxy gray this Sat for 16,338 + TTL (15,888 w/o mazda financing) but missed it by a few minutes as somebody else was also making a deal on the car when I offered to buy it.
Do you think prices will drop when the 2010s come out? I asked the salesperson and he said no they would not drop. Should I take this deal or hold out? Thanks!
Prices may not go down, BUT rebates will increase. I was looking at a Nissan Sentra and the 08's in Dec had a $1750 rebate and the 09s had a $1500 one. Now? they are at $2500/$2250, resp.
Are taxes and tag and $1000 in Florida? With 0% this is about a $15000 purchase price. (or less if your credit is less than perfect) For the rest of the country this is about an avg deal, with good credit. If you need a car now go for it. The $15000 should include dealer doc fee. ($50-400)
Soliciting 10+ bids last week of the month from dealers within 150 miles from you via mazda website will show the scenery in your area. Sometimes prices can get lower than you think via dealer cell calls the last 2 days.
From reading here it seems the deal should be lower but when I pressed for it, they acted as if I was insane to even suggest it.
Yes we practiced the "insane" look between sales. People getting an average deal got the insane look when suggesting a lower price, people getting raped for $4000 more than avg got the insane look when suggesting a lower price.
Do you think prices will drop when the 2010s come out? I asked the salesperson and he said no they would not drop.
Good thing you asked... he knows things. (the avg car salesman is out of the business in 6mo.)
Good luck
--jjf
The car is 14995. Then there's 6% tax, 6.50 tire fee, 2.00 lemon law fee, 599 dealer fee, 24.00 electronic filing fee, and 113 for tag.
The car is supposed to go up to 15495 if you want the 0% financing but I think they finally agreed not to do that. Although I don't really remember there were so many numbers thrown around. I do know the final price was 16776.
And, I don't need the car now.
I am in NJ.
My price: $14450 (retail price, including destination fee)
After TTL [tax (7%), tittle and lisence fee], 5 years registration fee, document fee, etc. = out of door price: $16055, and with a fill-up tank.
I think this is a acceptable deal. Actually I think there still some range (several hundreds $) to bargain, but I rent a car recently. If I can save some time/energe and return the rental car, I can earn this money back immediately. So I stoped going around and bought that car directly.
At first I gave my price as $14400, then the salesman told me this is impossible. But it is possible actually. They always say this to bully you. At last the sales manager came out and offered me $14400 + 350. I said if $14450 I may buy it or I will leave. They kept saying this is impossible, but when I stood up and said good-bye to them, they gave me this offer.
So keep pushing them they will give you the offer at last.
Sport w automatic and A /c (no auto door/window no alloy ect) Basic model with automatic trans.
MSRP 16940
Out the door pricing with TTL and all fees 14,600.00
Our tax rate is 6%
Yes but they are not NEARLY as fun to drive.
So I called our Credit Union Auto Advisor and got the 09 Mazda3 i touring Value sdn for $16,200 from somewhere else. Includes 1yr complimentary maintenance.
I think this is the best deal around, as i've seen other advertised deals for more.
so for $100 and the price of the 1yr maintenance, the 1st dealer lost my sale.
i got 2009 Mazda3 S Touring hatchback, automatic for $18K OTD; this includes $1K rebate, ttl, and 0% for 36 months.
looks like not too many folks here opt for hatch, most prefer sedan.. why?
my personal reason: I don't really like the looks of the HB. I know they are practically the same, but when I see a HB it just looks so long, like a limo. In my opinion. I would prefer the 2.3 engine but no dealers seem to carry the S model in sedan. Not sure why. But I also haven't driven a 2.3, so maybe it's not a big difference.
So you are paying $15,400 compared to my $15,800 when you add in your incremental costs over my deal to get apples to apples. BTW I did get 0% for 36 months and 90 day deferred payments. So even if you don't need the car your not paying for it for a while.
I think the economic conditions are a little tougher in FL than the Boston area at this point so my theory is that your local dealers are discounting a bit more.
mb
Good luck! But it seems that they do not have a lot of Mazda 3 now (only several red ones left). Some people do not like red cars, like me.
I think you can get similar deals from others if you go there and really push the price.
2) I went with my CU which is giving me 3.99% although, I told them I'm willing to sit and listen to their financing.. If they give me 0% too for the same price, I'll take it.
Now this is the crappy part.. they guy who was buying my car flaked on me this evening to come get it. So unless he buys it tomorrow, I'm SOL, unless the dealer gives me what I want for it (HAHA god luck to me.) At least I have the car price settled on.
After some bargaining I've managed to get a dealer to quote me $19,600 on the 09 s Grand Touring w/ moon roof and bose sound (4 door). This includes the $1,500 dealer cash and a couple other discounts. No, he hasn't given me a fee schedule (where I am sure he will try to make up the profit margin.) I'm in CA so I figure about 10% in taxes, $214 in registration and the $55 doc fee. I just wanted to check if this was basically a good starting price given that the MSRP on the car is $23,550.
I appreciate your help! Thanks!
Thoughts, anyone? It seems the GT's are not in very good supply (especially manuals).
The next door neighbor got one of the few Mazda6 sedans that are a hatchback. Can't tell by looking at it but when I saw him hauling a washing machine in the box with the hatch up that was pretty cool.
Scion Tc hatch coupe seems to be the same way.
It seems that without considering financing, many dealers are discounting the $18000+ 09 M3's almost $4500.
Good luck
--jjf
i think your deal and mine are both good..
i got 2009 Mazda3 S Touring hatchback, automatic for $18K OTD; this includes $1K rebate, ttl, and 0% for 36 months.
looks like not too many folks here opt for hatch, most prefer sedan.. why?
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Looks like major dealers in the LA area are where I'm going to focus. I don't have to buy now so I figure I'd hold off until the '10s hit the lots and the dealers REALLY want to move inventory. I'd like to get OTD around $21k for the GT '09.
Suggestions? Think this would work/is possible?
thoughts?
I did not get any financing since I focus on the total price. I will pay off.
I computed carefully, a 0apr finance is not very attractive since the APR of depositing money is not high in these days. Asking for 0 apr will make the price higher (about $900).
Keep pushing you may get a better price than me.
Appreciate any help!
SRB427
15000 miles
$18.5k OTD
Good deal, or can I do better?
Thanks
Get 10 bids last week of the month via email from mazda's website (seems to have very good summary of inventory) within a 150 mile radius. Tell them you are getting 10 bids. Work with 2 or 3 finalists over cell phone, working down as much as possible. Finalize with mgr over cell.
Good luck
--jjf
Has anyone in NY/NJ area bought a Mazda at fleet price? Having trouble getting name of "Fleet Manager" at dealership, wondering if there's a more direct route than calling dealership and asking for him, afraid I'm not talking to "real" Fleet Manager there. Their "Fleet" website is a bit confusing as to who "qualifies" to buy fleet cars.
Appreciate any help!
SRB427
compare my $18K OTD for brand new (60 miles) 09 Touring HB with AT but no extras that come with GT (plus 0% for 36 months Mazda/Chase financing). i had to negotiate a bit via email insisting that my budget = $18K and i can't go over it.. hope we are not comparing apples to oranges here.
good luck!
The first dealers I went to were in NJ and they were basically quoting me msrp minus rebate or $1,000 off msrp. Not a good deal at all in todays market. I originally wanted a 2.3 manual in the sedan with no moonroof. Try to find one! When I saw how much better the rear headroom was in the 5 door and how much more practical it is I made the switch. The trunk opening in the sedan is small. Also, the one I bought with the $18,995 msrp was built before the $300 price increase. Most S Sport 5 doors on the lots were stickered at $19,295. Through my employer I was able to qualify for the Ford "X", Mazda "S" plan which is invoice minus $400 plus any rebates being offered at the time. I also did not use Mazda's financing which added another $500 to the rebate making it $1,500 not $1,000. So in the end it was $3,000 off sticker. My experience with John Kennedy Mazda in PA was excellent and I would recommend them. I find the "BOZO THE CAR GRILL" on the 2010 absurd. Good Luck!
Looking at all the paperwork, the previous owner bought every single warranty available. He got a GM Smart Care plan for 48 months, an extended warranty via CNA for 72K miles, the tire warranty, and the theft etching/stickers.
I've got to call and find out if that extended warranty is transferrable and definitely getting the Smart Care extended. I usually like to do my own with Mobil 1, but I usually spend $30 doing it on my own so even if I get some credit from the program, paying under $30 to upgrade to synth is worth it.
Looking forward to posting with everyone else here... MAN THIS CAR IS SWEET!!!
Wouldn't be surprised if we end up with a 2011 Mazda 3 if they have one with more power goodies and leather as the wife decided she wants more luxo stuff in her daily driver. As long as she says we can afford it, bring it on!
The Sandman
She had a 99 Protege and loved that car, so she feels at home with the new 3.
It was basically MSRP -$500 because it was going to be a special order. Three month estimated wait time. Total before TTL was 25588.00
We are not in an immediate need for a new car. Just wondering how long it will take before prices drop and incentives begin.
Which Kennedy place did you purchase from, Conshohocken or Pottstown?
Thanks, good luck with your new 3.
MSRP $24763
Invoice: $23017
Dealer quote: $22017 includes Mazda $1000 cash back offer
Take it or go back to the negotiating table?