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Volvo S40 Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Mention about a grinding noise in the rear brakes & see what they say. Worked for us...no more grinding or dirty rims.
The Sandman
Dynamic Trim Package
Audio Package
Metallic Paint (Brilliant Blue Metallic)
The MSRP is $32,450.
Invoice is $30,309.
With these options, the car will have to be ordered.
What would be a resonable price?
Thanks in advance.
Earlier you said Royal dealer traded for your car...did they get it from Volvo of Pleasanton? If so I remember checking there inventory for a grey one with a 26460 msrp. It's def a higher reving engine so off the line isn't it's strong suit...,but I do enjoy open freeway driving and cornering...it's a really good handler..and for what we paid it's more car .....
I'm still a bit bummed bout the off the line pick up and was looking at little tweaks for it but alas, the options I looked at would be ineffective (cold air intake - 10 HP gain at 4000 rpm) or expensive (chipping the CPU)...I think I'll get used to it but if not, I'll just wait for a s40 redesign and get a stick then!
Where did u pick up yours?
I really enjoy owning this car. The performance is right on par with the price and simply driving a Volvo comes with much piece of mind and even a little prestige.I personally don't feel out of place when a 3series pulls up next to me at a red light. Yes, the 3series does carry a little more clout ,but it should for the 12 grand more I would pay for one.
So after talking to 5 dealerships around the Washington area, I ended up buying a 2006 S40 T5 FWD with the Premium and Climate packages in Barrents Blue on July 31st at 11PM.
MSRP was $32,230. We started at the invoice price of $30,429 and after the two incentives ($2750, didn't qualify for the extra $500 Volvo Finance) and some wiggling, dropped it down to $27,250 before tax, title, and licensing. So that's $4980 off MSRP. Not the best deal, but I thought it was pretty decent and the best I could find around here.
Did my husband and I have find a good deal on an '06 XC90 V8?
It's got the versitility pkg, climate pkg, touring pkg, navigation system, rear seat entertaiment system, moonroof, park assist, folding mirrors, heated seats, cd changer, wood steering wheel, ipod ready, leather etc -- every bell and whistle except the chrome wheels. We have a choice of silver with tan interior or peal white with black interior.
MSRP was $56 and change. Invoice was $51 and change. He offered it to us for $50,700 (plus tax and license). It seems like a good deal, but, I really am not sure.
Any thoughts? Thanks! Stephanie
silver metallic paint
geartronic automatic transmission
premium package
audio package
climate package
bi-xenon lights
dual booster cushions
laminated windows
interior air quality system
front and rear parking assist
front and rear mud flaps
...complete price on the purchase order $31,183.
Does that sound like a good price? :shades:
$32,480.
Also seems like a lot of people are going with the T5, but can anyone share any pricing experiences on teh 2.4i? Thanks!
I refused to go in as I was showing strong interest in the body kit which I believe is $1400... no? I did a little bit of bending the truth. I told this dealership that the OTHER one is offering me the same price on one, but they're including the body kit.
He told me he'd match it but it would come unpainted.
Does this sound like a good deal?
Are there any differences ?
Also the same on the X90, a friend got $550 per month no money down, can I do better?
You get about 8% off the base MSRP and pay MSRP for your options. Volvo also throws in 2 tix to Sweden and one night's stay. You cannot negotiate a better price as the dealer gets a flat amount from Volvo for processing the order.
You typically can do better buying locally due to incentives unless you really want to take the trip to Europe. Also, you have to pay for your vehicle before you go and pick it up. So you'll be making payments on a vehicle you may not drive for a couple of months.
As for your trade, it's up to the dealer. Some might give you an amount today less an allowance for so many miles. Some might want it today. Some may not want to value it until you actually trade.
Good Luck.
You're welcome.
My wife and I hope to do the Euro Delivery some day. It may not be cheaper but it's an incentive to go there.
Is this a good price for such a car purchased in California? This is a big investment for me and I want to be sure to get the best deal possible. I am willing to contact out of state dealers, as well. Thanks for the help!
Deeper reductions are obviously in the 2006 models. I am actually holding out for the best deal on an '07 (since it is a big investment, like you said). I used the figures from the FORD press releases to examine buying trends for the S40 this year and last. Here's what i gathered from the press releases:
Starting with Jan 2005, here are the #s of S40's sold each month:
2089, 2126, 2166, 2111, 2215, 2185, 2061, 2287, 2239, 1872, 1479, 1424
Now for this year:
1952, 1821, 2356, 2100, 2027, 1988, 2054, 1912
If you compare overall sales through August, sales are "down" by 1000 cars this year. I'm not sure if this is enough to pressure dealers to move their 07 cars at lower prices. What do others think?
If you plug these into Excel can see the trends by month, which i think is interesting. November and December were the slowest months last year. Now, will this translate into better deals then, that's my big question.
This month there are the VOLVO--> Dealer rebates on the 2007's, so i don't know if the discounts will disappear when that rebate expires...
Do you have other dealers in your area that compete directly with the dealer you spoke with? If so, pricing other dealers in the general vicinity would be the easiest next step.
Then mentioning the lower offer as a counter. Hope this helps. Remember, you are not the prisoner of the dealership, your feet can be your most powerful negotiating tool if you can't agree on a low price.
Anyone else shopping for an '07 S40?
Thru Oct 2nd, there were incentives for dealers ($3000) to sell remaining '06 stock, i dunno if this was extended through this month. In my dealer search., there were very few new '06s around; mostly loaner/program cars remaining.
If i were you, i would expect at least $6000 off MSRP from an '06 and see what you can get. If you have multiple dealers, just call around!
good luck and post what you get!
Thanks!
I meant to say: "If i were you, i would call around to see what stock remains for '06s."
In my recent search, I had mixed luck getting any price quotes over the phone; it varies by dealership. Some dealerships will quote an "internet price" by email or even over the phone, but many just want to get you into the showroom for a traditional negotiation.
As far as getting $6000 off MSRP, you will have to "work" for this discount...Let me explain: I have yet to encounter a dealership that will quote a deeply discounted price to someone who's just phoning in an inquiry. There is almost no incentive for the dealer to offer the buyer a low-ball price right off the bat. VOLVO dealers aren't no-haggle dealerships.
Once you find an S40 you want at a dealership, call all the other dealers in the area and get price quotes on comparably equipped cars. Next, you'll have to visit the dealer that has the car you want and go in with a price in mind. Demand and availability are regionally based, so maybe $5500 off MSRP is a great price for your area...
But you can begin negotiations on the car's price by mentioning the offers from their competitors for a similarly equipped car. If a dealer wants your business, and thinks you are serious about buying; you can negotiate down. If they refuse to come down on price, walk out. Your feet can become your strongest negotiating ally. I have gotten lower price offers by phone after walking out of a dealer's negotiation. But i have time on my side since i'm not dying to get the car...i can wait.
Also, these are my chosen option packags: premium; dynamic trim; climate; audio; metalic paint. If anyone has comments on these or thinks I need to consider other options, I would love the feedback on that too.
Thanks, "Almost an Owner"
I have been out test driving cars and I found the car I want
2007 s40 T5 AWD
Automatic
Premium Pkg
Climate Pkg w/ Bi-xenon
Audio Pkg
and Metallic Paint
The MSRP on this car is $35,917 and the invoice is $33,575 What do you guys think a good price would be?
The prices I have been quoted seem WAY higher then everything I have read on here, like around $34,000. I dont think the dealers are taking me seriously, I am a college student..and a girl, so I think they just think I'm stupid and don't know what I'm doing. And I live in Portland OR and there are only 2 Volvo dealerships in town, so I dont really have a lot of options.
Thanks!