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2007 A3 2.0T Automatic
Ocean Blue Exterior
Grey Leather Interior
S-Line Package
Illumination Package
Technology Package
Cold Package
Sky Roof Package
MSRP ~$34k and as of 11/3/07, he is offering $30k just for me test driving it.
I want to go to an extreme and start with $26k.
With this time of the year, does it look insane?
Anyone out there recently bought one and prices paid?
Options:
S-Line pkg
Tech pkg
Audio pkg
Sky Roof pkg
Cold pkg
MSRP was $35,000. Dealer accepted my offer of $28,000 and even threw in the Audi Care plan because it is getting close to the end of the year. I guess they really wanted to get rid of their '07 cars and make room for the '08s.
:shades:
I've been offered:
A3 2.0L S-line 2008
Brilliant red with upgraded tan leather seats
Convenience Package
AudiNav with 6 cd changer
Bluetooth
Xenon headlights
60 month purchase at 4.9%
MSRP $35,320
Sale Price $34,340
I noticed that the Edmunds TMV is $34,164. So I was thinking of offering $34000 and asking for free audicare. Should I be more greedy with this?
Thanks in advance!
Cold Weather package
Open Sky System
Bluetooth phone prep
Heated Seats
Destination
Dealer Prep Fee
total price $36,360.
Lease 2000 down and 675.35 a month
good deal??
Thanks
So is the TMV price really conservative or will the prices for a 2006 model come down later in the year since it is still Q1 of 2008?
2008 A3 2.0T 6sp Manual
Misano Red Pearl Effect
S Line Package
Heated Seats
Open Sky
iPod interface
Sirius Satellite Radio
Audicare
$32,500 drive off the lot price. Tax is 6% in MD, and tax/tags/MD $99 dealer fee come out to about $250.
2.0T manual
Premium package
Heated seats
Open sky roof
Sticker price $29,755
Negotiated price $27,500, including Audi Care maintenance
With tax + fees = +/- $29,450 out the door.
It seems pretty good to me, but I'd appreciate any insight. Thanks in advance!
Invoice plus 400.00 for any options and arrangements that I want.
This was at every single NJ dealer that I went to.
no free audicare. (649)
its ok, but not great as the car is set for some noticeable upgrades in 09.
should get for list flat
Great tips on this forum. Thanks for all your help.
Wanted to run this by you before I make the lease plunge. Does this seem like a good deal on a lease?
Black A3, with navigation plus, open sky, premium package, convenience package, bi-xenon headlights, and bluetooth.
Msrp is 35,320
your price is 33,769 (cap cost)
12k miles
acquisition fee is 575
tire fee is 8.75
doc fee is 45.00
money factor is .00035
residual value is 49%
drive offs (including acquistion fee, 1st payment, and lic./registration ) is 1457.36
monthly payment is 475.94 plus tax or 515.21 total (unless you put more money down)
Also, what is the difference between pvez engine and s-lines? I'm not a big car person, so any general pros/ cons would be helpful.
thank you for your help in advance
There's also the 3.2 S-Line model, which is a different engine with a different set of features, including the features in the S-Line package on the 2.0T model + quattro + a larger engine + a couple other goodies which are available as options on the 2.0T model.
Generally speaking, people that get the A3 3.2 are purchasing it for Audi's quattro, because otherwise the costs don't outweigh the benefits. The 3.2 doesn't get the same fuel economy as the 2.0T model, and doesn't give you as much of a performance boost as you'd expect given the larger engine. Also, it is only available with the automatic DSG transmission.
So unless you're an audi-phile passionate about quattro, the 2.0 (PZEV or not) is probably sufficient to meet all your needs.
Any feedback on the lease prices? Hoping to make a decision pronto.
Thanks all - much appreciated!
Do you know what the current residual and money factor values are for leasing a A3 2.0T (manual) in Massachussetts (12K per year, 36 months), without waiving security deposit?
I also wonder whether it makes sense to wait until August-September (my current lease expires at the end of September, but they are offering me a good deal on early termination because the mileage is very low). Does Audi run good incentives during that period usually?
Thanks a lot,
Max
Sports package
Xenon headlights
Leather
Open Sky System
Sport Suspension
It was difficult to find one here in CT. I am okay with the price, but I traded in my 2003 530i which was underwater on the loan so I rolled the shortfall into the A3. After driving a 3-Series then a 5-Series the last 4 years I wanted something smaller, and after a lot of research I decided on the A3. I love the way it drives. The engine is fantastic. The low end torque is very impressive. My wife had 2 A4's from 1998 to 2001 so I am familiar with the brand. I think they make great cars, and with the price of gas around $4.50 a gallon for premium here in CT I am going to be happy with improved gas mileage over the BMW.
I am a big hatchback fan and I was very disappointed that BMW did not bring a 1-Series hatch over here. I don't see myself returning to a BMW (which I love) unless they bring over a diesel hatchback. I would love to see Audi put a TDI engine in the A3 over here in the US, but for the next few years I am very happy with what I will be driving.
Larry
2007 A3 2.0
AT
S-line
Leather
Open Sky
Navigation
23K Miles
$26K
Love the car. Was looking at leasing new but the money factor was awful. Good luck all.
Ice Silver Metallic
S Line package
Convenience package
iPod Interface
Bluetooth
$25500
New 2008 A3 - Ocean Blue
2.0T
FWD
Automatic
Premium Pkg
Open Sky
Convenience Pkg
Heated Seats
iPod
Bluetooth
BOSE/Sirius satellite
MSRP = $34070
1st Offer from Dealer: $31600
(Claimed as "$500 below Invoice"; Edmunds lists Invoice at $31,739 )
2nd Offer from dealer: $29,750. Expect to pick it up tmorrow.
Onto some other factors....
Also asked about adding a 3M "Invisible Bra"; dealer claimed MSRP of $995, but would discount to $795 - - no thanks. The DIY kit is $150, so that's asking more than $600 for the 2-3 hours of labor. There's a local guy that does it for the dealerships that asks only $450; will probably it with him next week.
Something that is a good deal is Audi financing: if you qualify (credit score over 740), its 2.9% interest for up to 72 months. Since we can earn 4% on a 7-month CD (and rates are likely to continue to go up), its worth taking advantage of.
-hh
Ah, that might explain another piece that came out at closing.
It turns out that there was some sort of giveback in the price that hadn't been mentioned and the issue was that the 2.9% financing that we had been offered wasn't technically eligible to be combined with it.
Our salesman apologized for the error, then made good with a $858 refund on the spot. This is the difference in the payments between 2.9% and 3.9% times 60 months...makes me now wish we had taken 72 months instead
Since we didn't need the financing (the 2.9% rate was too good to pass up - it let us leave our money invested, earning a higher rate), the numbers work out less favorably at 3.9%, so we'll probably look at paying off the loan within a year or so.
Insofar as design details of the timing belt -vs- timing chain, it doesn't really concern me that much. Afterall, if its like the A4 that this A3 replaces, we'll only need to replace it once while we own the car, at roughly 75,000 miles. Plus having the "last of a design" means that most of the bugs have been worked out, as opposed to having to be the Beta tester of any "first year" teething pains. While VW-Audi isn't as notoriously problematic about this sort of deal as GM historically was, they've not been immune to it either, as modern automobiles these days are pretty complex products.
-hh
I've been looking to replace my 01 325i...looked at TL, G35, Accord Coupe, etc, and stoppped in the Audi dealership on a whim. Loved driving the A3.
They showed me...
- 08 A3 black/black
- 8,800 miles (service loaner)
- S-Line (and maybe IPOD?)
- ext. warranty
- priced at 28,900
Sounds like I ought to be able to get one more fully equipped, new, for a lot less, eh?
Greg
First time using this forum. looking at three A3 CPO in Socal. Dealer reluctant to start with invoice or willing to settle for 2500 off the internet price. $28.000 Service Loaner 11k on Odometer
I just got 2 separate emails from 2 area dealerships advertising their 08 A3s inventory for $3500-4500 off MSRP (and that's before any negotiating).
Was offered a manual 2.0 w/Xenon, Sport Pkg, Open Sky, Cold Weather Pkg, Convenience Pkg, Bluetooth for $31.5 OTD with Audi care (taxes are 6% where I live, tags about $250).
This is a great time to negotiate prices down on a used A3 or just buy a new one, especially with the refreshed 09s due shortly.
:lemon:
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
OPEN SKY SYSTEM
Front License plate holder
PHONE PREP. W/ BLUETOOTH(R)
CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
18" ALLOY WHEELS
BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS W/ ADAPTIVE LIGHTING
S LINE SPORT PACKAGE
MSRP $34370
(I told them I was borned yesterday)hihihihi
2.0T
FWD
Automatic
Premium Pkg
Open Sky
Convenience Pkg
Heated Seats
Approx. $28,300 with Audi 2.99 APR and Approx $26,700 (without Audi Finance) roughly 5.99 APR third Party Financial Inst. ...With Tax & Reg.
:confuse:
Any comments folks ( I getting tired just listen and talking to these sale pro. )
Thanks a millionsss.
You can also mention that you know that Audi has been accepting 2009 orders on their computer system for a couple of months now, so he can go in "right now" and put in your order, as soon as the two of you agree on a price.
BTW, here's the change point list for the 2009 A3 from marketwatch.com:
MSRP
A3 2.0T Front Manual $26,920 A3 2.0T quattro S tronic $30,500
A3 2.0T Front S tronic $28,400 A3 3.2 quattro S tronic $36,975
-- Exterior and Interior freshening including new wheels.
-- 2.0T S tronic now available with quattro all-wheel drive.
-- New simplified offer structure concept.
Standard Equipment Changes
-- Hill-hold assist - now standard on 2.0T manual (already standard on
S tronic models)
-- Sirius satellite radio - now standard on all
-- Leather seating surfaces - now standard on all
-- Flexmetallic interior trim - replaces Matte interior trim on 2.0
-- Leather steering wheel - now standard
-- Aux audio input - standard on all
-- Ashtray / Smoker pkg - deleted on all (replaced with storage tray)
-- 3.2 only: Standard Bluetooth, Bi-xenon headlamps with LED DRL, and
Open Sky
-- 3.2 only: No longer standard Symphony, Sport Suspension, Sport Seats
Option Program Changes
-- New offer structure concept
-- Discontinued: iPod adapter (replaced by standard Aux-input), Wood
trim, Sunshades for rear side windows, Premium Vienna leather
-- New options: Audi magnetic ride, Sport package
FWIW, I was out in LA around two weeks ago, and based on the highways that I drove on, I'd not want 18" wheels or the S-Line package - - the standard 17's and suspension are IMO firm enough for highway runs; be sure to test-drive to make sure that there's not too much NVH.
-hh
Model: 8PA59X A3 2.0T 4-DR AUTO S TRONIC FWD
Exterior Color: A2A2 BRILLIANT BLACK
Interior Color: MB BLACK
Options: 3FB OPEN SKY SYSTEM
3Y4 MANUAL REAR SIDE SUNSHADES
6W9 FRONT PLATE FILLER PANEL
9ZG BLUETOOTH PHONE PREP
PBA IPOD INTERFACE
PPX CONVENIENCE PACKAGE
PX3 BI-XENON HEADLIGHTS
WQB S-LINE SPORT PACKAGE
MSRP is 33770. Got it for 29520 with 0.9 APR financing for 36 months.
This is in Atlanta area.
Automatic tranismission
Lava gray - exterior
Black leather - interior
Open sky system
Heated front seats
Bluetooth phone prep
Audi DVD navigation w/ Ipod adaptor
Premium package
Convenience package
Bi-xenon headlights
M.S.R.P. - $36,220.00 + fee's (tax, title, license)
Your price - $32,064.14 + fee's (tax, title, license)
I just wanted Lava Gray + audio package, but the dealer said this is the closest they could find "in the state." I requested a quote for the 2009 model with the exact options that I want. Shoud I go for this loaded 2008 model or wait for the 2009 model?
Some people love the Quattro, which is now available on the 2.0, which would be a big reason to wait. But if you don't care about Quattro, and you don't really care about the updated R8 style headlights, no reason to stay on the sidelines.
8PA52X A3 2.0T 4-DR AUTO S TRONIC FWD
3FB OPEN SKY SYSTEM
9ZG BLUETOOTH PHONE PREP
PBA IPOD INTERFACE
WQB S-LINE SPORT PACKAGE
METALLIC PAINT
MSRP $32,920
Purchased for $29,200
(about 3 weeks ago)
Invoice was $30,671 including destination, dealer claimed invoice of $31,025 after including advertising and other nonsense charges.
Audi is/was running a $2,000 dealer cash promo.
Dealer offered $29,650, I countered $29,200, dealer accepted.
No further surprises or miscellaneous charges. Probably could have negotiated further; other 2008 A3 buyers should consider lower offers.
- A3 2.0T Auto
- Premium Package
- Open Sky
- MSRP ~30600
It's considered a used car, and the warranty started back in November, so only 3 years left, and 2008 incentives do not apply.
I really have no clue about how low I should go. Is $24,000 a reasonable price for the car? I don't have his first offer yet.
I'm thinking: it's a "used" car, 2 year depreciation since it's a 2007 and the 2009s are almost here, warranty already counting, so the price of a good used + $1000 extra would be fair. But I don't know the price of an used 2007, I just see asking prices. Edmunds TMV is about 23500 private party, 25100 dealer asking price.
How should I start, I'm inexperienced, but I feel there could be a good deal here.
Thanks for any comment.
Hope it's useful for someone negotiating a purchase.
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Good luck!
I really like the A3 (am coming from a BMW 330xi and need something smaller), but haven't seen much discussion on pricing for the 2009 models.
I'm still balancing whether to go DSG or manual, and here's my first "internet only" offer from a dealer in Virginia. How does it strike you in the Audi community?
The following is full description and Costco/internet price for an in-stock 2009 2.0 FWD S-tronic A3.
Trim: Premium
Color: Brilliant Black
Options: Convenience Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg and Open Sky System
MSRP: $34,125.00(includes $825.00 destination)
Invoice: $32,158.00
Internet Price: $32,458.00
Thanks for your help!
Open Sky
6 speed manual
Charcoal
Brand New 2008
MSRP 32,000
I got it shipped from MA to Audi of Alexandria VA
and paid a clean $25,000 about 4 months ago
How many miles on it when you got it?
Enjoy.
He quoted me some lease rates and they were insane, so I said I'd rather just finance. The model I configured for myself doesn't have too many options- Sport Package, Manual Transmission, Cold Weather, and Rear Side Airbags. The MSRP on this car is $29,170, so I asked "Ok, so what can you give me this car for?" And he said "$29,170".
How are people getting these great deals? Should I try a different dealership?
The guy was such a [non-permissible content removed] he didn't even give me a business card to contact him in the future. Ugh, only in NJ are you treated like trash for wanting to spend $30k.
Take the lower price back to the '[non-permissible content removed]' and negotiate a better deal.
Take the better deal from the '[non-permissible content removed]' to a competing dealer (or the same competing dealer from the line above if you liked them) and work a slightly better deal. Buy the car.
Call the '[non-permissible content removed]' afterwards and thank him for his time but that his first 'offer' failed to 'strike while the iron was hot' (good advice i once got from a fortune cookie) as well as pushing you to Un-douchy-dealership, Central NJ.
If you're really sour you could visit the showroom a week later and drop the competing dealership name to patrons. I love car sales people.