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2004-2009 Toyota Prius Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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TFS' 36 month, 15,000 mile per year residual value for the '09 Prius is 61%. The resid for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year would be 2% higher. Keep in mind though that these percentages are for base models with no options.
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Ain't car salesman/managers a hoot? Laughing at offers in a down down economy...makes me want to laugh right back.
We must go by SOUTHEAST TOYOTA and not Toyota Financial Services. It must not be in this region. We have called TOYOTA JUST TO MAKE SURE ON MY END. SORRY
Anyone else in the southeast seeing this same thing?
standard 21758
package 5 2952
rear bumper applique 45
wheel locks 40
preferred accessory 182 (cargo mats, cargo net, first aidekit ...)
sub total 24977
destination chrg 720
total 25697 <=== invoice
:confuse:
Thanks.
Is second dealer phishing to reel me in the dealer? so shall I accept the second dealer price w/o questioning. am i too paranoid? :confuse: :surprise: :shades:
dealer #1 is 30 miles away
dealer #2 is 300 miles away
So after calling around to different dealers, the best price we can seem to get for a 2009 base Prius with package #3 and the only extra being all weather floor mats is $25,643. This is including sales tax and fees. With our financing i think the total will be 2 thousand more.
What do you think? You think this is fair for that model and specs? Nobody seems willing to beat that price and we've tried a few tricks. The only thing we haven't been willing to do is haggle between two different car makes because we haven't been willing to commit to going with another hybrid if the prius doesn't work out. (And i've been told that's what you need to be willing to do..)
Any suggestions would be helpful! :confuse:
i got from santa cruz dealer '09 prius with pkg 5 + floormats, cargo net, is
$23,857 + taxes & license
i've heard that Toy has lowered its MSPR throughout california.
happy green shopping
Sale Price $24,251.00
All Weather Mats 103.00
Sales Tax 1,952.72
DMV Charges 225.00
Total Other Fees 111.75
Less: Rebate -1,000.00
Total Price $25,643,47
total after 5 years of financing: $27,901
the MSRP changes has shown in Los angeles so I'm getting similar price except the Rebate ($500 as compared to $1000 in the Bay area). I wonder why.
if you go to toyota website, you will see the latest MSRP. a lot lower than what is listed on Edmunds or other auto website.
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Below is the deal i got for the base model with package 5 at santa cruz
Model #1224 Toyota Prius
Package(s):
P Z1 Carpet Floor Mats & Cargo Mat, Cargo Net, First Aid Kit
Accessories:
F FE 50 State Emissions
F HZ Includes: Cruise Control,
F NL PACKAGE #5 INCLUDES: Voice-Activated DVD
MSRP: $27,554
Dealer Invoice: $25,057
Direct Sales Price: $200 Under Dealer Invoice!
Sell Price: $24,857+ fees (document fee)
Less Factory Rebate Expires 01/07/09
Final Price: $23,857 + fees (taxes and license)
I used my own excel, 8.25% taxes ($1968.2), 1% license ($238) , $55 document fee, $8.75 tire fees ==> total should be $26,128 (Out the door)
Total after 5 years of financing depends on the rate you get. I think credit union has 5.5% APR.
I live in New York and don't own a car but am moving to the Bay Area and need to buy one.
I love the Prius (I rent them often via Zipcar) and want to get one once I'm there. I was planning on leasing since I'd rather not make a 5 year commitment right now.
In the NY Metro area they are advertising a lease special of $219 for a 5 year leas but like $2600 down. It expires in Feb 2.
The article on here suggets that paying a lot up front is stupid. I also wasn't planning on getting the car till I move (although my company will pay for me to move a car if need to).
When I go on Toyota.com it seems like to lease a base Prius in SF is like $460.
Any advice on how to approach this?
I have only owned 1 car ever 20 years ago.
I want a Prius but doesn't have to be the top of hte line but I would like GPS in it.
Prius, Magnetic Grey, Package 6:
Drive off: 717.89
Monthly payment: 406.19 including tax ($374 I think without tax)
Terms: 36 months
Mileage: 15K per year
Cap cost: 26966.99
Residual: $15784.
Money factor: .00151
Negotiated this all online, with a local dealership that was willing to deal via email (sent out several emails, only 2 got back to me). Very easy purchase. Hamer Toyota in Mission Hills was aggressive in price right off the bat, and it certainly helped that they recently reduced the money factor and MSRP. Curious what the new deal will be in a few days, but felt I got a good deal on a car that made little sense to lease until now (IMHO).
Best of luck to you all! And thanks to all who contribute their experiences...it really educated me and made me a better buyer.
In WA, our dealers are playing hard to buy from -- tons of stock, juicy 2010 comin' soon, yet holding out for $23.5-$25K. I'm not buying until they get real, as apparently is the case in NY and the DC area (see fitzmall.com).
My thought is the value of a Pkg 3 P., right now with most folks avoiding hybrids b/c economy sucks *and* gas is cheapish again, is in the $21.5-$22.8 range, plus tax, docs, title.
Are we seeing correctly, and if so, which years / models do *not* have split rear window?
Invoice Price $24,251.00
All Weather Mats 103.00
Sales Tax 1,952.72
DMV Charges 225.00
Total Other Fees 111.75
Less: Rebate -1,000.00
Total Price $25,643,47
Considering some of the deals we've been seeing with package #5 and #6... this seemed way overpriced to us. But none of the dealerships in norcal would budge for a package 3.
I hope everyone had a great weekend shopping for your ultimate Prius. I decided to bring my business to the locals so bought mine yesterday in Los Angeles ($500 rebate and not $1000 for the bay area)
I got Package 5 with some preferred accessories (wheel locks, rear bumper applique, floor mat, cargo mats, cargo net and first aid kit) for $23,850 + taxes & licenses. I am really happy with the Navsys because I fed up with my portable one. I took my red Prius around town and put 150 miles on it, the MPG is 42 woohoo...
I did also get the extended warranty for 7 years, 75,000 miles, $0 rebate for $1400
I decided not to go with package 6 because it was asked at $24,710 and I didn't get to see the car. Other dealers in Southern California that I visited and talked to, mentioned that Package 6 with Standard is not available (?!) I was not sure if that was true but I rather spend my 1K for the extended warranty than sitting on leather.
Enjoy your Prius. :shades:
What LA dealer did you go to?
That's way too much. Check priuschat.com.
So I've found out that within 3 days, come back to the dealer and re-do the paperworks with any financial manager to cancel the extended warranty, or call Toyota Financial within 30 days.
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Toyota ExtraCare plans can be cancelled within 30 days of purchase for a full refund...less a $25.00 cancellation processing fee. And cancellations can be done either at the dealer, or by calling Toyota Financial directly at (800) 228-8559.
Thank you.
If I were you, I will get package 3 because it is a lot of convenient and fun for driving. Most of the dealer have Prius with Package 3 more than Prius with Package 2. It is easy for you to get a good price from the dealer for Package 3. It is my opinion. Hopefully, it could help you. Good luck!
If you want to make a sharp deal tell the salesperson you aren't sure of what your driving situation will be and you'd like a list of the various combinations of years/miles for you. I wouldn't answer any questions as to what your driving needs are. Just say you aren't sure and what are the options.
One question I have you is whether anyone has leased a car (in SoCal) and had the rebate applied? My salesperson (inside opinion so far is that he is shooting my pretty straight) has told me that taking the .00151 lease rate eliminates teh rebate - one or the other. That was the case in most ccircumstances when I sold BMW. Take the good rate if you lease, take the money if you pay cash ...
What have you heard? Thanks, J
Price: ~$22,600
Tax (8.25%): ~$1,870
License/misc: ~$245
Docs : $55
Rebate: ($500)
Out the door: $24,300
Good luck to anyone in the market!
I just came back from a dealership here in NC. They quoted me 379 + tax per month for a package 2 and 12k per yr. How are you getting a package 6 with the same payment I got. And also, the finance manager swore he never heard of 0.00151 MF. Should I keep looking for a better deal?
Thanks,
Sam
Anyone know
a) if this is just Cali or if it's nationwide?
b) how it's working -- are dealers willing to knock it off MSRP or (invoice + holdback)
c) if it's combine-able with the still-in-force $500-750-1000 customer cash rebate?
d) if it's helping dealers *really* deal on prices?
dogsonboard
http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/prius/rebates
Keep in mind though that TFS calculates residual values differently than all other banks do. It places strict restrictions upon what options can be residualized. As a result, it is very difficult for consumers to calculate dollar residual values for Toyota vehicles on their own. Dealers are actually given a list of the dollar residuals for every unit that they have in stock rather than having to calculate them using the percentages like most other brand dealers do.
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I personally am so bothered by SE Toyota's existence that if I lived in the Southeastern U.S. I would choose another brand rather than dealing with them.
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If I was in your situation, I personally would shop around in the New York area for the lowest possible selling price on the Pius that I wanted. Once I found a price that I was comfortable with, I would have the dealer calculate my car's monthly payment using its buy rate lease money factor. Toyota Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor for the '09 Prius in its New York region is .00151 for consumers who qualify for its Tier 1+ credit tier.
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