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Nissan Versa Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Did any Versa owner had a similar experience when purchasing it?
I picked up my Versa SL,red with CVT yesterday afternoon. I had put up a $500 check with the dealer about a month ago. During the final "sit down" the salesman told me the boss wanted $1000 over the $16,205 on the sticker. I bucked and started out. They caved, but it was clear they wanted to try and take advantage of the high demand and short supply night now. This was one of four dealers in OKC, OK, and I have no idea what the others might be doing.
Will report satisfaction updates. So far, it is a much better ride that my old Scion xA.
okcmitch
Regarding the added Dealer market up, this is typical for ANY new car that hits the market that has a big demand. When the Fit hit the market a local honda dealer here in Phoenix, added 3K. Funny thing, 2 days later I got a call from that dealer and was told they were having a HUGH sale on the Fit, with a 3K discount.
The MSRP for my Versa with Convience package and carpet kit was 17,015, I paid $16,500 for it. Dealer invoice on my car was 16,256. So I paid 250 over dealer invoice.
I would shop around your area to all the nissan dealers and see what you can do. All dealers today have a "internet" department, go to thier web sites (all dealers have web sites) and write a form letter to them all and see who will give you the best price, you can usally get a better deal through the Internet/Fleet department then the regular sales department..
Hope this helps
Tony :shades:
Thank you for sharing your experience with me.
Actually I did that through the internet, but they all said there was no car to sell at the moment. So I walked into one of them that had the car and had that kind of price mark up. I did not have the similar experience with Fit or Yaris. I could buy them for $500 below the sticker price. I will wait for one or two weeks to see what is going to happen to the price.
You just bought my car! Ha, ha. I am looking to buy that exact model and color in NW ohio, but as of yet there are none even to test drive (only 2 dealers to choose from and I don't want to buy out-of-state for tax reasons). I do have a question about the red color: is it a metallic red and is it similar to the red available on the Murano (sunset)? Also, did you get black interior or the tan? Thanks -C.J.
The red is the "real" fire truck red, not metallic. I got charcoal for the interior, not tan. Feels and looks great. I sold my Scion xA, release series 1.0 on eBay to buy the Versa. Many similar qualities, but Versa is just enough bigger, smoother and more comfortable to suit me. 20,000 miles in the xA were much fun and very zippy, but the Versa will accomodate my golf clubs in the hatch and covered; Scion wasn't wide enough. CVT is going to take some getting used to. My first car in 15 years without a clutch.
Anybody know if we're talking late availability or no availability?
I have since driven the Versa and want to buy one, but already the Dealer(s) are marking it up from $1500 to $3000.
Again, why pay that price for this (well thought out) car, when a good deal of the attraction of both these models is the price point?
Tony
I got a 1.8SL with convenience package and XVT, floormats for 16,905. Dealer said "the discount is built in" on this model... there's only $600 profit in the deal. Plus he just doesn't have to deal on his two only 07 Versas, he's trying to unload his 6 06 sentras.
Basically I drove the car off the truck and into my garage. The sales guy had been telling people he had an SL coming in any day, but I just happened to be there when the truck pulled up. I was nice and let one of the salesman's other clients com in and drive my car while we were working up the sale.
I drove the six speed 1.8S base model, then went and drove a Fit and looked at a Yaris, ate lunch and came back to buy the Versa and they were just rolling the 1.8SL off the truck. I drove the SL with the XVT and it was like driving a whole different car. :surprise: The XVT is a much better transmission than the manual or the automatic (although the four-speeds aren't out yet, I drove a Sentra). The manual seemed like it was geared too short for a six apeed. The six speed tacked 3700 at 80mph while the XVT will drop down to 2500 at 80 on level highway. I can see why it earns a higher MPG than the manual. Plus, it seemed like when shifting the six speed, the engine would race between shifts. I'm used to the RPM dropping off when I let off the gas and put in the clutch. It made shifting a little jerky. Granted I am a little out of practice driving stick (it's been at least 10 years since I owned one) but I think the "throttle-by-wire" was defective.
Anyone considering the VERSA should strongly consider the XVT. It's worth the price. Don't get suckered into paying over sticker though. My guess is dealers will soon be swimming in these little tadpoles.
Ben
Btw, I paid 16,500 for my Versa SL with Convience package, Carpet kit and CVT.
There are 2 type of buyers, one who wants something and don't care what is cost and the other are the informed consumer. The dealer invoice on my car was $16,256.
Tony :shades:
No one else who posted seems to have been able to swing a discount. I checked with several dealers in Iowa. Here they had just received their first orders of the cars and no one was wanting to deal. You're going to make your best deals right now on the 06 models. If there were an 06 versa, I would have bought that one. Best time to shop for a new car: End of the model year, end of the month. That's when dealers (and manufacturers) will feel the most pressure to move inventory.
'Round here manuy dealers will give you good will on your trade instead of deeply discounting the vehicle price. Which is basically what they did for me. They gave me $900 for a 96 sable with bad transmission so I counted that as a $900 discount. The car is headed straight for the junk-yard.
It looks like I'm very close to the end of my first tank of gas at 267 miles. I'm waiting for the light to go on to get a better idea of what empty is. I didn't fill the car, the dealer did, so I really can't tell what milage is on this tank. I always top off so the next tank will give me some real numbers.
Ben
Tony
Regarding the fuel light, mine came on and I went straight a gas station, it took 11.3 gallons to fill up. So I had 2 gallons left.
Tony
We bought it on a Friday after the dealer closed, but picked it up on Saturday. Turns out some people came in Saturday morning when the dealer opened to get our car. To bad for them! While we were doing the last bits of paperwork I was watching the car like a hawk. With only one available Versa on a busy Saturday lot I was really worried about someone trying to get in it or scratch it while checking it out. Luckily we made it out with no problems.
We drove an Accent SE, then a Fit Sport, and then Versa and it was no contest for us.
It's great you got $405 off the price. You must be a shrewd negotiator.
Honestly, I've never paid sticker price for a car before. There's always a discount somewhere. This was a first for me but I understand the situation. Supply and demand, pure and simple. I didn't want any other car and the tranny was going out on my trade, so I couldn't wait for better buying conditions. After hearing that some dealers are marking up sticker price, I don't feel so screwed paying MSRP.
I could have bought a loaded 06 sentra with Rockford Fosgate sound system for $14,500, but it's too small a vehicle for me. Plus the CVT beats the pants off of the Sentra's 4-speed auto. I fit much better into the Versa and I'm 6'/325lb. I never thought I'd be comfortable in so small a vehicle. This car is like the TARDIS.
Four weeks ago, we bought a brand new 06 Quest and we got that from another NISSAN dealer nearby for dealer invoice -$3000 factory incentive for $21,795 or about $6000 off sticker (MSRP). We were extremely happy with that purchase price.
Ben
And you paid, full MSRP....
Enogh said.
Tony :shades:
Had looked hard at a Mazda3, but felt like there was a lot more room here, especially in the back, plus I liked the handling and feel of the transmission better.
Only issue on day 3 (so far, anyway) is the gasket around the handle for the brake isn't seated right, and it pushes the hande up at times jsut enough to register that the brake is set. A little irriating, but should be simple enough to fix (for the dealer, of course.)
Tony :shades:
I've sent an email to every dealer within a 150-mile radius (from Eugene to Tacoma) asking if they can beat that price. So far (at 8:30 in the morning the very next day), I've already received two calls from dealers saying they will match the price, but not beat it. I'm thinking that a Versa is not in my future, unfortunately.
There are dealers out there selling Versas for MSRP and less. The guy from Phoenix got a discount and is very proud of himself.
I don't blame you one bit for walking out of that dealership. This is a totally artificial shortage and dealers are just price gouging. This car is no tickle-me Elmo. There isn't enough hype to support sales above MSRP.
Ben
Kdb
2007 Versa S
Blue Onyx exterior
Charcoal exterior
Power package (windows, locks, keyless entry)
6 speed manual transmission
I paid $13,905 + tax & fees = $14,990.
I paid MSRP, but the supply was low, I got an excellent trade-in, and I wanted the car.
The resl trick is to use either the 'internet department or Fleet Department (depends on what your dealer calls it.) If you let the floor saleman help you, you wont get a good deal. Also what helps is having multi dealers in your city, here in PHX we have 8 Nissan Dealers, so price will be better.
Granted my dealer didn't make a lot on my car, but there are people who are completely clueless on how to buy a car and the dealer will take advantage of them.
So any of you looking, call the dealer before going down, and ask if they have a Internet Department or FLeet Department, speak to a salesmen, and tell them you want to buy a Versa and you want the best price. Get thier name and when you arrive, and the salesmen does not take you to a separte part of the dealership (usally away from the showroom) then they don't have that department, but all dealers have them. I have never bought a car from a floor salesmen..
Tony :shades:
I got mine for $600 above invoice, so I figure that after the dealer holdback of 2% Mazda has, the dealer made about $900 in profit. So I guess both parties are happy. I'm sure I could have done better with a month or two of patience, but for a first-time new car buyer, I'm going to give myself a B-.
By the way, does anyone want to buy a '92 Mazda for $150?
So how do you like it so far?
Ben
if you paid $16k for cvt, you got a great steal! :shades:
Oddly enough, when I picked it up today they had their white base model prominently displayed on one of those little rotater thingies. They put some fancy rims on it and the sticker price says $17,795! That's almost a $4000 mark-up!
I've put a total of 55 miles on it, and so far I think it's great. I'm really impressed with the keyless entry, and how you can just press that little button to make the door unlock as long as you have your "key" in your pocket.
P.S. regarding the base versa with the aftermarket wheels and mark up yes, everydealer does that...
Why in the world would you buy a versa, they are junk and they are making the suppy tight so you will pay MSRP and cave in.
Whats that I hear? Californians crying?
The car is not junk and NISSAN is not limiting supply, it's just a brand new model. The cars are on the way.
You must be stupid if you think a manufacturer would limit supply to manipulate prices, they don't benefit from that. the only way you make more money on Versa is to make more Versa. DUH.
Ben
Ben
You can find the Mazda Tribute Prices Paid discussion here:
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Having a shorter supply is advantageous.
Look at the xbobx 360 fiasco. Limited supply tends to drive up demand. Result? People clamoring for 360's 6-9 months after release.
Same goes for cars. Building more small cars does not equate to more profit, as small cars tend to be net losers for many car companies, who depend on higher end cars/suv's for huge profits.
But you are right about margins on the larger vehicles. Also a reason why Versa might be in short supply.
It's just ramping up now though, in time more will come, but supply is only half the equation.
Ben
When someone posts here "I paid $$$" does it reflects with or without tax+fees - out the door price?
I am being quoted $16,205 ( not including tax+fees) for versa SL with automatic/CVT/floor mats. No package. Does convenience package is fllor mats?
What price I should get as a good deal on this one. Again please help me understand the price, is it out of door or not.
Thanks in advance,
Raja
Unless someone specifically says "OTD", I would assume the price of the vehicle they mention does not include tax, title, etc.
It appears you are being quoted MSRP for the car. Checking carsdirect.com, it appears you are not getting the convenience package; the floormats are a seperate $150 item.
That said, I would maybe try to get a few hundred off the car. Maybe take the tack of trying for $16,500 out-the-door. That way you wouldn't have to worry about getting ripped off; you're still getting a few hundred under MSRP, which is about the most they're going to discount this car for. Then again, if you were fishing for a deal, you'd be better off taking one of the dealer's '06 Sentras off his hands.
They may bump you to $17,000 OTD, which is still a good deal. Try to meet him in between at $16,750 first though. A lot of this depends on what your taxes are.
Some are being quoted over MSRP for this car, but I haven't heard of any suckers biting that hook yet.
This car should be nice with a sunroof. I haven't seen one with sunroof yet. You'll have to post pics.
Ben
The convenience package is $700 and includes Inteligent Key (you don't have to put the key in the ignition to open or stert the car) and Bluetooth wireless hands-free phone interface. I think that also comes with steering wheel audio controls.
It's a nice package for the price. I love walking up to my LOCKED car, pressing one button near the door handle, getting in and driving off without having to reach in my pocket for a key.
Ben
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