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2013 and earlier Volkswagen Passat Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • chrisbgoodchrisbgood Member Posts: 77
    Any response to this one? I'm shooting for a GLX 4motion wagon and wondering my best price... I'm seeing a start offer of 28,900 or so locally -- not too bad but wondering if we can go another 2k lower (buy point!).
  • tcw1tcw1 Member Posts: 2
    What's the best way to utilize the $1000 loyalty rebate? Use it to decrease the negotiated selling price? And, if not used towards the purchase price, how do you go about submitting it to VW?
  • fish8fish8 Member Posts: 2,282
    Are you asking how you go about getting the cash from VW if the $1000 is not used towards the purchase of a new car? I doubt VW would send a $1000 check. I believe that you would need to use the $ towards the lease or purchase of a new car.
  • tcw1tcw1 Member Posts: 2
    Sorry for the double post.

    Thanks fish8 for the answer. I was trying to understand if I can bargin the purchase price down to acceptable levels, play dumb on the loyalty rebate, and at end pull it out to bring the price 1k lower. Or, don't mention it at all, then wait for rebate directly from VW.
  • fish8fish8 Member Posts: 2,282
    Well, from my experience the dealers usually tell you up front of all the rebates available to get you more interested in the purchase especially if you are a current owner.

    Do you currently own a VW?
  • luckyjediluckyjedi Member Posts: 5
    OMG Chrisbgood $28900 for a glx 4motion wagon? Thats like $5300 below MSRP. And your looking to go $2000 lower? Tell me where you live and where you got that offer and I'll be on the next flight over to pick up my new car.
  • kitcitokitcito Member Posts: 2
    My Wife and I ordered a 2005 Passat TDI in July and just took delivery. It's a GLS, Cold Weather Package, ESP, Leather/wood Package, Reflex Silver, Gray Interior. It's a sweet car, I try to find any excuse to drive It. We went to Heritage Volkswagen Union City, Georgia and received $1,000
    below MSRP.

    This is the best deal that I could find in the whole state and also trying to use the car buying services. I would recommend this car to anyone. I'm averaging about 35-40 MPG. Couldn't be more pleased.
  • chrisbgoodchrisbgood Member Posts: 77
    you'd have to pry it from my wifes hands (and she'd be dead before she'd let it go). We bought it at the before stated price -- Capital Cities in the Albany NY area. Too good a deal on a brand new GLX wagon. (w/4motion!)
  • luckyjediluckyjedi Member Posts: 5
    I just bought a used 2004 glx 4motion sedan for 24900 dollars. It had only 1800 miles on it. I know this is a good deal. But how good of a deal is it?
  • luluramluluram Member Posts: 1
    Just bought a new 2004 GL Wagon with AT, Cold Weather and Monsoon for 19,124 + TTL at Hatfield VW in Columbus, OH. Invoice is 23,003 and there was 3,500 in dealer cash in lieu of the 0% financing.

    How good is this deal? (All the dealers here in Cincinnati were trying to tack on about $500 in advertising fees, port fees, etc. - shown on their "official" invoice).

    Hatfield is highly recommended - great buying experience and very professional salespeople.
  • kasumikasumi Member Posts: 3
    We just got a 2004 GLS sedan with leather, cold weather for $21800 + TTL at Ganley in North Olmsted, Ohio.

    The experience was great. I had called a few people who wouldn't talk money over the phone. I called Ganley and told them I knew what I wanted and didn't want to waste any time coming in. I said I have the Edmunds TMV and the salesman said- how much is it? Then I told him about VW incentives and he just took off the money faxed me a contract and we had the car in two days. The whole experience took 2 hours to pick up our car and do a trade-in.

    K.
  • savinessavines Member Posts: 1
    My wife and I just purchased a 2004 GLX 4-Motion Wagon, Samoa Red with Beige Leather, for $28,993.00 + TTL.

     I was also able to get them to throw in 2 barracuda bike racks and a set of cargo bars on which to mount them, for an additional $200.

    By my estimation, I paid approximately $2,000 below dealer invoice, leaving the dealer with a cash profit of approximately $2,050.00 (after factoring in holdback and factory to dealer cash).

     Are my calculations right? Was this a good deal?
  • uweuwe Member Posts: 1
    Hi there:

    I am planning to purchase a 2004 or 2005 Passat TDI Wagon. How do I get to know the VW incentives?

    Thank you,

    Uwe
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,242
    Hi uwe -
    You can visit our Rebates & Incentives page to find current offers. When you click on that link, offers for my ZIP code will show up, so be sure to enter your own ZIP code to see the offers available in your area.

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  • yodaroniyodaroni Member Posts: 23
    ok....what's the deal with dealer asking for sticker price on the Passat TDI trying to tell me its my lucky day that they will not ask for anymore that sticker???? ....BS .... thats what I wanted to tell the sales manager, are you kidding me???I said. He said its my call and he acted as if he didn't have the time to waste since its a "TDI". I am sorry people but this CRAP has to stop. I nearly told him you'r lucky I am back here again after my 2001 Jetta gave me SOOOOO much trouble and I am still trying to buy a VW product....all my family are driving Japanese products and have No proplem. For people out there STOP paying sticker for the TDI you are spoiling it for the rest of us.....sorry i had to vent
    Wolf
  • houstonkenhoustonken Member Posts: 28
    Right on, brother !!! Living in Texas, I can't believe people are paying sticker for the car since diesel has such a bad rap here. When I went to the dealership, they intimated that they would discount the thing by $1000-$1500 bucks.

    My belief has been they have limited the production to increase demand for the car. The car is selling around 5,000 to 6,000 dollars more than a 4 cylinder Passat.
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    It's basic supply and demand. As long as people are willing to pay sticker, they'll sell for sticker.

    Good luck with your one man crusade.
  • Kirstie_HKirstie_H Administrator Posts: 11,242
    I nearly told him you'r lucky I am back here again after my 2001 Jetta gave me SOOOOO much trouble and I am still trying to buy a VW product....

    Well, your post just illustrates that they are not "lucky" at all - if they're selling them at sticker and still can't keep them in stock, they don't need your business.

    Now, anyone have an experience where they actually purchased the vehicle? :)

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  • domenicodomenico Member Posts: 3
    Purchased for $33,700 + tax&tags. Sticker $41,700 Wes Greenway in Alexandria, Va. Great deal, nice guys. Pick up this weekend. Only issue was front brakes were warped and they are now replacing entire front brake system. Car had 60 miles on it. It sat in the showroom for most of the year. They are making me very happy with the service from the beginning. Rare for a dealership. I would recommend them highly. CAN'T WAIT FOR THE WEEKEND!!
  • fish8fish8 Member Posts: 2,282
    Congrats on your new W8. I am sure you will be very happy with the purchase. How did the Rotors get warped with only 60 miles on the odometer?
  • dantesdantes Member Posts: 1
    What is the lowest price you are getting for a GLS 1.8t with manual or automatic (ESP) and no options? From a Northern Virginia dealership, I have a quote for $19,600 (manual) including freight - good?

    -Thank you
  • cosmocosmo Member Posts: 203
    I went shopping for a Passat GL with manual transmission and ended up buying a GL TDI wagon with all available options. The dealer wanted $2,400 over sticker. After 5 hours on the lot, the dealer wouldn't budge on the TDI's price, but upped the offer on my trade-in by $2,500. I had researched the value of my trade-in on Edmunds' and Kelly's web sites, and their original offer on my trade-in was actually very fair. Thus, I figure I managed to get the TDI for $100 under sticker price. Nothing to brag about. But, I don't feel like I got the shaft either.
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    As Terry over in Real World Trade In values likes to say:

    the only thing that matters is the difference
  • domenicodomenico Member Posts: 3
    Not sure. All I know is the car sat in their showroom for most of the last year, over 300 days. I drove it and new immediately. I am aware some people had issues with the rotors. We'll see soon.. Anyway we pick it up tomorrow.
    Any other W8 owners out there??
  • markmanmarkman Member Posts: 7
    Greetings,

    I just purchased my first Volkswagen on Thursday...a Northern Green GLX wagon. After a lot of research trying to decide what would be a good next car, neither of us like SUV's too much, we decided on a wagon for a couple of reasons. We needed some additional utility in our next vehicle to accomodate our various hobbies (Astronomy, Biking, and Camping primarily) and I something that had a certain amount of "luxury" in it since I am in a business that causes people to, unfortunately, judge me and my ability, by the type of car that I drive. We looked at the Passat, Mazda 6, and Volvo V50. The Mazda had a nice engine but the interior was definitely a level below the other two and the V50 was just too darn expensive as far as I was concerned. The Passat seemed to be "just right". I was able to get the car for $26,300 which I figure was a decent price. I was originally ready to get a Silverstone but when I saw the Northern Green I was sold. So far I love the car. It has enough power and the build quality is very good and the handling is nice. We got the Anthracite interior and it really looks good against the green exterior. My wife who is 5 feet tall, 13 inches shorter than me, has no problem adjusting the seat/steering wheel to her liking. Overall I am very pleased with everyting so far.
  • houstonkenhoustonken Member Posts: 28
    Just bought the only available 2005 Passat TDI Wagon in Houston. Sticker $27,200. Paid $26,600 with free $200 pinstriping.
  • bridgeviewbridgeview Member Posts: 5
    I just purchased a 2004 Passat 1.8T GLS Automatic with Leather/wood with MSRP of $27,095 and TMV of $25,269 for $21,999 + tax/fees. They would not budge on giving the $1000 customer loyalty because after 9 years I gave my old Jetta to my brother one month before and no longer had the title in my name. We were not able to use the 0.0% financing at this price, but did use the credit union for 4% financing with nothing down for 60 mos. We bought it from Dirito Brothers in Walnut Creek, CA and the salesman described their dealership as the "Costco" of car sales.

    Another dealer tried to make us feel like we were putting them out of business for asking for a price lower than their offer of $24,234 for the same car without the leather package. In fact the salesperson tried to get us to pay sticker until I pulled out the Edmunds printouts. She stated that the information I had from Edmunds on the $2500 dealer incentive was not accurate because it's based on information from "spies." Those spies helped us avoid giving them too much money, so thanks to all you spies out there! I figure we saved $300 (taking into account interest) and got a $1900 package upgrade on top of it.
  • awalsh1awalsh1 Member Posts: 1
    Does this sound like a good deal at $20995 + tax?
    It's way under sticker, am I missing something?

    Thanks for any info,
    Andy
  • japherjapher Member Posts: 10
    I purchased a 2004 Passat GLS 5 speed manual, leatherette interior, ESP for 2K under invoice. The out the door price was $22,769. I feel this is about as good of a deal that I could have received. The car was not a demo - it had only about 20 miles. I bought the car at a dealer in Tacoma WA.

    Incidentally I was offered a 2005 Passat at $100 over invoice. To me the $2100 savings for essentially the same car was worth excepting a one year older model year.

    I thought about buying a 2004 Saab 9-3 linear, the discount was also good but would of cost me roughly $3500 - $4000 more.
  • bjbird2bjbird2 Member Posts: 647
    japher
    You made the right choice. the Nov. 04' Consumer Reports magazine rates the Passat well above the Saab, although it is the 6 cyl. Passat.
    Personally I prefer the 1.8T.
  • dothemathdothemath Member Posts: 1
    So, in looking at this, is the $3,000 "marketing $$" still available to the dealer, (as listed on this site)? I am looking to get an '05 GLS 4 Motion wagon, manual and am wondering what I should expect to pay. I will finance it through my credit union so I just want the best out-the-door deal. I am up in the Boston area, so I guess that may play a part in this?

    Thanks in advance for any help.
  • dfmarcusdfmarcus Member Posts: 12
    The marketing support is only available on the 2004 models. For an 04, you should be able to get $5 - $6K off of MSRP (check Quirk VW ads in the Sunday Globe, or look at their site online)

    For 05 pricing, check carsdirect.com. Your car is quoted at $26.3K. For comparison, an 04 GLX 4motion wagon is available for $28.5K. Keep in mind that a dealer should beat this price. In my case, Quirk beat the carsdirect price by just over $1k.
  • loven224loven224 Member Posts: 4
    Quirk VW had an ad in the Boston Globe (this past Sunday) advertising a 2004 VW Passat for $16999. I'm sure this is a manual, and assume they are throwing in the $1k VW loyalty discount. Are there any additional incentives they are throwing in that I am not aware of? I would call them, but they are closed. Any thoughts?
  • fish8fish8 Member Posts: 2,282
    I am sure the $16,999 price is for a Passat GL. Which would still be a tremendous deal!!!! Depending on where you live, there could be up to $2500 in incentives. I am sure dealers are willing to wheel and deal on leftover 2004's.
  • yodaroniyodaroni Member Posts: 23
    "good for you" $200 FREE pinstriping???? dude are you listening to what you are saying...
  • houstonkenhoustonken Member Posts: 28
    When they brought the car around ... it had a hanging tag that said "The dealer has added pinstriping for $195." I said there was no way I was paying for it. They took it off the price.

    I literally bought the only TDI wagon for sale in the 5 dealerships in Houston. I had no leverage.
  • naveenavee Member Posts: 3
    We just got our first VW wagon for $23,250+fees in bay area, CA. Thanks for all the info people are willing to share in this forum so that we really know what to expect when we negotiate.
  • luvmywagonluvmywagon Member Posts: 1
    Just a thought on the loyalty incentive...we are just getting ready to buy a 2004 passat GL wagon and my husband owned a 1985 Quantum which was totalled by a drunk driver in 1999, they dealer here in KS just required us to get proof that the car was once registered to my husband. It meant a little leg work getting the registration record from the state and a $6 fee, but worth it to get the price that we wanted.
    You may approach the finance manager about this if it isn't too late.
    Good luck!
  • rregesterregeste Member Posts: 6
    Got it for about 27000 or so and they threw in window tinting. Black on black. It was the only manual on the lot. Financing at 1.9, since I did not put anything down and with the resale value I am now not upsidedown in payments. Moved and tried to sell the car this year for about $1000 below kelly but got very very few lookers. Guess I am OK with that since I really like the car anyway. Best things about the car, solid, fine fit and finish, great resale if you can get anyone to look at it.
  • tibleutibleu Member Posts: 2
    I just bought a GLS 1.8T automatic, year 2005 for 23.000 at 3.9%. It's my first experience with VW. Before, I had an Acura Integra.
    Even though the driving is great, I'm kind of worried because of all the bad things about VW people keep telling me since I have the car.
    I also bought extended warranty platinum 7 years/ 100.000 miles for $ 1,863. I found it kind of expensive and I am thinking to cancel it. I have 60 days to do so. Can someone tell me if it is a good idea to cancel it.
    Tonite
  • bjbird2bjbird2 Member Posts: 647
    Keep the warranty, keep the car for 7 years, and enjoy a great ride. The Passat is the best car for the money I've owned in over 40 years of car ownership. It does everything I want a car to do. It gets great mileage, rides and handles well, is quiet, and puts a smile on my face every time I park it and look back over my shoulder. It may not be as reliable as some other brands, but it sure is enjoyable. If VW made a more reliable vehicle, they would own the market. I also owned an Integra. It was fun to drive, and very reliable, but the Passat is a class above for driveability.
    I thought VW was offering 0% financing on 05's.
  • fish8fish8 Member Posts: 2,282
    $23,000 Sounds a bit high for a '05 GLS Automatic. I paid $21,900 for a '04 Auto.
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    There aren't any incentives on the 05's yet.
  • dolphindolphin Member Posts: 71
    Finalizing my order on a 2005 Passat TDI GLS Wagon. Does anyone have any opinion on the improved ride or looks that the 17 inch wheels give? Full-boat on options and will get it for 1/2-way between invoice and sticker...
  • tibleutibleu Member Posts: 2
    I found a 04 auto for $20.400, but, I preferred the 2005. The price was $25.450. The manager told me there was no incentive on the 2005.
  • diw97diw97 Member Posts: 1
    Can you tell what the difference is between '04 & '05 GLS?? The best price I gotten so far on a '04 GLS AWD automatic was $24K. Am I being ripped off??
  • catherine9catherine9 Member Posts: 31
    The dealer here in New Orleans quoted me $25,000 for a fully loaded 2004 GLX Passat (V6). I think you're supposed to subtract 3500 from invoice for a 4motion car and 2000 for a front wheel drive car.
  • maruskamaruska Member Posts: 9
    After so many months of deciding to buy a new car, I finally took the plunge and I picked up my new 2004 GLS Automatic 1.8T VW Passat on Sept. 03, 2004. It has grey leather interior/wood package and I paid $24,514; color Shadow Blue with only 12 miles on it. The dealer is located in Bayside, NY. If you are on the market for this car and you live in the NY area, give them a call. They are wonderful and did not give me any hassles (like others that I personally visited).

    I love my car and all I can say it is very comfortable, elegant looking and I enjoy driving it (especially with that Monsoon sound radio).

    I absolutely love it!
  • jpmjpm Member Posts: 3
    Hello,

    Looking for pricing on a 2005 GLX automatic in the Chicago area. Thanks in advance.
  • philiprstphiliprst Member Posts: 4
    5sp, 4motion, Reflex Silver, cold weather package, ESP, velour interior. MSRP $26310, paid $20,450 + delivery, tax and title. How did I do?
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