What are folks paying now?

[jag12]

I ordered my 2008 Package 4 today in Springfield, Virginia (Kay Jennings' Springfield Toyota). (I shopped all around the DC Metro area). I told them I didn't care about color. There's a 6-8 week waitlist. $500 deposit. All over town, I was told no deals, MSRP only (which I was told was 25,914, which included the 660 destination charge) plus a 379 processing fee, plus 3.17% tax, plus tags/title/registration $61.50.

I negotiated $25,515 (including destination charge), $100 processing fee, 3.17% tax, plus taxes/title/registration $61.50. No other dealership would take this deal in Virgina, but this is what I was offered in Maryland, and this was the one dealership in Virginia that was willing to match. (FYI, the dealership in MD was Beltway Toyota, but I wouldn't recommend them, I had to pull teeth to get them to tell me what they believed MSRP was and the salesperson knew less than I did. On the other hand, MD is limited by law to a 100 dollar "processing fee."

[RhythmDoctor]

Originally Posted by RhythmDoctor

I have not actually taken delivery yet, so these prices should be taken with a grain of salt. I am going out-of-state (100 miles away) to save some money. We are waiting for a Grey Package 2 which is enroute from the port to the dealer (due sometime next week). My quote is $22,598 (with floor mats, and including destination charge) + $99 processing fee + $19 temporary tag = $22,716 out-the-door. By my calculation, this price is about $1200 off the "old" sticker price of $23,909. I will have to bring it back to Pennsylvania to pay the 6% sales tax, ~$100 TTR (at AAA) and ~$100 annual PA state inspection. I consider myself VERY fortunate to get this deal (assuming I actually get it without any further hidden fees). I think if I had waited a couple days more I would have paid much more as prices have firmed up significantly....

...I consider myself very fortunate to get these prices in this market. So far it appears the dealers are being honest with the prices. (I've asked about hidden fees a few times.) However, they may be disappointed when they find out 1) I will pay cash 2) I have no trade, and 3) I don't want an extended warranty or any dealer-installed options. They won't have much opportunity to pad their margins. I'm already preparing myself for the "hard sell" on the extended warranty. I usually have to say "no" at least 3 times...We'll see if I actually get the price I was quoted.

FYI, I picked up the car today at CarMax Laurel Toyota and they did honor the prices I mentioned above. I've bought ~10 cars in my life, and this was by far the best car buying experience I have ever had. Great price (given current market conditions), absolutely no hard sell at all for accessories or extended warranty. CarMax recruits young college graduates, and you can really tell that the sales staff are intelligent, caring, and honest - a huge step up from the slime we have encountered at the dealer that is ~2 miles from my house (no names to protect the guilty). Our salesman at CarMax was Schem, and I recommend him highly. I found his name on this forum from a guy who drove up from Florida to buy a car from them - thanks PriusChat!

CarMax is a no-haggle dealer, and their prices on Prius have gone up some due to market conditions since I locked in my deal (not a scam, just business realities). However, they are still selling Package 2 for about $650 below MSRP - but I suspect you'll have to wait a LONG time for one.

[lululawless]

I bought my 2008 Package #2 on March 30, sticker was 24,700. Got them to take $500 off the sticker and they threw in the window tint for free. My only gripe was their "Dealer Fee" of $795 dollars!!! So that kinda cancelled out the sticker discount. But it was Seaside Pearl, and I was in love with it. Other than that, it was a good experience, this was in Delray Beach FL.(I also met Sarah Silverman's father while waiting in the customer lounge to pick it up after tinting. Kinda cool.)

[spitinuri]

Truly amazing. I just checked autotrader.com and used Prius 2005 with 50,000 miles for a little over $29,000. Wow.

[My2008Prius]

<=== 2008, Magnetic Grey non-touring Prius with Package #2 and added distributor option of Leather Seats ($1150). Out the door for $23,900 dollars back in January, and it was the ONLY car on the BOAT to this dealer.

I have a cousin working for Southeast Toyota Distributors who hooked me up with the leather seats for no charge. Everything else was up to the salesman, Larry, at Ernie Palmer Toyota in Jacksonville, FL. I was in and out in just over an hour, after putting down my down payment on a Friday as insurance that SET would indeed put in the leather seats on Monday, which they did. It was ready on a Tuesday and I was gone quick.

Good luck to all looking to purchase one.

[TravelBliss]

Originally Posted by George S.

I was out looking today -- no Prius on the lots and a 6-8 week wait. They will not negotiate a penny (at least at this dealership) and you are expected to pay the full MSRP. This was in Bel Air, MD. If anyone knows of a better deal in MD - please post. Thanks.

^^^^^^
This is the norm now, at least it has been in FL.

[Prius4ever]

I have been a happy Prius owner now for one month. I purchased from a dealer a used 2008 Prius with 7,000 miles (one owner) for $24,500, magnetic gray, package #2.

The weekend I started to shop around for them, there seemed to be many Priuses available. Still, when I found this car online at a dealer about 65 miles away, I grabbed it. They said it was the first day they had it advertised.

I'm so glad I didn't hesitate because my husband is looking at buying a Prius too and the supply has really diminished. (That's what he gets for buying just two months ago, *gasp* a '06 Jeep Commander with its glorious 12 mpg!)

(What was he thinking? He wasn't thinking! I can't imagine the loss he is going to take on it.)

At least I have my Prius I love!

[Godiva]

The local Arco is now $4.05.

I paid $4.13 to gas up the rental in San Jose, CA on Saturday.

[cruizerstylin]

I picked mine up 20MAY08 - 2008, 2miles, Package#6, Red. Paid 28.3K out the door.

Be sure to view Edmunds - DEALER RATINGS & REVIEWS

My dealer tried to mess me up by stealing my trade...

[Jeremiahjj]

$500 under MSRP + no dealer handling.