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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Elliot Roth, May 23, 2009.

  1. Elliot Roth

    Elliot Roth New Member

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    Negotiated the following price with my dealer today:

    Level III in Blue
    Carpet Mats
    Rear Bumper Protector

    $23759 including delivery charge. Did I do well or should I try harder?

    Of course taxes and the dealers standard non-negotiable doc fee are on top of that.
     
    #1 Elliot Roth, May 23, 2009
  2. dbacksfan

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    Considering MSRP and delivery fees are $23750, I think you did just fine. And if you're in the SET region, I think you did even better. Most of us are paying MSRP, delivery fee, plus cost of add-ons.

    5-piece mats list at $200, while the rear bumper applique is $69.

    Enjoy your new car, you lucky "devil"! I mean this in the nicest way.
     
    #2 dbacksfan, May 23, 2009
  3. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    wow...seems very cheap compared to what i paid for mine
     
    #3 DaveinOlyWA, May 23, 2009
  4. Elliot Roth

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    Yes I am in SET territory. Dealer mentioned something about not applying the addendum sticker to the car. Having never bought a Toyota before I am not sure what that was, but he said it was a savings of about $900
     
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    In my region, that would be a $260 savings from MSRP, before adding back in the doc fee (limited by my state to $50). That is a few dollars better than my deal, after adjusting for the different model and trim levels. Many folks seem to be right at MSRP.
     
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    Add on sticker is usually a way for the dealer to mark up the car above MSRP.
     
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  7. Elliot Roth

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    Well you did better than me. There is no limit on the dealer doc fees in my state. I had to pay $599 for that. My last car that I bought in 2004 had a doc fee of $499, so I guess it went up $100 in 5 years. Still since it seems I got the mats and the bumper guard for free, if you back that out of the doc fee than I only paid $330 in doc fees.

    Of course if I wanted a real bargain I could have bought an '09 for 2K off sticker. Dealer had about 12 of those he was trying to unload. But they were all Grey or Silver and I already have two silver cars.


     
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    Considering most local dealers want full MSRP, not bad. However, I am happy to say luck, and a lot of e-mails and phone calls finally paid off.

    Think Alligant Air, and a trip to cold & mountains. I just found $750 over dealer invoice with $197 total fees and no state income tax. I am off to see Yellowstone National Park in my new car!:cool::cheer2:
     
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  9. scienceexpert

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    Those DOC fees are just another way to build in extra profit. Some CA dealers only charge $59 + $38 title. My Montana dealer was $197 with title. In NV they ranged from $399-$699 at my local dealerships. Plane tickets are cheap and a driving summer vacation is even nicer in your new car.:cool::)
     
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    My dealer told me today that they are adding a $995 premium to the MSRP on all Priuses unless they are special ordered.
     
    #10 wacko999, May 23, 2009
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    Find another dealer. There's little reason for this type of opportunistic robbery w/ the amount of cars that will be available.
     
    #11 HTMLSpinnr, May 23, 2009
  12. PriusCrazy

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    I think you did good as I live in the same region (SET) and the dealer was firm on all amounts, though I was able to negotiate a "free" bottle of touch up paint. Here's how mine added up:

    IV (no options) - $25,800.00
    blizzard pearl surcharge - $220.00
    Carpet mats - $229.00
    Title,tags - $80.00
    Deliver Fee - $775.00
    Doc Fees - $495.00
    Tax - $810.72

    Out the door - $28,409.72
     
    #12 PriusCrazy, May 23, 2009
  13. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    tax $800??? wow, must be nice!...
     
    #13 DaveinOlyWA, May 23, 2009
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