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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Toyota Highlander Prices Paid and Buying Experience
4177 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 5:23 AM
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We used a buying service called CarBargains to get us the best deal on a Highlander. This is a non-profit company with very good reviews(the company is called Consumers' Checkbook). They obtain bids from at least 5 dealers in your area. The bids are relative to invoice (i.e., $XX.XX over or under invoice), so you don't have to specify the options you want. The dealers compete for your business, which is the only leverage consumers really have anyway.
Anyway, I got my report back yesterday, and I could not be more pleased. The lowest bid was $300 over invoice!!! The next lowest was $500 over invoice. The worst ones were about $1,000 over. I called the dealer service mgr who will now locate the car I want. I'll pick it up when they get it in. I will pay whatever the invoice is for the vehicle equiped as I want it PLUS $300. I did pay $160 for this service, but it was clearly well worth it. Check them out: |
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MSRP $32,120 PAID $28,756+ PLUS CA TAX & LIC. $3364 off MSRP! INVOICE:$28,256 PAID $500 OVER! This is such great deal considering the color and package. Most dealers wanted $1200 to $1500 over! Only thing we did not get was SK Console. Anybody know when they will be offered after market? NOTE: Dealers really do have "bonus"times if they sell X number of cars on a weekend they get a bonus so they are willing to deal. They had over 20 Highlanders on hand. Walked on lot Sat May 5 saw our Highlander,Faxed offer that night,$500 over Invoice, accepted that night, Drove off lot May 7. Great Experience Great Automobile! Toyota of Cerritos (562)860-6561 Sales Contact: Carlos Dulguime/Mark Duffy Magr purchased 2001 Highlander with the following: V6 2x4 Color: Vintage Gold Metallic Interior: Leather Ivory SR> Sun roof BE> Side Air bags LL> Limited package EJ> Premium 3-in-1 Audio & CD Changer LA> Leather CF> Carpet/Cargo Mat Set (5-piece) TO> Tow Pk GN> Cargo Net (Wife Loves the cargo net!)
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I just picked it up this afternoon - it's the NON-Limited version. I got it with: FE, DR, PE, TO, AG CQ, UZ, V5, RF, CF MSRP = $28,308 Paid = $25,936 + Tax&Tags $2,372, below MSRP Hope this helps anyone in the tri-state area, and I have to confirm...the Bluestone color is as beautiful as everyone on the forum has been saying. I'm extremely happy with it. Happy Driving!!! |
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| We picked up the Highlander on Friday. Ours has an MSRP of $27,664. We got it for $24,731. That's $300 over invoice. We bought it at Beltway Toyota in MD. The dealers here also charge an ad fee (something you cannot get around) which came to $468 (2.1% of base invoice) and my dealer charged me a $225 prep fee (probably a rip off). With taxes and all these charges, the grand total came to $26,300. We did all this with no negotiating by using Car Bargains. I'm so happy with their service- telling everyone I know! | |
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Is there anyone from the Buffalo NY area who has purchased a Highlander. If so, what type of price did you get and what dealer would you suggest. Thanks |
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| Anyone in the Richmond, Va. area bought a Highlander.If so,how much did you have to pay. | |
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I bought our Indigo Ink Pearl V6 4x4 Ltd with almost everything through United Buying Service, available free through my credit union. Didn't get the mud guards or glass breakage sensor. $31,637, and no processing fee. I think that's about $900 above invoice. And a lot less than the RX300 we previously considered! Easy deal, but I had to listen to the rustproofing and warranty schpiels. Can't believe they still sell rustproofing. I did find it annoying that when you buy a trailer hitch they only give you half of it - you have to buy the bar and ball yourself. The Buying Service has selected dealers and trained salesmen. I dealt with Fairfax Ourisman Toyota in Fairfax, VA. |
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I just noticed several comparison comments re the RX300. One of the things you pay for in a Lexus is the 'Lexus experience.' I have a Lexus (not SUV), and the 'Lexus experience' isn't worth 10 cents. Factor that into the comparisons. One thing I miss in the HL is the driver's seat memory - does the RX300 come with that? |
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I'm jealous that people in the States are getting great deals. Unfortunately the dealers in Canada are still sticking to their guns, they are only offering token discounts. Has anybody got a good price in Canada? And does CarBargains.com do Canadian prices? thanks |
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I've never bought a receiver type hitch that included the bar and ball, as it's impossible for the manufacturer to know what type/size you require. Some bars are straight, while others have a lift/lower offset to properly match the ride hieght of you trailer to the tow vechicle. Balls come in various sizes (i.e. 1 7/8, 2, 2 1/8, etc.). Too many variables for a generic package. -Steve |
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