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Honda Accord Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#27565 of 29863 2012 Honda Accord invoice + premium or no premium by anne99

Nov 25, 2012 (12:36 pm)

I plan to purchase a 2013 Honda Accord.
 
I subscribed to the CarBargains service from the Center for the Study of Services. 800-475-7283
 
If you’d like more information about CarBargains, this is the web site: http://www.checkbook.org/auto/carbarg.cfm
 
Select the make, model, and year in the upper right hand corner
 
As part of this service, CarBargains obtained pricing information from five dealerships. Here is some of the information CarBargains provided:
 
Invoice MSRP
Base price $20,579 $22,480
Vehicle Subtotal $20,579 $22,480
Destination Charge $790 $790
TOTAL PRICE $21,369 $23,270
 
As part of this service, one dealership indicated they would sell the car for $1,000 above invoice. Here is my question. Should I offer to pay the invoice ($20,579) + $1,000 or should I just offer to pay the $20,579? Why do I need to pay the $1,000 over the invoice?
 
Doesn’t the manufacturer provide a hold-back to the dealership, 1-3 % of the MSRP? If so, is that enough profit for the dealership?
 
 Thank you

#27566 of 29863 Purchase Price on a 2013 Accord LX by uderic

Nov 25, 2012 (6:31 pm)

I just purchased a 2013 LX. I'm in the New York City area. It was my first car buying experience and I've learned a few lessons for next time. I wanted to share my pricing, because it was very helpful to see what everyone else paid. Here is my breakdown:
 
Base Price: $21,784
Sales Tax: $1878.87
NYS Required Tire Recycling Fee: $12.50
NY State Inspection: $10
Dealer Fee: $75
New Plates: $207
 
OTD $23,967.37

#27567 of 29863 Re: 2013 accord ex-l [yangyx] by brian125

Nov 25, 2012 (7:43 pm)

Replying to: yangyx (Nov 24, 2012 8:25 pm)
Yang, what state do you live?. Read prior post in your area .. your target price is Dealers invoice on the make and model you want. Read my last few post on how to buy on the phone or online. Your not telling the internet managers the right things. you have to control the conversation. You have to be in talks with someone who has the power to give you there best price that moment..NOT THE SALESMAN WHO WORKS THE FLOOR. Tell every dealer you contact that for invoice price you buy right that moment. its yes or no. If they say no tell DEALERSHIP what is your bottom line price that is close to invoice. then tell him thanks and only call you back if he wants to make a deal at invoice. . move onto next dealer etc, etc,.. buying a car is a negotiation . Once you let a dealer give you his idea of a fair price your done.

#27568 of 29863 Riverside honda ---beware of this dealership by rob_v6

Nov 25, 2012 (7:50 pm)

I went to this dealership to get the car based on the email i recevied from them, they did not honor the price. Avoid this dealership at all cost. Don"t waste your time
Really bad bad business practice. Giving you a quote online and not honoring it.

#27569 of 29863 Re: Riverside honda ---beware of this dealership [rob_v6] by chanhn_99

Nov 25, 2012 (9:55 pm)

Replying to: rob_v6 (Nov 25, 2012 7:50 pm)
I bought a 2013 Sport CVT on ThanksGiving at Honda cars of Corona.
This dealer is great, honor the internet pricing for $22,150 and willing to match or dealers for lower price for in stock car and color.
 
Internet price for Sport CVT auto nothing added: $22:150
                                             
OTD with tax & license fees: $24,300.
 
Finance will try to sale you alarm and extended warr. for another $1600.
 
Rock Honda internet pricing for Sport trim : $21,650
 
Spreen Honda internet pricing: $21, 650 + $790 (dest. charge)
 
Penske Honda Ontario : $22,000+
 
If dealer honors best pricing, watch out for financing dep. try to sell you things and given you high interest rate to make more money.

#27570 of 29863 Re: 2013 accord ex-l [yangyx] by 1sebringnow

Nov 25, 2012 (10:17 pm)

Replying to: yangyx (Nov 24, 2012 8:25 pm)
I typically email multiple internet managers and get their best price via email. But think about things you plan to purchase before you request the bids to get best price. Like if you really want an Accord LX, do you also want wheel locks or winter mats? Or perhaps you want to do some type of 3M film on the nose of the car to protect it from rocks off the highway? Anyway, whatever you want make sure each dealership you send an email to, that the car you want is the same - why, so you can get an apples to apples look at price. The other thing is, how much for dealer conveyence fee's, typically they can range from $100 to $499 bucks. This is a fee that is pure profit to the dealer. You can buy Honda's in the Wash DC area Criswell, Oursmann are two dealers that have very low prices. You can negotiate these fee's off the car. I would wait until Nov 30th to actually buy the car or even Dec 31. There is "holiday cash out there too. Criswell was selling 2013 LX for $21,225 plus destination and they were giving an extra $250 in bonus cash last time I received and email from them.
 
Have fun and hope you enjoy your new ride when you get it.

#27571 of 29863 Re: Purchase Price on a 2013 Accord LX [uderic] by captain77450

Nov 25, 2012 (10:48 pm)

Replying to: uderic (Nov 25, 2012 6:31 pm)
LOL. All u noobs are still wet behind the ears!!. Every car at every dealer is priced at 38-40 PERCENT over their real cost when you look at the MSRP. Do you really think car dealers can stay in business making 1 - 3 %.....LOL what a joke. Just look around yourself when at the dealership. See all the amenities......the expensive employees, inventory, building, advertising, tools.....just like LasVegas...........you are gonna pay for all that. A $20k MSRP costs the dealer $13k. The dealer invoice means NOTHING and is no more reliable than the MSRP......its just a piece of printed junk. Do you really think a dealer is gonna tell you what they paid for the car you just bot?.........LOL........wake up noobs.....they are not in business to make 3%!! I use to work for a Ford and Chevy dealer for 20 years........I am still laughing at all these prices on this blog..........LMFAO....

#27572 of 29863 "Riverside Honda" does not honor their own internet quote by rob_v6

Nov 26, 2012 (11:39 am)

I went to this dealership to get the car based on the email i recevied from them, they did not honor the price. Avoid this dealership at all cost. Don"t waste your time
Really bad bad business practice. Giving you a quote online and not honoring it.
I will post this message everyday so readers can be warned and avoid this dealership, I filed complaint with BBB nad FTC for unfair business practice act.

#27573 of 29863 Re: "Riverside Honda" does not honor their own internet quote [rob_v6] by rayainsw

Nov 26, 2012 (12:27 pm)

Replying to: rob_v6 (Nov 26, 2012 11:39 am)
'I will post this message everyday...'
PLEASE do not do that.....

#27574 of 29863 Re: "Riverside Honda" does not honor their own internet quote [rob_v6] by brian125

Nov 26, 2012 (1:13 pm)

Replying to: rob_v6 (Nov 26, 2012 11:39 am)
ROB V6, here is a tip for next time. when ever you get your best price online or by phone Tell dealer that you want him to fax over a Buyers Order with make, model, vin number, and all the specific's of the deal. you secure this deal with a credit card deposit til he finds or preps vehicle. Once you both sign that document its a legal document. By buying this way you will see if that dealership is honest and if he tries to sneak in any other fee' s.. Then you can confront him before you sign deal. I have been buying this way since the Internet came along. works 100 % every time. Your comments about Riverside honda.. Here are my thoughts.. make sure you call and email that dealerships general manager and tell him there practices suck and not only have you lodge complaints with bbb, etc you will let as many people as possible know on the Edmunds and other Toyota buying forums about there slimy ways.. Good job

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