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Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

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Re: Has anyone had trouble getting internet price quotes from Nissan dealers? [hondamom6] by trolleyfan
Aug 03, 2008 (5:27 pm)
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Replying to: hondamom6 (Jul 31, 2008 6:23 am)

I would call the dealership and ask to speak with a manager to get a price quote. Tell the person the exact model with what options you want and that you are looking to purchase a new vehicle very soon and that an Altima is in the running for being your new car. I believe when you call in person you come across as more serious of a buyer. State that you want the lowest price as you are not playing games as you won't get back to them to see if they will go lower.
 
I bought mine this way. The manager was a straight shooter - told me all dealerships pay the same for every car and every option, it's just a case of how bad one wants to close a deal. He told me he would have a salesperson call me back within a half an hour, which was the case. I bought the car from them as they were almost $900 less and I didn't have to play any games.
 
Check out the Nissan website and check the inventory on the lots of dealerships. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a car from outside my area as the dealerships are looking for you to come to their place for service, which is where the money machine for them is.
 
Good luck. BTW, you might want to consider waiting till the end of the month as you get closer to the end of year and they also might have been deals or rebates tied in with the Labor Day holiday. Nissan had thrown an extra $500 rebate out for sales made over Memorial Day weekend, at least here in PA.
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How much under invoice should I pay....... by gogetem
Aug 04, 2008 (1:34 pm)
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We are interested in a ,fully loaded Altima 2.5 SL w/ tech package and connection package. The msrp is 29570. How much over invoice should I pay?
I am on Long Island NY. I am aware of the $1250 rebate.
Thanks for any advice...
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Re: How much under invoice should I pay....... [gogetem] by adcz94
Aug 04, 2008 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: gogetem (Aug 04, 2008 1:34 pm)

As a broad rule of thumb you should get 08 Altima with TTL included for about 300-500$ under the invoice price. Invoice price itself should be way below MSRP. Pricing will depend on your bargaining skills and how desperate the dealer is to sell that car. i know people who have paid MSRP or above to get Altima in this month will all the promotions. So just do your research before buying the car. Also if you have lots of Nissan dealers in your city that will be helpfull to bring the overall price down. Ask from internet price quotes from each and every dealer withing like 100 miles radius.
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Re: How much under invoice should I pay....... [adcz94] by karmom
Aug 05, 2008 (2:55 pm)
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Replying to: adcz94 (Aug 04, 2008 2:36 pm)

Should I start the emails off with a price point, or stick to letting them know the options I want i.e. interior/exterior colors, style and options and let them start the ball rolling with the dollar amount? Should I mention anything in the email about rebates or cash back amounts? I just want me emails to be professional and to the point.
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Re: How much under invoice should I pay....... [karmom] by adcz94
Aug 06, 2008 (1:02 pm)
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Replying to: karmom (Aug 05, 2008 2:55 pm)

1st rule of bargaining - Always let the other party quote a price first. They may quote too high but also there is a chance that they may quote below what you were expecting.
In my case i just asked them for internet price quote for a car with the optional packages i wanted (without mentioning any price at all). Just let them know the rebates you are eligible for.
When i got quotes from all dealers i contacted the one with highest price and made him beat the lowest price and so on and so forth. Did most of my stuff via email. But almost all dealers will ask you to bring along a hard copy of the quote you are asking them to beat. Just tell them that you will show them the copy if they tell you how much lower than that quote will thr dealership go. Basically tell them you wont waste your time and money by coming to thr dealership without knowing that they offer the best deal in town.
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2008 Altima S with CVT for $20600 by lashleroux15
Aug 08, 2008 (11:20 am)
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I just picked up my silver Altima S with just floormats and splash guards for invoice - $20600 (this is before rebate, TTL, etc.). In my area I got pretty lucky because of demand for the regular S models with CVT. Of course, it helps to walk in 1/2 hour before closing on a Saturday at the end of the month.
 
Considering I also had a trade involved (which I didn't get fleeced on......thanks Edmunds), this deal worked out very well. The only pain was the hour or so it took to arrive at that price plus get my trade. It came down to the manager and me sitting at a table where I wrote down the car price and my trade-in value. If he didn't agree, I was leaving. I don't think this would have happened at the beginning of the month.
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Altima 2.5S or 2.5SL monthly payments avg? by karmom
Aug 09, 2008 (4:11 pm)
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Orginally wanted a 2.5S with Conv Plus Pkg, but may consider the SL package, if the price is right. What is everyone averaging in monthly payments for option? My credit score is around 760-775. I know the state tax rate plays a part and i'm in the state of texas and will probably only put down $1k-$2k, will hold on to my current car and sell it later myself.
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Is The Connection Package worth it? by dgentsusa
Aug 10, 2008 (4:23 pm)
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Comes with the Bose stereo. How is the quality of the stereo? Never hear anyone talking about the connection package. Im in limbo about whether to get a New accord or a SL 2.5 Altima. Nicer interior in Accord but Altima is lil more sporter and faster.
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Re: Is The Connection Package worth it? [dgentsusa] by hell606
Aug 10, 2008 (6:08 pm)
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Replying to: dgentsusa (Aug 10, 2008 4:23 pm)

I think so I love my 2.5SL. I went from a Accord V6 and feel I didn't lose that much horsepower. I enjoy dirving the Altima much more than I did the Accord and it was a Coupe.
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Re: Is The Connection Package worth it? [dgentsusa] by adcz94
Aug 10, 2008 (7:19 pm)
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Replying to: dgentsusa (Aug 10, 2008 4:23 pm)

from what i have heard Bose stereo is really really good...... having said that the normal 6 speaker music system ain't that bad either. I generally use my ipod with the aux cable and am completely satisfied with it. If you are an audiophile and want the best sound system then go for Bose but i guess most of the people can live with the standard 6 speaker music system.
About accord and altima comparison accord is a bit bigger with better interior and has more residual value after 5-6 years. On the other hand the center console of accord is really crowded with too many button. Altima is better looking and more fun to drive. General opinion is that Altima has less maintenance in longer run. Also you wont get good deals on accord (cash back, low apr and all that stuff) at this point of time. So for me altima was a better choice. You might like the feel of accord more and really the price diff ain't that much so it basically boils down to which car you like most. Take a test drive of both and then you can make your decision.

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