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Subaru Outback Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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outback se purchase by zippy11
Mar 26, 2009 (6:43 am)
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since I used information here for my research, I thought I would return the favor. I focused on three dealerships in Maryland close to where I live, PG county. The SE, model 9DD, automatic, had no additional options, and the OTD price was $22,880, which was even lower than the Consumer Report "bottom line" price. That's taxes, tags, everything. Although I first thought Fitz was the way to go, they didn't seem hungry enough to match lower quotes given by other dealers, and HGordon ended up the winner. I hate haggling, but once my learning curve peaked--that took about two weeks, I felt fairly in control. And kudos the HGordon, the people were nice (although their website is a bit weak) and I never felt even slightly jerked around....not that I felt jerked around by anyone else, it's just the game. To potential buyers, just a reminder to try and be inhumanly patient and unafraid to just say no in your bargaining.
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Re: outback se purchase [zippy11] by fendertweed
Mar 26, 2009 (7:02 am)
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Replying to: zippy11 (Mar 26, 2009 6:43 am)

I'm curious to hear more about how you did your bargaining/negot./haggling. Did you visit all the dealers to get actual quotes? Ask via email and then ask them to match (in person? email? phone?) ... sounds like a pretty decent price.
 
and what was the Consumer Rep. price if I may ask (either as $ or % off list for the car & freight would be fine, I can back into the other numbers to get to the OTD price)?
 
thanks,
Jon
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Re: outback se purchase [fendertweed] by chuck68516
Mar 27, 2009 (6:05 am)
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Replying to: fendertweed (Mar 26, 2009 7:02 am)

The bottom line MSRP on an Outback Special Edition, that I've seen, is $24,560. You can easily buy one for $20,000. Heuberger Motors in Colorado has 8 billion.
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Re: outback se purchase [fendertweed] by zippy11
Mar 27, 2009 (6:15 am)
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Replying to: fendertweed (Mar 26, 2009 7:02 am)

No, I did not visit dealers to get actual quotes. All quotes were obtained through websites, by email, with some discussion on phone. I wasn't going to visit each dealership, no one should endure that grief. Start with displayed web prices and go from there. I think the Consumer report price was at least about 300-400 higher; I'll try to post the actual number when I can locate it.
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Re: outback se purchase [fendertweed] by zippy11
Mar 27, 2009 (2:03 pm)
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Replying to: fendertweed (Mar 26, 2009 7:02 am)

OK, my previous post needs a slight correction....consumer reports bottom line for an se was: 23,323 (includes freight) - 2000 (incentive) + 1489 (taxes, fees) + profit (they suggested 4%) = 22,812 + profit. That's my equation, right or wrong.
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Re: outback se purchase [zippy11] by chuck68516
Mar 27, 2009 (7:58 pm)
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Replying to: zippy11 (Mar 27, 2009 2:03 pm)

Don't use Consumer Reports or Edmund's TMV to figure out what you should pay. Simply go to the highest volume Subaru dealer in your area or better yet visit their website. Most of the time they will have their lowest internet price listed on each model. Like I said above, I've seen Special Editions listed for $20,000. Over $4,500 off sticker. If a dealer can sell cars for this price ANY dealer can. The only question is will they. My highest volume dealer has 172 Outbacks, 38 being Special Editions. It's time to start selling cars guys.
 
You don't have to add additonal dealer profit like Consumer Reports suggests, the dealer is already making thousands selling it to you for $20,000. They don't actually "buy" the car for invoice. They get advertising money and all kinds of incentives for every car they sell. Dealer holdback alone is over $700.
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09 SE 9DD by rdy
Mar 28, 2009 (5:02 pm)
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09 SE Diamond Grey
Buying tomorrow.
Options:
Automatic trans.
Auto dimming mirror/compass package.
$19988.00 + $218 tags title etc. (No tax for Oregon residents)
I might just low ball them 19k.
The redesign coming this summer will make 09's much harder to move.
 
p.s. Consumer reports is useless.
A high schooler with an internet connection could do better.
The Fat Wallet car buying thread is good if you ignore the drama.
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09 SE Price in the New England area by ttut
Apr 16, 2009 (1:13 pm)
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Is there anyone buying a 09 SE Outback around the New England area recently? Could you share the buying experience and price? Thanks in advance!
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Re: 09 SE Price in the New England area [ttut] by dog629
Apr 17, 2009 (5:55 am)
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Replying to: ttut (Apr 16, 2009 1:13 pm)

Location: Litchfield County, CT
 
2009 Outback SE automatic
 
$23600 minus $2000 cash back, total $21600 before taxes, dealer fee ($299) and registration.

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