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Document fees in Phoenix are considerably higher than what I'm seeing posted here from other places. They fell in the $299-$499(!) range for Mazda dealers here. Our license fees are based on the value of the car. On a new '08 Mazda3, it comes out to around $350. Every dealer here wants to tack on window tint - they put it on every new car unless you either specifically order it without it or you happen to find a car fresh of the truck that hasn't been tinted yet ($299 charge on the Mazda3 everywhere I checked). Most want to add some sort of "Desert Protection Package" that includes some sort of paint protection. Cardinale Way Mazda quoted me $1097 for their DPP & $499 for doc fees on a pre-owned 2007 Mazda3. I have no idea what their DPP included - I couldn't get past the shock of them adding $1600 to the price right out of the gate (an internet advertised price that was higher than invoice on a new 2008, BTW). I found that, of the 5 dealers I got bids from in the Phoenix area, they all started by adding about $900 in total adds to the price of a new '08 (+TT&L). At the end of December, one of the dealers was offering 500 under invoice for anything in stock, the others were all willing to sell the 3 at invoice without argument. |
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Replying to: zragnarok (Dec 29, 2007 7:27 pm) |
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Replying to: nsbio1 (Jan 05, 2008 1:55 pm) The most meaningful basis for comparison would be for all costs less tax. Not less tax and title, just less tax, since 'title' fees are also subject to fluffing up. Only in this way can we validly compare drive-off costs across states and counties, including those with no tax at all.
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Replying to: unkownuser (Jan 13, 2008 9:10 am) On the other hand, trade-in should be a separate transaction, negotiated separately from the car purchase (OTD) price. For example, I paid $16976 OTD for 2008 Mazda3i Touring 5sp ABS, cargo net, wheel locks (MSRP $17375) in NC. The OTD price includes 3%NC tax, title,registration, $444 dealer doc fee (high, but the overall price of the car was reasonable, so I did not negotiate). From that price, they subtracted $100 for my 96 Protege with broken engine and 201 K Miles on it.
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Replying to: nsbio1 (Jan 13, 2008 3:42 pm) Do you think I can get them to lower the price even further? Thanks
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Replying to: breizhjedi (Jan 17, 2008 12:11 pm) Since your would-be is a 2007, they give you ~1500 off invoice price. What are their prices for similarly equipped 2008 models? I am trying to understand by how much they are discounting the car for it being 2007.
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Replying to: nsbio1 (Jan 17, 2008 6:06 pm) My guess is I can get the car for 18000 but I don't know if trying to get more would be pushing my luck...
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Replying to: breizhjedi (Jan 17, 2008 9:41 pm) As it is, you do not seem to be getting any discount for it being 2007. If I were you I would get a 2008 or get them to drop the price further for the 2007. If they say no, I guarantee that you will survive the rejection  . Good luck.
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2008 Mazda3 sport hatchback auto white. (+200 for the paint alone) Is 17,950 plus ca tt&l (add another 10%) Or 17,750 for any other color. Thats 650 under "S" plan. Since there are no rebates going on right now just the 1.9apr. I think thats bottom pricing. Anyone doing better?
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| I just bought this car for 16800. 500 under invoice. 2008 3i touring automatic with ABS package and 1.9% financing in RI. They seem to be willing to negotiate as first week of Jan. after holidays they were slow and advertising and promoting 1.9% finance. Car is great and runs very well. | |
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