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#267 of 471 Re: Help with purchase of Ford Focus [mmcm1886] by jfritsch

Jul 21, 2008 (8:18 am)

Replying to: mmcm1886 (Jul 21, 2008 7:06 am)
A well optioned 08 Focus Ses or equivalent, msrp 18500 or so barely has a trade in value (07) used of 11000. (look up a used 07 on kbb.com) This is what your new 08 will be worth in 12 months. A useful target on a loaded one is about 13000+ or less. A base with auto around 11000 or less. 5000+ off msrp has not been uncommon on the Focus in the late summer for the last few years. At these price levels the Focus may be far more attractive than a Hyundai accent, chev Aveo, kia rio, etc, with good mpg, however no hatchback is available.
 
If you can't get near 5000 off msrp ( and you should) the mazda3 s touring value editon sedan and its other models then become far more attractive. The mazda6 i sport value editon 4cyl msrp 21200 is frequently available in the low 16s and is good.
 
Also some have been successful in getting the 09 Hyundai 4cyl sonata (20000 msrp) in the high 15000 range, and the 08 Elantra in the high 12000 range. (usually in CA or NY area). Hyundai has a helluva warranty, these vehicles are higher quality,and should be explored before settling on a Focus unless lots off.
 
good luck
--jjf
 
Hello,
  
I want to purchase a 2008 Ford Focus SE with automatic transmission in vermillion red, charcoal black cloth interior with ABS, Sync and Sirius radio.
  
Thanks for the previous information regarding getting email quotes, I plan on following this advice.
The standard vehicle price MSRP is $15,585 on this vehicle. The charges for the options that I want in addition are roughly $815 for automatic, $385 for ABS, $395 for Sync, plus $195 for the Sirius.
  
Could anyone give me an idea of what rock bottom price I should be shooting for on this vehicle including dealer fees?

#268 of 471 Re: Help with purchase of Ford Focus [jfritsch] by mmcm1886

Jul 21, 2008 (9:58 am)

Replying to: jfritsch (Jul 21, 2008 8:18 am)
Sorry to be redundant, but after looking at the prices in the dealships, this is really surprising, yet wonderful.
Am I to hope to be able to attain this price of $13,000+ out the door, including all tax, title, destination, fees? I am assumimg this figure also takes into account the $1500 in Ford incentives currently available, or is this in addition?

#269 of 471 Re: Help with purchase of Ford Focus [mmcm1886] by jeffyscott

Jul 21, 2008 (10:23 am)

Replying to: mmcm1886 (Jul 21, 2008 9:58 am)
No, he was indicating you could shoot for $5000 +/- off MSRP...that would include destination, but not sales tax or title and license fees, which vary a lot by jurisdiction.

#270 of 471 Re: Help with purchase of Ford Focus [jfritsch] by jfritsch

Jul 21, 2008 (10:25 am)

Replying to: jfritsch (Jul 21, 2008 8:18 am)
These are all prices inclluding dealer fees exclusive of tax and title. ttl can vary from 100 to $1600 depending on what state and county you are in.

#271 of 471 Re: Ford Focus: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [lee_w] by gerrickd

Jul 27, 2008 (10:55 am)

Replying to: lee_w (May 12, 2004 8:56 am)
I just bought 2008 focus se sedan for 12998 after ford rebate(s). options are auto,drivers package, sync. black on black. dealer was perry ford poway. I worked backwards. didn't test drive until just before signing final paperwork. got up to leave a few times. I started by asking the salesman if I could get the car for 14K. he said no. I told him I could get a corolla for 15k so a focus would need to be cheaper. this dealer runs a huge ad every friday in the paper. this weeks was a coupe with auto, drivers package, sync, and abs for 11998. I wanted those options in a sedan and didn't really value any other options. the car I bought is missing abs. we sent to the sales manager and I was given the price of 12998. we didn't not talk trade at all until after that price was given. then I got them to give me more for my trade.

#272 of 471 Re: Ford Focus: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [gerrickd] by weihao

Jul 28, 2008 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: gerrickd (Jul 27, 2008 10:55 am)
Is 12998 a OTD price with tax, tags and fees?
Thanks

#273 of 471 Re: Ford Focus: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [weihao] by gerrickd

Jul 28, 2008 (1:23 pm)

Replying to: weihao (Jul 28, 2008 12:39 pm)
not OTD price

#274 of 471 Need Help with Pricing by kneedsacar

Jul 29, 2008 (1:23 pm)

Hello,
 
 I was quoted on a 2008 Ford Focus SE Sedan with Auto Transmission. It has ABS, Sync, Driver's Package, Ambient Lighting, and all the options that come standard with the SE. The dealership said the MRSP on the car is 18,175 but that they would sell it for $15,308. I do not believe this includes taxes but does include the destination charges. Do you think this is a fair price?? I am looking to lease for 36 months, 12,000 miles a year so if anyone knew the residual and money factor on this car that would be great. Thanks!
 
KNeedsACar

#275 of 471 Re: Need Help with Pricing [kneedsacar] by matsukes

Jul 29, 2008 (1:41 pm)

Replying to: kneedsacar (Jul 29, 2008 1:23 pm)
The 2008 Ford Focus is a wonderfull car! in fact, my wife and I liked it so much we each got a fully loaded "SES"! (SHE DOESN'T LIKE TO SHARE) the fit and finish is great! No squeaks rattles or bangs to be heard. Ford did lie a little about the fuel mileage though.... the 08 Focus is rated at 35MPG but both my wife and I get 38-40MPG on ours!. The heated leather seats are comfy and the upgraded 500 watt Audiophile stereo sounds like a concert hall!. We both traded in our Toyota's to buy the Focus and haven't looked back!. And with the thousands of bucks we saved by not buying a Honda or Toyota , we are going on a 3 week cruse in December to a warm island in the Caribbean! By the way, I raced a kid in a Honda yesterday and left him at the stoplight! you should have seen him sitting there with his mouth hanging open LOL! and, if you go on line on the Ford Focus web sight and request a brosure on the Focus you will find a unadvertised $750.00 coupon in the brosure when you get it in the mail! with that coupon and the cash incentives we got over $4,000 off the price on each car! plus we talked the salesman down even more on the price! We paid $15,237.49 each out the door on our fully loaded top of the line "SES"s price including everything! A GOOD BUY! and just wait until you get to use the new Sync system in the Focus! do you have some fun ahead of you!!!! (HINT) make sure you get the anti lock brakes and traction control option! (safety first!) now hows that for a review?

#276 of 471 Re: Need Help with Pricing [matsukes] by weihao

Jul 30, 2008 (5:32 pm)

Replying to: matsukes (Jul 29, 2008 1:41 pm)
Thanks for sharing. Where did you get this good buy?

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