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Ford Taurus X Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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Re: Taurus X SEL w/some extras [passat_2002] by tindallas
Dec 31, 2007 (6:06 am)
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Replying to: passat_2002 (Dec 30, 2007 9:14 pm)

You know, that's what I originally thought, and I've heard that the internet price is close as well, so I'm totally confused at this point. The info I posted about what we actually paid I know is correct (LOL) but I don't think I can trust the printout I saw at the dealership. Sorry!
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Re: Best Deal [seloo] Last Call for 2007 by seloo
Dec 31, 2007 (11:44 am)
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Replying to: seloo (Dec 27, 2007 4:30 am)

Current Update
        
Post your best deal in terms of below invoice price:
          
07 Freestyle $4900 below invoice.
       
08 T-X $1000 below invoice. (This number is very low, better deals are being made with the CX-9 and VC)
        
With all the rebates, at a minimum current deals on 08s should be at least equal to the rebate below the invoice price. (ie... $2000 rebate = $2000 below invoice)
    
Watch out for extra fees!
         
Good Luck.
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Re: Taurus X SEL w/some extras [tindallas] by humblecoder
Dec 31, 2007 (1:54 pm)
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Replying to: tindallas (Dec 31, 2007 6:06 am)

I have bought 2 cars with X-Plan pricing. The X-Plan pricing is as follows:
 
Dealer Invoice * .996 + $75
 
In addition, you get whatever the current factory incentives are. Also, the dealer is allowed to charge up to $75 for documentation fees. X-Plan doesn't include tax, tags, license, either.
 
I have a feeling that the Consumer Reports invoice price that you were working off of might have already included the incentives. That may be where the discrepancy lies.
 
If you use X-Plan pricing, you are allowed to request the actual dealer invoice. On the invoice, you should see the dealer invoice price as well as the X-Plan price. If it doesn't match, or you think there is some funny business going on, call the X-Plan customer service 1800 number and ask for assistance on getting the deal that you deserve.
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Re: Taurus X SEL w/some extras [tindallas] by humblecoder
Dec 31, 2007 (6:35 pm)
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Replying to: tindallas (Dec 31, 2007 6:06 am)

I did some more research to see if I could help you out. When you said that you got $2200 over invoice with an X-Plan deal, I figured either there was something wrong with the numbers you quoted, or the dealer screwed you.
 
You didn't give your exact options, and you didn't say if you got FWD or AWD, so I couldn't get the exact invoice. However, according to Edmunds, the invoice price is about $2000-$2500 less than MSRP. So, if the MSRP for your vehicle is around $30,500, then the invoice price is probably around $28,000. If that's the case, then you probably got around invoice price before incentives, which sounds about right for an X-Plan deal.
 
So why did CR give you a different invoice price? My guess is that they subtracted the incentives from the dealer invoice. Again, this matches up with your numbers, since you said that the CR price was around $26,500, which is the invoice price minus the $1500 rebate.
 
As I posted earlier, I factory ordered a TX using the X-Plan. My tentative deal is right around invoice minus incentives, so it looks like you pretty much got the same type of deal.
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X Plan by butchsan
Jan 03, 2008 (1:37 pm)
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Will someone please tell me what is the " X Plan"
Thanks
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Re: X Plan [butchsan] by passat_2002
Jan 03, 2008 (9:32 pm)
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Replying to: butchsan (Jan 03, 2008 1:37 pm)

The "X Plan" refers to a "no-haggle" pre-arranged price for Ford Motor vehicles that is generally very close to invoice price. It's available to employees of companies who are direct suppliers to Ford. Over the years, the definition of "suppliers to Ford" has been liberalized to include many large companies that aren't obvious suppliers at all.
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Re: Taurus X SEL w/some extras [humblecoder] by tindallas
Jan 04, 2008 (9:20 am)
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Replying to: humblecoder (Dec 31, 2007 6:35 pm)

I think that sounds exactly right. thanks so much!
 
when will you be getting your ordered TX? I had heard they stopped production until after the holidays, is that correct?
 
All I can say is I absolutely love mine!
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Re: Taurus X SEL w/some extras [tindallas] by humblecoder
Jan 04, 2008 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: tindallas (Jan 04, 2008 9:20 am)

Glad to be of assistance!
 
I am supposed to be getting it sometime in February. I heard the same thing about stopping production for the holidays from my salesman. Hopefully it has started back up!
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Need help deciding on dealer after-market add-ons by lowdrop
Jan 06, 2008 (5:45 pm)
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Does anyone have advice on 2008 Taurus-X paint sealant ($599), undercoating ($499), fabric protectant ($399)? Total: $1913 marked down to: $1300. My gut feeling is that it's a rip-off. I've read a lot of posts and am considering taking only the undercoating if I can get it for $250 (with warranty papers). I live 10 miles from the beach, reasonable Virginia climate - thanks for any opinions/advice.
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Re: Need help deciding on dealer after-market add-ons [lowdrop] by bobw3
Jan 06, 2008 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: lowdrop (Jan 06, 2008 5:45 pm)

Dealer add-ons are generally not worth it. However, living that close to salt water might make it worth it. Is rust a big problem in your area?

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