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#387 of 468 Re: It takes a long time for Fusion delivery [umcpastor] by igozoomzoom

Mar 14, 2011 (1:32 am)

Replying to: umcpastor (Mar 11, 2011 9:50 pm)
I found one more for you and it's located in Atlanta. The only catch is that it also has NAV in addition to the 302A Package....
 
Here's the specific details-

2011 Ford Fusion SEL 2.5L
Bordeaux Reserve Red w/ Camel Leather
Rapid Spec 302A package
Voice-Activated Navigation System
Sticker Price- $29,745
TrueCar Best Price- $25,511*
*includes $2k in cash incentives
 
It is located at Wade Ford in Smyrna, GA.
 
Ford is currently offering $2k in cash incentives/rebates on 2011 Fusion models IN STOCK. They also are offering 0% APR financing for 60months, for customers who qualify. The $2k and 0% can't be combined.
 
Something I forgot to mention when I posted the cars in AL and TN is the issue of SALES TAX! If you buy the car from the TN dealer, you will not be charged any sales tax by the dealer. Prior to registering the car in Georgia, you will be required to pay a visit to the nearest Georgia Dept of Revenue office and write them a check for the sales tax!
 
I'm always try to mention that to anyone considering purchasing a car in another state to bring back here. That way, they can hold the tax amount out their down payment, if necessary! I bought my current car in Knoxville, TN back in Dec 2005. I had planned to make a $2500 down payment, but when their finance manager explained the process for Georgia Sales Tax, I decided to put $1500 down and hold that other $1000 back to pay the tax bill. Prior that that, I had always financed the sales tax lumped in with the final sale price of the car and that was the end of it...but it's a little different if you buy out of state.
 
If you were to decide that you could live with the NAV-equipped model above, you would be dealing with an in-state dealer. They'd collect sales tax as usual and it would be financed in with the rest of the loan. Plus you'd avoid visiting the DOR, which is always such a treat! =)
 
ANOTHER VEHICLE FOR YOU TO CONSIDER, if you haven't,.....
 
Are you familiar at all with the Mazda6 sedan? If you didn't know, the Mazda6 and Ford Fusion are both build on variations of Ford's CD3 mid-size car platform. The 2003-2008 Mazda6 and 2006-2009 Fusion shared identical engine and transmission offerings. They still share the 2.5L 4-cylinder as their base engine, but the Mazda has a 5-speed automatic while the Fusion has a 6-speed automatic. Despite having one less gear, the Mazda6 is consistently quicker in acceleration form a 0-30 and 0-60 by up to one full second. The Mazda's transmission is also more willing to kick down a gear or two when you press on the gas, while the Fusion tries to stay in top gear as much as possible to get the best MPGs!
 
On the 2011 Fusion SEL, the 302A Rapid Spec Package adds the following-
-Rear View Camera
-Power Moonroof
-SONY Premium 12-speaker Audio System
-BLIS (Blind Spot Information System)
-Reverse Sensing System
The SEL with 302A stickers for a $28,065
 
The 2011 Mazda6 i Grand Touring 4-door comes standard with Rear View Camera, Power Moonroof and Blind Spot Information System just like the Fusion. It also has a standard 10-speaker Bose Surround Sound Audio System comparable to the Sony system in the Fusion. Only the Reverse Sensing System is mnissing from the Mazda, but with a Rear View Camera it seems redundant anyway! The i Grand Touring base sticker price is $27,615. For another $1835, Mazda offers the Technology Package which adds some class-exclusive features and the sticker price is still only $29,400!
 
The Technology Package includes the following features-
Technology Package- $1785
-Xenon High-Intensity-Discharge (HID) headlights
-Auto on/off headlights
-Rain-sensing wipers
-Heated side mirrors w/ auto-dimming driver's side
-LED rear combo tail lights
-Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry & Push-Button Start
-Driver's seat memory
-4-way power passenger seat
-Auto-dimming rearview mirror w/ Homelink
-SIRIUS Satellite Radio
 
The Mazda comes in a color called Black Cherry Metallic that I think you will like, since you like Bordeaux Red. They can have either Black or Beige Leather interior, but most have the Beige. IF you are interested in checking one out, I managed to track down one in Macon and another one here in Atlanta. Five Star Mazda in Macon has one (Black Cherry/Beige) but it has the optional Technology Package, so it has tons of cool features, but also a $29,400 sticker price. At Jim Ellis Mazda in Chamblee/Atlanta, they also have one in Black Cherry with Beige Leather, but without the Tech Package- the sticker price is $27,615....less than the Fusion SEL 302A,

#388 of 468 quote for fusion hybrid with 502 pkg by sunil

May 02, 2011 (6:44 pm)

So I have a quote (via Costco) for 31,060 for a Fusion Hybrid with the 502a package. I assume there will be no other fees besides the doc/tire/tax/title for CA. What do you guys think - good price or do I have more room for bargaining ? Has any dealer thrown in free service for x years as part of your fusion hybrid deal ?
 
Also, any recommendations for a site to get the extended warranty (how much should I expect to pay for extended warranty ?)

#389 of 468 Re: quote for fusion hybrid with 502 pkg [sunil] by umcpastor

May 03, 2011 (5:41 am)

Replying to: sunil (May 02, 2011 6:44 pm)
Do you get to keep the rebates with this price? If so, then it likely is not a bad price, but if you are out the rebates, then.... The list price minus the current rebates is lower than what you were quoted..

#390 of 468 Re: quote for fusion hybrid with 502 pkg [umcpastor] by sunil

May 03, 2011 (7:42 am)

Replying to: umcpastor (May 03, 2011 5:41 am)
I believe 31060 is the price after all rebates (and I do not see any rebates online for the Hybrid - I do see rebates for the other Fusion models). But that's a good question - I will check on rebates/offers with the dealer.

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May 27, 2011 (5:38 am)

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#392 of 468 2011 Fusion SE w/ sun & sync package price by titletown

Jun 04, 2011 (11:55 am)

Just purchased on May 31 a red auto 2011 Fusion w/ Sun and Sync package (202A), and spoiler which had an MSRP of about $24,700. Final price was $19,100 before destination, taxes and fees (w/ $2000 ford financing rebates; I'll refinance w/ my credit union). Initially, I was only mildly interested in getting a new Fusion to replace my 2008 base auto SE based on purportedly high trade values as a result of shortages of late model used cars, so I stopped by a couple dealers in suburban MD (Wash, DC area).
 
However, initial trade in value for my low mileage fusion (24,000 miles) was only $11,000 but the last day of month the sales manager aggressively moved up to $13,800. Given that I only paid $14,000 for the 1-year used old car 20 months ago I felt comfortable making the transaction w/ additional standard features (e.g. safety, more powerful 4 cyl. engine) of the 2nd generation Fusion. Loved the old car but hated the color - black (too hard to keep clean) and some paint integrity issues (easy to scrath, chipping). To get the deal I got I pretty much had to get the red metalic color, not my favorite but it is growing on me. In a bizarre twist two days after I bought the car, the finance manager called me to say that he needed me to come in to correct some paper work and when pressed he said said they accidently gave me a $500 rebate. After chuckling to myself and calling the sales manager this was resolved.

#393 of 468 2011 Ford Fusion SE I-4 2.5L by airforcefire

Jun 09, 2011 (4:58 pm)

Just got back from the dealer with a new (10 miles) '11 Fusion for $17,499 and $18,709 out the door incl' tax, tags, dealer doc fee.... All of it out the door. I was looking around and seems this was a pretty nice deal, but wanna check with others around the nation to see whether or not it was really that great of a deal. Was also able to negotiate the 1st yr of service free, and the environmental interior/exterior protection coverage. It seems like a great deal to me and my friends I asked about it, but want to double check. Took 2 days and alot of dealing/haggling, but I feel that to go from 25,735 sticker to 17,499 is quite good.... 8,236 is good enough for me.

#394 of 468 Re: 2011 Ford Fusion SE I-4 2.5L [airforcefire] by alamocity

Jun 09, 2011 (6:10 pm)

Replying to: airforcefire (Jun 09, 2011 4:58 pm)
I'd say you got a great deal. What incentives did you qualify for? I'd also be curious to hear where you purchased it from.

#395 of 468 Re: 2011 Ford Fusion SE I-4 2.5L [alamocity] by airforcefire

Jun 14, 2011 (12:49 pm)

Replying to: alamocity (Jun 09, 2011 6:10 pm)
Qualified for $2000 in rebates, and the rest was wheelin and dealin for an out the door price. Bought the car at Crown Ford in Fayetteville NC. Everyone I have talked to said it was the deal of the century. Called the dealership and they were willing to put me into another one for the exact same price!! However, my buddy went and he was only able to get to $21,000 out the door, and when I called the dealership, they said no-way. Don't know what the deal with that is, but I got my car out of it and am happier than the proverbial Pig in $hit......

#396 of 468 Re: 2011 Ford Fusion SE I-4 2.5L [airforcefire] by alamocity

Jun 14, 2011 (3:25 pm)

Replying to: airforcefire (Jun 14, 2011 12:49 pm)
I agree, you definitely got one heck of a deal.

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