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#1282 of 1691 Prius package #2 with trade in by temsley Feb 29, 2008 (3:18 am)
I bought a 2008 Prius with Package #2 and some accssories (floor mats, lug bolts, cargo net, rear bumper protector) for $20,500 plus my trade-in and plus tax on the Saturday of President’s Day weekend in RI.   It was hard to come up with a value for my trade in. The Edmonds site and Kelly blue book were fairly far off from each other. It was a 1999 Acura 3.2TL with 178K miles and needing some work (left signal broken, scrapes in bumper, check engine light is on, worn leather.) I judged that the car would be rated “average” for Edmonds for a trade in value of $1,802. On Kelly Blue book website it was categorized as Fair for $2,795. This averages to be $2,300 as a trade in value.   Taking into account the additional $235 for accessories and a trade in value of $2,300, I paid $475 less than TMV and $1,145 less than MSRP and $700 more than Invoice price. Replies to this message: millsy (Mar 18, 2008 10:29 pm) temsley (Mar 23, 2008 1:35 pm) whiterice42019 (Mar 19, 2008 5:15 am) mrx1 (Mar 27, 2008 6:27 pm) larryallen707 (Mar 28, 2008 9:36 am) mrx1 (Mar 28, 2008 6:49 pm) and 2 more...
#1283 of 1691 Purchased Pkg 5 in MA by dgebler Feb 29, 2008 (12:50 pm)
I just purchased in Wellesley, MA a 2008 Std Prius with Package 5 and dealer installed leather seats for $25,000. Replies to this message: baron64 (Feb 29, 2008 10:21 pm) dgebler (Mar 02, 2008 2:44 pm)
#1284 of 1691 Re: Purchased Pkg 5 in MA [dgebler] by baron64 Feb 29, 2008 (10:21 pm)
Replying to: dgebler (Feb 29, 2008 12:50 pm) Dealer installed leather seats?? I didn't know they could do that. Are they front and back seats? How much were they? Are they heated? Thanks! Replies to this message: dgebler (Mar 02, 2008 2:44 pm)
#1285 of 1691 So how much over invoice and how much for HOV sticker? by larryallen707 Feb 29, 2008 (10:22 pm)
So in general how close to invoice should I be looking on an '08 Prius? As I read all the posts I feel there is no easy guide to pricing as most cars seem to have (i.e. $500 over invoice.). Any general feedback?   Also, how much does it cost for an HOV sticker here in Cali? Do I buy that from the dealer or from DMV? Replies to this message: 3c3 (Mar 01, 2008 1:06 am) larryallen707 (Mar 01, 2008 8:40 am) dgebler (Mar 02, 2008 2:47 pm)
#1286 of 1691 Re: So how much over invoice and how much for HOV sticker? [larryallen707] by 3c3 Mar 01, 2008 (1:06 am)
Replying to: larryallen707 (Feb 29, 2008 10:22 pm) In the northern CA, around invoice price to $300 under invoice, with "free" floor mats. HOV stickers are no longer available. Replies to this message: larryallen707 (Mar 01, 2008 8:40 am)
#1287 of 1691 Re: So how much over invoice and how much for HOV sticker? [3c3] by larryallen707 Mar 01, 2008 (8:40 am)
Replying to: 3c3 (Mar 01, 2008 1:06 am) Thanks. Will there be more HOV stickers in Cali or is that it? Frankly that was a big reason I was considering the car.
#1288 of 1691 Dealer leather seats by dgebler Mar 02, 2008 (2:44 pm)
Replying to: baron64 (Feb 29, 2008 10:21 pm) The dealers can install leather seats. The seats are not perforated as the factory is. The can also install heaters. The wanted $1100 for the seats (front and back) and $450 for heated front seats (driver and passenger)
#1289 of 1691 Re: So how much over invoice and how much for HOV sticker? [larryallen707] by dgebler Mar 02, 2008 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: larryallen707 (Feb 29, 2008 10:22 pm) The Consumer Reports Buyers Guide indicates that Toyota gives the dealers a $467 hold-back. So you should assume that they will make a profit if they sell at Dealer invoice. My dealer didn;t blink at accepting $500 over invoice so I know there was a little money left on the table.
#1290 of 1691 Maita Toyota, Sacramento, CA by draftintrafton Mar 04, 2008 (9:09 am)
Just bought a 2008 Black Prius, Package #5 + floor mats for $23,988. Made sure that the price was set through email and telephone calls before I stepped onto the lot. The buying experience was a breeze. Replies to this message: dgebler (Mar 04, 2008 9:25 am) draftintrafton (Mar 04, 2008 9:59 am) sweetooth (Apr 14, 2008 12:54 pm) cleblanc (Mar 09, 2008 9:44 am) railroadjames (Mar 09, 2008 10:36 am) dmud (Mar 18, 2008 7:32 am) larryallen707 (Mar 18, 2008 9:10 am) cleblanc (Mar 19, 2008 4:03 am)
#1291 of 1691 Re: Maita Toyota, Sacramento, CA [draftintrafton] by dgebler Mar 04, 2008 (9:25 am)
Replying to: draftintrafton (Mar 04, 2008 9:09 am) That's $300 under Dealer Invoice which shows that there's always room. This amount is what Consumer Reports lists as the "Bottom-Line" price. Nice job! Replies to this message: draftintrafton (Mar 04, 2008 9:59 am) sweetooth (Apr 14, 2008 12:54 pm)

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