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#1690 of 1971
Re: is $300 off MSRP a fair deal? [chuck54633] by tiff_c
Aug 16, 2008 (9:07 pm)
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Replying to: chuck54633 (Aug 16, 2008 2:35 pm)

Does $24,149 seem like a fair price for a package #2 given current market conditions, or should I hold out for a better deal?
 
Have fun actually getting one. In my State it's a 6 month wait no matter what dealer you go to.
Fact is the Prius can command MSRP or more. If you are getting it for $300 under MSRP then at this time it's a good deal. Next year when the new Prius comes out as well as the Honda Hybrid and the new batch of diesels it might get better.
But if you have to buy now and you can find an actual car, it sounds reasonable compared to MSRP and a 6 month wait.
#1691 of 1971
Re: is $300 off MSRP a fair deal? [fseaver] by chuck54633
Aug 16, 2008 (10:53 pm)
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Replying to: fseaver (Aug 16, 2008 7:03 pm)

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I think I want to get one now before interest rates go up and the value of my gas guzzler goes down even further. I rented a prius from Hertz and drove from Santa Barbara to Reno NV. I absolutely loved it, got 48 mpg even through the sierras.
#1692 of 1971
My rate quotes in the bay area by kay_jay
Sep 08, 2008 (2:58 pm)
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I am getting quote for a brand new 2008 Prius package 6 Touring in Driftwood Pearl:
 
MSRP: $29,000.00
+Doc Fee: $55.00
+State Tax: $2,397.04
+DMV: $268.00
+CA Tire Tax: $8.75_______
Total OTD: $31,728.79
 
This is BayArea California. I guess it quite lot, what do you guys say?
 
Also from other dealer:
2008 Prius Package 2 in the Magnetic Gray
OTD will be $26,875
 
I don't like Magnetic gray color. Also, I thought getting a 2008 Prius will be lot cheaper. I don know....
 
2009 Prius - Package #5 price this out at $28,723
 
Other dealer quoted:
Package #2 - includes cruise control, heated outside mirrors, 15-in. 6-spoke alloy wheels with trim rings, tonneau cover, seatback pockets, AM/FM CD with six speakers, auxiliary audio jack and MP3/WMA playback capability, Smart Key System [1], backup camera [2] and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [3] $24869
 
Package #4 - includes cruise control, heated outside mirrors, 15-in. 6-spoke alloy wheels with trim rings, tonneau cover, seatback pockets, Smart Key System [1], backup camera [2], Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [3], anti-theft system and auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® [4] universal transceiver JBL® AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with nine speakers in seven locations, auxiliary audio jack, MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability [5] and hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth® [6] wireless technology, and High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and integrated fog lamps $26874
 
Package #5 - includes cruise control, heated outside mirrors, 15-in. 6-spoke alloy wheels with trim rings, tonneau cover, seatback pockets, Smart Key System [1], backup camera [2], Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [3], anti-theft system and auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® homelink] universal transceiver, JBL® AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with nine speakers in seven locations, auxiliary audio jack, MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability [5] and hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth® [6] wireless technology, High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and integrated fog lamps, and voice-activated DVD navigation system [7] $27574[*]
 
Package #6 - includes cruise control, heated outside mirrors, 15-in. 6-spoke alloy wheels with trim rings, tonneau cover, seatback pockets, Smart Key System [1], backup camera [2], Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) [3], anti-theft system and auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® [4] universal transceiver, JBL® AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with nine speakers in seven locations, auxiliary audio jack, MP3/WMA playback capability, satellite radio capability [5] and hands-free phone capability via Bluetooth® [6] wireless technology, High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and integrated fog lamps, voice-activated DVD navigation system [7], and leather-trimmed seats and steering wheel
$28844
 
One another dealer quoted: 1. Base Prius--$23,943
2. Package #2 (HG)--vehicle skid control, smart entry system, rear camera, and audio with MP3 input jack-- $24,518
3. Package #4 (HK)--Package #2 + foglamps, HID headlamps, 6 CD changer with JBL speakers and Bluetooth technology, alarm system and Homelink--$26,523
4. Package #5 (NL)--Package #4 + navigation system--$27,223
5. Package #6 (NW)--Package #5 + leather seats--$28,493
 
As for the Touring Package, they come in 1 package:
 
1. Touring Package #6 (NR) Includes: JBL AM/FM 6-Disc CD Changer, 9 Speakers in 7 Locations, Aux Audio Input Miniplug, MP3/WMA Playback Capability, and Hands-Free Phone Capability via Bluetooth; Vehicle Stability Control; Backup Camera; Smart Key System; Anti-Theft System; Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror with HomeLink, navigation system, leather seats--$29,513
 
Sorry to post this very lengthy post
#1693 of 1971
Re: My rate quotes in the bay area [kay_jay] by jrt101
Sep 08, 2008 (3:50 pm)
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Replying to: kay_jay (Sep 08, 2008 2:58 pm)

Sounds about right. I know my pkg 6 was just over 31k in Early August when it came in. I have 4,000 miles on it already. I think I am getting the car free with the savings from the suv that I gave up. I think you will love it. I already have a deposit on a 2010.
#1694 of 1971
2008 vs 2009 price by john269
Oct 03, 2008 (10:48 am)
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Any thoughts on the relative value of a new 2008 and a new 2009 Prius at this time of year (October)? 2009s have a higher sticker price (by about $500), but a 2008 is a year old now in some ways (i.e., if you sold it in a few years a 2009 would be worth more than a 2008, regardless of miles driven).
 
Thanks
#1695 of 1971
new prius quotes by joobee
Oct 04, 2008 (9:31 am)
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I live in northern ca and I am shopping for a new prius-base model. So far I have been quoted msrp of 24,000. But when I look at the base msrp on the toyota website it states 21,500. I understand there is a destination charge of $720ish, however I can't seem to justify the other amount. This is my first new car buying experience and I want to be able to negotiate without feeling like a moron. Anyone purchase one recently?
#1697 of 1971
Re: new prius quotes [joobee] by victorias1
Oct 05, 2008 (9:47 am)
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Replying to: joobee (Oct 04, 2008 9:31 am)

Check out Ron Cooper at Concord Toyota, 1090 Concord Avenue, Concord, CA 94520. He quoted me - on paper - $700 below dealer invoice on a Prius with the #6 package; forget that MSRP number. In my opinion, the Prius isn't that special when you consider the premium price tag and the replacement cost of batteries. Just alot of green-hype and there are plenty of other options that will also do the job.
 
I drove the Prius and it is a nice car. Just not sure for the price I want to drive around on a car that seems like it has doughnuts for wheels after having driven an SUV for years. I am checking out all options before I buy.
 
Ron is a great guy, a straight talker, and there is absolutely no pressure. Good luck - Victoria
#1698 of 1971
Bad Experience by ekun415
Oct 05, 2008 (10:08 pm)
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Don't pay MSRP for a prius. You can negotiate the price. I have gotten dealers to go as much as 1.3K under MSRP.
 
Yesterday, I went to Fairfield Toyota (near the Bay Area in CA)and negotiated it down to 23,775$ + tax..etc.
I decided to think about it and left.
 
So, today the salesperson "Tito" calls and tells me they can still do the deal. I was cautious because I thought they were just trying to pull me in to renegotiate. I told him I'd only go in if we could do the same deal as what we negotiated the night before. I called him back 30 min later just to confirm that the deal was done since the drive is about an hour from where I was.
 
So, when I get there, I knew something was up when Tito greeted us and was hiding behind the salesdesk for 10 minutes. He comes out and says I can only give it to you for MSRP. I was pissed and left promptly.
 
Horrible Experience. I don't like the fact that he blatantly lied twice to me over the phone. Would never go there again.
#1699 of 1971
2009 Prius and recent pricing by amg61
Oct 07, 2008 (7:11 am)
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Anyone getting the 2009 Prius in the northeast for anything less than MSRP? What are best prices recently including Touring Package #6.
   
Also, I see package #6 inlcudes Bluetooth capability, but is there an extra charge to actually have the bluetooth set-up? I saw an invoice from a friend with package #6 that also had a $299 Bluetooth Handsfree Phone System charge added on? Thanks.

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