Toyota Prius Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Replying to: baccus49 (Aug 10, 2007 5:42 pm)

Did you pick up the car in the BAy Area? There are quite a few of them in California. Is the Mercury New in San Jose?
 
Here are some of the quotes I received yesterday from various dealers within 2-3 hours of Johnson City, Tennessee.
 
A dealer from Chattenooga, Tennessee:
 
In about 5 days, I will have an unsold white 2007 Package #2 with carpet and cargo mats for $24,608. Everything else is pre-sold.
 
Easely, SC dealer:
 
Thank you for considering us for your purchase of a Toyota Prius. We pride ourselves in being the only Toyota dealer in the upstate of South Carolina to earn the Prestigious President’s Award last year. We have made that achievement 16 of the last 17 years. You’ll always get a fair price, a friendly staff, and great service after the sale at Toyota / Scion of Easley.
  
Here is your price quote on the vehicle you have requested:
  
Year: 2007
Model: Prius
Body Style: 4 Door Hybrid Sedan, CVT
Included Options / Accessories: Package #1 Includes: Backup Monitor, Smart Key System, MP3/WMA Playback Capability, And Auxiliary Audio Input Miniplug
  
Your e*Price: $23,272.50
  
E*Price Includes a Processing Fee of $299.50
 
The price increased when I asked for package 5 to the following:
 
$26,800
 
Thanks in advance
 
This is from a dealer in Cincinnatti:
 
               Thanks for the email!
   I would have to order The Prius you'd want(package #5).Retail is $26,379 and we are not discounting the Prius at this time.I'm not sure if
you're familiar with Kings Toyota but we are the largest dealer in the Cincinnati region(Ohio,Kentucky,Michigan and Tennessse) so we can
get this Prius sooner than a smaller dealership.We sell a high volume of Prius'.
  Thanks,I'll attach an invoice of a Prius with the package you'd like.
 
18186 VEHICLE INQUIRY REPORT DATE: 08/09/07
DCV920 TIME: 07:3 2
   Model Number: 1224C SERIAL # :73290214 Check Code: 5
  
   Model Description: 4-DR GAS/ELEC Category ..........: F
   Year ............: 2007 Current Dealer ....: 220-34085
   Interior Color ..: FE11 FE11 Wholesale Dealer ..: 34085
   Exterior Color ..: 0040 WHITE Previous Dealer ...: 00220
   Body ............: HYBRID GAS/ELEC SEDN Invoice Date ......:
   Number of Cyl ...: 4 Ship Date .........: 08/03/07
   Allocation Number: 073 Retail Date .......:
   Engine Number ...: 4681070 Date of First Use .:
   Vessel Number ...: 056 TRAC ..............: NO
   Vessel Name .....: HEIJIN V059 Damage ...........: NO DAMAGE
                                           PDI ...............: NO
                                           Fleet .............: NON-FLEET
                                           Port PDS Complete .: NO
  
   VIN .............: JTDKB20U573290214
   Ignition Key.....: 68200
  
   Factory Installed Accessories: FE NL
   Port Installed Accessories ..: CF EF
  
                                                 Retail
   Vehicle Base Model ...................: $ 22175.00
   Total Accessories .....................: $ 3544.00
  
MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE
Hybrid Synergy Drive System
1.5L 4Cyl DOHC 16 Valve w/VVT-i Engine
Elctrnic Cntinusly Variable Trans (ECVT)
Electronic Power Steering System
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
Torsion Beam Rear Suspension
15" Alloy Wheels w/P185/65R15 Tires
Front Disc and Rear Drum Brakes
SAFETY
Dr & Fr Pass Advanced Front Airbag (SRS)
Dr & Fr Pass Side & Curtain Airbags
Traction Control (TRAC)
ABS w/Elec Brake Force Dist & Brk Assist
3 Point Seatbelts w/ALR/ELR Pass Belts
Side-Impact Door Beams
Rr-Seat Child Restraint Sys (CRS) Lower
Anchors and Top Tether Brackets (LATCH)
Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring System
EXTERIOR
Multi-Reflectr Halogn Auto-Off Headlamps
Dual Clr-Keyd Pwr Heated Outside Mirrors
Chrome-Type Finish on Front Grille
Rear Spoiler
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE
Auto Climate Control w/Air Filtration
AM/FM CD with 6 Speakers
Push Button Start
Remote Keyless Entry, Engine Immobilizer
Cruise Control
Liquid-Crystal Multi-Info Display Panel
w/Energy Monitor, Fuel Consumption,
Climate Control, O/S Temp & Audio Status
Tilt Steer Wheel w/Climate & Audio Cntrl
60/40 Split Fold-Flat Rear Seat
Variable Frnt & Intermittent Rr Wipers
Heavy-Duty Rr Window Defogger w/Timer
Pwr Door Locks & Wndws w/Dr Auto Up/Down
Cntr Console & Dual-Compartmnt Glove Box
2 Auxiliary 12V Power Outlets
Cargo Tonneau Cover & Undr-Floor Storage
Overhead Console with Map Lights
Fabric Cloth Seats
                                                  Retail Total
Vehicle Base Model .........................:$ 22175.00 $ 22175.00
50 State Emissions ........................
Package #5 Includes: Voice-Activated DVD ... 3280.00
GPS Navigation System; JBL AM/FM 6-Disc CD .
Changer with 9 Speakers, Aux Audio Input ...
Miniplug, MP3/WMA Playback Capability, ....
Satellite Radio 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; High Intensity Discharge (HID) ..
Headlamps; Integrated Fog Lamps ............
Carpet Floor Mats & Cargo Mat .............. 199.00
Rear Bumper Applique ...................... 65.00
                                               --------- ---------
Total Accessories ..........................: $ 3544.00 $ 3544.00
Destination Charge ..........................: $ 660.00
TDA ........................................:
Gasoline ...................................:
Dealer Holdback ............................:
Whsl. Financial Reserve ....................:
                                                                      ---------
Total ......................................: $ 26379.00
  
   Residual Value ...: 24 36 48 60
                             ------- ------- ------- -------
                         STD 14,527 12,753 10,335 7,453
                         LOW 13,196 10,779 7,896
 
I have talked to people on the phone as well. The prices have been uniformly high,
 
Does anyone have any suggestions? I am usually very good at buying cars on the lot--the internet divisions are not dealing!
 
Echoparkgirl

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Replying to: gagrice (Aug 11, 2007 6:01 am)

North Electric School--what type of school is it? Johnson City is a well-hidden secret to most of the country,
 
I wish I could travel to southern calif. Maybe around Christmas time.
 
The TMV --is that for a 2007? As they phase out 2007 models, is it possible to get one for less than the TMV?
 
Thanks a bunch.
 
echoparkgirl

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Replying to: quixotic1 (Aug 11, 2007 7:38 am)

I will give the two dealers you mention a try. Asheville is only about 50 miles away--I did not see any inventory there--but I will try.
 
Thanks.
 
echoparkgirl

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Replying to: flmthrwr31 (Aug 03, 2007 8:42 am)

I am having the same experience here in northeast Tennessee--the dealers actually want about $2500 over MSRP for 2007 models at a time when Toyota.com is advertising a clearance sale of the 2007s. I also am looking for package 5. Maybe you and I can negotiate for 2 of them at a rock-bottom price--there are many in California.
 
It is surprising that the dealers won't budge when you consider that the gas prices have been lower for a couple of months, and people may be less anxious to get a hubrid.
 
Are you getting the quotes on the internet or on the lot? The internet people I have dealt with are not budging. I wonder if I went to a lot or two with the money in hand ready to buy--would they be more ready to budge?
 
Also, one dealer told me other dealers usually include the destination charge in with the taxes. Anyone had this experience?
 
echoparkgirl

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Replying to: gagrice (Aug 11, 2007 12:57 pm)

I had no idea of North Electric. I live near Boone Lake in Gray. It is a beautiful area. 13,000 miles on a rental is quite a bit of miles on a rental. Better a rental than your own car.
 
I agree with you about what to take and not take on a Prius 2007. I will keep trying different dealers. I sent an email to the Asheville dealer, per the suggestion of someone else (I think), and no response. As far as dealer cubicles go, I get going when they get obnoxious.
 
I saw an advertised used 2004 Prius with 42,000 miles selling here for $18,000. That seems expensive for a 4 year old car.

Replying to: quixotic1 (Aug 11, 2007 4:13 pm)

Aren't these cars about $2500 over invoice? Do you think these cars are a good deal? My conscience will not let me pay $2500 for a 2007 when the 2008 are due out in a couple of weeks. What is your reasoning?
 
I sent his dealership an email on the super white leather and have not received a response all day.

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