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Hyundai Santa Fe: Prices Paid & Buying Experience

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#2903 of 2973 Re: Purchase Data Point 3/16/2012 [ronnyk] by psgame2k

Mar 16, 2012 (1:03 pm)

Replying to: ronnyk (Mar 16, 2012 8:59 am)
are you buying 2012 Santa Fe SE with FWD or AWD?
 
I bought a 2011 Santa Fe SE FWD with premium package last year. msrp was $30,490. 2012 Santa Fe SE costs over $2k more at msrp.
 
also here in CA, car dealerships take the selling price, add up all the fees and tax, and then subtract the rebate or bonus cash. This means buyers will have to pay tax on the cash rebate.
 
I only learned this when I bought our first car.

#2904 of 2973 Re: Purchase Data Point 3/16/2012 [ronnyk] by anonymouse2

Mar 17, 2012 (6:20 am)

Replying to: ronnyk (Mar 16, 2012 8:59 am)
Who on earth would you purchase a built in Nav package? Those are the worst use of money. An add on GPS gets reasonably priced map updates more frequently and is more usable. The built in ones add $1000 to your cost vs. an add on which is about $200. $800 is a lot to pay to build a dinosaur into your car.

#2905 of 2973 Re: Purchase Data Point 3/16/2012 [anonymouse2] by ronnyk

Mar 22, 2012 (9:10 am)

Replying to: anonymouse2 (Mar 17, 2012 6:20 am)
It was the SE with AWD.
 
With respect to the GPS, the premium package is the only way to get the sunroof and backup camera, two things my spouse really wanted. Perhaps things have gotten better, but one thing the built-in NAV has going for it is that it (at least to me) is more convenient and easier to use than a portable unit. I have also had problems with portable units taking a very long time to lock in to the GPS satellites, not to mention the small screens are harder to see and navigate. I am not sure what you mean by "more usable." To each his own-- hardly seems like the sort of thing to ask "Who on earth. . . ." about.

#2906 of 2973 Re: Purchase Data Point 3/16/2012 [psgame2k] by ronnyk

Mar 22, 2012 (9:14 am)

Replying to: psgame2k (Mar 16, 2012 1:03 pm)
Yes-- it works the same way here in PA. Trade-ins and discounts are regarded as an adjustment to the gross sales price, thus tax is not computed on the amount of these reductions, whereas manufacturer rebates are treated like coupons, which are cash-back after purchase, so the pre-rebate price is fully taxable.

#2907 of 2973 Re: Purchase Data Point 3/16/2012 [ronnyk] by fushigi

Mar 23, 2012 (7:27 am)

Replying to: ronnyk (Mar 22, 2012 9:10 am)
Good thoughts on the in-dash nav. Other points: As banning portable electronics gains steam in the governments, handheld GPS units might fall victim to legislation. Especially if someone uses their smartphone as a GPS. Handhelds have cables to mess with & detract from the interior's look. Handhelds (and their cables) have to be hidden away at every stop; otherwise they are a well-documented theft attraction. Even in supposedly lower crime areas. Handheld don't integrate with car systems; i.e. in-dash units can momentarily mute the stereo while they give directions and mine is smart enough to only speak directions through the driver's front speaker.
 
My Magellan would always take 30-90 seconds to get a satellite lock but wouldn't get one at all if I was, say, in an underground parking garage (*cough* Millennium Park Chicago *cough*). The in-dash units don't have that issue.
 
To me, in-dash units have just one flaw: Updates. They're generally expensive and don't come out that often. Going forward, though, that problem should be resolved as cars gain internet access.

#2908 of 2973 Re: Purchase Data Point 3/16/2012 [ronnyk] by caringdoctor

Apr 18, 2012 (4:49 pm)

Replying to: ronnyk (Mar 16, 2012 8:59 am)
Which dealership did this number? Thanks.

#2909 of 2973 Re: Purchase Data Point 3/16/2012 [caringdoctor] by ronnyk

Apr 20, 2012 (8:35 am)

Replying to: caringdoctor (Apr 18, 2012 4:49 pm)
Springfield Hyundai

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Apr 26, 2012 (11:07 am)

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#2911 of 2973 2013 Santa Fe Sport by wilguy8

Sep 24, 2012 (11:22 pm)

I am looking to buy the new Santa Fe Sport and is wondering what price others pay for it recently. Thank you.

#2912 of 2973 Price paid by wilguy8

Sep 27, 2012 (6:55 pm)

So, everyone paid msrp for it now?

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