After lurking (here) for a while and borrowing a buddies Pruis a few weeks ago; I finally picked one up yesterday. It's a beautiful black/tan package #2. I got it on a "end of the year deal". The window sticker said $24.749 for the package. I "presbyterian'd" them down to $22.400 and paid O.T.D. $24.320. Is that a good deal? I purchased it here in So. Cal at a high volume dealer. I had seen a few others at other dealerships and they were asking over 26k for the very same car. If it is a good price and you're looking I found another dealer that will price match and I've still got the quote in writing... Thanks to all for all of the info > great forum, Davis
I just looked it up on this link: http://priuschat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37636 I guess mine is a "HG" package not "package B" as I had earlier stated. Can someone tell me what is "homelink"?
Basically a built in remote control for your garage door opener, electric gate, etc. http://www.homelink.com/about/homelink.tml
The only way to make a sensible comparison is to compare the exact same vehicle, bought at the same dealership, at the same time, from the same salesman. Any other comparison is senseless, because there are far too many factors that affect price. Why do people keep asking? What difference does it make? If we say you overpaid, are you going to return the car? Here's a great stock answer. You got a good price. End of discussion.
No, wouldn't return it. Actually I'm thinking that I got a pretty good deal. A lot of the other dealers that I looked at wanted a lot more for the same car. So, I was just wondering if I actually got as good as I think I have...
Or Central Arkansas for that matter. I searched for 9 weeks for what I wanted in Arkansas. Always found one cheaper in Memphis, or Tulsa, or Texarkana, or Shreveport. Never in Arkansas untill FINALLY, at Orr in Hot Springs I got a white pkg. 4 with a sticker price of 25 and otd at 29. I am happy and the extra handling pkg is worth it on these Ark. roads.... jf
But like I said, wfor1, it's virtually impossible to compare car prices, because they're dependent on so many factors. Even the dealer's cost of the loan to keep cars on his lot.
Yeah, makes sense. Thanks for the info and you're right too many variables to really say. I now see what you mean. Davis
Anything under MSRP might be considered a good deal. Some dealers in Georgia and Florida are trying to get as much as $3000 OVER MSRP as of just a couple weeks ago. You bought a Prius. That in itself is a good deal! I love mine. It is especially fun to see just how much mpg you can squeeze out of it.
And definitely enjoy the car! You'll like having choices when it comes to refueling. In my town, gas is 30-50c more expensive than in the next town 20 miles away. Though I spend most of my time near home, I can plan my fuel purchases for the times I'm in another town. Typically I refuel when the tank is down halfway, rather than trying to wait for it to become very low. This way I won't get stuck having to buy gas at home. And, unlike some other folks on the forum, I have no interest in squeezing the maximum distance from a tank of gas. Getting good MPG doesn't depend on how low you run the fuel gauge.
What does the dealer's cost of the loan or the salesman have to do with whether it is a good deal or not? He didn't ask if it was a good deal for the dealer... he asked if it was a good deal for him, right?
What I mean is that prices vary so widely that it's impossible to compare two numbers and say one is better than the other. Sure, one is a smaller number of dollars. But did the buyer get the lowest price possible? Depends... A good price in expensive Los Angeles might still be higher than a "not so good" price in a rural area. At the very least, he'd need comparisons from the same city.
This brings up a good point: I work in Beverly Hills and have an apartment near LAX. But, home is in Dana Point > about 77 mi door to door. I travel back home on the weekends and sometimes once during the week. I've found a gas station in Fountain Valley that consistently has lower prices then the stations up here. I'm already used to getting fuel either on the way down or on the way back. But, now with the Prius I just need to stop a little less frequently. But yeah, good point!!!
The abbreviation "OTD" means "out the door," which is the final amount spent. That should include (if purchased, of course): - All dealer-installed options, paint treatment, upholstery treatments; - Prepaid maintenance; - Extended warranty; - All applicable sales taxes (state, county, and city); - Motor vehicle fees: registration, document prep fees, license plate fees for new or transferred plates; - Credit for a traded vehicle. Typically, when negotiating price with the salesman, one must specifically state it's an OTD price negotiation; this avoids surprises.
I think it is good that you said what you so that others who are buying can know that they can get a deal at least as good as you did. You did way better than I did when I bough mine a year ago. Enjoy your new ride. ~buttster
