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Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by drs33, Dec 30, 2014.

  1. drs33

    drs33 Junior Member

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    We're also potentially in the market for a Prius v wagon--looking at the 2015 Prius v Two. We have a dealer willing to do one for $25,099 (which includes a transfer fee, so actual car price is right on the button with TrueCar's estimate for our area). Is this a reasonable price for Northern California based on people's recent experiences, or should we keep looking? We're not on a specific timeline as the incentives in our area don't apply to the 2015 v anyway, so happy to wait into the new year if we might do better then--but also happy to go ahead with this if it makes sense. Thanks!
     
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  2. bisco

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    what is the msrp?
     
    #2 bisco, Dec 30, 2014
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    My local dealers website has a 2014 Prius V two MSRP $ 27785 with 3k off and then 1500 incentive for $23,285. They have 5 Prius V's at various prices like that , so I'm pretty sure they are 0 miles. They add like 225 paperwork fee, then Tax,title and licence, just as a comparison for you.
    Shottenkirk Toyota | Vehicles for sale in Quincy, IL 62305
     
    #3 Dave14Prius, Dec 30, 2014
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    I speculate that the TrueCar values haven't changed with the new prognosis of oil prices. I think that development change could have some significant ramifications for car pricing in 2015. It won't change what the dealers paid for their current inventory though. So, again I speculate, that 2015 should be a better year for Prius pricing than 2014 as dealers realize they have to deep discount to get Prii off their lots. Given how Toyota does their "just-in-time" inventory however, that window may be short.

    What you have sounds like a decent deal but I think you can do better if you wait and it seems like you're willing to wait.
     
    #4 Yakoma, Dec 30, 2014
  5. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    The new model year always starts off high. The lower end is easier to find than the upper end. Someday the price of gas will recover but it might take 6 months or a year or more.

    Interest rates will be higher. Maybe some catastrophe will happen.

    Chances are you will probably be able to get it a lower price later but will have to pay more if you finance.

    Is the dealer charging a fee because the car is involved in a long distance dealer trade? If so, wait for local inventory.

    Keep looking as long as your current car is reliable. Do some serious shopping if it starts acting up.
     
    #5 JimN, Dec 31, 2014
  6. drs33

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    Thanks all! MSRP is $27,500, and yes the fee is for a transfer. I think we will wait it out since we're in no rush (and still waffling between the v and another car!) Our dealers do have the 2014s at steep discounts but we specifically want the 2015.
     
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  7. bisco

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    sounds like a good deal, all the best with your choice!(y)
     
    #7 bisco, Dec 31, 2014
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