Buying a brand new car. HELP?

Question

When I purchase a brand new car from a dealership, is it usually more expensive (exluding tax etc) than the MSRP price that is listed on the website? I'm trying to buy a Toyota Prius and Toyota's website says the car starts at $21,500. What is the realistic price that I would be paying for this car?

Answer 1

Normally, you would be able to negotiate a few hundred to a few thousand off of a Prius, but i would be surprised if you could get anything below MSRP on a Prius right now.

Gas prices are over $4 a gallon and this car is in high demand.

Answer 2

Well, the MSRP is only a suggestion. Supply and demand are a big factor in the actual price you pay. The Prius was selling well over that a couple of years ago.

You best bet is to get a dealer price quote. Here's where I usually get mine: http://www.buyingadvice.com/newcar-price...

Answer 3

http://www.toyota.com/prius-hybrid/

$21,500 is the starting MSRP.  The MSRP can go up from there as you add option packages.  Under the "Explore," "Research," and "Shop" tabs, use the "Build your Prius" link to find out the MSRP of the exact car that you are looking for.

As recently as a few months ago, you could have negotiated for some money less than this MSRP (but not a whole lot), and/or found a Prius sitting on a dealer's lot.  But, since the (near annual summer) run-up in gasoline prices, high fuel efficiency vehicles like the Prius have come more in demand.  You are likely to find a new Prius selling for MSRP now, with a several week waiting list.  (Although, contact several dealers, you may get one sooner or for less money.)  Avoid dealers that have an "availability surcharge" priced over MSRP because of the high demand, or who will jump you ahead of the waiting list if you are willing to pay over MSRP.

A dealer may also charge you a few other fees (doc prep, delivery prep, registry runner, etc.) to pad the price, or may pad on overpriced and unnecesary accessories/options (like VIN etching, paint/fabric protectant, undercoating/weathersealing, pinstriping) or talk you into an overpriced extended warranty (you have 3 years/36,000 miles to decide, and it is available for far less than MSRP:  http://www.vfaq.net/docs/ExtendedWarrant... ).

There'll also be some legitimate extra fees, like the DPH fee that is set by Toyota, sales tax and use tax or vehicle registration fees (vary by state), safety/emissions sticker (varies by state and county).

Because of the high demand (and the limited quantities of Prius available in the US), used Prius are holding their value very well in the US.  Depending on the market, I've even seen a used Prius selling for more than a new Prius because of the immediacy of availability.  In CA, used Prius with the HOV stickers (no more stickers are available, non-transferrable to another vehicle) also demand about a $4000 premium over those without stickers, for commuters that want to save extra time in their commutes.

Answer 4

the prius is selling out in some states.

in California even the used ones are getting very high prices as they allow you to use the carpool lanes.

this car can sell from $23 to $28.000 depending on the options.

got to this website and enter the options you want.

http://www.edmunds.com/

but just be aware that dealers don't have to haggle when the cars are selling faster than they can get them.

Answer 5

above sticker and depends on demand for the car. try edmunds.com they give you the average selling price in your zipocode.

Answer 6

When it says starting at $21,500, that is for the base

model, which does not have many amenities and the cost

goes up from that price depending on what optional

equipment the other models have.  Now with the gas prices

so high, it will be difficult to negotiate a low price on the

hybrid vehicles.  Some dealers have a long waiting list for

these cars and will be unwilling to come down in price.

You might be able to negotiate the price down to $20,700

for the base model.

Answer 7

Hey, honestly i bought a brand new colorado 2 years ago ( i carshed it in the winter and it was a write of ), and all i can say is buying brand new is NOT worth it..just though i would let u know b/c u can find a great used one for cheaper...well best of luck

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