How Much Should I Pay: 2009 Toyota Highlander
Question: How much should I pay for a 2009 Toyota Highlander, 4dr SUV (3.5 6cyl 5A) automatic, 6 cylinder engine, with option package #2 (which includes air conditioning for the 3rd row)? I’m interested in buying new, from a dealer, in the Houston, Texas area.
Queen of the Road: Hi there. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! Keep in mind that the price you pay all depends on the MSRP of the car you‘re looking at. There‘s different types of deals to choose from as well: Lowest Priced, Biggest Discounted Price, etc. It depends on what you‘re looking for.
If you see a one online or at a dealership, send me the MSRP and I‘ll calculate a Selling Price. To see the complete list of deals, average and maximum discount off MSRP and Cash & Finance Specials, go to www.AutoBrag.com.
According to AutoBrag‘s statistics for the 2009 Highlander,
The National Average discount off MSRP: 10.57%
The National Maximum discount off MSRP: 14.99%
How To Calculate The % Off MSRP: MSRP – Selling Price = X / MSRP = Y
Selling Price = The price the dealership is willing to sell the new car for. Excluding tax, registration and dealer fees
X = the dollar amount saved off MSRP
Y = the % off MSRP (Move the decimal point over two digits to the right and that‘s the percentage you‘re saving.)
Before you begin calling or visiting every dealership, I highly recommend you start a virtual negotiation with your surrounding dealers through Braggle on www.AutoBrag.com. You basically place anonymous offers to all dealerships within a 25 to 200 mile radius within your zip code. Dealerships get to compete for your business without gaining your contact information. This method is the easiest procedure and it’s free of charge. There is no obligation to buy if a dealer accepts your bid.
Finance Specials: 0.00%-2.90% up to 36 Months. excl. Hybrid,may vary by region Offer Expires: 11/2/2009
0.00%-2.90% up to 48 Months. excl. Hybrid,may vary by region Offer Expires: 11/2/2009
0.00%-3.90% up to 60 Months. excl. Hybrid,may vary by region Offer Expires: 11/2/2009
1.90% up to 36 Months. Vehicle must be financed through the manufacturer’s captive finance company. Offer Expires: 11/2/2009
2.90% up to 48 Months. Vehicle must be financed through the manufacturer’s captive finance company. Offer Expires: 11/2/2009
2.90% up to 60 Months. Vehicle must be financed through the manufacturer’s captive finance company. Offer Expires: 11/2/2009
Consumer Cash Incentives: A Cash Back Rebate of $400 is being offered to the new car Consumer upon purchase. $400 Military Bonus Cash is available to customers with current active duty status in the U.S. Military (Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, National Guard, Coast Guard, or active Reserve). Please see your dealer for details. Offer Expires: 3/31/2010
Factory-to-Dealership Specials: A Cash Back Incentive of $0-$850 is being offered to the Dealership upon purchase. excl. Hybrid Offer Expires: 11/2/2009
A Cash Back Incentive of $0-$1,000 is being offered to the Dealership upon purchase. excl. Hybrid Offer Expires: 11/2/2009
Here‘s a great car buying article written by a former car salesman you should read before buying. There‘s always an advantage when preparing yourself for a car buying process.
Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. Goodluck and keep us posted!
