How Much Should I Pay: 2009 Honda Civic
Question: I am thinking of spending $17,000(OTD,not a penny more) on a Honda Civic 2009 LX automatic.That would be my ideal price.Is the price reasonable?I may go upto 17,250 after negotiaitions.
Queen of the Road: Hi there. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! I have found some deals that go as low as $17.1k through AutoBrag.com. So, YES… deals as low as $17.1k is absolutely attainable.
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.
According to AutoBrag’s statistics for the 2009 Civic,
The National Average discount off MSRP: 6.44%
The National Maximum discount off MSRP: 11.11%
If you see a particular car you want, you can easily calculate the percentage off MSRP to see if you’re getting a good deal by comparing it to AutoBrag’s discount statistics.
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.)
Finance Specials: 1.90% up to 24 Months. Vehicle must be financed through the manufacturer’s captive finance company. Offer Expires: 1/4/2010
1.90% up to 36 Months. Vehicle must be financed through the manufacturer’s captive finance company. Offer Expires: 1/4/2010
2.90% up to 60 Months. Vehicle must be financed through the manufacturer’s captive finance company. Offer Expires: 1/4/2010
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!
