This Is An Update To A Previous Question

Follow Up Comment:  thank you for the information, I have an offer:
MSRP: $21400.
Offer: $17092.
+ tax $1310.
thanks again

Queen of the Road: Excellent! That’s a 20% savings off MSRP. Let us how everything turns out!

Question From Steve:   I have a offer for a 2008 Ford Fusion SE 4cy. MSRP is $21400. I have them down to $17092 + tax. Is that a good deal or should it be around $17000 after tax.

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Steve, Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you.

For a 2008 Ford Fusion I-4 SE 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $18,449.00
MSRP: $21,275.00
ePrice: $18,449.00
Savings: $2,826.00
% OFF MSRP: 13.28 %

2nd Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $18,392.00
MSRP: $21,205.00
ePrice: $18,392.00
Savings: $2,813.00
% OFF MSRP: 13.27 %

The price you got is a good deal, the dealer probably have some extra 2008 Ford Fusion in inventory that they need to sell ASAP, because the 09 model is already out. The price is good, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t negotiate more. You should try to offer them $17,000.00 Out The Door and see what they say. Good luck and keep us posted how everything goes.

Question: looking for a 2008 ford fusion, se 4cy or v6. TIA

Queen of the Road: Hello there! You’ve come to the right place for V6 deals, but we’re dry on the 4cyl. ones. Here are our best V6 deals…

For a 2008 Ford Fusion V6 SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $19,349.00
MSRP: $23,305.00
ePrice: $19,349.00
Savings: $3,956.00
% OFF MSRP: 16.97%
AutoBrag rated this deal a Thumbs Up!

2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price:  $19,546.00
MSRP: $23,510.00
ePrice: $19,546.00
Savings: $3,964.00
% OFF MSRP: 16.86%
Another Thumbs Up deal.

How do you apply these prices?

Print out all the blue links and take them to your local Ford dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Sales/Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up a Ford dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. This car in Florida should cost the same in California. The taxes vary by state.

Here’s the 2008 Ford Fusion Crash Test & Rollover Results. If you want to research more Ford Fusion prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com. Keep us posted with how everything goes.

Question From Bergit: Still looking for a deal on the 2008 with the 2009 comming out
was told that just wanting automatic canot be found within 500 miles from denver that car that i am looking for something that is not on the market from what i see in the advertisments it appears the are all advertising what they dont have

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Bergit, Welcome back to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you. We searched in AutoTrader for new 2008 Ford Fusion in the Denver area and we found a lot of them in the Denver area with automatic transmission and 4 cylinder. We still think that you should wait for the 2009 model to come out, that way you will probably get a better deal on the 2008 model.

For a 2008 Ford Fusion I-4 S 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $17,009.00
MSRP: $20,705.00
ePrice: $17,009.00
Savings: $3,696.00
% OFF MSRP: 17.85 %

2nd Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $17,341.00
MSRP: $21,090.00
ePrice: $17,341.00
Savings: $3,749.00
% OFF MSRP: 17.78 %

How do you apply these prices?

Print out all the blue links and take them to your local Ford dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Sales/Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up a Ford dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. This car in Florida should cost the same in California. The taxes vary by state.

Here’s the 2008 Ford Fusion Crash Test & Rollover Results. If you want to research more Ford Fusion prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com. Keep us posted with how everything goes.

Question From Jay: How is Ford Escape hybrid & prices also

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Jay, Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you.

The Ford Escape Hybrid is the best option if you are looking for a fuel-efficient small SUV. A two-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid should be able to deliver close to 30 mpg in real-world city and highway driving.

At the moment we don’t have prices for a new Ford Escape Hybrid that is probably because with the high prices for the gas the Hybrids are in big demand and dealers are trying to make their money off the best fuel-efficient vehicles. Below are prices for used Ford Escapes on the wholesale market.

For a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD with 12,000 miles, prices range from $26,300 (being in above average condition) to $24,600 (being in average condition) and $23,000 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $25,700 to $29,900.

For a 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD with 19,000 miles, prices range from $23,500 (being in above average condition) to $21,000 (being in average condition) and $18,600 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $20,800 to $26,800.

For a 2006 Ford Escape Hybrid 2WD with 36,000 miles, prices range from $19,700 (being in above average condition) to $17,000 (being in average condition) and $14,300 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $16,000 to $22,500.

Question From Bergit: Should i wait until the 2009 fusions are out for a better deal i am interrested in a 4 door automatic basic how much should the dealers discount be

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Bergit, Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you. The 2009 Ford Fusion will be release later this year, if you want to wait a couple more months to get a new car you will probably get better deals on the 2008 Ford Fusion. Below are some No-Haggle prices for the Fusion.

For a 2008 Ford Fusion I-4 S 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $17,450.00
MSRP: $21,385.00
ePrice: $17,450.00
Savings: $3,935.00
% OFF MSRP: 18.40 %

2nd Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $17,611.00
MSRP: $21,455.00
ePrice: $17,611.00
Savings: $3,844.00
% OFF MSRP: 17.92 %

How do you apply these prices?

Print out all the blue links and take them to your local Ford dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Sales/Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Avoid the floor salesmen, head straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they don’t believe your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up a Ford dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. This car in New York should cost the same in California. The taxes vary by state.

Here’s the 2008 Ford Fusion Crash Test & Rollover Results. If you want to research more Ford Fusion prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com. Keep us posted with how everything goes.

Ford feels the squeeze… again

Gas has hit a record high in the past week topping $135 a barrel last Thursday. Americans are making the transition from SUVs to more fuel-efficient sedans and crossovers, a scary scenario for auto manufacturers like Ford. For the first quarter of 2008, sales of the popular Ford Explorer have fallen 25% compared to the first quarter of 2007. With Ford so heavily invested in SUVs, their overall sales are bound to drop tremendously as prices at the pump continue to rise.

Ford announced last week that they would not reach earnings estimates in 2009 and today announced that they would be cutting back 12% of salaried jobs. Motionless inventories are bound to be cleared by some type of dealer incentives in upcoming weeks, so this could be your best opportunity to snag a great deal on an SUV if you need the utility.

If not, there are many fuel-efficient hybrids, sedans and crossovers to fit your budget. Check out some of the latest models from Toyota, Honda, Nissan and others by using our convenient search engine at AutoBrag.com.

Question From Cleek:  used
2008 Ford Taurus X Limited
8K miles
FWD
Rear Climate control
Convenience group

Thx in advance.

Queen of the Road: Hi Cleek. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! Did you find this car at a dealership or a private party?

For a 2008 Ford Taurus X FWD V6 Limited with 8,000 miles, prices range from $18,800 (being in above average condition) to $18,000 (being in average condition) and $17,100 (being in below average condition). Keep in mind that the numbers above are the wholesale prices. A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $18,900 to $20,800.

What did they offer you? Be sure to check carfax and do plenty of research on the history of the vehicle. Ask for their maintenance records. You can even bring a mechanic for a brief inspection. Best of luck and keep us posted on how the purchase goes! Don’t forget to tell your friends and family about our free personal service.

Question From Tammy:  I’m looking to buy a new 2008 Ford Edge Sel with leather interior, SYNC, and the panoramic roof. How much below MSRP should I go?

Queen of the Road: Hi Tammy! Welcome to our blog! 2008 Ford Edge prices coming right up. Regarding how much below MSRP you can go, it looks like the average percentage off MSRP that can be accomplished is around 14%. Take a look…

For a 2008 Ford Edge SEL 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $27,531.00
MSRP: $32,245.00
ePrice: $27,531.00
Savings: $4,714.00
% OFF MSRP: 14.62%

2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $26,844.00
MSRP: $31,435.00
ePrice: $26,844.00
Savings: $4,591.00
% OFF MSRP: 14.60%
(this one only has Sirius)

3rd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $25,921.00
MSRP: $30,350.00
ePrice: $25,921.00
Savings: $4,429.00
% OFF MSRP: 14.59%
(this one doesn’t have leather seating)

For a 2008 Ford Edge SEL 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $29,207.00
MSRP: $34,005.00
ePrice: $29,207.00
Savings: $4,798.00
% OFF MSRP: 14.11%

Financial Incentive$:
0.00%-4.90% APR up to 36 Months.
Offer Expires: 6/30/2008

0.00%-5.90% APR up to 48 Months.
Offer Expires: 6/30/2008

0.00%-6.90% APR up to 60 Months.
Offer Expires: 6/30/2008

1.90%-8.90% APR up to 72 Months.
Offer Expires: 6/30/2008

Ca$h Incentive: A Cash Back Incentive of $2,000 is being offered to the Consumer upon purchase.
Offer Expires: 6/30/2008

So you’ve got the prices, now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet Fleet Manager because he/she should know exactly what you’re talking about. Stay away from the floor salesmen, go straight to the Internet Sales Manager.

If they aren’t buying into your prices, ask to use one of their computers so they can see where these figures came from. It’ll be impossible for them to doubt you because you’re pulling up a Ford dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S.

At the end of the day, this is your hard earned money. If you don’t feel right paying a certain price, walk away. There are some dealerships out there who believe in doing business the right way. Goodluck and keep us posted!

Question From Sherril: 2008 ford ranger super cab 4 cyl.  basic truck.

Queen of the Road: Hello Sherril! There are many many variations of the SuperCab. Take your pick:

A.) XL 2dr SuperCab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5A)

B.) XL 2dr SuperCab Styleside SB (2.3L 4cyl 5M)

C.) FX4 Off-Road 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

D.) SPORT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

E.) XL 2dr SuperCab Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5A)

F.) XL 2dr SuperCab Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

G.) XLT 4dr SuperCab 4WD Styleside SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

H.) XLT 4dr SuperCab Styleside SB (3.0L 6cyl 5A)