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Question: Been looking at Toyota Tacomas. Both 4×4 and PreRunners. Found the one I like.

Year: 2008
Make: Toyota
Model: Tacoma 2WD Double (cab) LB V6 AT Prerunner
Trim: Prerunner 4door Long Bed V6 TRD Sport, 6CD, Towing package, Floor Mats, Silver Mica
Mileage: less than 100
VIN: ? New
Buying from dealer

Its an advertised special at $22988. Toyota has $1500 cash rebate in my area, however still with that, the advertised price is still about $1000 under Edmunds invoice. Do you know if there is any “hidden incentives”?

Thanks for all your help.

The MSRP for the truck is $28119.

Thanks

Queen of the Road: Is the $22,988 including the $1,500 cash rebate already or without? It looks like you’ve found a good deal. With $5,131 as savings, that’s 18.2% off MSRP. The average discount for the car is 11.97% and the maximum is 18.96%. So that’s a great discount. We approve.

Question:  2009 Toyota Corolla Le
AT, Cruise, keyless and carpet floor mats would be the most commonly add-ons in my area (Nor Cal)

New

MSRP per Edmunds shows $18.2K

Queen of the Road: Hi there! I’ve got plenty of deals for that model, but they aren’t located in the Nor Cal. I’ll explain below how you can use them to your advantage.

For a 2009 Toyota Corolla LE 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl 4A)

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $16,905.00
MSRP: $18,404.00
ePrice: $16,905.00
Savings: $1,499.00
% OFF MSRP: 8.14%
AutoBrag rated this deal a Thumbs Up!

2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $16,779.00
MSRP: $18,205.00
ePrice: $16,779.00
Savings: $1,426.00
% OFF MSRP: 7.83%
Another Thumbs Up deal.

The Lowest Internet Price: $16,564.00
MSRP: $17,955.00
ePrice: $16,564.00
Savings: $1,391.00
% OFF MSRP: 7.75%
A third Thumbs Up deal.

What are all these blue links? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.

If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.

If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.

If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.

The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.

So now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet 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 dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. If you want to research more new car prices, poke around on www.AutoBrag.com.

Keep us posted with how everything goes and don’t forget to tell your friends about our free personal service.

Follow Up Comment:  i tried using the quote feature from edmunds and most were like it’s in high demand and can’t give that much discount. i went and checked out a dealer and they couldn’t even find a car for me to test drive and we walked the whole lot.

i might just wait til maybe the end of the yr when this crazy demand goes away…

Question: Hi I’m trying to buy:

Year: 2008 (New)
Make: Toyota
Model: Highlander
Trim: Limited 4×4
ZIP: 02148
Options:
PCT Carpet/Cargo Mat - 3 Row Seating
FEY DVD Rear-Seat Entertainment System
FFE 50 State Emissions
FHD Multi-Stage Heated Front Seats
FNV Navigation System with
FPB Power Rear Door
FQR Auto Rear Air Conditioning System
FRF Color-Keyed Sport-Styled Rear Spoiler
FSR Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof w/Sunshade
FTO Tow Prep Package includes: 5,000lbs
P3T Cross Bars

Thanks

Queen of the Road: You picked the best time for SUV shopping. Check out this article. It sums up why the following deal is crazy. Looks like we’ve got some big percentages with this one.

The first one is from a dealership that actually changed their numbers to a better deal not yet updated in our systems. It’s a crazy 25% off MSRP

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $32,917
MSRP: $43,896.00
ePrice: $32,917.00
Savings: $10,979.00
% OFF MSRP: 25.01%

2nd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $33,697.00
MSRP: $40,719.00
ePrice: $33,697.00
Savings: $7,022.00
% OFF MSRP: 17.25%
Whoops this one doesn’t have DVD.

3rd Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $35,941.00
MSRP: $42,125.00
ePrice: $35,941.00
Savings: $6,184.00
% OFF MSRP: 14.68%
This deal is so-so. The first one is awesome.

What are all these blue links for? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.

If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.

If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.

If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.

The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.

So now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet 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 dealership’s website and checking their inventory. Remember, cars are a commodity so these prices apply everywhere in the U.S. If you want to research more new car prices, poke around on www.AutoBrag.com.

Keep us posted with how everything goes and don’t forget to tell your friends about our free personal service.

Question: Been looking at Toyota Tacomas. Both 4×4 and PreRunners. Found the one I like.

Year: 2008
Make: Toyota
Model: Tacoma 2WD Double (cab) LB V6 AT Prerunner
Trim: Prerunner 4door Long Bed V6 TRD Sport, 6CD, Towing package, Floor Mats, Silver Mica
Mileage: less than 100
VIN: ? New
Buying from dealer

Its an advertised special at $22988. Toyota has $1500 cash rebate in my area, however still with that, the advertised price is still about $1000 under Edmunds invoice. Do you know if there is any “hidden incentives”?

Thanks for all your help.

Queen of the Road: What is the MSRP of this car? The average selling price is around $23.9k. At the moment, I haven’t found any hidden incentives. I’ll need that MSRP before I can really start digging for you.

Question From Miguel: How much should I pay for a 2008 Toyota Sienna CE with option packages AF, RL, AG, and CE. Thank you.

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

For a 2008 Toyota Sienna CE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $20,069.00
MSRP: $25,694.00
ePrice: $20,069.00
Savings: $5,625.00
% OFF MSRP: 21.89 %

2nd Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $20,626.00
MSRP: $25,694.00
ePrice: $20,626.00
Savings: $5,068.00
% OFF MSRP: 19.72 %

How do you apply these prices?

Print out all the blue links and take them to your local Toyota 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 Toyota 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 Toyota Sienna Crash Test & Rollover Results. If you want to research more Toyota Sienna prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com. Keep us posted with how everything goes.

Question From Clare: I am wondering if I received a good deal in the quote I was offered today. Here are the specifics:

Limited 4×4 v6 in Blizzard Pearl with the following options:
Third row
JBL AM/FM
Daytime Running Lights
Moonroof
Towing Prep Package
Mudguard
Carpet Floor Mats

for $29,095. Given that it is the end of the model year, I feel like it is at least $1,000 too high and I should be able to get it closer to $27,500 - 28,000? Am I off base? Also, is $475 for advertising dealer fee pretty standard for Toyota dealers?

MuscleCarGuy: Hi Clare, Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you. What is the MSRP for the RAV4 you got quoted for $29,095? Check the links below to see if you can get a better deal.

For a 2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $26,151.00
MSRP: $29,575.00
ePrice: $26,151.00
Savings: $3,424.00
% OFF MSRP: 11.58 %

2nd Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $27,740.00
MSRP: $31,325.00
ePrice: $27,740.00
Savings: $3,585.00
% OFF MSRP: 11.44 %

How do you apply these prices?

Print out all the blue links and take them to your local Toyota 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 Toyota 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 Toyota RAV4 Crash Test & Rollover Results. If you want to research more Toyota RAV4 prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com. Keep us posted with how everything goes.

Question From Sam: Are there any deals out there for Tacoma Toyota with V6 4-door truck?

Queen of the Road: Hi Sam. Welcome to AutoBragBlog! I just read your question and needed a little more info. on the car you want. What year tacoma? Also what trim?

Here’s what we have available for 2008 poke on AutoBrag.com:

2dr Regular Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)

PreRunner V6 4dr Double Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

2dr Regular Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)

V6 4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

4dr Access Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 5M)

V6 4dr Double Cab 4WD 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (2.7L 4cyl 4A)

X-Runner V6 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 6M)

PreRunner V6 4dr Access Cab 6.1 ft. SB (4.0L 6cyl 5A)

Let me know which one(s) you need prices for and I’ll dig around.

Question From John:   I am looking at buying a 2008 Toyota Sienna XLE. The sticker is 31K but they added a DVD player pushing it up to 33K. They offered just over 30K for this minivan. How much under the sticker should you pay?

MuscleCarGuy: Hi John, Welcome to AutoBragBlog, where we do all the car price researching for you. The DVD player that the dealer added to the Sienna is original from Toyota or it is an aftermarket DVD? If it is an aftermarket they added just to increase their profit on the vehicle. You can tell them that you are not interested on the DVD and you don’t want to pay more for something that you don’t want. Tell them that they can have the car back to stock and charge you the regular price. They will probably sell the car with the DVD with less than $2,000 mark up for it. The $30,000 that the dealer offered you for the minivan is not a good deal. Check the prices below and you will see that you can get them to $26,000 without the DVD.

For a 2008 Toyota Sienna XLE 7-Passenger 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 5A),

The Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $25,688.00
MSRP: $31,419.00
ePrice: $25,688.00
Savings: $5,731.00
% OFF MSRP: 18.24 %

2nd Biggest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $26,139.00
MSRP: $31,419.00
ePrice: $26,139.00
Savings: $5,280.00
% OFF MSRP: 16.81 %

How do you apply these prices?

Print out all the blue links and take them to your local Toyota 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 Toyota 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 Toyota Sienna Crash Test & Rollover Results. If you want to research more Toyota Sienna prices, poke around on www.autobrag.com. Keep us posted with how everything goes.

Question: Hello, Thanks for all the help you are doing for us.

I am looking at 2008 4 Runner 2WD Limited without navigation which is having MSRP around $39K. Toyota is offering $2.5K rebate and dealer said that he can match it. so I am looking at around $34K. My zip code is 78229. What kind of price can I negotiate on these 4 runners (ballpark numbers).?

Thanks in advance

Queen of the Road: Hi there. I think our luck with the Limited 2WD isn’t so great today. It looks like the only deal we have for that model has an MSRP of $43.5k, but it has a crazy savings of almost 20% off. Here it is anyways…

For a 2008 Toyota 4Runner Limited 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A),

MSRP: $43,494.00
ePrice: $34,954.00
Savings: $8,540.00
% OFF MSRP: 19.63%

It sounds like you’re getting a 12.8% savings off MSRP with the MSRP and offering price. With the 4Runners, the average discount is 16.6%, so I would keep talking the price down to $33k. Goodluck with that and let us know if you have any friends who need access to car prices.

Question From Joy: I’m intereseted in any of the following:
Toyota RAV4 Base
Tuscon Hyundai SE
Subaru Forester (base)
Subaru Legacy w/esc
Honda CR-V

Yes, all 2008.
Yes AWD
4C preferred when available for improved gas mileage
ESC is electronic stability control — a must for us. It can be called dynamic stability control.
The musts include electronic stability control, curtain and front airbags and fog lights. Extras that add to the costs are not desired. The car is for my recent college graduate daughter who is moving to upstate NY and will be traveling back to PA frequently. Safety is BIG, fuel economy 2nd in importance and last is avoiding spending more than we must. Some dealers offer college discounts, I understand. We are open to other car suggestions.Thanks for your help.

Queen of the Road: Hi Joy. Just to get the ball rolling, I researched each car to find our best deals so that you can get an idea of the how large a discount you can obtain from MSRPs. What style of the Honda CR-V and Subaru Legacy are you looking for?

For a 2008 Toyota RAV4 4dr SUV 4WD (2.4L 4cyl 4A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $20,843.00
MSRP: $24,234.00
ePrice: $20,843.00
Savings: $3,391.00
% OFF MSRP: 13.99%
This deal was rated a Thumbs Up.

For a 2008 Hyundai Tucson SE 4dr SUV 4WD
(2.7L 6cyl 4A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $20,001.00
MSRP: $23,960.00
ePrice: $20,001.00
Savings: $3,959.00
% OFF MSRP: 16.52%
Another Thumbs Up deal.

Financial Incentive$: A Cash Back Incentive of $1,000-$1,500 is being offered to the Consumer upon purchase. Offer Expires: 7/31/2008

For a 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L.Bean Edition 4dr Wagon AWD (2.5L 4cyl 4A),

The Largest Percentage Off MSRP Price: $24,998.00
MSRP: $27,340.00
ePrice: $24,998.00
Savings: $2,342.00
% OFF MSRP: 8.57%

What are all these blue links for? The first blue link breaks down the numbers so that you don’t have to do any math or researching. You’ll see exactly how much money you’re saving if you pay the “Internet Price”. It also lists the National Average Discount, the National Maximum Discount and the National Average Price for each vehicle. We also provide our personal opinion to whether we think the deal is good or not.

If we approve the deal, we’ll show a thumbs up and “Bring Your Checkbook“.

If we think the deal is ok, we’ll show a thumb tilted sideways and “Fair Market“.

If we disapprove the deal, we’ll show a thumbs down and “Keep Shopping“.

The second blue link is the proof you’ll need when you step foot onto the dealership. Don’t leave home without it! It’s the page that shows the price which you’ll be asking for. It’s basically what you need to pull up on their computers if they don’t believe you found that price online form that dealer’s inventory.

So now what? Print out all the blue links above and take them to your local dealerships. But before you go, we highly recommend you call and make an appointment to see the Internet 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 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 Las Vegas. The taxes vary by state. Keep us posted with how everything goes.