Yes, finding a deal is a bit tough in this market but here is what I came up with:
I am up in Alaska and the closest dealer to me wouldn’t move off MSRP, stating limited inventory. So, I looked for one that was aligned with Costco. They seem to be few and far between but I found one in Nevada. This is what I was quoted for a 2021 Soul Red GTR:
$37155 MSRP
-$1692 - Costco Pricing
-$1000 - Rebate
Vehicle cost = $34463
Now...dealer add-ons...part of the “Costco package” is a protection package which, no doubt, is almost pure profit for the dealership. It includes door edge guards, door cup guard, interior /exterior treatment, and tinted windows (35%). That package lists for $899, discounted to $719. I argued that I didn’t need any of that, particularly the tinted windows as they would probably get me a ticket in Alaska. Anyway, the car had already been prepped with all that stuff but he took the cost of the tinting off, reducing that package to $420. Document fee was $495 which is a touch high but not as bad as some of the +$600 ones that I have seen. The only other fee was a titling fee of $29.25.
Total cost was $35,407.25 Yes, I have my travel costs in bringing the car back up but airfare to Las Vegas is dirt cheap and I will still be more than $1000 below what my local dealer was asking by the time I get back home.
Here are some more Costco related perks:
For those of you who are interested in extended warranties, this dealership offered them at a discount of just over 50%. For example, I was quoted $900 for a $0 deductible, Platinum Mazda Care, for 8 yr/75,000 mile agreement. List was $1900.
Also, when you complete the Costco Auto program questionnaire after the transaction, you get a 50% off coupon for parts/accessories at the Mazda dealership where you purchased your vehicle. (maximum $200 off)
So, I looked all over the US and might have scored a better deal around Chicago or points east of there. However, the extra costs involved by traveling the extra miles driven and nights on the road would have added about $500 to my total costs anyway.
By the way, this dealership has been very good to work with. They were quick to respond and straightforward...will even pick me up from the airport when I go down there to take delivery Next month.