Prices are cheap on the CX9's!
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That's a great deal schnieds... Better than the deal we got on our Touring due to the options... Thinking back, I feel I could have gotten more $$ off the MSRP than the $6300 they discounted for us, but to be honest, I was completely shocked by the $6300, I didn't even think it would be possible to do better... so I didn't try. Oh well.
Honestly though. I had just come from the Toyota dealership where I test drove a Highlander Sport. The price on that vehicle was close to $38k, with CLOTH seats. Toyota charged for so many options that were standard on both the CX-9 Touring and the Honda Pilot EX-L. So after test driving the CX-9 (which was the most comfortable, best driving, most nicely appointed of all three), only to see $27k on the calculator from the salesman, I jumped at it.
Honestly though. I had just come from the Toyota dealership where I test drove a Highlander Sport. The price on that vehicle was close to $38k, with CLOTH seats. Toyota charged for so many options that were standard on both the CX-9 Touring and the Honda Pilot EX-L. So after test driving the CX-9 (which was the most comfortable, best driving, most nicely appointed of all three), only to see $27k on the calculator from the salesman, I jumped at it.
Where in the world are you guys finding these discounts??? I went to the Mazda dealer in NY (Yonkers) - and he was quoting $1000 above invoice for a fully loaded GT. I didn't negotiate yet, but its amazing to see ppl getting $6k or $9k differences in price! Appreciate your help!
I started by asking about the 1.9% financing they were offering on CX9s... (I saw this on Mazda's website)... The sales manager at that let us know about the incentives they were running ($4k off or so...) He basically said, yeah, we can get you approved for the 1.9%, but I think you'd rather have cash off the sale price, and then get financed for something a little higher (4.9%). Also, keep in mind, I was dealing with the internet salesman. If you ask for a quote from Mazda's website, the nearest dealership's internet salesman will send you a quote. I don't know if all dealerships are the same, but when I went in to to talk to the internet salesman and take a testdrive, he was VERY up front about everything. He said that since he IS an internet sales guy, he does NOT work on commission. They take the invoice price of the car, and add 2%. That is the sale price... ignore the sticker. They had some stupid "Rocky Mountain Package" on the sticker for like $1600... I asked about that, and he said to ignore it... he said that that package stands for "added dealer profit" (his words), and that I would not be paying that.
The dealer cash incentives ($4k) were subtracted from the invoice + 2% number... That was the price I paid. I didn't argue or haggle one bit. I probably should have to some degree, but I'm still happy.
Moral of the story... DON'T walk into the dealership and deal with a salesman on the floor. Get a quote from... and an appointment with the internet salesman.
The dealer cash incentives ($4k) were subtracted from the invoice + 2% number... That was the price I paid. I didn't argue or haggle one bit. I probably should have to some degree, but I'm still happy.
Moral of the story... DON'T walk into the dealership and deal with a salesman on the floor. Get a quote from... and an appointment with the internet salesman.
He's looking for a rube.
But you know that people are getting $9-10k off MSRP. The main incentives are the $4k (not combinable with the financing rate) and some unknown bonus that Mazda dealers who sell lots of cars get per car sold. There are others as well.
I went through the internet exclusively. I told 5 dealers what I wanted and that I knew people were getting incredible deals on the cars and specifically mentioned that I had seen deals for "$31k on $41k MSRP cars". You need to make them understand that you are a knowledgable consumer with certain expectations. Don't be afraid to shop any quote you get -- I did and got another $1500 off after some back and forth. Also, don't be afraid to buy from a remote or out-of-state dealer -- the money you save might be more than enough to offset any transport or travel costs.
That said, 08's are probably starting to shrink in supply so work hard and fast for a week to get the right price, don't wait too long.
tomiller97
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- 2008 Mazda CX-9 Sport
2008 CX-9 Sport Deal in Ohio
I just picked up our 2008 Sport FWD last night.
It is liquid platinum with black interior.
Bose/Moonroof package and power seat added.
We got almost $9000 off the MSRP for a sale price of $23.5
Had to watch out because one dealer tried to charge me sales tax on the MSRP and the apply the rebates and discounts after that.
It's only been one day but I'm happy with it so far!!
Worked through 4 dealers until one finally agreed to the price!
One place bluntly stated, if you can get a new CX-9 for that price, go buy it there and enjoy it. Another guy worked with me a little bit, came down $7,000 and then came up with an excuse that the specific one I wanted was sold already...seeing that I wasn't going to buy it for anything more than what I offered...
Great deals everywhere!
I just picked up our 2008 Sport FWD last night.
It is liquid platinum with black interior.
Bose/Moonroof package and power seat added.
We got almost $9000 off the MSRP for a sale price of $23.5
Had to watch out because one dealer tried to charge me sales tax on the MSRP and the apply the rebates and discounts after that.
It's only been one day but I'm happy with it so far!!
Worked through 4 dealers until one finally agreed to the price!
One place bluntly stated, if you can get a new CX-9 for that price, go buy it there and enjoy it. Another guy worked with me a little bit, came down $7,000 and then came up with an excuse that the specific one I wanted was sold already...seeing that I wasn't going to buy it for anything more than what I offered...
Great deals everywhere!
not_too_shabby
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- 2008 CX-9
Picking up a GT, loaded with just about everything but rear seat entertainment. Sticker is $40,500 getting it for $30K +TTL....
no matter how u look at it just remember the CX-9 has been suv of the year since it came out so i wouldnt look to buy anything else unless ur gettin better value for ur dollar then a loaded up 9
