How much did you pay for your 3 ???

[Euro3]

I don't know if you guys have a thread like this or not....
If it's a repost - - - sorry...

I went to check the 3's out yesterday & I like 'em but my wife doesn't...
I think I'll be able to convince her if we get the fully loaded one...(which they didn't have in stock)
They didn't even have one with leather, so I'll have to check other dealerships this weekend.

Now, I'm trying to see what are the differences in prices...

Please post your model, options, & final price...(((how much to actually drive it off the lot)))...

Thanks,
Sam

[fam]

well I paid about 18900 after (6.5%) taxes and licensing for a 2004 Mazda3 S 5 door with Moonroof and 6cd package automatic, so I think it was around 17700 for it pre tax, sticker was 19200. I had the S-plan (xplan or something) from where I work

[04wht-2.0]

I'm a newbie here and just purchased 3i 4-dr, 5-speed, AC, single CD, 15-inch wheels and without power lock and window option. Since I'll be upgrading the wheels and springs anyways, I didn't want to pay $1800 more for power&alloy wheel package.

cheers

[Mazda3forme]

$22,100, Mazda 3s, auto, xenon package, leather, nav, sport package, moonroof/6 cd package, abs package, wheel locks, all weather floor mats, compass, mirror w/ homelink, and rear wing spoiler. I think that's about 150 over invoice. You should try looking at edmunds.com to help you with the auto prices too.

[droogen]

I got my 3s in Portland, Oregon. Got the moonroof and changer option and stuck with the manual transmission. Sticker was 18,300. I paid 16,300.

[Zoom Zoom Zoom]

Just to all the people in Canada especially in the Toronto/GTA region, when I priced the Mazda 3 GT with automatic and GFX package, the price came out to $23540. What would be a reasonable discount? Is 7.5% or more off the vehicle price reasonable?

[MASTERNC]

So nobody's been having a problem negotiating below sticker? The dealer I talked to say these cars are so popular that any reasonably-loaded vehicle doesn't stay on the lot for long. I was thinking that I would have to negotiate to $700 under sticker (that's what Edmunds says), but these prices mentioned indicate that you might be able to dicker off more.

[Mazda3forme]

I would just get quotes from at least 3 dealers' internet depts and use them against each other to get the best quote. I did that and I ended up with a great price. The edmunds price can be higher, but its what people in your area are paying. I would say that price is the absolute highest I would go. I usually start negotiating at 200 over invoice then go up to the TMV at the absolute highest.

[accampbe]

Hi there I just bought a Mazda 3 GT with GFX package in Ontario Canada.

Orange Mica Paint
Manual Transmission
Raised Rear Spoiler (looks nice)
Wheel Locks

Paid $26375.49 (CAD) after all taxes and all fees.
Note in Ontario we have lots of taxes
15% on the purchase plus an addition $175 for fuel conservation and A/C.

[FrankyRizzo]

Rally White 3s with moonroof, Side curtain package, HID's, 6 Disc changer, no leather.
5 speed also

20,810 OTD

[az7]

$14,950........i got a 3i with the power package and the 16" wheels

[Loose]

17,200 cash, out the door. I didn't get anything special, just sunroof and 6CD.

[Nymisus]

I got the 3s 5 door, i guess the cheapest 3s, has power everything, single cd cloth interior..paid 100 more than invoice...like 16 something after extra warranty and tax and all was a little more than 17500

[sndsgood]

So nobody's been having a problem negotiating below sticker? The dealer I talked to say these cars are so popular that any reasonably-loaded vehicle doesn't stay on the lot for long. I was thinking that I would have to negotiate to $700 under sticker (that's what Edmunds says), but these prices mentioned indicate that you might be able to dicker off more.

if they give u a hard time about dropping 700$ off the sticker i'd walk right out. most dealers ive dealt with 500$ seems to be the starting point at what they take off. but that is just a starting point, i generally do what the guy above does, or similar. i find several dealers in the area that have the car i want, and just go from one to the other getting the llowest price, so if one place says 17,000 i'll go to the next dealer and tell them they have to beat it, then i go to the next dealer and give them the lowest price, until they won't go any lower. this usually works rather well. takes a bit of time. i'll generally get preapproval at the first place that way i can walk into the store confident that i'm pre approved.

[MASTERNC]

Well, I found the car I wanted. Problem was that it was the only one like it in the entire area. The MSRP for the 3i 5-speed with A/C, Power Pkg & 16" alloys, Moonroof/CD changer, and the SAB/ABS package was about $18140. Dealer first offered $17950 before I countered with Edmunds' TMV value of $17779. Came to $19150 with tax and tags. Salesman went to manager and came back with the new price. We pick the car up tonight.

[SABIO]

Just to all the people in Canada especially in the Toronto/GTA region, when I priced the Mazda 3 GT with automatic and GFX package, the price came out to $23540. What would be a reasonable discount? Is 7.5% or more off the vehicle price reasonable?

Mazda 3 Sport GT 5 speed with Air $22,400
You are not going to get much of a discount... not much mark-up on these...
I basically just got free air ($1000)

[Mikey444]

Who cares how much we paid for our cars? The important thing is that we have it and we love it!

[Krunko]

$21,800 (before tax)

Winning blue, 5spd, navigation, aftermarket leather, xenon, abs, mp3 player.

[jeremyfl]

Hate to thread jack but I currently have a msp and wife has a p5, was thinking of trading the p5 to het her a 3s. But I want it fully loaded with everything. Those of you with 6cd, moonroof, leather, navigation, xenon, and tire pressure do you think all the toys were worth it??? Is the leather good quality are the tire pressure and nav systems nice have you had anyproblems with them????

Again sorry to thread jack.....

[Comsat]

Please try not to laugh too hard, but I wanted a 3s so bad that I took the hit. My only true concern was that the 3 be a 4 door s with 5 speed manual transmission. Of secondary import was the pkgs and opts. Well, the 2 dealerships in my area had between them 6 3i and 4 3s units. Well, my selection became even smaller at that point, as only 1 s had a 5 speed. This 3s had no pkgs and only 1 "true" option-rear spoiler- and tinted windows. Now here comes the really sad state of MY affairs - The dealership was reasonable in their pricing of the spoiler and the tint, but the "ADJUSTMENT FOR MARKET VALUE" charge of 2,000.00 above MSRP really made me want to cry as I was signing the paperwork. For those who are not aware of bthis "charge," it is what the dealer adds to the cost of the car because the car is popular and people will pay extra (like I did) to own a high demand/low supply vehicle.

If I had ABS, 6 disc CD changer, 17inch wheels, tire pressure monitor, and even an illuminated rearview on my 3s right now I wouldn't care about the 2k.

This is my first Mazda. I traded a 2002 Civic LX w/30k and flawless interior/exterior and (best part of the deal!!!) no balance left. The dealer gave me 10100.00 for the trade which brought the monthly to 171.00.

Somebody please humor me and tell me how much I am going to love this car-- Please?!

Cheers

[goldwing2000]

You'll love the car but you're going to kick yourself for as long as you own it.

Your "high demand/low supply vehicle" is now being offered with 0% financing and cash incentives.

Never EVER pay full MSRP.

Over MSRP is for fools and Harleys (same-same).

I hope you've learned your lesson. (shrug)

[mic_crispy]

I paid 19,100 out the door (TTL And destination) for a dark grey 3s with leather, sport package, and floormats.

EDIT: and AT tranny


my first post!

[accampbe]

Please try not to laugh too hard, but I wanted a 3s so bad that I took the hit. My only true concern was that the 3 be a 4 door s with 5 speed manual transmission. Of secondary import was the pkgs and opts. Well, the 2 dealerships in my area had between them 6 3i and 4 3s units. Well, my selection became even smaller at that point, as only 1 s had a 5 speed. This 3s had no pkgs and only 1 "true" option-rear spoiler- and tinted windows. Now here comes the really sad state of MY affairs - The dealership was reasonable in their pricing of the spoiler and the tint, but the "ADJUSTMENT FOR MARKET VALUE" charge of 2,000.00 above MSRP really made me want to cry as I was signing the paperwork. For those who are not aware of bthis "charge," it is what the dealer adds to the cost of the car because the car is popular and people will pay extra (like I did) to own a high demand/low supply vehicle.

If I had ABS, 6 disc CD changer, 17inch wheels, tire pressure monitor, and even an illuminated rearview on my 3s right now I wouldn't care about the 2k.

This is my first Mazda. I traded a 2002 Civic LX w/30k and flawless interior/exterior and (best part of the deal!!!) no balance left. The dealer gave me 10100.00 for the trade which brought the monthly to 171.00.

Somebody please humor me and tell me how much I am going to love this car-- Please?!

Cheers

Dude have some patience and wait for your car this is a serious investment. Like holy cow pick the one you want and the dealer will get it for you. Talk to 10 dealers if you have to. Send out a mass email or call them. No need to go to the dealership. Like pick your car and call for a price. Anyways even with the popularity of the mazda 3 you should be getting close to 1000 CDN Or 700 USD off the MSRP. That still ensures that the dealer makes some coin. You see it's not like when you sell your call and you try to get as much as you can cause you can only sell it once. The dealer can sell the car and then sell another one and so on. Therefore if he makes a couple hundred bucks on a quick sale then business is good. I told the dealer to take the few hundred bucks and run or else I would go to the next dealer. Anyways I was quoted ridiculous prices too, but you just have to turn them down.

But either way I dont think you can actually overpay for this car. A great car.

[Comsat]

Dude have some patience and wait for your car this is a serious investment. Like holy cow pick the one you want and the dealer will get it for you. Talk to 10 dealers if you have to. Send out a mass email or call them. No need to go to the dealership. Like pick your car and call for a price. Anyways even with the popularity of the mazda 3 you should be getting close to 1000 CDN Or 700 USD off the MSRP. That still ensures that the dealer makes some coin. You see it's not like when you sell your call and you try to get as much as you can cause you can only sell it once. The dealer can sell the car and then sell another one and so on. Therefore if he makes a couple hundred bucks on a quick sale then business is good. I told the dealer to take the few hundred bucks and run or else I would go to the next dealer. Anyways I was quoted ridiculous prices too, but you just have to turn them down.

But either way I dont think you can actually overpay for this car. A great car.

Two factors were at play here: I had been working for Maricopa County Superior Court in their Information Tech Group. My position began 4/7/04. So, I had 4 months at my current employer. Also, I had a BK from 4 years ago. My Honda had just been returned to me after 7500.00 worth of body and mechanical repairs. The car was truly stunning after they got done with it (I was run off a narrow 2 lane hiway and ended up in a deep canyon.) was lucky I lived. So, I got a 3i 4 door as a rental from Hertz. I had never driven a Mazda. This i had the sport at and no real opts to speak of. "MY God!!!!!!" I feel on my face in love with that car!!! This was the 2.0l and I had a lot of trouble believing they had something more potent. Well, I got approved for a loan at Earnhardts in Phoenix and had to peruse their inventory. Anyway, all the dealerships in the city were down to 2-3 3s w/5spd man. I had to get financing at Earnhardt's and with a 10000.00 pd off trade in, I felt I had some leverage.

All in all, I am truly loving the car. It IS fun to drive. I look forward to hearing what all of you have to say about your 3 s

Cheers

[bobthemazda]

Just got mine paid 18,684 after tax (8.625% in NYC) and destination charge. Got black mica S sedan with auto tranny. Invoice for that according to Edmunds is 16,861 and the TMV price thingy that they list is 17,719 both pretax. Mine pretax was 17,200 so I guess I did ok =O).

[Comsat]

Two factors were at play here: I had been working for Maricopa County Superior Court in their Information Tech Group. My position began 4/7/04. So, I had 4 months at my current employer. Also, I had a BK from 4 years ago. My Honda had just been returned to me after 7500.00 worth of body and mechanical repairs. The car was truly stunning after they got done with it (I was run off a narrow 2 lane hiway and ended up in a deep canyon.) was lucky I lived. So, I got a 3i 4 door as a rental from Hertz. I had never driven a Mazda. This i had the sport at and no real opts to speak of. "MY God!!!!!!" I feel on my face in love with that car!!! This was the 2.0l and I had a lot of trouble believing they had something more potent. Well, I got approved for a loan at Earnhardts in Phoenix and had to peruse their inventory. Anyway, all the dealerships in the city were down to 2-3 3s w/5spd man. I had to get financing at Earnhardt's and with a 10000.00 pd off trade in, I felt I had some leverage.

All in all, I am truly loving the car. It IS fun to drive. I look forward to hearing what all of you have to say about your 3 s

Cheers

Despite some of the condescending remarks made by some of you, I will hold my head high as I drive my 3. I realize I had some financial problems 3-4 years ago. To be quite honest, I made a lot of money in the 90's
coding GUIs for long distance service providers. In 1999 I tried heroin for the first time and that was it for me. My wife left me, I lost my job.............EVERYTHING! (500.00/day habit will drain your "emergency fund" real quick) They say 2-5% of heroin addicts stay sober a year. I have 4 years, 3 months. I am sorry for digressing here, I am just a little upset with people who chastise me for not waiting for a better deal. Due to my bankruptcy and small job history since I went into recovery, I have been limited to 2 dealers. Tell me this friends?! How many of you would (if you were a lender) lend money to a recovering heroin addict? My point is this - - - I am new to this forum, I am a real Mazada newbie, I am beginning to love my car and I would like to feel at home here. Apparently there is a lot to learn and from what I am seeing, this is the place to be. I am rebuilding my life, and I want to do it right this time, thus I am going to need all the info I can get.

Frankly, I am just grateful that I am alive and capable of owning the car.

Cheers!

[goldwing2000]

Not to be condescending, but where does it say on your credit report that you were a heroin addict? (scratch)

Besides, you obviously knew you were getting a raw deal.


Please try not to laugh too hard, but I wanted a 3s so bad that I took the hit.

...2,000.00 above MSRP really made me want to cry as I was signing the paperwork.

We're just agreeing with you. :D

Your personal life is your own business.

[Comsat]

I am proud of what I have overcome. I am also proud of my 3s. I guess my point is---if I overpaid (final price was 18763.00) so be it, I am just grateful to be alive and to have such a swell car!!!!!!!!! (2thumbs)

[wannafly]

paid 18535(19035-500rebate) for an 04 Mazda3S winning blue, AT, sport package, 6cd&moon, ABS/SAB. Hope I got a a decent deal, doesnt seem so bad - MSRP was 19695.

edit: this was without tax tag title, averall it was like 20 almost.

[Mikey444]

I am proud of what I have overcome. I am also proud of my 3s. I guess my point is---if I overpaid (final price was 18763.00) so be it, I am just grateful to be alive and to have such a swell car!!!!!!!!! (2thumbs)
That's the spirit (2thumbs)

[bcdkeeper]

paid 18535(19035-500rebate) for an 04 Mazda3S winning blue, AT, sport package, 6cd&moon, ABS/SAB. Hope I got a a decent deal, doesnt seem so bad - MSRP was 19695.

edit: this was without tax tag title, averall it was like 20 almost.

I paid the invoice price for my Mazda3. Granted, I didn't have a trade-in, so that made negotiations a little easier. Also, I was there haggling for 2 hours.

On another note, the only car on the lot that had the options I wanted also had navigation (whick I thought was cool but didn't want to pay for). Because you can get a better deal on what they have on the lot, I went with it. After bringing the car home, I did some research and found that the maps with the DVD system they are selling were released in 2001. The 2005 version comes out in Sept. 04. Thus, I paid about $1500 for a navigation system with 3 year old maps.

The update comes out in about 2-3 weeks, and I just bought the car last week. Navtech wants between $115 and $200 for the update. As of right now, Mazda is unwilling to provide me with a new disc since the only version available when the car was made was the 2002 edition with 2001 maps on it. Of course, I'm still working on them. If you're going to get the navigation system, hold out and buy a car that is manufactured after September 04 so you get the latest maps.

[Socrates]

So nobody's been having a problem negotiating below sticker? The dealer I talked to say these cars are so popular that any reasonably-loaded vehicle doesn't stay on the lot for long. I was thinking that I would have to negotiate to $700 under sticker (that's what Edmunds says), but these prices mentioned indicate that you might be able to dicker off more.
Price the car you want on Edmunds.com, and then add 3% to the invoice cost. That should make you and your dealer happy. However, I practically stole my 3 S from the dealer by looking at the inspection stickers on the windows. I found a particular car that had been on the lot since Feb. (I just bought my 3 on Thursday [totally totally love it]) and said, "I'll give you ____ for it and will drive it off the lot today." After trying to counter-offer me 8 or 9 times, I won! They lose serious money on cars that have been on the lot for a while.

Also, the '05 models are coming out in October, so they're anxious to lighten their stock. You can definitely score well below sticker.

Good luck!

[badAzLava3]

$16,688 US + Tax, title and license
That was in April, and there have been a few price increases.

5spd, 5door, 1AB, 1MC packages.
And yes, I know I stole it.

Since then, I bought the cargo mat, the cargo net and the red first aid kit.

The 225/45x17 Kumho MX tires were unavoidable, along with the tint.
Still shopping for wheels, but it's cramping my mod budget for the other car.

[souldout]

I got the mazda 3i with the power package, appearance 1 package, a/c, and automatic for $16,900. Got the s-plan discount, and also 500 off for college grad this semester.

[rodslinger]

I paid about $24000 out the door for my 3s sedan with auto, leather, sunroof, HID, navigation, ABS/CD Changer, wheel locks, etc... I think it was one of the first 3's in the area. I bought it back in December of 2003. It took four days to get the deal as I was trading a 2002 Protege5 with 40,000 miles and still owed $12,900 on the loan. I knew my payoff on the P5 was close to dealer retail value and it was in good enough shape to sit on their lot to be sold. The deal I offered was retail for retail... Since it was the first 3s they had they wanted to give me $8000 for trade and MSRP plus $500 "market adjustment" for the 3. I just left and told them to call me when they were ready to sell the car. After four days on Dec 31st at about 7:00pm they finally agreed to the offer. I got $12,900 trade in value on my 2002 P5 and I paid MSRP on the 3... I probably could hve gotten the car for about $1500 less now but considering how long the car had been out and the amount owed on my trade I'm pleased how it worked out.

[rodslinger]

Never EVER pay full MSRP.

Over MSRP is for fools and Harleys (same-same).
(shrug)
..and first run MSP/SRT-4 buyers....

[EmZ3Chik]

The sticker price on my read 19,585. I wasnt willing to pay that, but I wanted what I wanted to I made sure I was gonna get it. I checked out the dealership near me in Myrtle Beach and they wouldnt hear it. So I told them I was goin to Charleston and they told me I couldnt get what I wanted which was around $315-$320 a month for the 5 doorS. I got to Palmetto around 8:00 just before they were closing. I looked at many they had on their lot. I chose to go without leather and without navigation, neither really concerned me. So I made my decsion on a 19,585 black 5 door. We went over some paper work with on $334 down for taxes, tags and reg. I walked out the door an hour later with a 17,900 dollar automobile with everything i wanted, including sunroof/6disc, unfortunately auto, but im always in traffic, ABS and all that stuff. I was very pleased, yet they made nothin on the car. But I got what I wanted and I am very happy with my car. Setting it up for some mods soon.

[LilMissGS3]

23 813.17


S sedan, titanium gray, auto, air cond., sport, spoiler, tint......

[buckeye3s]

My Titanium 3S Sedan came in yesterday.(whoo-hoo!). Manual trans and sport pkg- 17's and side skirts. $17,800 after tax (7.5%) and delivery. Came with free dealership oil/filter change for as long as I own it, and first ding repair free.

I'm stoked- already put on 125 miles.

[Euro3]

wow...this thread is still alive?

BTW: I ended up not getting a 3 since my wife didn't want it at all...

Still holding on to the Maxima for now :)

[styles_t]

thread jack - sorry

new site: http://geocities.com/mz3_ny

it's not done yet

tell me what you think so far

[bscaggs06]

Hey guys i was looking at a 2004 Mazda 3. It is manual with sport package. Moonroof and 6 cd changer. The guy was giving me a sticker of 18745. He was going to give me the spoilor too.... Is this a good a good amount or should I go lower? It seems high to me but... I am thinking of buying it for 320-325 a month at 4.9 percent interest. What do you guys think?

[goldwing2000]

This isn't necessarily a reply to bscaggs06 but I just looked at my paperwork the other day.

After graduate discount and S-plan but before tax & title, I paid $17,915 for a 5-door with ABS/EBD, CD/Sunroof and leather.

[sbxxxvipats]

$24,180 All options for the 05 Special Edition, plus lip spoiler and homelink mirror for a grand total of 24,780. Can't wait