What was your closing price?
 

I'm a numbers-oriented guy - I don't want to pine my hopes on an $8000 off MSRP if only a small minority gets it.

For starters, Edmunds estimates that people in my city pay this much for a base 6-speed '05 after destination & tax:

True Market Value w/ dest. & tax: $27,387
MSRP w/ dest. & tax: $29,081
Invoice w/ dest. & tax: $26,928

I couldn't find another thread quite like this, so here's some ground rules:

1. Please post your final price, after tax, destination, title, and anything else you threw in there. Although this can seem like a difficult task to do in light of all the different prices you're quoted (MSRP, invoice, pre-tax price, etc..), there's ultimately only one figure that you're paying off or that you paid in cash, so just go with that one.

2. Here's a template:

Final Price:
Model Year:
Model (AT/MT):
Options:
Date of purchase (month/year):
Location (city/state):
Financed/Cash purchase:
Interest rate (if relevant):
New/Used:


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MSRP:
How you did it:
Comments:


EDIT: Added Interest Rate.

Considering I've not bought mine (yet), here is all I know.

Several dealerships in the Chicagoland/Southern Wisconsin area are offering anywhere from 3-7k off, depending on where you go.

This is with all applicable incentives. One, actually, offered 8,000 off, and 9,000 if you finance through MAC.

That's not a bad deal for a 34k car.

Others will be able to tell you more, I'm sure.

State tax variance
 

State sales tax varies from 0 - 7%, plus many municipalities tack on their own tax; as a result wouldn't it be simpler to back the taxes out of the cost comparisons? I know I'm not eager to research everyone's tax sitution.

Final Price: 22.5k + tax (~2000)
Model Year: 2004
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Grand Touring
Date of purchase (month/year): 9/05
Location (city/state): Phoenix, AZ
Financed/Cash purchase: financed through my bank
New/Used: Used, 11.5k miles

Not too fast there buddy... If you live in the Republik of Kalifornia you pay ~8.5% taxes...

I paid ~$20K CASH for mine used '04(MT, GTP, Borla Exhaust, MS Flywheel, MS Sway bars, new Tires, Wilwood Brakes) with 40K miles in May'05. No way I would have paid more than this on a used car.

Carlos

Good point, but how about the possibility that sales tax makes dealers consider changing the pre-tax price proportionately? If anything, please include pre & post tax.

Final Price: $28,750 + tax
Model Year: '05
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options:GT, NAV, Appearance Package, Polished front/back rotors, Cargo net, Spare tire
Date of purchase (month/year): 3/06
Location (city/state): Jax, FL
Financed/Cash purchase: Finance $1,500 for $500 MAC rebate
New/Used: New

Good Luck!

I hate you :Freak_ani

*kills self*

Final Price:25500 + sales tax etc.
Model Year:04 New
Model (AT/MT):MT
Options:Nav, spoiler, sunroof, Appearance package
Date of purchase (month/year):11/05
Location (city/state):Mahwah NJ
Financed/Cash purchase:financed
New/Used:New 150 miles


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MSRP:32,500
How you did it: Walked in on a slow nite; turned down a test drive; suggested that if they turned down my offer, my next offer would be less.
Comments:

My RX8
 

I haven't finalized the purchase yet (will purchase 3/27), but have negotiated the following deal:

Final Price: $27,765
Model Year: '05
Model (AT/MT): M
Options: GT, rear wing spoiler, frnt & rear rotary package, door guards, spare tire
Date of purchase (month/year): 3/'06
Location (city/state): Austin, TX
Financed/Cash purchase: MAC financing
New/Used: New

Black w/ Black leather ...8 miles.

:mdrmed:

I have an out the door offer of 22,160 for a base 05-no options.
Is this a deal??? Any thoughts???

^that's a good price if new.

mine

Final Price: @ 30000
Model Year: 2005
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Grand Touring, alarm system, finishing touch, extended warranty.
Date of purchase (month/year): 1/5/2006
Location (city/state): Cerritos, California
Financed/Cash purchase: MAC Financed
New/Used: New

Final Price:$24,629 (includes TTL, fees, etc.)
Model Year: '05
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: GT package, spoiler
Date of purchase (month/year): 2/06
Location (city/state): Evanston, Ill.
Financed/Cash purchase: Paid $12K cash, financed $12.5K to get MAC rebate; will pay off after third payment
New/Used: New

Final Price: 21,000( includes ttl, fees, etc.)
Model Year: 04
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Touring, appearance package, rotary accent
Date of purchase (month/year): 01/06
Location (city/state): Temple, TX
Financed/Cash purchase: Financed
New/Used: Used 19k miles

you're all newbs.

Final Price:$28,914 before tax and tag
MSRP:$31,995
Model Year:04
Model (AT/MT):MT
Options:GT, spare tire
Date of purchase (month/year):11/03
Location (city/state):Orlando
Financed/Cash purchase:Cash
New/Used:New

This was S plan at a time when dealers were charging $4000 to $7000 OVER MSRP.

Im looking for a new 05 manual rx8 with the sport and appearance package on it, what would you guys consider a good closing price (msrp: 29,500ish). Also i will be paying for about 12k in cash, do you think that would benefit or hurt me. I would think it would be bad because they will not be making the proffit from the interest therefore forcing them to keep the price a bit higher.

Final Price: $32,322.00 + Fees. (ie $35,315.03 Final Out-the-Door)
Model Year: 2005
Model: 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Options: Grand Touring Package (Brilliant Black: Black/ Red Leather), Rotary Accent, Rear Wing Spoiler, Navigation System, 6-Disc CD Changer + Cassette Deck, Alarm Shock Sensor Upgrade, Spare Tire Kit, Collapsable Trunk Organizer, All-Weather Floor Mats.
Date of Purchase (Month/Year): 5.28.2005
Location (City/State): Alhambra, CA from Alhambra Mazda
Financed/Cash purchase: $15,015.03 Financed + $20,300.00 Cash Down Payment
Finance Rate/ Bank: 4.49% Interest Rate via First Entertainment Credit Union
New/Used: New - Special Ordered in March-2005
Loan Balance Remaining: $7,000.00 as of 6/2006
Estimated Pay-off Date: 12/2006

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MSRP: $34,894 + fees. (Would've bee $38,095.50 Final OTD w/o S-Plan)
How you did it: Ford S-Plan
Comments: I had to do a special order, because it was IMPOSSIBLE to find a 6MT GT (BB, B/R) + Navigation - Appearance Package in So. California. And, I HAD to have this freaking combination or I wasn't going to buy it! :D

Wow, that's a great deal. Here's mine...

MSRP: $33,100
Price:$25,700 (before TTL, fees, etc.)
Model Year: '04
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: GT package, Navigation, Blk/Blk
Date of purchase (month/year): 2/05
Location (city/state): Santa Rosa, CA
Financed/Cash purchase: Financed $20K. Not sure about MAC rebate, but I don't think I got it.
New/Used: New

How: called multiple dealers after reviewing inventories on line. negotiated deal over the phone with the General Sales Manager.

MSRP: $34,500
Price:$26,400 (before TTL, fees, etc.)
Model Year: '04
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: GT package, Apearance Package, Blk/Chaparel Leather, Spare Tire and Repair Kit, Security Package, Rotary Accent Package.
Date of purchase (month/year): 1/05
Location (city/state): Tampa, FL
Financed/Cash purchase: Financed $30K.
New/Used: New

MSRP: $27,435
Price: $21,596.40
Model Year: 05
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: None
Date of purchase (month/year): 3/06
Location (city/state): Austin, TX
Financed/Cash purchase: Financed $9,500 to get MAC rebate. Will pay off w/in 120 days
New/Used: New

Picked up my 8 yesterday. Absolutely love it! Plenty zoom, zoom and smooth as butter.

MSRP: $36,364
Price: $33,181 car price. $33,518 including all the title, registration, vanity plate, et cetera. No sales tax. :)
Model Year: 2006
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Grand Touring Package, Navigation, Appearance Package, Rotary Accent Package, Rear Wing Spoiler, In-dash 6-Disc CD Changer, Spare Tire Kit, Alarm Shock Sensor Upgrade, Fender Strakes.
Date of purchase (month/year): March 26, 2006.
Location (city/state): Portland, OR
Financed/Cash purchase: Put $500 down. Financed the rest at 5.74% through the credit union. No special financing offers from Mazda for my location at this time on 2006 models.
New/Used: New

How: Car was special order using Costco program to get car at $400 over invoice. Saved $3183 off MSRP.

Final Price: $24,000 OTD
Model Year: 05
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Base
Date of purchase (month/year): End of January 06
Location (city/state): Fremont/CA
Financed/Cash purchase: $6,500 Trade in, Financed the rest...
New/Used: New


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MSRP: heh don't remember, ball park was about $27,xxx?
How you did it: Bugged them for the Sport... I was losing interest... left the lot, got a call back for the Base with the kind of discount i was looking for...
Comments: play ball =)

Cool, where did you get yours? I am from Fremont too. What color/options you got?

jcbrx8...just sent you a PM.

Base Price: $29,100
Tax & License: $2,775
Final Price: $31,875
MSRP Price: $33,500
Model Year: 2005
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Grand Touring Package (T-gray: Black Leather), Rotary Accent, Rear Wing Spoiler, Alarm Shock Sensor Upgrade, All-Weather Floor Mats.
Date of purchase (month/year): 12/2005
Location (city/state): Bellevue, WA
Financed/Cash purchase: $20 cash, Financed $10 to get $1k from MAC. Paid off loan 1st month. Cost about $100 in interest to get the $1k MAC rebate.
New/Used: New

Bought Black 05
 

Black/Black
MSRP: almost $36,000
Final Price: $28,500 complete except tax
Model Year: 2005
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Nav, GT Pkg, Appearance Pkg, 6 CD, Spare Tire kit, Rotary Accent, Rear Wing, Alarm Shock Sensor Upgrade, All-Weather Floor Mats.
Date of purchase (month/year): March 2006
Location: New Jersey USA
Financing: Did not use MAC $1,000 rebate as the rate was almost 2% higher than street rates.
New/Used: New

Titanium Gray/Black
MSRP: $27,736
Final Price: $23,900 complete except tax
Model Year: 2005
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: 6-spd, Rear Wing, All-Weather Floor Mats.
Date of purchase (month/year): Nov 05
Location: Sheboygan, WI

Purchased today in DC Metro area, had been saving up!!!!
 

05 RX-8 Manual
Sport Package
CD Changer
Shock Sensor

29650.00 Sticker MSRP

$21400.00 after I pay it off, just financed for the MAC (Mazda Credit) incentive, so I put 10 down and will pay the other 11,400 when the 1st bill comes...

Pearl WHite Mica
MSRP: $32,805
Final Price: $25,580 befor etaxes
Model Year: 2005
Model (AT/MT): AT
Options: Appearance, Rear Wing, All-Weather Floor Mats, spare tire.
Date of purchase (month/year): Soon

Have not picked it up yet.. but i think its a pretty good deal.

The spare tire.. is that just having a spare tire that looks the same as the regular wheel?

Final Price I paid (includes tax, …): $24,600 (MSRP = $29,590)
Model Year: 2005 (Build Date of 10/2005)
Model: MT
Options: Sport Pkg, CD Changer, Rear Wing Spoiler
Date of Purchase: 3/2006
Location: Aberdeen, Maryland (~ 30 minutes North of Baltimore)
New with 12 miles on it when I took delivery

Other: After looking at the available inventory on the Mazda website, I contacted roughly 15 different Internet Sales Managers within a 12 hour drive of my house that had the color and options I wanted. I actually went to two of the dealerships that were not to far from my house and negotiated in person. They didn’t come down in price enough and their cars were new but had “old” (~ Fall of 2004 build dates). I negotiated hard via e-mails and narrowed my choices down to one with and one without NAV. The dealer who had the one with NAV wouldn’t drop his price enough so I got the one without NAV listed above. I drove a one way rental car 10 hours to pick it up but think it was worth it because they had the lowest price, the car had only 12 miles on it (I was afraid of rough test drives on ones with more miles), and it had a recent build date (10/2005) where many of the improvements that corrected the small problems were done at the manufacturer. Mine doesn’t have as many options as some of the RX-8’s but based on my experience, I find it hard to believe that anyone got $8000 off MSRP. Most of the dealerships that I contacted within a 12 hour drive from South Carolina didn’t believe that I was getting the price listed above from another dealership or told me they couldn’t go that low. I've had it for about 1 month now and love it. I had a 2002 BMW 330i before the RX-8.

Not $8000 my friend....$9250. :) There was an extra $1250 auto show cash back for several weeks in February.

Before I bought my '05 GT, I had looked at a sport package that stickered around $28,7xx and the second offer on the table from them was invoice less holdback less $3750 cash (if financed through Mazda). I didn't take it, but instead drove a bit further and got a GT for a couple hundred more.

Next time you're looking for a car, be sure to check the midwest dealers; especially if you're in the market for a sportscar in the winter months.

I got mine for $23,000 and change, after tax it came to $25025.00

That's on an MT GT package, used with 13,200 miles.

Price
 

I got an '05 with 4499 miles on it for $21,000 before tax from a dealership 2 days ago. The KBB price was 24,500 so I figure I got a good deal.

I did not believe the 7000-8000 off msrp until i was able to find one at that price. it took me a while basically find a dealer with the car you want and get the absolute lowest price from them and then tell the other dealers they are offering at this price and see if they are willing to beat it.. sure you are putting them in a bad spot and to compete against each other but its in the consumers best interest to find the best deal at the bet price.

i was going to get an 06 auto first since 05s would not be much less but then saw the forum and how people were getting so much off. so i started to get quotes from internet sales reps online and then found the one i wanted that was already lower price than the price my local dealer offer as their bottom line price.. and then i asked for even more off and i am not getting it at 7300 off msrp..

well i mean think about it.. ther eis 4000 dollars off right now on all cars from mazda and also MAC. most dealer on cars around this price range will make 2500-3000 from the MSRP price. so basically with that mind you should easily be able to get 6000 - 6500 off. anymore then off then you are going below invoice which means they pretty much make no money.. that they are just trying to get rid of it.

double post sorry.

Great Deal
 

I Saw Four To Five Rx-8, Four Of Them Were Basic Asking For $26,000 To $28,000 No Sun Roof,no Leather Sit, No Bose, Nav Sistem, I Was About To Give Up, But On The Last One, $23,000 With Sun Roof, Leather, Nav Sistem, Bose And Traction Cotrol. They Try Too Sale It Too Me For $27,000, But They Advertise It Online For $23,000, Gave Me An Excuse That It Was A Misprint And That It Is For The Base Car (this Hapen At Infinity Of Tacoma) But The Vin Number Mach The Vin On The Add, So The Mach The Price Of $23,000. Good Price Up Here In Washington State. I Think

Final Price: 27,000
Model Year: 2005
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: White Water Pearl, Gran Touring (Red And Black Interior)
Date of purchase (month/year): 10/2006
Location (city/state): Redwood City, CA
Financed/Cash purchase: Cash Purchase
New/Used: New

i traded in my AT silver 8 with 22,000 miles for a brand new MT white one and i paid a $5,000 different. i think it was a pretty good deal! :rock:

Final Price: 23,000
Model Year: 2004
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Velocity Red, Gran Touring (Red And Black Interior) + OEM Nav
Date of purchase (month/year): 03/2006
Location (city/state): Vancouver, WA
Financed/Cash purchase: Financed
New/Used: Used (6000 miles on it in 2 years, like new even had the new car smell and absolutely no defects or signs of it been used)

2005 Shinka/Black Cherry
New/Used: New
Odometer: 12
MSRP: $33,564
Base Price: $28,546 (before $1,500 Mazda rebate)
Final Price: $28,768 for absolutely everything (includes early payoff of loan)
Savings off MSRP = $4796
Model: MT
Options: Spare Tire Kit, Rotary Accent Package
Date of purchase: 2/18/06 (build date 2/28/05)
Location: Union, NJ
Financed/Cash purchase: Traded in '04 Mazdaspeed MX5 (13,900 miles) for $16K. Then MAC financed balance ($12,637) to get additional $1,000 off. Paid off loan today :) after one payment.

How you did it: Planned on waiting for a Winning Blue '06 with GT pack + nav. After reading of "up to $8000 off MSRP on leftover '05's" here decided to check local inventories. Unexpectedly found three '05 MT Shinkas nearby. Had always liked them and assumed they were long gone. Got quote thru internet sales manager. Bought the only one without a rear wing.

Comments: At first I thought I could've done better on price (not even close to $8K off sticker), then decided price was probably good for a Shinka.

I'm going to walk in this week and buy a leftover 05 manual silver/black cloth with sport package and appearance package for around 23.5 OTD.

Man...you guys are all newbies and the prices have significantly dropped since I bought mine because I remember having this discussion a year and a half ago when I actually got a great deal.

Final Price: 26,500 + tax
Model Year: 2004
Model (AT/MT): MT
Options: Nordic Green Mica, GT
Date of purchase (month/year): 09/04
Location (city/state): College Station, TX
Financed/Cash purchase: Financed
New/Used: Used (15,000 miles and in perfect condition other than the sunvisor needing replacement)

I stole it
 

Bought 2005 MT Black on April 11, 2006

Sticker Price $30,410
Price paid $21,910
Out the Door $23,410

Financed through My Bank

I was going to wait for an 06 as I am able to purchase at supplier pricing but this deal was too good to pass on. Supplier price on 06 was $27k

I went to 3 dealers in the past month looking at 05s and decided to wait because the deal just wasn't attractive enough.

Mazda Direct finally called me and offered the car at the right price.

If you are looking for a new car call Johnny Walker at Mazda Direct in Columbus.

That's basically the deail I'm trying to get on a 05 sport with appearance package and maybe homelink mirror. Did your dealership advertise 8500 off or did you have to call around to a ton of them before you found a car at 21.9 MSRP+tax title license?

I've never heard of 8500 off so that must mean that your dealer sold it at a loss and gave you an additional discount on top of the 6500 standard rebates?

What package and options did you get.

Final Price: $22,000 + $1666 tax & fees
Model Year: 2004
Model (AT/MT): MT Winning Blue
Options: GT, Appearance, Rotary Package, Spoiler, 6-Disc changer and spare tire kit.
Date of purchase (month/year): 04/2006
Location (city/state): San Jose, CA
Financed/Cash purchase: Cash
New/Used: Used
Mileage: 14,750 miles


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MSRP:
How you did it: Post on craig's list
Comments: It is a very good deal and seller is a very nice guy.

I'd love to see some '06 closing prices, as I'm in the market for a new MT 8. :fingersx:

Alright guys I found what I think is a good deal, can someone confirm?

New 05 6spd RX8 36 Miles on it 05/05 build date
Sunlight Silver with Black Cloth
Appearance Package
Sport package

22790+ TTL, Final Price Out the Door of $24,300

You'll just be able to get the 1K rebate under invoice.

Bunnygirl got her 06 for 33K. No deals for the 06's. I bought an 04 same config (Red GT+Nav+some other options) abt 3 weeks ago for 23 K! Car even smells like new.

04 MT Sunlight Silver
Used with 19K and all packages and options except navi
$20,000 + $1,194(tax) + $143 tag and registration(dealer gets you an actual tag not just a 30 day)
Final price out da door was $21,237

28500
 

Hey Guys!

Thanks to this forum where I got some info about buying RX8. I bought a an RX8 last week.

Here are the specs:
2005 Mazda RX8 Manual Transmission
GT package with Red-Black interiors (I was very particular abt this)
Rotary Accent Package
Rear Spoiler
6-CD changer (which is basically bull crap)
Spare Tire Kit (Again, useless junk)

Since this was a factory-ready car, I didnt have the option of taking out the last 2 'features'. Also, I wanted a Black exterior, however this was a metallic grey.

I surveyed/negotiated on the phone with almost all major mazda dealers in northern California (which hardly took one complete day... and second day of 2nd round negotiations). After reading from this forum, I knew I have to get an '05 model for 7K-8K less than msrp. So, without too much of bargaining I just jumped a figure of 28,500 out of the door for this car to one of the dealers. and, (to my dismay :D) he agreed and I bought the car without thinking too much. Even though I got a pretty decent deal (The MSRP was 33+K... so, I did get around 7-8K off). But REMEMBER 05 buyers: This is a car that is not selling very hot (GOD knows the reason why!). And, since 07 model is almost due, you guys should not buy this unless you get MINIMUM of 8K...

Now, with the car, I am completely satisfied... In fact, this gives me more pleasure than a 3 series Bimmer (which I used to drive occassionally). All in all - Its a fantastic car with a low profile, which means, anyone who wants to buy can get a good deal... Before settling on this, I was also considering another deal basic 06 Black MT GT model with Black and Red interiors for $29.5K out of the door... (I dont believe in MSRPs, Invoice price etc., as the dealer can always add some stupid charge later on...)