Considering the MS3 - price?
 

Hey folks,

I am looking into buying a new MS3 and my dealer in ATL is offering $24,250 before TTL for the speed3 w/ tech package. Can some of the folks who have recently purchased a 2012 give me an idea of the price you paid (before ttl)? According to Truecar, this would be a good price, but as I read around the forum, I am seeing some lower numbers. Also, this was the first offer they gave me from the internet sales department, so I feel like they could go lower, but maybe not..

Before you give me a bunch of crap about searching, don't respond if you don't want to. This forum seems to be really touchy on that stuff, so I expect to get it. But I am here to post anyways! But, you guys and gals certainly look like you have fun on this forum and are pretty damn funny on a lot of the comments!

Also, my screen name comes from the fact that I owned a 2004 3 hatch back when they first came out, and loved that car! This was my original screen name on mazda3forums, and lucky for me nobody here grabbed it!

I purchased mine 2 months ago for 22,000 Out the door.

@povee did you get it for 22k with the tech package? That seems too cheap to be true lol

Was this some sort of special price like employee price or AAA or anything like that? 22 OTD means what, 20k before ttl? Ands this is with the tech package? That seems crazy but I would love to get it. Based on that, 24,250 is way high.

24k and under is a good price. you wont get much off cuz of the model. these models its hard to haggle cuz they only get so many. with tech 24k is nice.

oh yea but i would make it 24k OTD.

Only problem is, OTD is not a good way to compare as each state has different tax levels.

So, the offer they gave me was:

MSRP: $26,930.00

Jim Ellis Mazda Marietta Discount: $2,680.00

Selling Price: $24,250.00

Services Fee: $399.99

Sales Tax: $1,725.50 (7%)

License and Title Fees: $42.00

Total Purchase Price: $26,147.49

$20500 before ttl for 2011 without tech. This included mazda loyalty.

$20700 for my 2011 before ttl
No tech

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Those prices are almost the price I paid for my 2007 used. New speeds start at $32,000 here before fees and taxes. So much for our equal dollar making any differences in our prices up here.

I paid 26k for mine 12 w/ tech package then another grand on ttl... This is from Oklahoma so I suppose just depends where your getting it... I think 27k was a lot but I am having lots of fun with it and love my lil red ms3...

Thanks for all the replies! Looks like I should go in with an offer of 23k even (before ttl), then let them budge me up to 23,250 if they insist (so they can feel like the won), but I don't think I should go any higher than 23,250 or else look somewhere else.

Just go by Invoice price.

If you can get it around invoice you are good to go.

Best price I got in 2008 was 600 under invoice, I bought it from somewhere local at 400 under invoice.

All other comparisons suck ass, Out the door dont mean shit because sales tax rates vary so widely.

I paid $24.7k OTD for my 2012 nontech.

No tech package. My friend works for Mazda and gave me the employees plan pricing.

Employee price for me was23400 otd done non tech. Honestly, after the test drive they could of gotten alot more outta me.

Location : So Cal
Model : 2012 MS3 WITH Tech Package
Price BEFORE t/l fees : $24000

-Sidewalk Chalk

I paid $24,400+ttl in late April for my 2012 with tech.

Ok, so I was looking at Mazda's website, and apparently you can not do bluetooth audio with an iPhone? I hope that is not the case, as it will end my search for a MS3 before it begins. Do people actually listen to CD's anymore? My 2009 Ford Escape does BT audio just fine.. please say it ain't so.

You can. I stream music over BT everyday with my iPhone 4s.

Yes I can confirm that. I have a '12 (non/tech) and can stream BT audio from my 4s no problem.

Btw, ignore all the stories about ridiculous prices. I guarantee you it's NOT an OTD price and/or there was a trade involved muddying up the numbers.

I got my '12 non-tech for 22.x before TTL.

I paid 25600 OTD w/ tech for a 2012 in VA just 2 months ago. This was with no trade-in or money down, no fudged numbers here....just made all the local dealers know i was shopping around and requesting a official quote before even going in. And I also confirm, I use BT for phone calls and audio with my iPhone 4s constantly. works like a charm. even change songs on slacker/pandora from the steering wheel.

Guess you're not as wise as your name says you are.

Roughly 26k with tech package for my 2012. It had 2 miles on it. The price was after tax and title, but it does not count what I owed on my previous car. But I was able to talk them down from 28k, and got them to tack on the local military appreciate discount. The dealership I went to was itching to get rid of the MS3, due to them having a lot of bad luck with dipshits test driving them, and causing all sorts of problems, plus it was towards the end of the month and they needed sales

22,300 before T&T w/o tech. Was the best price in this part of New Jersey. I went to almost every Mazda dealership within 75 miles and no one would come close.

these threads make my brain hurt.

stop comparing out the door prices.

use Hassle-Free Car Buying Experience from Local Dealers - TrueCar with your zip code, there are a ton of threads on this forum with updated information on what people paid for their cars. SEARCH.

Generally speaking 22k sale price before trade in/taxes/tags for a base car and 24k sale price before trade in/taxes/tags for a tech car is a good deal. Use truecar to find out for sure. I drove 200~mi to get the color/tech package and price I wanted, so don't be afraid to do that.

if you have to add in your trade, you're going to 'alter' the out the door price significantly, so please exclude that when you post what you paid.

in May 2011, right after the tsunami and stuff, I got a '11 CBM for 24450$, they had raised the prices because demand was still high but supply was low due to the tsunami. I had 2 other dealers price their cars at 24600~.

I have an iPhone 4, and BT audio works fine.

So, it looks like $24,250 price I have been quoted is indeed pretty good. Also, thanks for the confirmations on the BT Audio w/ iPhone 4s. I have had the sales manager talking to me as well as the internet guy, sounds to me like they want to move this thing. I wasn't able to get out there to the dealership yet as I have been working late, but I told them I will be in tonight to test drive. I think I will just try to get them down to 24k even and call it a day. Based on truecar for 30101 zip, that would be a very good deal.

I also gotta work on getting the best price I can for my IS350, but that is a whole other negotiation! :)

Thanks for this info. I was sweating that I got ripped off, but this site tells me I did pretty good.

Regardless, I love the car and would do it all over again.

Seems like every few weeks, someone makes a post asking what a good price is for a speed.

It's going to vary from state to state, person to person. So much factors into your buying price. I've seen posts, whether true or not, of people paying anywhere from 20k to 25k for a speed, with and without tech. Every dealer, is different also, and if you trade in, or just finance without a trade. Me, I went to 4 different dealers in Houston, and best price I could get was 23,800 before ttl. I know of a nator member here in Jersey, who worked over his salesman at Wayne Mazda, which is supposed to be the #1 selling Mazda dealer in the country, negotiated with his guy for 3 months, and ended up getting his with tech for 23,500. So there's no real definitive answer here. What it comes down to is your buying knowledge, credit rating, and negotiation skills. If they feel like they can get top dollar out of you, they will. If you're not in a rush to buy, and shop around, then you'll have a little more room to play with the price. Take the quote they gave you, and have them photocopy it, and go to another dealer to see if they can do better. Good luck.

TWayne mazda is where I got mine. They offered the best deal around nj by far.

So I test drove a black ms3 last night. I have mixed feelings on it, I have never owned a turbo car and the lag is definitely noticeable, and strange. Like it doesn't kick in until over 3500 rpms or something. I guess it takes some getting used to. Also, the manual transmission seems jerky but then again, I haven't driven manual in a few years. I almost wish they had a auto available (I am ducking now to dodge the incoming insults :)) All in all, a pretty fun drive though and definitely really nice car at 24k. Sounds like they are willing to deal a bit lower on the price as well. So, as for price, i think $23,500 is a possibility. If I decide to pick it up, I will let you all know!

I picked mine up for 21.3K before ttl(Non-Tech). I live in Cali if that helps at all. They threw in the service package for 5 years. Great deal I believe.

I highly doubt that you will be disappointed in this car. Good Luck!

I couldn't get my dealership to budge and couldn't find any 2012s with tech package at any other dealership in my area. Not counting trade in I paid $28K out the door including 5 year bumper to bumper warranty. I tried to get employee pricing but they would only give that on the normal 3.

10% under sticker OTD is a good price for new cars. Out of the 11 cars I've bought I've never paid more than 10% under sticker OTD. It really depends on how badly you want the car if you can hold off extending the negotiations for up to few days even a week then it will work.

But IMO as long as you're happy with the price you're buying it for then it doesn't really matter.

whats the service fee? a car wash?

Ive only been to one dealer and they want 25x OTD for a 2012. Im going to keep looking im sure I can find a better deal

Tech or non tech pack?

Tech

That's a good price. Some people alittle better but area really determines that. 25xxx otd is good.

you really want the heaviez? tech pack adds weight. Sport model is key to win :] plus less expensive.. Seeing that you've come from a Is250 you'll probably want the tech pack doh :[

Yeah for being the first dealer/haggle i wasnt too disappointed. A lot of people say OTD prices are bs so my quote before TTL was upper 23k. Magsz from another thread is local to me and he paid 21 OTD for a non-tech. So im paying his dealer a visit this weekend, and hopefully have my ass in a ms3 the same day

Genpu's are nice for the price range. I scooped a 2006 ms6 with 17k miles for 17000$ in 2009. wonder what the genpu resale at 17k on that dash will be in a few years

Hopefully Ill want to have it a lot more than 17k miles, lol

i hope you do as well :]
just sayin that brotha

:usa1:I am in central Florida area and have been pricing these cars for almost two weeks. Anything under $25,000 before TTL seems to be about average with the TECH package. I have only had one dealer give me a better price and that is $23,790 for a 2012 cwp mazdaspeed 3 with TECH package.:wizard::usa1:

Im down to 24995 OTD here in SFL. Going to a couple other dealers this weekend

Got my '12 white with tech for 24200+ttl in phx. Made it easy to deal because cash buy..

I payed 21500 for my 2011 speed3. It had 6500 miles on it. They wouldn't budge on the price because it was the cheapest one listed in the area.

I live in md I got my '12 with tech $26,000 otd

I JUST GOT MINE LAST WEEK WITH THE TECH PACKAGE WITH BOSE SOUND SYSTEM A SUN ROOF, HOME LINK, WITH LIFETIME BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY FOR 29000 OUT THE DOOR WITH ALL TTF, THE BUMPER TO BUMPER WAS 2560, AND TAX WAS 156, TITLE WAS 499 AND 500 FOR PAY OFF FROM MY TRADE IN SO IT WAS ABOUT 25K FOR THE MAZDA WITH THE CUSTOM OPTIONS THE SUNROOF WAS A GRAND FOR INSTALL AND THE HOME LINK WAS 680.

Sunroof = troll :bsflag:

how the fuck is it bull shit and trolling?? if you really want to hate that much dont worry i already got a couple of before pics of my MS3 with out the sunroof and when it is done this week ill post both before and after just for your hating ass. Honestly for me i didnt care for the sun roof but the wife wanted it so i got it!

What can i say haters going to hate!:fuckyou:

Sounds like a great price with the tech package. I paid $22.999 - TTL for my 2012 nontech.
the only options mine shown where $200 for the interior light package and $200 for the pearl white paint. Sticker msrp was $25195

Richard

Ahh you're going to have it custom fabricated. By your original post, "I JUST GOT MINE LAST WEEK WITH THE TECH PACKAGE WITH BOSE SOUND SYSTEM A SUN ROOF", one is to gather you purchased it last week with the tech package, a bose sound system, and a sun roof. Call me crazy but you can't jump down my throat for the information I gathered from YOUR post. Looking forward to see the work done, congrats!

Nice let me know if ya get a better deal.

$23,790 sounds like a great deal, you shoulda bought it!

It amazes me that so many dealers are willing to take a loss to get a unit out. Even with the current $1,250 dealer incentive and $500 military, the numbers just don't add up. There is not much room in the dealer price paid vs MSRP. Mazda must be offering the dealers some crazy nice (end of month) bonus that allows them to take a hit so often.

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Wow I didnt know they ever offered 0 apr on the ms3. Maybe if Im lucky by the time I find a price I want to pay from one of the stealerships this offer will come back up

$25,700 with taxes and tags on my 2012. Mines crystal white pearl so $200 more for that and i have the tech and interior lighting packages.

My apr is only 2.99%

I am next week!!!!!! ha ha

Oh okay, I was just making sure. I was gonna see if I could find out what dealer it was:bandit:

if you can manage to wait, end of the year is usually the best time to buy, even the beginning of 2013. I got a pretty good deal on my 2010 cause i bought it in jan 2011, it was 20k+ttl (non-tech) and only had about 100 miles on it either way
Good Luck!

ha ha. Well just got a call to come in for an interview for a second job and will be starting soon so i might have to wait another week. But ya i wont tell u what dealer. lol:ninja:

Not to thead jack, but quick noob question; what is the interior light package, I dont remember anything about that, but I do work nights and bought the car after work in the morning so I was kinda loopy anyways?? Sorry if already answered.

I canada the tech package 2012 is 33,000$. After everything is said and done they are 40,000 on the road. Wish i lived in the U.S sometimes...:P

That's what I paid for mine last Friday. Tech and crystal white pearl. Central Fl as well.

if you dont mind me asking what dealer?

I bought mine a month ago from adventure in chattanooga..... i know its a drive for you but i paid 23 and some change

Cox Mazda in Bradenton. Call Carl Carpenter there. H'ell give you the same, no BS'ing around.

I'm looking for a speed3 in FL and the best deal i can find is at fairbanks Mazda in longwood. they are $22,163 non tech plus a $795 dealer charge and TTT. Let me know if you guys find a better price. Their was a dealership in Miami that had non-tech's for under 22K but i can't seem to the dealership, they might of changed the price.

Mazdaspeed3 for $22,163
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Funny that exactly who i am working with lol. Carl Carpenter from cox in Bradenton.

If you want a non tech i am sure that cox mazda dealer in bradenton will give you a better deal. They have a non tech for 21,890 right now listed online. I first went to fairbanks to test drive and didnt like their sales manager. He was trying to BS me and after proving him wrong he just gave me a paper that says he will price match any quote i get that is better than his and then he left me. ha ha so i wont be going back their.

that's just the stock tune. it limits boost in 1st and 2nd. you won't have that problem after getting an AP and throwing even a OTS map on there. with an e-tune, you won't be able to stop smiling.

3Junky, did you ever buy the Speed?

I had an appointment to test drive with them on Saturday but i ended up going to my local dealer and seeing if they would match the price. I ended up purchasing my speed3 today and paid 22988 Plus TTT. They had a dealer fee they wouldn't budge on and I figured with the price of gas to drive up to orlando and the if the GF came she would probably try and get me to go to universal or island of adventure, the deal seemed close enough for me. I'm happy with it and have a few little things thrown in like tint - which i have to take to their place and a few oil changes.

Tech or non-tech?

Got mine w tech for 24,085 +ttl that with dealer fee's plus 100k/6yr warranty I was looking at 27,345
Hope this helps