Update: We're picking up a 2021 Hybrid Limited AWD. For the small increase in price (< $2k), it was worth it. Thanks for my bruv @tonytiger55 for mentioning this.
TLDR:
- Started off with a Car Cost Canada report, Stampede Toyota quoted us $44,400 for the vehicle.
- Charlesglen would match it, but could only give us $3500 for trade-in.
- Red Deer Toyota wasn't able to match, but Ryan was helpful and was willing to make concessions where possible.
- Reached out to Northwest Edmonton Toyota, they are a high-volume dealer and were able to match $44.4k and give us $5k for trade-in.
Factors:
- Toyota doesn't have a lot of play in accessories such as dashcam/OEM rims. Given that we were getting the vehicle for $44.4k, no one wanted to budge on accessories.
- Accessories like trunk liner are a negligible cost, so I took them out entirely
- It came down to our trade-in value. Getting an extra $1500 for the car makes a difference.
- High-volume dealers are the way to go. They have more margin in every aspect.
We're just waiting for a Red hybrid to show up on the lot now. The salesperson is going to drive it down and deliver it to us and take the Santa Fe back. Fingers crossed for no rock chips before I can bring it to Rainer for XPEL/Revivify.
We can pay for the owing balance either through bank draft or wire transfer #nocardebt
Thanks for coming to my shitty TED talk and as usual, YMMV.