dino

How much did you guys pay out the door for your RX400H?

Also, if you are leasing/financing, what are your monthly payments and how much was your down?

The only option I would be interested in is the Navigation package.

Thanks in advance!

TwoHybrids

I bought my RXh new from Jim Falk Lexus, the Lexus dealership in Beverly Hills. They had two white RXh's on the lot but I wanted one of the Mica-colored ones, and for that, I had to wait a couple of weeks.

The salesman was clear, polite, firm, and unwavering: You'll pay MSRP. Not a penny over, not a penny under.

As with some car shoppers, I find that my time is valuable to me, so much so that for some things, I'd rather pay more and save time than vice versa.

Extreme contrast for sake of explanation: Before going grocery shopping, my retired in-laws will scan all the newspaper and snail-mail advertisements for the sale prices of produce, then map out their shopping trip for the weekend, hitting one supermarket for, say, grapes, and another for lettuce, because the first supermarket had grapes on sale but the second store had lettuce on sale. They figure this weekly grocery tactic saves maybe $20 total off their bill each week, but the time involved -- from research to planning to execution -- would probably be worth $1,000 of my time, at least. Me, I just go to Whole Foods and buy everything there, including the hideously expensive recycled-fiber paper towels and low-impact dishwasher detergent.

There, that should tell you about all you need to know about my shopping habits :-)

I called around and did some quick WWW browsing for comparison's sake, but ultimately decided that a sub-MSRP RXh in Mica would take much time and effort. So I went with Jim Falk's MSRP deal.

$52,600, plus destination, tax, title, so about $61,000 total out the door.

Mine has every option except the rear-seat DVD entertainment system ... AWD, Mark Levinson sound system, cargo net, wheel locks, tow hitch, etc. I also had a LoJack installed on premises for $600.

I put $25,000 down. The salesman wanted at least $1,000 to hold the Mica-colored one arriving at the port, but I wanted my monthly payments to be lower, so I gave him $25k. I financed the balance through my credit union and my monthly note is about $530.

All the owners of AWD 2007 RXh's I talk to tell me about $50-52,000 for theirs, so at least here in the Los Angeles/Beverly Hills area, I'd say that's what they're going for: about 52k plus tax, title, etc.

You posters who say you're paying under MSRP for brand-new ones are killing me. But more power to you :-)

BTW, you didn't ask, but I'll say: It was worth every penny. I don't regret the purchase or the amount I paid at all. This is a tremendous car.

And get every option you can afford. It'll pay for itself in (1) enjoyment and (2) resale.

Power on!

dino

a great response. exactly what I was looking for. thanks.

joedaddy1

iTrader: (1)

~$48.7k OTD.. these cars are dime a dozen @ dealers...
i think my cost was like $750 UNDER INVOICE.

Car had all except Rear DVD and the wood steering.
It had, NAV, ML, AWD, SIRIUS.

JimsGX

MSRP of $49866, paid $44980, then added XPEL Clear Shield for $599 and a gold package for $400... So $45979...

Jim

Rockville1

MSRP $49,866 for premium plus, AWD, NAV, 18" Wheels, Tow Prep Package, Wood trim etc.

Paid $45,600

OTD with taxes & title: ~$48,500

sdbrandon

About $1500 over invoice via Internet sales. Not front end, high overhead, dealer sales floor. That is about $3-5k in savings.