2006 Sonata LX, what did you pay?

I'm curious what folks have paid for their 2006 Sonata LX.. with all the
bells and whistles.

I'm looking at one that's about $28,900.. which seems awfully high compared
to prices from cars.com and even Hyundai's own website.

Thanks,

Kiran

 

$28,900 is about 4 grand over full sticker of $24,895.

We just bought a Black 06 Sonata LX with Package 3 yesterday for just over
$24K driveout in Atlanta which included TT&L ($300 Ad Valorem Tax and Sales
Tax at 7.5% on the full purchase price ......no trade, it was a straight
buy).

Keith

 

Keith, is yours the 3.3 liter? The one I'm looking at is.

Thanks,

Kiran

 

Actually, let me back up a little.

I have signed for this car but haven't taken delivery yet. I spent 7
hours at the dealership deciding which model to buy. I originally wanted
an Accent but.. once I drove the 2006 Sonata.. well, let's just say 235HP
changed my mind.

The one I finally decided on is the LX, with.. the #15 package, I
believe. It's leather, has a sun roof, 6 CD changer in the dash, etc.

I see the $24,895 figure in several places on-line, but they don't
mention the actual accessories I'm getting. But I also know a sun roof
and CD changer don't total $4K.

Also as a side note, the only one they had in a color I liked, with all
the options, turned out to have something seriously wrong with one or
more tires/rims. When I drove it it felt like you were driving over
railroad tracks constantly. They insisted they would have it fixed
Monday and I could pick it up then, and gave me another 2006 LX as a
loaner.

When I go back, I'll look at the sticker and see what it says. Either
I'm reading the paperwork wrong, or there's a you-know-what in the
woodpile.

Kiran

 

The $24,895 sticker on ours was for a V6 LX (the LX Only comes in the 3.3L
V6 with an automatic) with every FACTORY option included (US wise
anyway...The package 3 includes the 6 Disc CD changer and the Sunroof,
everything else available from the factory is standard on the LX including
heated leather seating, 5 spoke wheels, etc.) Ours also included the VIN
numbers etched in all the glass for theft prevention.

Factory sticker pricing in GA breaks down as follows:

2006 Sonata LX Base $22895
Package 3 $1,400 (Sunroof lists as $850 and CD at $550)
Destination $ 600

What I saw at a dealer in Florida were a ton of dealer add-ons that were
there to inflate the price such as:

Super-Duper paint protectant $399
Pin Stripes $299
Window-etched VIN numbers$ 199
Tires-for-life
Free oil changes under basic warranty
Total Dealer sticker was $26595

Keith

If you want to see the actual prices and options go to www.kbb.com or the
Hyundai site itself and build your own.

 

I just bought a 2006 GLS V6 this past Wednesday. The Hyundai sticker
was $21,495 (no options). The DEALER sticker was $24,795 after they
added on pin striping, glass etching (already done from the factory)
and other useless items just to rip people off.

I went to the Consumer Reports web site and purchased the price report
for this car (I believe the LX was included also). The bottom line on
my GLS was $19,400. In my region (NJ) they also had $2000 in rebates,
bringing the bottom line to $17,400 plus tax and tags. I had a
trade-in with about $1500 in equity too, so the total I paid AFTER tax
(6% here) and tags and all of the other BS fees is $16,800. The owner
of the dealership told me that this was the lowest price anyone had
paid at his dealership for a V6 Sonata.

I will check the Consumer Reports web site for the report I purchased
and if it has the LX on it, I will try to send it to you. You really
shouldn't pay a penny more than the bottom line on this report (plus
tax, tags, etc.). Let the next sucker that comes along pay for the
dealer's mansion.

Eric

 

Kiran,

Concerning the rough ride on the Sonata you are about to purchase...
It's possible the only problem is that the tires are over-inflated. My
2006 Sonata GLS was delivered with the tire pressure at 50 psi. The
recommended pressure (located inside the driver's door on a tag) is
30psi! The maximum pressure on the side of the tire is 45 psi. Many
drivers (and apparently some dealerships) do not know that you inflate
to the pressure in the driver's door. It was a very rough ride for the
first day until I discovered the improper inflation. The Sonatas I
test drove also drove roughly so I suspect all were overinflated. I
notifed the general manager at my dealership.

Good luck with your new purchase!

GeoUSA, moderator http://www.HyundaiExchange.com

 

28,900 sounds like Canadian price.

 

wrote in

Thanks for the info, Eric. I emailed you back.

I'm going to go back and find out why they are charging so much more.

Kiran

 

check carsdirect.com for their price, then negotiate with a dealer with
this price in mind. or just buy it from carsdirect.com. their prices are
good and no haggling is necessary. I bought my 2004 Sonata LX from
them for $16,200 USD.

 

Yes, I got your email. Glad to help. They are only charging that much
because they can. It's called buyer beware. I haven't been to a dealer
yet that gave a straight answer on that. I mean, I could understand
charging a few hundred dollars for "profit", above their costs (like
advertising and other overhead) but why some people pay $4000 (or more)
extra for the same car the guy at the next desk is buying is beyond me.

Anyway good luck with it.....and make damned sure you get those wheels
fixed.

Eric

 

Well, I made an error. My XL totaled $26,395.

22,895 MSRP
850 for the sun roof
550 for the 6 disc CD changer
600 freight
475 for some pin stripes
1025 for a 'protection package'

Total comes to 26,395. I got 2K off, so 24,395.

carsdirect.com says 24,339.

 

Thanks for the info. They rebalanced one wheel, and it drives nearly
perfect, but still has a bit of wheel hop somewhere.

I checked the tires, the two front had 32 psi, one rear had 30, the other
35 (the one they rebalanced.) I dropped it to 30 for now. I'll check the
sticker tomorrow when I can see better.

Kiran

 

carsdirect.com in my zip code (Northern California)quotes
$22,539 for an LX V6 with accessory group 3 (sunroof, 6 disc changer, etc)
maybe you should travel to buy it?, although our sales tax is high (8.25%)

 

400.00 for paint protection?? isnt that was the clear coats for in the first
place?

 

Just an update on my tire/vibration issue.

I took the car back, and per my suggestion, they replaced all four tires
AND rims. (Swapped with another Sonata.)

When I test drove it again, I noticed a vibration when I broke hard. It
wasn't the ABS.. I wasn't trying to lock up the wheels.. but it was
obvious to the tech when he drove it too. So now it seemed as if there
was a warped roter, or something wrong with the suspension. Everyone
agreed it would take days to get it figured out.

So, long story short; they replaced the car. They had another LX at
another location in the same color and everything.

Despite what I paid for the car, I think the real value came through in
how the dealership treated me. Even the factory rep for Hyundai was
there yesterday.. (I was there from 8:30am to 7pm.. but didn't regret the
time spent,) and he took a real interest in me and the problem, and even
some comments I had about the car, like the cruise/set lights being too
bright at night, and no station/track change button on the steering
wheel.

This was the Rick Case dealership in Davie Florida. After being there all
day, I think there were about 2 people I didn't talk to. Everyone was
very nice, took an interest in me and was supportive. It was unlike any
experience I've ever had at a car dealer. They repeatedly thanked me for
having patience with them. Never once did it get into a pissing match
about the problem or anything.

Now I have a new Sonata.. and of course with my luck.. there is an issue
with it as well. Apparently the adhesive paper they put on the body when
shipping, wasn't removed before the sun baked it, so the adhesive
affected the clear coat finish above the rear doors. So I'll have to go
back again and have them resolve that, but at least it's not a mechanical
issue.

Now I just have to wait until 1,500 miles before I can (cough) enjoy that
3.3 liter V6.

Kiran