I went to Edmunds today to check the price I paid on my AV. My sticker was $37,700. After $4K Rebate and dealer discounts I paid $29,200. That was the price before trade-in, additional cash, taxes, warranty, etc. The dealer I purchased from was Nash Chevrolet in Lawrenceville Ga.
According to Edmunds the dealer invoice should have been $34,007. Subtract the $4K Rebate and It looks if I was about $800 under dealer invoice. I am happy with that price.
I did not get the trade-in value that the used car websites said my old Silverado was worth. They said $5K for a 93 Silverado Extended Cab and I only got $3K. Said it was because it had been wrecked before (It was a minor wreck and the repairs were done by a dealer) and the AC compressor was a little noisy (It has been making noise for years but was still blowing cold air). I tried arguing with them but got no where. But I do not feel to bad since I know that the vehicle I traded in needed electrical work, valve job, and transmission repairs that there little parking lot inspection did not find. Otherwise they would not have given me what they did give me!!!
Also, the dealer was not willing to haggle over the financing. I guess that is where they were going to make up the $800!! Though they did lower the interest rate 1% when I purchased the extended warranty. I guess the additional kickback from the warranty bought that for me.
Here is a cut-n-paste from Edmunds. First price is sticker, 2nd is invoice, 3rd is the Edmunds True Market Value price.
Price with Options
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4dr Crew Cab Z66 2WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A) MSRP Invoice
National Base Price $33,195 $29,030 $29,349
Regional Adjustment
for Zip Code 30044 -- -- -$103
Optional Equipment $4,837 $4,162 $4,196
A95 Leather Bucket Front Seats w/In-Dash 6-CD Changer and Bose Audio System info $2,075 $1,785 $1,800
PDQ Personal Security Package info $875 $753 $759
PDH Driver Convenience Package info $782 $673 $679
BVE Dark Charcoal Assist Steps info $395 $340 $343
U2K XM Satellite Radio info $325 $280 $282
V54 Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack info $195 $168 $169
Z82 Trailering Equipment info $190 $163 $164
Z66 Premium On-Road Suspension Package info $0 $0 $0
Color Adjustment
Light Pewter Metallic -- -- -$56
Destination Charge $815 $815 $815
Total $38,847 $34,007 $34,201
Good Luck on getting a good price from your dealer,
Reidan