My configuration:
MSRP: $43,400
Invoice: $40,422

I'm still deciding what I'd be willing to pay for this car. I have time on my side. In the meantime, I'm gathering the facts, and right now the fact that they told me the best APR I could get was 3.9 at 48 mos, I'm not exactly happy. I will be either arguing for a lower APR, a lower price, or both. Like you, I wanna try and pay around $550/mo.

 

I've bought over 12 cars in my lifetime (I know no patience with holding onto a car ) but your best shot at getting the deal you've summarized is to call another dealer and spell out that offer and let them know that you'll committ to a purchase if they meet those terms. The problem you have now is the current dealer you're dealing with seems to think if you buy the car you'll be buying it from them (hence there lack of willing to further negotiate).

The best way I've discovered to acheive the best deal is only negotiate hard once you're willing/able to complete the transaction. Once they know that they can earn a sale their attention to the deal hits full stride. If they think you aren't buying the car right now then most dealers will present you with higher numbers almost every time. They do this because they usually think they are being shopped for a better price which is why once you can let them know if they can meet your terms they have a deal "today" you'll improve your chances of a successful negotiation.

 

Good advice. I have not begun to negotiate, I just took their quote and said I'd be back when my car is in. I will negotiate at that time. They told me that next to no one wants these cars in a manual transmission, which is why its difficult to get them without ordering them. I think this works in my favor, because if the negotiation process doesn't go so well, I will call their bluff and go to another dealer. If the car is in as low demand as they claim due to its transmission, it will probably sit on their lot for a while, or they'll have to pay to ship it to another dealer. If it does sell, I'll just order from someone else.

I really want to test drive the car before commiting to the purchase, which I will do when it comes in. After that, if I decide I truly want the car, then I can practically order it from any dealer and tell them over the phone my terms and that they have a guaranteed sale if they meet those terms. I'm obviously giving my local dealer the business because that is where I will take the car for service.

 

Just got a lease on a 2009 A4, Phantom Black premium plus and Audi care.

$35,000 purchase price ($36,500 after TT&L)
3% implied discount rate
$465 monthly payment for 10K miles and 36 months (includes TT&L and $3,000 payment at signing)

Apparently Audi Financial Services was running a special where they would pick up 5% sales tax (so on 6.25% sales tax I only had to pay 1.25%).

How did I do?

 

Went into the audi dealership with intent to order a 2.0 tdi in meteor grey, with black leather, active cruise and 17" rims. The demo car I test drove had arrived the prevoius day and had only like 65 kms on the clock, meteor grey, 17"s, but no active cruise. I thought what the hell! So I grilled them for 3 days and got em down from like 63k australian to 50900.
very happy with the car, little dissapointed about not having active cruise, since I drive on the freeway alot, but saving well over 13k, plus the 10-13k ill get for my b5, better than a kick in the teeth.

 

Pretty well, I'd say. Although isn't sales tax tax deductible under Obama for 09?

 

I am a new member to audiforums, with my first Audi .
2009, brilliant black A4 with Manual Transmission 2.0T, Premium Plus, and 18" sports package.
MSRP is $38,125
I paid $36,000
0.9% APR financing for 3 years

 

2009 Brilliant Black Premium, Auto, Bluetooth, iPod

MSRP is $31,825
$1000 down at lease signing
$415 per month for 36 months,
52% residual

And I think it doesn't have the basic trip computer. GRRRRRR

 

After a long time bimmer customer, I am switching to a new A4. This is the lease deal I got after exhausting research:
1) sports package
2) blk on blk
3) 36 months
4) 12k miles/ year

5) $0 down
6) $515/month INCLUDING California Sales Tax of 9.25%
7) $919 drive off costs (DMV & 1st month).

I think this is a pretty good deal. What you guys think?

 

Just bought a 2009 A4 2.0t the only options were bluetooth, ipod interface and sports package I paid 31,000 msrp was around 35,000.