[lam]

I basically have decided to buy a new 09 Komfort. The dealer near me has an Opal Silver with 17" wheels listed for $28,150. The dealer 30 minutes from me has what I really want which is the Salsa Red with black interior for $29,399. It also has 17" wheels This is the only red/black w/automatic combination I could find in the greater Washington DC area. So is the color you want worth $1250? Spread out over 4 years it would raise my payment like $20 a month.

Thinking this may be a great negotiation point with the dealer with the red one.

 

[Darren]

If you plan to have it a long time, buy the color you want. I would think that in some markets color could be worth a premium. However, I'd press the dealer with the red one and show up ready to buy. If you can't get it the same price as the Opal Silver, maybe they'll meet you somewhere in the middle...then it's only $10/month (equivalent of 2 Starbuck's coffees!)

 

[drbass]

Somewhat surprised at the higher price for the Salsa Red.

In Australia (and it may be possible - but unlikely - that the situation is different to other markets) solid colours of which there are two, namely Candy White (the BEST!!) and Salsa Red don't carry a premium.
Metallic colours on the other hand (like Opal Silver) do.

I would suspect that there are more profound differences (leather? sat nav? upmarket audio?).

Might be worth looking into this a bit more - I certainly wouldn't pay more for the solid colour!!

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Michael

 

[geoffa1]

The issue of the difference in price is one of cost vs market forces.

I would suggets that the Salsa Eos is being advertised at close to list as the dealer has only just got it and is hoping for a keen buyer who wants a red one.

The dealer with Opal Silver Eos has possibly had it for a while and wants to clear it.

First thing I would do is to get onto the VW website and get the list prices for both vehicles, complete with any extras they have.

Take a look at what ever discount is being offered off list for the Opal Silver one, and you know how much a dealer has to play with as a minimum - odds are you could screw the dear with the opal silver one for a bit more.

Go and see the guy with the Salsa car, tell him up front you know how much he has to play with, take that discount off the Salsa cars price and offer it to him, telling him if he'll do the deal you'll buy now. ( if you are confident, off him a few hundred less)

Dealers will only talk absolute bottom line if you are ready to deal on the spot. It does cost them money to keep a vehicle they already have on the lot, and they will often conclude that money in the bank now is better than the possibility of more money in 1 or 2 months time.

Be prepared to walk if he won't do the deal, but offer to call back next week and see if he has changed his mind, reminding him that there are others you are looking at.

Good luck

 

[Dan]

From Alexandria, VA you have at least three VW dealers to choose from in No. VA. Don't forget ones in Maryland. When I sought out my Eisneer Blue 09 Komfort back in May the dealer in Waldorf, MD found just the right car (color/options) at a dealer in No. VA (Dulles). Let the dealer find the car YOU want. Don't settle for less. Unless you walked to the dealership, you don't have to buy a car from them.

 

[ransx77]

I basically have decided to buy a new 09 Komfort. The dealer near me has an Opal Silver with 17" wheels listed for $28,150. The dealer 30 minutes from me has what I really want which is the Salsa Red with black interior for $29,399. It also has 17" wheels This is the only red/black w/automatic combination I could find in the greater Washington DC area. So is the color you want worth $1250? Spread out over 4 years it would raise my payment like $20 a month.

Thinking this may be a great negotiation point with the dealer with the red one.

Regardless of which one you choose, those are both great prices. I'm not seeing numbers that good up here in Pennsylvania.