Alabama Hyundai Car Dealers

Now I am ready to buy 2012 Hyundai Sonata, GLS Auto model with Popular(?) package. I don't currently own Hyundai car at this time, but purchased four new Hyundai models in the last 10 years. Including those Hyundai, Acura, Honda... I used to get $3,000 to $5,000 discount from MSRPs. But not at this time. So far, the best price I've got is about $1,000 off from MSRP. (Somewhere around Invoice price). Some even want full MSRP! Is this reflect current market in So Cal? When I looked at the newspaper ads, it seems Toyota Camry could be cheaper with more discount they offer. I'm pretty happy about previous Hyundai purchases, but not sure I am willing to pay more than similar one from Toyota.

I wonder if they're talking about this. Where you put $500 into this account, then it's "matched" when you buy a Hyundai. http://www.hyundaiusa.com/financial-tools/savings-matching.aspx

Just got a 2012 Elantra GLS A/T yesterday in Blue Sky Metallic with Preferred Package, Carpeted Floor Mats, Cargo Net, Cargo Tray and Tan Pinstriping (it was already on the car or I would've opted out) for $19500 out the door (TTT and fees: $599 dealer fee, tax was 7% and new tags, title etc cost $400). Considering there is no cap on dealer fees, nor really any way around them here in FL (I've see most dealer fees in the $529-$799 range) plus many of them not budging from MSRP and that Edmuds TMV for the area shows $18490 before TTT and fees I'd say we got a pretty good deal. I had literally been trying for WEEKS calling about a dozen dealerships in all parts of FL, AL and as far away as the Northeast and none of them would come close to that price on a 2012 or 2011, even without the Preferred Package. Lowest price I could get otherwise without any add-ons was $19,900 out the door. At first the dealership I went through was going to offer me a base A/T in black for around the same price, but when I said no dice on the black car (because it's blazing hot here in FL and I didn't want to par-boil in the car) and said I'd be there TODAY if they gave me the same deal on another lighter color they came back to me with this one with the extra add-ons. In all it took 5 days of negotiating and back and forth phone calls. The limbo was partly the dealer checking on pricing and taking hours to get back to me and partly me trying to check around for better pricing, which never panned out. The salesman we dealt with was professional and honest the whole way through. Once we were in the office there was absolutely no pressure. Even the Finance Manager was terrific (we had financing and cash all set ahead of time). The entire process was quick, easy and surprisingly relaxed. I had test driven the 2011 Chevy Cruze, the 2012 Ford Fiesta and Focus and wasn't impressed. And the only car that would've been cheaper would've been the Cruze and if I put my son's carseat (base and carrier) behind either of the front seats someone would be pushed up into the dashboard... not good! The Elantra has just the right amount of room to be comfy and not squished. Drove it home last night and loving it ever since. I've heard the light blue isn't as popular and maybe that's why I got a decent deal, but either way I'm super happy with it. Can't wait to save on gas! Wishing all of you many safe and gas-sipping miles in your new Elantras! ;)

SamS...sounds like you got a great deal on your new GLS. What was up with Corwin Hyundai, they have a pile of them sitting there, a special $ale, or what? Enquiring minds want to know...

Anyone looking for a Touring like vehicle in a year or so should contact Hyundai and tell them to bring the I40 to the US. Based on the photos it looks like a Sonata sized station wagon. I average 28 mpg with my 2007 so depending on the engine in the I40 it should get great mileage and IMHO should probably ride better than the Touring.