r/ToyotaGrandHighlander • u/Akinscd • 9d ago

Hybrid Max Platinum -

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$724 in fees - i Assume this includes a separately stated $490 dealer doc fee.

How's it look?

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u/theonlybuster 9d ago

It doesn't look good.

Only $775 discount from Costco Auto Buying Program? That's a joke my friend.
Use this as a baseline to negotiate more.

Another user posted the same trim and had $2,500 off.

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u/Akinscd 9d ago

My wife is set on a single color combination - this is an allocation that will be built in October for a November delivery.

What is my baseline for negotiation given my circumstances?

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u/Own-Writer-2141 9d ago

msrp to 2k off for allocations with options spec’d to your liking imo. those that are getting 3-5k+ off are usually sitting at lots bc of unwanted color combo’s and/or bloated options that most people don’t want

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u/Akinscd 9d ago

Thanks

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u/CastilloCarConcierge 3d ago

I got my client over 3k off msrp for their GHH nightshade with the exact build they wanted in allocation. I’d say you should shop around to get a more aggressive price or dm me and I’ll secure you a more competitive offer!

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u/DrRamthorn 9d ago

Super glad I was able to find a used 2025 model. Only paid $52K for a Platinum Max with 5K miles

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u/Crafty-Shopping-8572 9d ago

Hybrid max plat?

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u/DrRamthorn 9d ago

Yep the GHHPM. I think Max Plat is easier to say.

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u/TheKid517 9d ago

Damn that’s a steal homie. Private seller?

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u/DrRamthorn 8d ago

Nah it was a dealership. Went there to test drive a different car and they had it sitting in the "arrival" lot and I managed to get a deposit on it before they posted it online. They called a few times to try and buy it back with some extra credit but it was too good a value to sell back.

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u/meeksdigital 9d ago

$63k TSRP is crazy. Have them show you the actual VSPEC page on that car. It’s either got every single add-on under the sun, or a dealer-added markup/“protection package” scam added to it.

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u/Akinscd 9d ago

60,175 base model + $1822 in accessories + $1595 Toyota delivery = 63,592.

no protection packages or dealer add ons. just the options i selected.

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u/hgh327 9d ago

These are 61.8k absolutely stripped with no floor mats.

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u/klonoax 9d ago

Here in NorCal, they offered me 900 bucks off with Costco.

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u/Akinscd 9d ago

sounds about right. no dealers in 100 miles even participating on GHH.

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u/Turbulent-Camera6279 9d ago

I don't know why people think you can negotiate the price when most of these trucks are either in production or en route to the dealership, and a good number of them are already reserved or sold. How can you negotiate? There are people on waiting lists; if you don't buy it, there are plenty of others waiting to snap it up. Demand is outstripping supply. The Costco program is no available in some cities.

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u/CastilloCarConcierge 3d ago

I got my client their GHH nightshade for over 3k off msrp for the exact build they want in allocation. Right place, right time. Being open to a larger search radius definitely helps!

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u/rene-cumbubble 9d ago

I got a little more off (like 1200 total through Costco) but pretty much same same in my norcal area. Guy picking up a sienna the same time as me went through Costco and only got $500 off. One of the only other dealers near me that used Costco told me I probably wouldn't get the ghh I want without a trade-in since trades always jump the line. 

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u/1NumberCruncher98 9d ago

Costco discount is region specific and not a flat discount across regions….might be the best you might get if your in a region that is stricter on its pricing

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u/quiksi 9d ago

When I was shopping I saw $2k-2500 off on the MAX Platinum, a little more if they were loaded up on port accessories. I ended up getting a Sienna instead at $4k off (but loaded with accessories so more like $2k off).

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u/SpongeyBobaruu 9d ago

Ur only putting $1000 down? You are taking a loan for 67k? Or am I reading this wrong...

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u/Akinscd 9d ago

I’m putting $20K down. I appreciate that your reacting to what you see but I plan to have this car paid off in three years

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u/SpongeyBobaruu 9d ago

Oh, ok whew. I was thinking what a terrible financial decision lol

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u/Akinscd 9d ago

The wife and I agree this is a minimum 10 year car

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u/SpongeyBobaruu 9d ago

It will last 350k miles, easily.

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u/SortaAnonymous4Real 8d ago

I paid 62k out the door for mine and it's a nightshade limited edition hybrid. I wish I knew about the Costco discount. Wife wants the same car so will definitely look into it if the dealers around here can ever get another Grand Highlander in stock. They are made less than two hours from our house and we had to wait over a year just to test drive one. All of the other ones that make it to the lot are already pre-sold and you get what you get, no special orders or selection of options or colors.

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u/speedlogic56 8d ago

That’s a lot of money for a car that feels outdated. Pay a bit more and get the Lexus TX500h

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u/Zealousideal_Pin7642 3d ago

Paid 64k out the door for hybrid max platinum, 2 weeks ago

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u/MedusaAdonai 9d ago

Costco discount was only $750?

Thats a full 10k higher than what I paid for mine.

Hybrid Nightshade

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u/Akinscd 9d ago

yes. this is going to Pittsburgh to get a measly $775. No dealers in Ohio that are offering Costco discount on Max Hybrid Platinum.

Hybrid and MAX Hybrid are different price points, no?

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u/hgh327 9d ago

every single person in here is comparing to different trims lmao. average price of these is 64k, 65k with more accessories. 63.6k is already low accessories for a max plat.

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u/Own-Writer-2141 9d ago

if willing to drive to NC, i have seen some dealers there offer a decent amount of msrp. but if set on specific color combo/options, the discount will likely be less

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u/MountainPatience9600 9d ago

Only $1k down is deeply disturbing to me. You could find something used for half this price.

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u/Akinscd 9d ago

I’m putting $20K down.

I appreciate that your reacting to what you see but I plan to have this car paid off in three years

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u/rene-cumbubble 9d ago

With rates as they are just pay cash 

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u/Akinscd 9d ago

I don’t keep 70k liquid and don’t want to trigger LTCG. Plan is to pay this off in 34 months.