2008 Vue Pricing Announced Today

[fperez728]

Here is the announced MSRP and option pricing $for the 2008 VUE. I find it funny that they have pricing for a sunroof even though it wont be available until 2010.

VUE XE FWD $20,770.00
VUE XE AWD $23,890.00
VUE XR FWD $24,270.00
VUE XR AWD $26,270.00
VUE Red Line FWD $26,770.00
VUE Red Line AWD $28,770.00

Options/Add-Ons:

Premium Trim Package $1,075.00
Preferred Package $740.00
Convenience Package $505.00
Power Sunroof $800.00
Rear Cargo Cover $50.00
TAPshift Manual Shift Control $150.00
Chrome Skid Plates $170.00
Fog Lamps $115.00
Roof Rails $150.00
Engine Block Heater $75.00
Navigation System $2,145.00
Advanced Audio System $325.00
AM/FM Stereo w/6 Disc CD/MP3 Player $295.00
Trailering Package $350.00

[montrealvue]

Anyone know the Canadian pricing......I know its not as simple as adding the exchange rate:hmm: The pricing so far looks a bit high, an '08 Escape "appears" to be lower but I have not compared trim levels/packages. Count me in for a black Red Line!:D

[Audialize]

Yikes....definitely a bit more expensive than the 07 Vue, About a 2.5-3k difference between the 07 base model and 08 base model. Of course the 08 base model is packing some more standard features and power, bit curious how successful the New Vue will be.

[sspeer]

Hmmm..I was expecting about a 2K increase.

I'd really like a FWD RL..price is borderline (depends on the GMS discount)..and what they'd offer for a trade (KBB is actually a $1500 improvement than what other dealers are offering me).

The lack of a sunroof is, sadly, pretty much a dealbreaker (They really screwed up)..I would even deal with a glass panel..

[junie]

Calm down...there will be a Power Sunroof on the '08 Vue.

[homerec130]

The prices my dealer showed my on Friday included the usual destination freight charges. Their opinion (based our their local sales) is the predominate vehicle will be the XR FWD. Personally that is the one I'm looking at and debating about whether to get the nav system or not. My wife says I can get one, and the new car would be mine and she would get my 06. I'm not sure, but I would probably get a portable unit. Although the nav system is supposed to include 2 years of updates.

BTW, XM capability is supposed to be standard!

Homer

[cemaxc]

Hmmm..I was expecting about a 2K increase.

I'd really like a FWD RL..price is borderline (depends on the GMS discount)..and what they'd offer for a trade (KBB is actually a $1500 improvement than what other dealers are offering me).

The lack of a sunroof is, sadly, pretty much a dealbreaker (They really screwed up)..I would even deal with a glass panel..

What are you talking about, its right there. It's an $800 option.

[BobbyP]

The prices seem to be around $2000 higher? The sunroof seems cheaper. If they used the cheaper sunroof, ala SC, that slides out on top of the roof. They may be able to get around the obstructions in the roof support.

A loaded Red Line would be well over $30k.

[Jerome10]

XE has choice of 4 cylinder or 3.5L OHV V6 power?

The 3.6L is ONLY on the XR, right?

[Charlie]

The full price sheet for the '08 Vue is online now:
http://www.saturnfans.com/Cars/Future/2008vuepricing.shtml

Enjoy,
Charlie

[John10]

This version of the VUE better be a much better vehicle than the old one to justify a $2000 price increase. I am disappointed that it appears that the new VUE will not be offered with a standard transaxle. I do however like the availability of the 2.4L Ecotec.

[DesertPuma]

This version of the VUE better be a much better vehicle than the old one to justify a $2000 price increase. I am disappointed that it appears that the new VUE will not be offered with a standard transaxle. I do however like the availability of the 2.4L Ecotec.

I can't remember what it was exactly (couldn't find it with the search engine), but I kind of predicted this, about a 2k-3k price increase.

There is no way they are going to be able to maintain the current customer base with that kind of increase. (It's a moot point for me anyway, I am not interested.) :hmpf:

[mellissam]

I don't get it...why would the XE and XR only be about $400 difference when the XE has the preferred package ($740), the larger engine, floor mats, fog lamps, roof rails, and cargo divider as standard, whereas the XE you have to pay for all that stuff?
The pricing does not compute.....unless the XE has something the XR doesn't, like rear seats...LOL

[junie]

Maybe one is AWD (XE) and the other is FWD (XR)??

[Azrael_02]

Way too pricey for what you get considering the competition. Seems as though a nicely loaded XR FWD that you'll be close to or over 30k with the options most people what.

[mellissam]

duplicate post

[mellissam]

Maybe one is AWD (XE) and the other is FWD (XR)??

Your right...I can barely make out the AWD on the XE.....so its a $2300 difference, but the XR has about $1000 in extra options, so your paying about $1300 for a slightly bigger engine......
I am not familiar with either engine, but I assume it is worth it???

[BobbyP]

I can't remember what it was exactly (couldn't find it with the search engine), but I kind of predicted this, about a 2k-3k price increase.

There is no way they are going to be able to maintain the current customer base with that kind of increase. (It's a moot point for me anyway, I am not interested.) :hmpf:

It does have side curtain air bags and stability control, air pressure monitoring, and a few more standard features I've overlooked...

[kilcher]

Ouch. I think the pricing is still fairly competitive but it's too bad, the current Vue was such a bargain for the money. Would have been nice if they could have at least gotten the XE in at under $20k.

[John10]

, the current Vue was such a bargain for the money.

Truer words have seldom been spoken. :yes:

[sspeer]

These numbers are different than the ones Charlie put up..which are correct?

So AWD is a $2000 option..that seems pricey. Mitsubishi Outlanders charge about $1200 more and you can lock into fulltime AWD, automatic 4wd, or 2wd only.

[sspeer]

Ouch. I think the pricing is still fairly competitive but it's too bad, the current Vue was such a bargain for the money. Would have been nice if they could have at least gotten the XE in at under $20k.

They could/should get a XE FWD 3.5 in the mix for $22.5K. They'd sell alot of em...they'll probably add it in later after the initial getting sold faster than they can build them phase

[Citation84]

I don't quite understand why, with production moving to Mexico, where the labor is infinitely cheaper [as well as fewer government regulations], lower so called "legacy costs" a design conceived in another relatively low cost labor economy [Korea],sheet metal rather than the supposedly more costly polymer, that the sum total is significantly more expensive than the last one.
Is the content of the vehicle and the materials used of much higher grade, where has the extra money gone and will you be able to see it in the interior etc.?
If they can't make a profit on this one, they need to get out of the business, period.
Not to be a kill joy or anything,but this has been my question with all the product coming from Mexico : if the cars are being built there to save the parent company money, where is the benefit to the consumer ? It's certainly not reflected in the price.And GM cars have been made more appealing by offering more content for fewer $$$ than the competition [especially Chevrolet] over the past few years [for whatever reason: to make up for supposed worse workmanship, reliability or dated engines, transmissions,cheap interiors etc <not what I think, but have seen claimed>] so offering more std. equipment doesn't seem to affect the price.
This isn't intended as a dig or a slam, but I am genuinely curious. I like the looks of the new VUE, but not enough to pay those prices.

[montrealvue]

I don't quite understand why, with production moving to Mexico, where the labor is infinitely cheaper [as well as fewer government regulations], lower so called "legacy costs" a design conceived in another relatively low cost labor economy [Korea],sheet metal rather than the supposedly more costly polymer, that the sum total is significantly more expensive than the last one.
Is the content of the vehicle and the materials used of much higher grade, where has the extra money gone and will you be able to see it in the interior etc.?
If they can't make a profit on this one, they need to get out of the business, period.
Not to be a kill joy or anything,but this has been my question with all the product coming from Mexico : if the cars are being built there to save the parent company money, where is the benefit to the consumer ? It's certainly not reflected in the price.And GM cars have been made more appealing by offering more content for fewer $$$ than the competition [especially Chevrolet] over the past few years [for whatever reason: to make up for supposed worse workmanship, reliability or dated engines, transmissions,cheap interiors etc <not what I think, but have seen claimed>] so offering more std. equipment doesn't seem to affect the price.
This isn't intended as a dig or a slam, but I am genuinely curious. I like the looks of the new VUE, but not enough to pay those prices.
I was thinking the same thing and could not agree more. GM has claimed labour and benefit costs have been a HUGE chunk of the cost of a vehcile. With these costs being almost nil (lets be honest, they have no intention of paying Mexican labour very much) and the UAW out of the picture the cost of the vehicle should stay the same or decrease if anything. As I've said before, I am pretty sure Saturn will have incentives as they have done so with the Outlook and Aura already.

[fperez728]

These numbers are different than the ones Charlie put up..which are correct?

So AWD is a $2000 option..that seems pricey. Mitsubishi Outlanders charge about $1200 more and you can lock into fulltime AWD, automatic 4wd, or 2wd only.

The numbers charlie put up includes destination freight charges.

[davidsky]

There is no way they are going to be able to maintain the current customer base with that kind of increase.

No, probably not, they hope to get the Rav4 crowd but it will take some effort.
I think the traditional Saturn customer is going to end up at Kia/Hyundai or at a Chrysler product.
I wonder if GM has a lower cost (smaller?) CUV/wagon in the works?

[peccles]

They could/should get a XE FWD 3.5 in the mix for $22.5K. They'd sell alot of em...they'll probably add it in later after the initial getting sold faster than they can build them phase

I agree. Looks like the AWD option is $2K so that makes the 3.5L V6 with 6 speed auto $1120. I'm surprised the 3.5L w/6 speed auto doesn't cost more. Maybe the 2.4L w/speed auto is priced to high.

Looks like the VUE will be the only vehicle for the '08 MY with a 6 speed auto for the 3.5L V6.

[Nuke-Em]

There is no way they are going to be able to maintain the current customer base with that kind of increase.

They're not aiming for the current customer base.

Matt

[DesertPuma]

They're not aiming for the current customer base.

Matt

Obviously :rolleyes: and i think that will be thier ultimate undoing. Time will tell.

[GR898SL2]

Here is the announced MSRP and option pricing $for the 2008 VUE.

VUE XE FWD $20,770.00
VUE XE AWD $23,890.00
VUE XR FWD $24,270.00
VUE XR AWD $26,270.00
VUE Red Line FWD $26,770.00
VUE Red Line AWD $28,770.00



Add $625 destination charge across the board.

Note to sspeer, Charlie's numbers are right because the destination charge is factored in.


:flag:

[montrealvue]

They're not aiming for the current customer base.

Matt
Right, current owners looking to trade up.....nevermind them......I know I won't be paying full price, thats for sure.

[John10]

I don't quite understand why, with production moving to Mexico, where the labor is infinitely cheaper [as well as fewer government regulations], lower so called "legacy costs" a design conceived in another relatively low cost labor economy [Korea],sheet metal rather than the supposedly more costly polymer, that the sum total is significantly more expensive than the last one.


I personally believe this all has more to do with GM repositioning the Saturn brand to try to attract a more affluent customer base than it has with the price of producing the vehicle. I believe it is the same as the restaurant business where if you want to convince customers you are a mid to upper mid-level establishment, you don't offer value meals. I don't think Saturn is intentionally turning anyone away but to me the message is loud and clear that if you can't afford the price, you need to look for something else.

[BobbyP]

Truthfully I think I'd rather have a 2008 Pontiac Torrent with the 3.6L before I buy the new VUE.

We may knock the Chinese built 3400 engine in the NOx and Torrent, but it actually ran very well. It just didn't have the speed, economy, or smoothness of the Honda engine.

[montrealvue]

Truthfully I think I'd rather have a 2008 Pontiac Torrent with the 3.6L before I buy the new VUE.

We may knock the Chinese built 3400 engine in the NOx and Torrent, but it actually ran very well. It just didn't have the speed, economy, or smoothness of the Honda engine.
I agree, the 3.4L was nowhere near being on-par with Honda 3.5L. However, I am hoping the 3.6L is available for the '09 MY 'Nox. I would seriously consider one.

[ciciusss]

I agree, the 3.4L was nowhere near being on-par with Honda 3.5L. However, I am hoping the 3.6L is available for the '09 MY 'Nox. I would seriously consider one.

The 08 model year Equinox will offer the 3.6 DOHC V6 mated to the new 6 speed automatic in the Sport Trim. In this configuration the 3.6 V6 is rated at 263 HP. It also will come with suspension upgrades. Essentially, this is Chevrolet's version of the Redline VUE. I know you live in Canada, but I assume the Sport trim will be offered there this upcoming model year.

[Citation84]

Montreal VUE & John 10 : Thanks, I appreciate the thoughtful answers. It's a beautiful vehicle, but I still wonder whether it is XXXX amount of $$$ better than the current one. I hope they can get it, but it won't be from me.;)

[spencerb]

I don't quite understand why, with production moving to Mexico, where the labor is infinitely cheaper [as well as fewer government regulations], lower so called "legacy costs" a design conceived in another relatively low cost labor economy [Korea],sheet metal rather than the supposedly more costly polymer, that the sum total is significantly more expensive than the last one.Because the retail pricing of consumer goods is SOLELY dependent on the price consumers are willing to pay for them.

If Lexus could make its LS400 for $5,000, you would still see it priced at $60,000.

Setting a price is very complex. You have to factor in pricing of the competition, value perception (a $20,000 Lexus would degrade the brand's perception of luxury), and desired sales volumes. If your production costs are too high to price goods at the level the market demands, then you either have to eat the loss or not make the product. You can't make widgets for $8 and sell them for $10 when you competition sells them for $5. You either figure out how to make them cheaper or go out of business.

The 2008 VUE is a more upmarket vehicle than the 2007. Of course it would be priced higher, no matter if its actual production costs were lower.

[lordkosc]

These prices make me sad... :no:

[davidsky]

I personally believe this all has more to do with GM repositioning the Saturn brand to try to attract a more affluent customer base than it has with the price of producing the vehicle.
I hope GM comes out with a cheap small CUV somewhere. Maybe Chevy could sell a rebadged Suzuki SX4 as a new version of the Tracker.
The new Ford Escape is sub $20K and comes with stability control. A good choice for fans of the 2.2L MT equipped VUE.

[Citation84]

Because the retail pricing of consumer goods is SOLELY dependent on the price consumers are willing to pay for them.

If Lexus could make its LS400 for $5,000, you would still see it priced at $60,000.

Setting a price is very complex. You have to factor in pricing of the competition, value perception (a $20,000 Lexus would degrade the brand's perception of luxury), and desired sales volumes. If your production costs are too high to price goods at the level the market demands, then you either have to eat the loss or not make the product. You can't make widgets for $8 and sell them for $10 when you competition sells them for $5. You either figure out how to make them cheaper or go out of business.

The 2008 VUE is a more upmarket vehicle than the 2007. Of course it would be priced higher, no matter if its actual production costs were lower.
That's what I am curious about: What makes it more "upmarket"? Because they say so and charge more money ??? Complexity or not, they're going to have a hard time meeting desired sales volumes [fewer than the current VUE ?] at these prices. Do they want to sell them or dust them ? Or are they counting on fewer sales as they are with the Astra vs. the ION.
And if you are making the 2008 Saturn VUE widget for, say, 2-3000 less and charging 2-3000 more at retail, how does that remotely relate to building a widget for 8 and selling it for 10 when everyone else is selling theirs for 5 ? The current Vue would already be at the "5", [competitive]. Taking it to "10" is automatically making it more competitive ??? Bottom line is they're making them less expensively and charging more for what they're selling. Not making them for less and attempting to hold the line on price.They run the risk of being price gougers if people compare the current Vue pricing with the 08. I think that is a real possibility.And the perception of Saturn [unlike Lexus] is cheap, economical cars. That alone will turn buyers off, especially if what they first encounter is over loaded and over optioned versions, much the same way the public turned off initially on the Pacifica and even the first K Cars. It's simple "sticker shock". It's an old lesson and they can shoot themselves in the foot attempting to go "upscale" when Saturn doesn't have much credibility in that area as yet.Undercut the competition with a better vehicle at a lower price and you have maintained the "perception" of Saturn as a purveyor of good value at a fair price, and likely sell more of them.A $20,000 Lexus would be today's equivalent of a Packard 110 or 120 and sell like mad [and destroy any credibility Lexus had with it's former customers, of course]. It works both ways. That would be a short term gain at the expense of long term profits and destroy the brand image.But easy to do if they wanted. A pimped out Lexus badged Yaris on the lot, perhaps? Far more difficult to take an inexpensive brand and bring it "upscale", especially over night, as it seems they're trying with Saturn. And while VW BMW Volvo and Saab started with funky small cars, it took them a long time to establish themselves as builders of upscale products. They didn't do it in two years.
Of course Saturn has never made a profit the way they have been doing it. And I certainly don't begrudge them trying to reposition themselves. I hope it works. But too large a jump in price will hurt more than help, regardless of how much less it costs them to build it.It's a hot rig though and I hope they sell every one they can build.

[BobbyP]

Unfortunately everything Lutz said is coming true. He said Saturn was going more upscale, and the sales would drop as a result. Lutz said this in one of the early press releases when he announced the revitalization of Saturn.

[s-seriesguy]

$21,000 for a 2.2L VUE and $27,395 for a base model Red Line VUE?!! LMAO! So they send it to be mexico to be built only to jump the price up. Great thinking GM. A $21K base price for a 2.2 Ecotec VUE is a joke. People will definately be looking elsewhere now.

[MarvC]

I had the Dealer Price one today.
I had my 07 Ion 2 in for repair as well as the 07 VUE (oil Change) today (I am having on going problems with the ION hopefully soon resolved) .
I have been on the verge of pre-ordering a 08 VUE when the time came so I guess today was the day.
Our son works at the dealership and thru him I learned they are placing orders for inventory next week including the 08 VUE expected delivery is in late June.
I had the following priced and considering a pre-order for the car.

2008 VUE XR
Preferred options package
Convince Package
Premium Trim Package (Moroccan Leather or Tan Leather)
Chrome Skid plate’s front/rear
17" Wheel upgrade
Fog lamps
Nav System W/ Advanced audio package
Rear deck Spoiler

Total Price $28998.00 which includes the delivery charge.

I get a 9.5% employee discount and $856.00 back from the extended warranty we had with the 8 month old 07 VUE 3.5L.

I expressly told them what I wanted in trade value for our eight-month-old Saturn 07 VUE (DVD, Leather, Conv Package, Spoiler, 3.5L).
They agreed to the trade in price and the final purchase price of the new VUE after appraising the 07 VUE today.
I only owe $8500.00 on the 07 VUE which has 5800 miles so this is going to work out if I decide to go this route.
The sales persons had detailed shots of the 08 VUE and several drove the car including my son, ride and quality were given high marks to the new design (Opel).
They have gone ahead and placed the car on order contingent on the ride, quality and acceptance of my wife with the looks and handing of the VUE. She has looked at many 08 shots and likes the new layout.
I will be going over the car with a fine toothcomb and a one-day ride evaluation prior to purchase.

I just want a quieter car then the poly panels give the VUE
in Texas the wind get to 35-40MPH and at times a little noisy on the freeways.
Will see how this works out.

Base Rav4 4/cyl limited are 23K-24K for the 07 models and 25-26K for the six. With the above options it pushes the price to slightly over 30K.

[SaturnPlanet]

$21,000 for a 2.2L VUE and $27,395 for a base model Red Line VUE?!! LMAO! So they send it to be mexico to be built only to jump the price up. Great thinking GM. A $21K base price for a 2.2 Ecotec VUE is a joke. People will definately be looking elsewhere now.

$19,875 - Standard FWD4
+ 400 - Alloy Wheels - Standard on 08 VUE
+ 199 - XM - Standard on 08 VUE
+ 600 - ABS Brakes/Traction Control - Standard on 08 VUE
+ 395 - Head Curtain Airbags - Standard on 08 VUE
$21469 MSRP of 2007 VUE

2008 VUE XE FWD is $21,395. The 2008 VUE is $74 less expensive than a comparably equipped 2007 FWD 4- and has Stabilitrack, Much Upgraded Interior, 2.4L Ecotec (not the 2.2L...being informed, I don't know, I guess it helps?).

you may not like the vehicle, but geez, do some research...its not that hard

[ciciusss]

Unfortunately everything Lutz said is coming true. He said Saturn was going more upscale, and the sales would drop as a result. Lutz said this in one of the early press releases when he announced the revitalization of Saturn.

Last I checked, overall sales had gone up quite significantly for Saturn. In February 08 there was a 59% increase over February 07 sales and in March 08 there was a 22% increase over March 07 sales figures.

[Ken Baker]

See this news item. "Saturn continues to build momentum"

http://www.saturnfans.com/Company/2007/march2007sales.shtml

[BobbyP]

Last I checked, overall sales had gone up quite significantly for Saturn. In February 08 there was a 59% increase over February 07 sales and in March 08 there was a 22% increase over March 07 sales figures.

That's just comparing March 06 sales to March 07 sales... So far in 2007 ION sales are down 40%, VUE sales are down 2.3%.

IMO the new 2008 VUE will not sell as well as the current model. The 2008 Astra will be priced higher so it won't sell as well as the ION. This is the last bubble of sales before it pops...

Making a prediction following the sales trends I have seen so far in 2007...

Lets predict 2007 model sales

ION 12,500
VUE 22,700
SKY 13,200
Aura 48,000
Outlook 28,000
Relay 500
2007 total 124,900


2008 model sales in 2007

VUE 30,000 June-Dec
Astra 4,000 Dec


Total for 2007 year 159,400 cars...

Not to be the devil's advocate, but I don't think Saturn will sell more than 200k cars for 2007.

[DsC2]

I had the Dealer Price one today.
I had my 07 Ion 2 in for repair as well as the 07 VUE (oil Change) today (I am having on going problems with the ION hopefully soon resolved) .
I have been on the verge of pre-ordering a 08 VUE when the time came so I guess today was the day.
Our son works at the dealership and thru him I learned they are placing orders for inventory next week including the 08 VUE expected delivery is in late June.
I had the following priced and considering a pre-order for the car.

2008 VUE XR
Preferred options package
Convince Package
Premium Trim Package (Moroccan Leather or Tan Leather)
Chrome Skid plate’s front/rear
17" Wheel upgrade
Fog lamps
Nav System W/ Advanced audio package
Rear deck Spoiler

Total Price $28998.00 which includes the delivery charge.

I get a 9.5% employee discount and $856.00 back from the extended warranty we had with the 8 month old 07 VUE 3.5L.

I expressly told them what I wanted in trade value for our eight-month-old Saturn 07 VUE (DVD, Leather, Conv Package, Spoiler, 3.5L).
They agreed to the trade in price and the final purchase price of the new VUE after appraising the 07 VUE today.
I only owe $8500.00 on the 07 VUE which has 5800 miles so this is going to work out if I decide to go this route.
The sales persons had detailed shots of the 08 VUE and several drove the car including my son, ride and quality were given high marks to the new design (Opel).
They have gone ahead and placed the car on order contingent on the ride, quality and acceptance of my wife with the looks and handing of the VUE. She has looked at many 08 shots and likes the new layout.
I will be going over the car with a fine toothcomb and a one-day ride evaluation prior to purchase.

I just want a quieter car then the poly panels give the VUE
in Texas the wind get to 35-40MPH and at times a little noisy on the freeways.
Will see how this works out.

Base Rav4 4/cyl limited are 23K-24K for the 07 models and 25-26K for the six. With the above options it pushes the price to slightly over 30K.


2 quick questions Marv C: 1 Is the employee discount GM employee(GMS) Pricing? 2 Does the premium trim package offer a choice of tan or morrocan leather ? I have seen in the online guide for the 2008 Vue choices of tan, gray, or black leather but no mention of the morrocan leather like on the aura.

[mellissam]

Not to be the devil's advocate, but I don't think Saturn will sell more than 200k cars for 2007.

I bet you one free postage item that Saturn will easily pass the 200k mark....they are close to 60k at the end of March.....they have Aura still ramping up, and while the new VUE won't impress many people (too much clutter out there, they all look the same), they will easily pass 200k. Especially, if the entry level Astra rolls out sooner than later.....Saturn is finally advertising a vision, and it looks good....
A solid line-up...of course, once they finally get the last Relay off their lot....LOL...sorry Relay fans......:)

[MarvC]

2 quick questions Marv C: 1 Is the employee discount GM employee(GMS) Pricing? 2 Does the premium trim package offer a choice of tan or morrocan leather ? I have seen in the online guide for the 2008 Vue choices of tan, gray, or black leather but no mention of the morrocan leather like on the aura.

I spoke to the salesperson about the leather my first choice is the morrocan leather which he believes is available then my my second choice is tan. The 08 VUE has the same Nav system as the 07 Outlook. The Map CD is loaded by opening the head of the system and inserting it into the rear of the deck.
The system is very slick and easy to operate. All touchscreen Radio and Nav system.
My son is a tech at the Saturn dealer so my discount varies depending on the auto 9.8% is what they are giving me of the price.
It was the same on the 07 VUE I ended up with a 10% discount on that car.
They are giving me a very good trade in on my barely used 07 VUE.

[BobbyP]

I bet you one free postage item that Saturn will easily pass the 200k mark....they are close to 60k at the end of March.....they have Aura still ramping up, and while the new VUE won't impress many people (too much clutter out there, they all look the same), they will easily pass 200k. Especially, if the entry level Astra rolls out sooner than later.....Saturn is finally advertising a vision, and it looks good....
A solid line-up...of course, once they finally get the last Relay off their lot....LOL...sorry Relay fans......:)

They still have new Aztec's on the lots... We'll see at the end of the year who gets the mystery postage box... :) You like pralines?

[Pete93SL1M]

Lets predict 2007 model sales

ION 12,500
VUE 22,700
SKY 13,200
Aura 48,000
Outlook 28,000
Relay 500
2007 total 124,900


...

I think you're a little off on the ION. That may be year to date, but not total.

[Jerome10]

Can someone explain how GM pricing works? I have friends at Chrysler, and they had essentially a 2 or 3 tier pricing system for employees.

1) Employee pricing. This was some set price below invoice
2) Friends and Family pricing. Again a set price but it was not as good as employee.
3) You were allowed to give away 1 or 2 employee pricing "certificates" to anyone you wanted each year. These people would then get the employee price.

I also know that Ford does something similar (X, S, Z plans etc) where employees can "give" people the pricing tier they qualify for.

I have 1 contact who is a GM employee, but last I asked (for a friend buying a SAAB) he was not familiar with any programs that could be used beyond employees, their immediate family members, and approved suppliers to GM (so my friend was not eligible). My question is, was this guy right or is there something I can get to secure an "inside" price on the VUE? I've heard of something called GM In Driveway (GMID) but I don't know any details on the program.

It does make a difference as I believe my sig-other and I are very much leaning towards the VUE based on specs, photos, and the quality of Saturn's recent offerings. However, we are also looking at the Jeep Patriot and Ford Escape, both vehicles we can get "inside" pricing on. If we can do this with the VUE, I think we'd like to. But if we have to pay full MSRP, unhaggled sticker on the VUE while getting a good chunk of change off on a Patriot or Escape, the VUE will likely not be worth the extra thousands over those other two.

So, please fill me in or direct me to a good source. I would much appreciate it! :)

[SaturnPlanet]

By the one you like best...I'll never understand buying a car simply to save a few bucks, but that's just me.

[SiLenZe]

Current or Retired GM employees can give out GM Supplier pricing once a month.
https://www.gmfamilyfirst.com/GMVPP/pdf/ff_program_update.pdf

[BobbyP]

I think you're a little off on the ION. That may be year to date, but not total.

Yes, I meant total sales in 2007. I should have left out the word "model"...

[spencerb]

GM runs promotions with their employees. One time they had one where employees could give discount coupons to their neighbors.

We qualify for employee pricing since my father-in-law is retired GM.

[mellissam]

They still have new Aztec's on the lots... We'll see at the end of the year who gets the mystery postage box... :) You like pralines?

Love them....I like prettty much anything....in a postage box.....love surprises....LOL
Saturn is going to blow through 200k....some decent product on the lot....:)

[lordkosc]

Love them....I like prettty much anything....in a postage box.....love surprises....LOL
Saturn is going to blow through 200k....some decent product on the lot....:)

I agree, I really liked my test drive of the Aura XR. Too bad I am not a family sedan type of guy... At least not yet.