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Mazda JACKED UP Prices, Now THIS Happened | Episode 957

Mazda JACKED UP Prices, Now THIS Happened | Episode 957

CarEdge Live Nov 04, 2025 30 min
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About this episode

Mazda's recent price hikes have led to a staggering 33% decline in sales year-over-year for October, sparking a discussion about the implications for the brand and its customers. Hosts Wei and Zach analyze the sales data, highlighting how inflated prices have resulted in increased inventory and the necessity for significant discounts. They also explore the broader industry trends affecting automakers and the current buyer's market, emphasizing the leverage consumers have in negotiations. The episode features live data analysis and insights into regional sales variations.

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Term

jacked up prices

"Pops Mazda jacked up prices. Now this has happened."

When someone says 'jacked up prices,' they mean that the prices of cars have gone up a lot, usually more than what the manufacturer suggests. This can happen because there are fewer cars available or because dealers want to make more money.

Brand

Toyota

"We will talk Toyota tomorrow when Marcello from Toyota World joins us."

Toyota is a well-known car brand that makes reliable cars, including the Camry and Corolla, and is famous for creating hybrid cars like the Prius.

Car

Mazda Cx5

"You've got a CX-5, $40,000 MSRP, 549 days supply, 188 days on market."

The Mazda CX-5 is a small SUV that is well-liked for its good looks and fun driving experience. It's a popular choice for families and individuals alike.

Car

Mazda Cx50

"I've got another one here, a CX-50, not the CX-5, $40,000."

The Mazda CX-50 is a newer small SUV that has a sporty look and comes with modern technology. It's designed for people who want a vehicle that can handle different types of driving.

Term

MSRP

"...most Mazdas now sell 10% off of MSRP. That's before the incentives from the automaker."

MSRP is the price that the car maker suggests you should pay for a car. It’s like a starting point for how much a car should cost.

Car

Mazda Cx90

"That's before the incentives from the automaker. That's especially true for the CX-90 and CX-70 models. This is what happens."
Car

Mazda Cx70

"...especially true for the CX-90 and CX-70 models. This is what happens."

The Mazda CX-70 is a smaller SUV from Mazda, designed to be fun to drive while still being practical for everyday use.

Term

stair step incentives

"...they were talking about $1,200 in stair step incentives. So it's an interesting moment in time."

Stair step incentives are bonuses that car dealers earn for selling more cars, which can motivate them to sell as many as possible.

Term

PHEV

"...that Mazda gave you a CX-90 PHEV? Yeah, I had a trust vehicle, yep."

PHEV means a car that can use both electricity and gas. You can plug it in to charge the battery, and it can drive on just electricity for a while before using gas.

Term

value brand

"...they have always been known, in my opinion, as a solid value brand that punches above its weight."

A value brand is a car company that makes good cars but sells them for lower prices than other brands. They are known for giving you a lot of features for the money you spend.

Term

invoice price

"The invoice price to the dealer is only $43,275. It's not like there's a huge amount of markup here."

The invoice price is what the car dealer pays to get the car from the manufacturer. It's often used to help figure out a fair price when buying a car.

Term

markup

"It's not like there's a huge amount of markup here. Even for the dealership, let's scroll down, Dad."

Markup is the extra amount that a dealer adds to the price they paid for the car to sell it to customers. It can change based on how many cars they have and how popular they are.

Car

Acura SLX

"...ura store in Scottsdale, Arizona, and we had the SLX, which was the rebadged Azuzu Trooper. And we co..."

The Acura SLX is a type of SUV that was made by the Acura brand in the late 1990s. It’s similar to another vehicle called the Isuzu Trooper, but with some extra luxury features. People talk about it because it was one of the first luxury SUVs and helped start a trend.

Car

Isuzu Trooper

"...which was the rebadged Isuzu Trooper. And we couldn't sell an SLX to save our lives."

The Isuzu Trooper is a type of SUV that was built to handle rough terrain and off-road driving. It was the model that the Acura SLX was based on.

Concept

carrying costs

"...And the cost of carrying that vehicle for the amount of time it would take before you sell it is well worth losing $5,500..."

Carrying costs are the expenses a dealership has to pay for keeping cars in stock. This includes things like storage fees and insurance, which can make it expensive to hold onto a car for too long.

Term

day's supply

"There is no day's supply because none have sold."

Day's supply is a way to measure how long a car dealer can keep selling cars with the stock they have. If it's low, it means cars are selling quickly or not at all.

Term

financing

"So then it makes you wonder, what's the incentive on this? So you scroll down to the bottom here, 1.9% financing for 36 months or a subvented lease program."

Financing is how you pay for a car by borrowing money. You pay it back over time, usually with some extra money added for interest.

Term

lease cash incentive

"The CX-90 had a $10,000 lease cash incentive. What does it have right now?"

A lease cash incentive is money offered by the car company to help lower the cost of leasing a car. It makes it cheaper for you to rent the car for a certain period.

Term

money factor

"1.9% financing for 36 months, 0.38% is the effective money factor over on the lease."

The money factor is a way to show how much interest you will pay on a car lease. It's a small number that helps determine your monthly payments.

Concept

buyer's market

"It's not good enough, which continues to reinforce to me how much of a buyer's market this is. You have so much freaking leverage."

A buyer's market is when there are more cars available than people wanting to buy them. This usually means you can get better deals and negotiate lower prices.

Concept

SUV

"That Audi has a new SUV coming to market in,"

An SUV is a type of vehicle that is larger than a regular car and can carry more people and cargo. They are often used for both city driving and off-road adventures.

Car

Audi Q9

"it's set for a debut here soon, the Q9."

The Audi Q9 is a new SUV that Audi is planning to release soon, which will be larger than their current models.

Car

Audi Q7

"And I know that the Q7 is their bigger, three-row SUV."

The Audi Q7 is a bigger SUV from Audi that can fit more passengers and has more space inside than their smaller cars.

Term

leg room

"And like most three-row SUVs, the third row normally doesn't have a tremendous amount of leg room."

Leg room is the space you have for your legs when sitting in a car, which is important for comfort, especially in the back seats.

Car

Audi 100S

"... Q9, then the Q9's got to be from the 70s to the 100s. Interesting, though."

The Audi 100 is a car that Audi made for many years, starting in the late 1960s. It was known for being well-designed and safe, helping Audi become a popular brand for luxury cars. People discuss it because it was important in shaping the cars that Audi makes today.

Term

prestige

"The prestige, Dad, it's selling. 20 have sold in the last 45 days, 18 for sale right now."

'Prestige' means a fancy version of a car that has the best features and is more luxurious than the regular models.

Term

six-figure price point

"...probably up to a six-figure price point. I bet you the Q900."

A six-figure price point means the car costs between $100,000 and $999,999. It's a way to talk about very expensive cars.

Concept

optimal buying moment

"We've got, how many days is it from now to the optimal buying moment? You and I have been talking about this a lot because it's the fourth quarter."

The optimal buying moment is the best time to buy a car when prices are lower and dealers are more willing to negotiate. This usually happens at the end of the month or year when they want to meet sales goals.

Concept

fourth quarter

"You and I have been talking about this a lot because it's the fourth quarter. We saw it at the end of October."

The fourth quarter is the last part of the year, and it's when car dealerships often have big sales to get rid of cars before the new year. This is a good time to find deals.

Concept

car deals

"We saw insane car deals. There was one dealer that we did two car deals with on the final day of October."

Car deals are special offers that make buying a car cheaper or easier. They can include discounts or better financing options, especially during certain times of the year.

Car

Nissan Pathfinder

"Using what I've learned from you, I was able to make a deal on Nissan Pathfinder. I got an extra $2,000 off, making it $10,000 below MSRP and got an extra $1,000 on my trade love here"

The Nissan Pathfinder is a type of SUV that can carry many passengers and is good for both city driving and off-road adventures.

Concept

inventory desert

"It tells me I need to look elsewhere for my car. We are in an inventory desert here, which kind of hits on this comment as well."

An 'inventory desert' is when there aren't many cars available to buy in a certain area. This means you might have to look further away to find the car you want.

Concept

buying a car out of state

"When calling around to find the best price, are we telling the dealership we live out of town, out of state? We've got a guide back on CarEdge.com that talks about buying a car out of state."

When you buy a car from another state, there are different rules and costs to think about. It's good to know what these are so you don't get surprised later.

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