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The dealership has offered me the MDX Tech w/o the power tailgate at $38,402 (invoice is $40,402 so invoice - $2K incentive). Plus, tax license, etc. Plus about $799 for running boards installed (full price, it seems).
Does anyone have comps in the MD/VA area? I hope to stay near home unless I can save significantly. I will not be financing. Very much appreciate your thoughts.
Also, accessories seem a bit high. This is what he quoted me:
- Roof Rails and Cross Bars $700
- Backup Sensors w/ Attachment $1,100 (you can buy parts for $523.80)
- Body Side Molding $150
I found a 6 year/120K mile with zero deductible extended warranty for $1,350 through AcuraPartsSuperStore.com.
Can I get the accessories installed cheaper?
I'm ready to buy tomorrow.
Contrary to what I have read on here, I saw no indication that they were having trouble moving these gas guzzlers. That may be because DFW's economy is strong due to the oil & gas industry's strength.
In process of buying MDX with Navi..according to older posts - (6 months) - appears that prices were at Invoice then.
Now, with $2,000 incentive should be Invoice less $2,000? Appears that
dealer will give $2,000 or the low .9% financing - not both.
Observations while shopping. I only went to one dealer. Very attentive and somewhat aggressive. I never gave my last name, but they must have done a lookup on my license plate...Sales Mgr called me at home and received a personalized letter, etc. I was turned off by that and would have preferred that they just ask for the correct spelling of my last name, address, etc.
I talked about reading reviews on Internet, comparing models, etc. I think the dealer was deflated - almost like..lf you go out for quotes, we probably won't get your business anyway. If the dealer closest to my house is within $500...probably go w. them.
I was waiting for the 09 Pilot before making decision. In person it is more acceptable than the pictures. However, I don't like that everything is bigger and it actually led me more to MDX. (already have a minivan)
I am still waiting to ensure I want to spend $40K+ on a low MPG SUV. I can not believe the amount of Inventory at dealers. I think incentives will no where but up.
The Pilot is very well thought out, in my view. With a car seat on passenger side second row, I need to crawl into the back seat of the MDX. The Pilot allows entrance on both sides. I want to buy the MDX for all the luxuries but logic is beginning to take me in another direction.
Curious what you end up doing.
I got mine for $7500 under MSRP which was $37,400 which probably was a few hundred under invoice.
With that said, I do not think you can get the MDX for $3,500 under invoice. I went to a few places today and my wife took another look at the MDX and liked it better. Didn't have time to crunch the numbers but they said they could not combine the $2,000 rebate and the special financing.
I will probably try to forgo the special financing and try to get the lowest price possible. I have no doubt invoice + destination - $2,000 will be easy to obtain ($35,229), it's just a question of how much more I can try to get off.
After factoring in the $2000 dealer cash, the car is 1,492 below invoice (Invoice should be $40187 plus $715 destination).
Needed backup camera. Was considering 2008 Pilot EX with Navi, Highlander Limited, MDX, and X5. 08 Pilot was $10K cheaper than Highlander and MDX but couldn't find stock. X5 camera seems to suck at night. That left the Highlander Limited and MDX. Toyota packages the Limited with Nav (wanted large LCD for camera) with the DVD in the NY area so the difference between it and the MDX was under $2K. Picked MDX due to better safety ratings and because everyone's got a Highlander here.
The was my first time buying a car. If you don't do your homework, you will get fleeced. I got bids from 6 or 7 dealers. Highest bid was $6,000 more. Carsdirect won't give you the lowest price but if you don't want to do your homework, it's a good place to buy a car.
I got a quote for a 08 MDX with tech pkg for $38,402.63. out of door price is 39.5k. Sounds like a good deal from what i have seen so far. Have not discussed the financing yet with this dealer.
thanks
jw
jw
That's all logistics anyway, regardless, I think invoice - rebate is a solid deal as most posts recently seem to be a few hundred above that price. I'm interested to see if anybody can get into the holdback for an MDX.
At the end of the day, it's all a numbers game. Invoice price doesn't really matter...one dealer can offer it below invoice but nail you on dealer fees while another will charge you a higher vehicle price and not charge you any additional fees. For example, I just purchased a 2008 MDX Tech with Power Tailgate five days ago. One dealer was "offering" a part of the holdback and the $2k dealer cash, but had DMV and doc fees of $405. The dealer I went with was only giving me part of the dealer cash but only charged $262 in DMV and doc fees. Another one charged even more for the vehicle but only charged $227 in DMV and doc fees.
What you should really do is get out the door quotes from several dealerships for comparision. You should also get quotes from carsdirect.com and overstock.com.
I'm shopping for a base model, but if I were offered that price for tech I'd probably upgrade!
Just FYI, looks like the destination fee just increased from $715 to 760, and on 6/3/08 Acura started a $1,000 dealer incentive to be combined with the special financing only, both of which expire on 7/7/08. The $2,000 dealer incentive continues unchanged until 6/30/08.
Interesting sign to see Acura add the $1,000 to the special financing deals, July will probably bring an increase but I don't know if the timing will be good for me personally.
Dan
Roof rails
Cross bars
Side body molding
Sport running boards
Cargo tray
Cargo cover
That totaled about $2.5k. Add on another $3.5k or so for tax. Got the 0.9% financing with this deal. Added the extended warranty. Worked with the sales director. Did all negotiations via email. He knew exactly what I wanted. Had 2 on the lot. Went in next day and the car was ready to go. 1.5 hrs later, we were on our way.
Best quote so far without destination charge + taxes is 35,280 for the base model. Do you think i can get better?
Selling Price (including rebates and all discounts): $37,998.00
Accessories (includes installation)
Cargo Net: 61.80
Cargo Tray: 149.80
Roof Rails: 364.60
Sport Running Boards: 689.00
Subtotal: $39,263.20
Processing Fee: $100
VA Tax: $1180.90
Va Tags: $95.00
Out of Door: $40,639.10
What do you think? I think it is an awesome deal.
thanks
jw
jw
I got an offer from one dealer in northern VA at $37903 for tech after $2000 incentive, but no 2.9% financing.
can you tell me where you got your X?
36 mo. lease, 45K mi.
Dealer wants $622. / mo.
Good deal or bad deal ???
Thanks in advance
I'm really not sure if this is the best deal I can get?? :confuse:
jw
$559 per month (including all fees and taxes). Is this good deal?
Also, is it possible to discount a little bit when I sign the deal? thank you
I am about to purchase a tech package with a similar deal at Chevy Chase Acura. You did not list the destination fee of $715. Was that included in your selling price? Be happy that VA taxes are lower than in MD.
Thanks for feedback on destination fee.
-In Market
Also destination is now 760, but I dunno if this applies to the vehicles already on re lot.