2013 and earlier-Acura MDX Prices Paid and Buying Experience

jazzmick

Bought a base model on 1/2/09

MSRP $41550
Price Paid: $35,680 + TTL + 2.9% for 60 mos.
Philly Suburb, PA

This was a great deal considering the price on some of the low-mileage used ones. Tech package was not worth it to me, although I am sure would be nice to have. Wish it had another power outlet in the front (phone and NAV!!). The ride is great, it is very comfortable and the voice activated Hands Free link for the cell phone is nice!

If you are interested in this deal, let me know.

mdxmsn

Is the deal done before Jan. 5th? My local dealer now gives me a quote of $39k for a base model, and told me that before Jan. 5th, the $2000 and 0.9% could be combined, but not longer so now. I think I will either wait more or switch to another maker.

suspendmix

Looks like there is still a $4000 incentive for any remaining 08 MDXs, Edmund's inventory search still seams to pull up about 13 in the great SF Bay Area though most are Sport and or Entertainment packages. Not combineable with .9 - 2.9% financing though. I'm loving my new MDX! Good luck!

ihave

Hey Shopgirl, I was told the same thing. But the Colorado dealers whom are already thousands higher then the East coast offered to lower their price. How nice of them.

For the $$ I think the Highlander is starting to look a lot more attractive....

I expect the economy to worsen and unemployment will continue to grow and peek sometime this summer. As consumer confidence tanks the deals will get better by memorial day. Till then, I can wait.

shopgirl

Yes, it was on jan 5th. I would anticipate they lower the price again.

Stegge

I was looking for an MDX in December 2008. I ended up buying a Certified Used 2008 Base MDX. It had 10,000 on it and looked like it had never been driven. Perfect condition. I negotiated the price down to $29K plus TTL. I got the 4.9% financing and the bumper to bumper warranty that comes with the Certified Used Acuras. I think some of the best deals you can get are on Certifed Used vehicles with 10,000 or less miles.

mdxmsn

that sounds sweet! From which price you negotiated down to 29k?

casjj28

I received the folowing quote:

2008 MDX Tech/Sport/Entertainment for 39,601. It was the owner's wife's car, in perfect condition, but has about 3k miles on it. New car warranty still applies plus some extra (not determined what that is exactly yet).

thoughts? Help!

me0000

Has anyone checked the validity of the internet specials on Open Road Acura of East Brunswick? and do you know what additional fees there are? this provides great comparison shopping info and leverage, even for those of us who can't practically travel that far to buy.

smilsom

I too have been looking at the 09 MDX with Tech - best price I've gotten is $38,300 thats with the $2k cash back. Bummer that they stopped offering the cash back and the low finance rate.... Not sure if I will go ahead now.

Stegge

The original asking price was $33,000

EandOH

Does anyone else think Acura is making a big mistake by not offering both the $2k in marketing support and the .9% financing? Seems like they're now trying to push leases again. Think I'll wait 'til their Jan numbers tank again and see what Feb brings or look at a Highlander.

cromwellsquare

I just bought a 2008 MDX Sport Ent with 18000 miles on it for 36,995 so that is a good price in my opinion. They did give me $2000 more than anyone else would on my trade it too. Good luck So far my wife loves hers. Make sure they give you the wireless head sets for the back seat if you have kids!

AKteacher

eltuti-

You got a better deal than me for the car, but I didn't lease.

I bought my '09 MDX-base model on Jan. 5 (they don't sell the tech or sport packages here in AK because many of the components don't work).

I paid $35,500 for the car (white with light interior) and with title/fees walked out the door for $36,000 (no taxes in Anchorage) with the 2.9% financing and no trade-in. They wouldn't go any lower or even throw in a cargo mat

I still feel I got a good deal... until the next day after work it wouldn't start! I haven't decided if it was a fluke, the cylinoid, or if I should blame it on the cold weather (it was -11 that day for a high and hasn't been over 0 for the last few weeks). Right now they're blaming the problem on it being new and "tight." We'll see if it continues and if I'll have to already start using the warranty.

I didn't like the lady on the TLC phone #, they said it would take up to 8 hours to get someone to my car due to the "extreme conditions" in my area. I gave up on her and got someone else to get it started and it didn't need jumping. Go figure. It's almost easier to get a friend to tow you than wait for them to rescue you.

Either way, I've gotten 4 check-up calls from the dealer this last few days making sure everything is o.k.. The guys at Continental have been great (although it did take 3 guys to figure out how to lower the spare tire). So if any of you want to buy up here and take a road trip to the lower-48... do it in the summer.

10sfan

With a 44% decline in sales for December 2008 vs December 2007 and with the deepening downturn in the 2009 economy, Acura will hopefully improve them to move their inventory of MDX's as well as their other vehicles which are in a similar decline.

gco13

Just wanted to say that if you are shopping for a car in MA watch out for Herb Connolly Acura. I think they are pretty shady. None of their numbers match up to any lease calculator I've found on the internet. They gave me one number over the phone and completely different numbers at the dealership. They switched salesmen on me twice on the phone and then again when I got to the dealership. When I started calling them out on some of their numbers - I was just trying to make sure I could calculate the lease payment myself - they tried to change the subject and finally they told me that they had "given me a quote on the wrong car". They had been giving me numbers for the MDX Tech instead of Tech Entertainment.

What a joke. I should have been leery when I never got any quotes over email. In retrospect they would converse with me over email but anytime numbers came up it was always over the phone, never in writing. Other dealerships have been very forthcoming with putting some key numbers in email - total cost, monthly, residual percentages, etc.

This is a lesson learned for me and even though I was tempted by claims of "we'll beat any price" I have to say that Sunnyside Acura in Nashua and Bernardi Acura of Boston have been far better to work with for me.

boston09

I had the same experience. Only quotes on the phone and wanted a credit card to hold a price. They told me the 0.9 / 2.9 financing was ending on 1/1 instead of 1/4.
And then they tried to pull the destination charge extra (who does that?)
I paid 35,2K for a base at Bernardi, great no pressure experience, they even went to NJ to get the color I wanted. (none in NE)
where do I get acura accessories? I need a cheap cargo line and winter mats..Thanks.

mjfloyd1

I've had great luck with accessories at hondacuraworld.com - they don't charge any shipping, but do charge $3.95 handling charge on each order (not each thing bought).
Very nice guys too.

dltl

These are the quotes I got from a local dealer.

2009 MDX - $35,255+Tax & Licensing fees (MSRP $41,550) (Invoice $38,180.37)
2009 MDX Technology Package - $38,800+Tax & Licensing fees (MSRP $45,600) (Invoice $41,852.91)
2009 MDX Technology & Entertainment Package - $40,310+Tax & Licensing fees (MSRP $47,350) (Invoice $43,439.81)
2009 MDX Sport & Entertainment Package - $42,140+Tax & Licensing fees (MSRP $49,450) (Invoice $45,344.09)

Are these good prices? I'm assuming they're decent, but which dealer advertises prices without anticipating any wiggle room. To me, I feel that there is still some more room, but I'm not sure how much...

ncmdx

Which dealership is running this advertisement?

gco13

Those are good prices. Where have you seen them advertised? I've called around to dealerships and let them know I'm price shopping and gotten quotes of at least 500 higher. Haven't negotiated yet. Are you sure those prices include destination?

grsnest

These are good prices but the prices for all trims are $500 higher than the consumer reports suggested bottom line price. On top of invoice less incentives, the dealer holdback starts from $1230 to $1467 from base model to sport/ent.
Also, I am sure they will not honor Special Financing(0.9% to 2.9%) per the quote you received. If you need special honda financing, then the price would be $2000 more for any trim.

For accessories and extended warranty, you can shop at Bernardi Warranty.com who is the cheapest based on my search so far.

Lucky09

I went to Herb Connolly today. They quoted a price of 35, 605( including aftermarket DVD, wheel locks, and all weather mats). 39 mo/10k lease for 498+tax(522) with a upfront fee of 2600(inclusive of all fees). Moneyfactor of 0.00250.
They told me the deal is only good for today. Please let me know is this a good deal? Would like to know the lease deals from Bernadi Acura other acura dealers around Boston. Thanks in Advance.

gowda1

Dealer near me with 5 new 08's left. Any idea what current incentives are? Can you combine cash incentive with financing on remaining 08's?

Thanks in advance.

rmbalisa

they did before about 2-3 months ago on 08's...but you'd have to ask the dealer if it can be combined, because its still a helluva good deal to combine both apr and dealer cash back

docrw

Anytime a dealer tells you a deal is "just for today," walk away right then and there. On the way out the door ask them what is so special about today-is it his birthday? There is always a better deal the next day or the day after. Let them know that you will not be pressured. I had a dealer tell me last week that the deal he was offering was only for today. I told him I wasn't prepared to make any decisions today and that if he wanted to do business with me he would have to wait. I got an email 3 days later with a lower quote.

I realize you posted this yesterday so I may be too late, but I hope not.

Good luck!

smilsom

Gowda1,

Let me know if you find out if there are any special incentives. Also do you mind telling me which dealer has 5 left?

suspendmix

Incentives are still $4000 but no special APR:

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/acura/mdx/100933706/incentives.html

I got my 08 MDX Tech when it was combined incentive and APR and if you plan on hanging onto your MDX for a number of years then I'd grab one ASAP if there is a decent gap between the 08 and 09 prices for you (when I purchased mine, it was about a $3700 difference). I've been driving an 09 loaner MDX Tech the last few days and other than the power tail gate, there is absolutely no difference between the 2 vehicles. Even the off center steering is the same on both cars! (Ok, it might be roads then).

suspendmix

Edmunds has a "view inventory" button that was accurate enough to let me know which dealerships had 2008 MDXs though not necessarily the colors/trims (I just emailed/called to find out what they had).

http://www.edmunds.com/inventory/srp.html?make=Acura&model=MDX

gowda1

Sons Acura in ATL website still says 7 left. They sold "a bunch" this weekend. Today only 1 MDX Silver Base remaining.

The best offer I have is 41K for an 09 sport. Would settling at 40.5 be a good deal?

smilsom

I did an inventory search on Edmunds for an 08 MDX and it listed 5 dealers within 200 miles of me that had a few left. I called them all and none of them had any left - most said they were gone months ago.... I guess they dont update their inventory that often....

me0000

Those are a touch better than what I have seen after doing much research. What dealer is it?

gco13

Bernardi acura of boston.

leox

Hi,

I am in Houston too. Did you get 2k incentive on top of the 35.5k sale price? So which actually makes your purchase cost down to 33.5k. Thanks

Leo

vavavoom

the dude that sold me my 08 Sport (Acura of Boston) sent an email today with regards to the 2009 pricing:

2009 MDX Base MSRP $41,550 Invoice $38,080 SELLING PRICE $34,965

Technology Package
MSRP $45,600 Invoice $41,752 SELLING PRICE $38,556

Technology package with Entertainment
MSRP $47,350 Invoice $43,339 SELLING PRICE $40,108

Sport Package with Technology
MSRP $47,700 Invoice $43,657 SELLING PRICE $40,419

Sport Package with Technology and Entertainment
MSRP $49,450 Invoice $45,244 SELLING PRICE $41,971

While the guy i dealt with last year was A+ along with his sales manager, there are 3 or 4 sales managers and their dealing style varies. This dealership has about the biggest selection in MA and they'll want to move inventory. FYI, i purchased my 08 sport for around that same price in july and while not the lowest, it's pretty decent for this time of year.

jkenley

Can anyone recommend a dealer in the southeast? We only have 1 dealer here in Charlotte, NC and knowing that it is a Hendrick dealership, know that they would not be as competitive as some other markets. Thanks.

mjs1980

Can anyone give me an idea of what they recently paid for an 08 MDX Base or Tech in the SF Bay Area using the $4K dealer cash?

Thanks!

rhody21

2009 MDX Tech/Entertainment - $39,925 destination included. Price was an internet quote...I suspect I would not be able to take advantage of the Acura finance offer at this price.

suspendmix

I got my 08 MDX Tech, Silver/Ebony for 35,607 w/o the accessories. Propack, running boards, side molding, side rails and installation for all added another 1800 to mix. Total OTD was 40,700. Not sure if my dealership has any more 08's but I got mine about 2 weeks ago and they traded another dealership for it, PM me if you want my sales guy. Good luck!

enforcer

We finally bit the bullet and bought an Acura MDX with Tech in mid-December.

Paid $36.6 + $1k for options, about $200 above invoice after subtracting $4k incentive. Also got 2.9%/60mos zero down financing. Probably should have tried to shave another $1k based on prices posted here and on real car tips but we were leaving on vacation soon and there were only 3 of the 2008s with Tech remaining on the lot. It was a tough choice between the new 2008s and a used 2006, but decided to go new as we plan to keep it until it dies and the incentives were too good to pass up (credit union was offering 5% financing).

Happy to recommend my salesperson at East Bay Acura (Pleasanton) and email me if you want to know which Bay Area dealers to AVOID! The sales manager at Pleasanton is great, as are the service staff.

P.S. Some tips:
(1) If you get Acura financing, dealer gets $300 fee on the loan origination, so consider that when calculating his profit

(2) Check the invoice closely, do not get conned into paying for MACO or other dealer advertising fees. Also skip the upfront extended warranty, they will be happy to sell it to you when your 4yrs is almost up and by that time you'll know if your car is a dog.

vavavoom

that's poor advice if you intend to drive this car to the end. While I agree that dealers will not even offer anything close to the best price at the point of the vehicle sale, waiting 4 years will only severely limit your warranty options (length and mileage). I learnt this the hard way and I've found them useful - little things will start going with age.....the extended warranty on my 5 year old TL has paid for itself: driver side window would not go back up automatically, fixed. side view mirror would not go down in reverse, fixed. these "minor" things, if you had to pay for them yourself, you frankly wouldn't fix if you saw the price-tag without warranty.

(2) Check the invoice closely, do not get conned into paying for MACO or other dealer advertising fees. Also skip the upfront extended warranty, they will be happy to sell it to you when your 4yrs is almost up and by that time you'll know if your car is a dog.

suspendmix

I absolutely agree with you on Pleasanton Acura! I went to 4 other Acura dealerships prior to them and only 1 stood out for having good service (Oakland) but they didn't have any 08s left. Two of them were very...ummm..."swarmy" is probably the polite way of voicing my concerns about their honesty and sales tactics.

I can vouch for Pleasanton's professionalism and integrity, search my other posts ("deal gouged roof") for my non-sales interaction with them.

Just curious about the extended warranty, is it more expensive to get it 4 years down the line as opposed to now? When I had my S40 and wanted to add another year to it just 2.5 years into the car, Volvo quoted me $1400 for that extra year which I'm sure wasn't as much initially.

If you are interested in an extended warranty, Tim over at HondaAcuraWorld sells genuine Honda/Acura Warranties for much less than dealer and at least from its webpage, you can purchase it before you hit 6k on the odometer.

http://www.hondacuraworld.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AC- -MDX-EW-00&Category_Code=WARR

Bernardi Warranty has it for bit cheaper than HondAcuraWorld but their website won't let those of us in CA purchase them for whatever reasons, but I read in other forums you can just call in and they'll do it over the phone.

I was looking at 7 years 100k which comes to $1585 (Hondacuraworld), not bad, about a grand less than the dealership. I do plan on keep the car for a long time but after reading all the write-ups on extended warranties for high reliability brands such as Acura, I'm still not sure whether I should do this or get some new granite for my kitchen..... :confuse:

wai_ster

Enforcer,
What do u think about Oakland Acura. I spoke to a lady name Raquel who says she can beat Edmunds recommended prices. I'm looking for an 09 tech and seems like the going price is 45K OTD.

suspendmix

That seems quite high, you are in SF Bay area so before TTL, it looks like they are offerring an 09 Tech at 41k to get it OTD at 45k? Mid December when I emailed some dealerships about the 08s, Serramonte didn't have any 08s so they countered with an 09 Tech for 39300. I'm sure I could have haggled them down even more and in fact I remember reading someone on this forum was able to get Los Gatos to go down to 38500 or somewhere around there. I didn't want an 09 since other dealership still had some 08 inventory and I didn't need powerliftgate.

My tactic in getting my price was simply emailing several dealerships and saying that I had been reading in several forums people were getting 08 MDX techs for 35.5k and to see if they could do that price. 2 of my initial 4 said they could so I had that in writing and even though it didn't work out with those initial dealerships, I was still able to take that quote a month later to Pleasanton who then offerred me the 08 tech at $100 more and since they gave me $2000 more for my trade in than any other dealership (or private seller for that matter), I took it.

If you really like Oakland for their service (and I really liked them but they didn't have new 08 techs when I was there last month), then email competitive Acuras with a price you want to pay, back it up with relatively verifiable claims (edmund forums, acuramdx.org forums, etc.) and when they say yes, bring that quote to Raquel for a chance to beat or meet. Good luck!

jazzmick

Just wanted to thank everyone who posts here.....this forum saved me a good bit of money w/ my 09 base.

I probably could have saved another $500 if I had waited another couple weeks, since they are now offering the cash incentive....unfortunatley I couldn't wait.

Submit your prices paid at realcartips.com

Thanks again and Good Luck!

mjfloyd1

If you call Tim at Hondacuraworld, his prices on extended warranties are the same as Bernardi. The prices on the website are a little higher, but there is a notation on the front page to call. He's a really helpful and nice guy.
Mark

alcedes

I would check with Los gatos, i was able to close a deal at 38.3k for 09 tech, before TTL, around 41k out the door at the end of december. I also got the .9% financing, and charged 2.5k on the credit card for pts...every little bit counts ;-).
Good luck.

dltl

Are these warranties from Bernardi's and HondAcuraWorld perfectly fine to use at any dealership? I just want to make sure before I pull the trigger on one of them. My current car does not have an extended warranty, which I regret, so for the MDX, I definitely want to purchase one for it.

mjfloyd1

It's a AcuraCare warranty good at any Acura dealership. I had an 05 mdx and the battery died - the extended warranty included roadside assistance, too. Tim at hondacuraworld.com filled out the paper work for me when I traded my 05 and faxed it to me so I could get my prorated refund. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Note that on the warranties, the $0 deductible warranty costs $100 more than the $100 deductible warranty. I can't figure out why anyone would want a $100 deductible warranty, as you are worse off if you use it two times.

Make sure you call or e-mail Tim for the accurate prices.
Mark

kgolby

Test drove a '09 MDX and absolutely love it!! Of course, I sat down afterwards and got an initial quote of $48K w/ tech and entertainment package (includes TTL). No thanks!! Guess they don't realize how many of us educate ourselves on Edmund's.

Looked online at a dealership in Sarasota that still has quite a few new '08 MDX's. Also noticed the $4000 cash to dealer incentive Edmund's has listed. With this incentive are you able to reduce the negotiated price another $4K?

Also, if anyone has any experience w/ good deals in Florida please let me know. I'm willing to drive just about anywhere in FL or even GA to get a good deal.