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2013 and earlier-Acura MDX Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • x5killerx5killer Member Posts: 368
    When is the 2008 MDX coming out? so we can really get some good deals on the 2007. Thats what I'm waiting for. I have a 2006 suv so i can wait years but i'm waiting till i can get the same deal my wife got on her TL @ a few hunddred under invoice.
  • scott84scott84 Member Posts: 2
    I recently received a quote for a 2007 tech/entertainment -36 months/12,000 per year
    at $665 per month with 1,500 down (including 1st month and bank fee)

    acura ending my lease 2004 mdx a few month's early.

    Is this a good deal?
  • 99gixxer99gixxer Member Posts: 1
    Hi - I'm wondering if this is a good deal for a 2007 Sport/Ent MDX.

    44725(including auto day/night mirror) in MA...

    Thanks!
  • wilsontwilsont Member Posts: 8
    Hello,

    Wander whether anyone has recent deal experience to share, and the price paid? 2.9% financing is attractive so I'm thinking to take my favorite silver MDX in 2 monthes, instead of waiting to 2008...

    Thanks in advance.
  • somnosomno Member Posts: 43
    Here is California it seems that the 2.9% financing is for all Acura vehicles EXCEPT the MDX. The MDX has only 4.9% financing!!! What gives here?
  • vinnynyvinnyny Member Posts: 764
    It depends on the term of the loan, not location: 2.9% is for 36 months while 4.9% is good for 60 months.
  • pmd1117pmd1117 Member Posts: 8
    I have found the same as the above poster in NJ it's 2.9% for 3 yrs 4.9% for a longer term on any of their new vehicles. I don't know what the catch is as it seems to good to be true (seems like even if you don't need it you should take it and put money in a cd where you can earn more.)
  • gsxr750gsxr750 Member Posts: 5
    Is this a good deal?

    I have a quote for a 2007 MDX Tech/Ent:

    $41500 including destination
    $3541 options (see below)
    $3152 Tax
    $410 Registration (4 years)
    $178 Doc Fees
    $48781 OTD

    Wood-Grain Steering Wheel; Wood-Grain Shift Knob; Cargo Cover; Cargo Net; All-Season Floor Mats; Roof Rails; Moonroof Visor; Fender Garnish; Front Lower Garnish; Sport Running Boards; Side Body Molding; Towing Package; 2 Free oil changes
  • wilsontwilsont Member Posts: 8
    Well, entertain is not such an incentive in my case, neither does option. The only reason I go for Tech pkg is because of rear camera, which is good for safety, also for insurance.

    The quote I get for Tech Pkg is $40130 + tax and fees.
  • kg32kg32 Member Posts: 8
    With invoice at 44k This quote appears about $430 over with the mirror($294)included. I live in Southern California and received one quote for $100 over invoice which other dealers could not match (second lowest was +500). This seems like a reasonable offer, although I'd ask for cost on the mirror.

    Good luck.
  • parker4551parker4551 Member Posts: 58
    don't pay more than invoice. There is a $1300-$1400 dealer holdback right now. THey have a lot of MDX's on hand.
  • mpl3431mpl3431 Member Posts: 3
    I am looking to purchase an MDX Tech package in New England (MA, NH, ME)? What should I expect to pay and where are people getting good quotes. I just received a quote for 42,600 + tax, I feel I can do better. Thought?
  • cvistacvista Member Posts: 54
    42600 for a Tech is ripoff. Don't pay above 40100 including Destination. Ofcourse you can get a better deal than that.
  • mintoobmintoob Member Posts: 13
    Hi Guys,

    We will be picking up MDX with Tech package this saturday from the dealer. We got it for 41000$ + taxes (We are registering in NC though we bought it in NY) + fees.

    Closest dealer (the one I am buying from) is 50 miles from my place. I live in Ithaca, NY. We did get 40,300 quote from NJ dealer but its 250 miles from us. So we did not take it.

    The dealer is small and is not giving me any thing else (accessories).

    Questions
    --------
    This being the first time buy for me, while picking up the car what should I be looking for? what should I be careful of? Any tips/cautions are really appreciated.

    Best,
    M
  • mintoobmintoob Member Posts: 13
    My dealer is quoting me 249$ + taxes for undercoating MDX 2007. Should I do it? He originally quoted me 349$

    -M
  • jmpage2jmpage2 Member Posts: 268
    LoL you're kidding right?

    Undercoating is taken care of by the manufacturer. The car probably has a 7yr/70k corrosion warranty on it guarenteeing against it rusting out.

    "undercoating" is one of the oldest rip off tricks in the book that car dealers use with naive car buyers.
  • mpl3431mpl3431 Member Posts: 3
    mintoob, do you have annything in writing on either of those quotes (e-mail) or maybe you can give me the dealers names. I want the same package and have been given prices that are pretty high here in MA. e-mail is MPL3431@aol.com> Thanks in advance.
  • wilsontwilsont Member Posts: 8
    Maybe you can ask the dealer 250 mile away, to deliver to you for free. I live in Bay Area, and the dealer 60 miles away even offer this without my request.
  • x5killerx5killer Member Posts: 368
    wha is invoice for 2007 mdx with tech & ent.? also what about just tech invoice price?
    edmunds has this info right? on smartphone right now & cant look it up.
    hondacuraworld.com? has cost price of all accessories right?

    i have a fully paid 06 subaru B9 Tribeca so no rush but if i can hit a sweet spot of maximizing what i can get for current vehicle considering subie dealers are offering 2k above book value for 06 because they are in more demand now that the 08 was redesigned and ppl like the 06-07 better.

    plus with the high dealer holdback (profit) right now & 08 mdx coming next month, it may be the right time to make a move i would otherwise be waiting at least another year to do.

    but when you buy outright you realy should keep almot 10 years to get your moneys worth but i have a hard time keeping even for 5yrs like i did my last car as i get bored of it & want something newer. 4 yr lease would be prfect for me but i dont want to pay interest.

    plus though my mileage will go up on my B9 and value down, there will be even more demand for it next year at least from subie dealer when they have none left. plus around this time next year or when the 09 mdx comesout there may be even better deals on the 08 then there is now on he first year redesign 07 with 08's coming as soon as next month.

    its a tough call, is opportunity for great deals about to reach its peak? or will they be better later? i think they are about to peak as 08's get closer & hit dealerships & they aggressively move out 07's then after all 07's are gone, deals wont be as good until next year round same time where they will be just as good and possibly slight better.

    but i most likely wont get as much for my tribeca next year with more miles on it even if its in as much demand.

    basically if i can get 35k for my B9 tribeca & an 07 mdx for 40k, id do it. but thats a few thousand more then i probably can get on current vehicle unless private sale & 40k would be more realistic for just tech mdx not tech & ent.

    i can always add auto tailgae later & one can usually get a better dvd system with more screens for less money then the oem one.

    i guess right now all i need is invoice price for 07 mdx with tech & ent & invice pice for just tech. list of all accessories @ cost. and invoice/cost to add auto tailgate (if i dont get ent.)

    i have a dealer that will beat any qoutes i get and we already have bought a TL for below invoice from there. though the amount below invoice for mdx should be more since its a higher priced vehicle then tl to be equivalent deal, i would take the same couple hundrd or so below invoice that we got on the tl as a benchmark but not a dime over.

    im in a position where i will just pass on all but the best deal that is just to good to pass up.

    is it stupid to sell a paid for 06 suv that ive only had for 2 yrs (since july of 2005)?

    or is it better to cash in now on the demand for it (again dealerships offering 2k over book value due in part to ppl likeing it better then the new redesign) which may lessen as ppl get used to new model or they make a new sti/turbo vrsion or something plus i put more miles on it decreasing the value.

    and are we approaching the peak sweet spot time for best deals on 07 mdx?

    i'm thinking its a sweet spot to sell my current but demand may or may no become more so, for it later. i should prob list it for sale myself & only accept offers @ or above a certain price point.

    then if i get my price on sale of current vehicle and can get 07 mdx for below invoice now (even thoug i think deals will be slight better ayear from now) then i should do it. but that is contingent on a lot and ultimately will prob make more sense a year or 3 from now.

    plus i am kind of waiting on a vehicle tha uses xm passport so you can take the chip out to use in home xm device, potable, and others cars etc. also want a vehicle with xm & harddrive to recod live xm content as you hear it & ability to schedule recordings for playback later (handy when you dont have xm signal) all of which i can currently do with my pioneer inno used in vehcile with car kit, in home,on the go portable & others cars.

    but something like that, like the pio inno, but integrated may have to be an aftermarket headunit. speaking of pioneer they have some great headunits with touch screen nav, live traffic, dvd playback & storage for mp3s etc so they prob have one that can record xm or will soon.

    but whole point of acura is there superior tech & nav etc so to get without nav & put your own aftermarket headunit in you could do with any vehicle.

    same with the dvd rear eat entertainment. i would want screens in the back headrests & one up front. i know with the tribeca you can just depress the button on the parking brake (without engaging it) & get video
    on the main front display in additon to the rear dvd screen. but my friend has a pioneer touch nav, dvd headunit & 2 screens so he can have nav on one & dvd playing on the other or any combination of diff displays.

    i guess you could get the acura dvd with ent package & just add additional screens but no sure if that will actually make it easier to wire additiona screens or hinder it.

    a lot to figure out and ive said enough. i think i better just concentrate on seeing what i can get for current vehicle & getting 07 mdx for same amount below invoice we got on he TL, otherwise im waiting till next year or another 1-2 after that (current vehicle only 2yrs old now so would do it anywhere from now to 5yrs old)

    after how bad i did on my last vehcile purchase @ only 1k below msrp because it was brand new model & they had to get one with colors & options i wanted from another dealership (though i was the one that located it & convinced tha dealership to cooperate in a dealer trade with my dealer after they firs had told them no) I am determined to only accept the best deal possible that would be otherwise dumb to pass up and will hold out as long as it takes.

    and equally determined to get most possible for my tribeca as i paid about 40k plus upgraded aftermarket wheels & tires.

    so i figure better to start early and if I get great price for current vehicle & deal on new mdx combined that i feel i wont be able to beat in a year or 3 then i should do it sooner rather then later.

    after how much i overpaid on last vehicle plus made mistake of getting new first model year which they then added some features/minor improvements the next year (though again on the flip side of that, they redesigned it for the 3rd model year 08 making the 06-07 rare being only 2 model years with design that ppl like better then the new version ) so due to that may be the one chance i have in recouping what i overpaid to begin with.

    then i must get the best deal possible on an mdx so i really appreciate any help here, though at this point i think its just a matter of having my facts/numbers & holding out till i can get at least equal
  • kmallkmall Member Posts: 6
    Sorry I am just getting back to you. If you want the lady's name and contact info, just shoot me an email. kmallahan@hotmail.com It was through rosenthal acura in gaithersburg.
  • x5killerx5killer Member Posts: 368
    the amount below invoice we got on the TL.

    also when is acura going to make a hybrid to compete with the toyota highlander hybrid? (which btw is redesigned & looks great)

    there is an accord hybrid so more likely that there will be a TL hybrid befoe an mdx one cus they havent even made a hybrid pilot yet.

    plus it seems that hondas hybrid are economy while toyota/lexus eem to have the right idea in making the hybrid models the top of the line version of each model & their hybrid versions get more hp etc from the same liter engine as the non hybrid version so you increased performance along with your increased fuel economy where as its usally the opposite.

    now that i think about it, maybe i should wait till next year when the second year of redesigned highlander hybrid comes out & get this years model for less.
  • ketsinyongketsinyong Member Posts: 5
    I used the edmunds quote service. I live in Chicago area and the lowest quote I got for Gray Metallic w/ Tech package is $40398 include destination charges. Another dealer quote me $40600 but only available in August.
  • mintoobmintoob Member Posts: 13
    Dealer's name is Crest Acura (Syracuse, NY)and the person who gave me undercoating for 249$ is Craig.
  • lynnrileylynnriley Member Posts: 4
    ketsinyong - can you e-mail me your quotes for the MDX w/Tech? I'm in Chicago, and plan on picking one up this weekend. schuhmachers at uwalumni dot com. thanks.
  • cyruscyrus Member Posts: 25
    I'm in chicago too. I posted previously that I picked up an MDX tech for $40,004 (just 3 weeks ago from Palatine IL ); this included destination charge.
    I also bought many extras, total out the door was more like 46.5 or so (I purchased many accessories and extended warranty up to 120 k, 7 yrs, etc). You should not pay more than invoice for any 07 MDX. I think mine was 100 or so below invoice.
  • cal_doodcal_dood Member Posts: 8
    I am being quoted $29,900 for a '05 MDX base with around 28K miles, certified pre-owned. The dealer had it listed for $32k :mad: I checked the forums for '05 and some people paid that much for a brand new one in '05.

    Anybody bought a CPO MDX recently ?
  • jmpage2jmpage2 Member Posts: 268
    Man, that's a long post, especially from a PDA. Yikes. Anyways;

    I'm not so sure that you can bank on getting this huge trade on your B9. In 90% of situations you get more on a vehicle by selling it outright than trading it to a dealer, especially a dealer where you are not buying a new vehicle (selling B9 to a Subie dealer and then buying MDX from an Acura dealer).

    As you say, buying a car and selling it in less than 7-10 years usually doesn't make a lot of sense unless you get an incredible deal on a vehicle that has amazing resale value... then you can effectively do your own "lease" where you are the bank!

    It sounds like in your situation leasing would make the most sense... interest rates on leases are very low, and can also be negotiated.

    My wife and I have driven the B9 and the MDX and there's no comparison. The MDX, especially with sports package absolutely blows the doors off of the B9. MDX is also nicer, better driving than the new HL but the HL will take some sales away from MDX and others as it's the "new kid" on the block.

    My wife and I will probably be negotiating for an MDX around April/May of next year when deals heat up again. Acura is rumored to be introducing new NAV system and maybe other changes on the 09 MDX so it might be a time to get a really good deal on an '08.
  • ketsinyongketsinyong Member Posts: 5
    How did you get so low? I think it is because you have all the options and accessories. It increases the profit for the dealer so they can lower their invoice price. Overall, of course they make much more money as the options are all way overpriced.
  • ketsinyongketsinyong Member Posts: 5
    Dear all:

    From the advise of this forum. I am at the dealer right now. I bought it in Invoice price!!! Which is $40,100 includes the destination charges! After this I think I need the roof rail, the saleman persuaded me to get like a invicible protection for the hood...etc for $695. And the roof rail for $380+/-. Kind of pricy but that's includes the installation. Well.....lowest quote I got is $40,400 before this ....so good luck all
  • newmdx1newmdx1 Member Posts: 10
    i just bought my MDX today in North Carolina.

    I bought a base MDX for $37,310, but the dealer included the trunck tray/all weather mats and wheel locks for free ($399 value i believe). I believe i got it at invoice with those freebies.

    Base Sales Price to you on 2007 MDX base with Nimbus Gray / Taupe
    Leather: $37,310
    NC Taxes: $1,119.30
    Documentation: $398
    Title / Registration: $74

    Total Value: $38,901.30

    Cargo Tray and All-Season Mats are included at no charge.

    What does everyone think about that deal?
  • armada2karmada2k Member Posts: 1
    Not bad at all. I think you got a pretty good deal.

    I got a Tech with entertainment package for 42,340. Anybosy have any ideas on how good the deal is ?
  • closenoughclosenough Member Posts: 31
    695$ for hood protection? $40,400 without the hood protection is a better deal than $40,795 with hood protection.

    How will you even know if they applied it? How is it any better than the clearcoat put on at the factory? (it isn't.)
  • wilsontwilsont Member Posts: 8
    Just picked up my silver one yesterday from Fairfield CA. Experience is good, so far. The final price is at least $300 lower than all other bay area dealers. Unicast me if you want contact and reference.

    I also have some questions on extended warranty. How much is that on average? And how useful is it generally?

    Thanks.
  • sseidlersseidler Member Posts: 1
    Ketsinyong:

    Can you please give me the name and address of the dealer you bought your MDX from?

    Thanks,

    sseid80398@aol.com
  • kg32kg32 Member Posts: 8
    After several days of internet negotiations, I just closed the deal on an MDX Sport for $4 under invoice at $42,000. This price not only included destination, but Pro Pack 1 (wheel locks, cargo tray and mud guards). So Cal MDX shoppers can rest assured that prices are heading south.
    :shades:
  • somnosomno Member Posts: 43
    kg,

    Can you tell us the dealership in So Cal that you bought your MDX from? I am close to buying myself and would consider going there if it has the best price.
  • x5killerx5killer Member Posts: 368
    if one wanted to add their own dvd system with screens in the back of the headrest etc. which supposedly a better dvd system can be done with more screens for less cost then the oem one with drop down screen in most vehicles.

    so if you didn't get the ent. package so you can have a dvd system with screens in headrests added then you can just have the auto tailgate feature added right?

    how much is that?

    what else comes in the ent. package?
  • kg32kg32 Member Posts: 8
    Somno,

    There were several dealers that were willing to work with me (Weir Canyon, Alhambra & Riverside). I picked the dealer closest to where I live (Weir Canyon). If you send me an e-mail (mernson@hotmail.com) I can share the details with you.
  • shaigshaig Member Posts: 14
    I am shopping for an MDX/Sport. We had the worst car buying experience in Acura of Bellevue. My wife and I came in, I identified her as the customer, and the associate acted as if he was doing us a favor. He walked us to the parking lot, didn't hold the door, stood in front of the car and said "There." Things went rapidly downhill. By the time I decided to try and see whether the price was decent, in spite of the lousy attitude he had, he came back with $2200 over invoice firm. My wife simply said "Let's go to Lexus", and we walked back through the showroom and out without anyone stopping us.

    The kicker, I tried to see what the Costco buying program might be able to get and they referred me to...Acura of Bellevue. Of course we never got a response to the email I sent the sales manager describing the poor experience we had. I emailed Costco and told them as well.

    This weekend, friends of ours told us that they only service their car in Bellevue, they never buy there.
    Corworkers confirmed that the sales staff and sales management is mostly miss, with an occasional hit.

    We have an appointment to see Acura of Seattle Wednesday and hopefully purchase the vehicle. At least on the phone, they were pleasant. Hoping to get a Sport package at $800 over invoice with some DIO on top of that.
  • jmpage2jmpage2 Member Posts: 268
    Well, this has been my experience with quite a few Acura dealerships.

    Actually many of them will treat you very well until the slightest mention of a discount comes up, and then they will treat you like you are some bum.

    If we buy the MDX I plan on taking quotes from dealers within 300 miles and not even dealing with regular sales staff. 2%-3% over invoice on any car that's been on the market for over a year is a fair price unless there simply isn't enough supply.
  • fxguyfxguy Member Posts: 132
    Looking at getting an MDX. From all i can tell, the tech package is included within the sports package. Is this correct?
  • verdugoverdugo Member Posts: 2,288
    Yes, you are correct.
  • ratrace26ratrace26 Member Posts: 4
    Picked up my Blue Tech (on 7/23) for 40K including destination. Actually made the deal on 6/30/07 (end of month and quarter). Blue was my first choice and black second. Was set to pick up a black tech but then there is the small issue of the active head restraint redesign on all MDX's made June & later. The black was built in May. So the dealer showed me they had a black and a blue (both taupe)coming in mid-July. I put down a few bucks to hold the car - and wound up with my #1 color / interior choice. During the wait, Honda added the 4.99 % for 60 months deal - which beat my best rate by 1%. Pretty damn good dealer experience overall.
    Man - what a great ride. Still "learning" all the features. Getting the homelink to work was a little funky - had to press learn on my garage opener unit (not the remote) cause of the rolling code. Anyway - fight for a good deal.
  • kg32kg32 Member Posts: 8
    Andy,

    With the end of the month here and the '08s on the way, push until you get to at least $300 over invoice. You should be able to get it lower than that with the $1500 dealer hold back from Acura.
  • ketsinyongketsinyong Member Posts: 5
    It is not a clear coat. But it is a thin layer of clear shield in the front of the hood to resists any dent. You can actually touch and see it. They said it is life time warranty with Acura. My wife car is really beat up in the front, so we decided to have it and put them in the payment for low APR. Of course, it is cheaper if you bought them not from the dealers. The roof rail they charge me is $380, but online sell for $170 w/o shipping and i need to install them.
  • ketsinyongketsinyong Member Posts: 5
    McGrath Acura in Westmont, IL

    Depends if they have the color and packages in stock for you.

    Good luck
  • sookmdxsookmdx Member Posts: 4
    My 1st post here so here goes nothing....Thought I'd share my experience/price with South Bay Acura. 1st off, working with Jerry Ede was well worth the trouble of driving out 50 miles, even when I had 4 other dealerships within 15 miles of my home....standup guy and his wife is great too!!! The whole negotiation was done via email.

    The price: 07 MDX Nimbus Gray/Taupe Tech/Ent. No frills, no dealer added accessories: $40,400 + $670 destination.
  • khanzhkhanzh Member Posts: 13
    Hi,

    anyone know where I can get a good deal in Dallas for a Tech/Ent MDX? I'm willing to travel to Austin, or Houston for a good deal.
  • net2net_99net2net_99 Member Posts: 17
    I need some advise from you guys out there. I signed on a deal late last week with Bill Vince's Bridgwater Acura (in NJ) dealer for less than $39.5 K out the door price for Base MDX with wheel locks, all season floor mats and cargo tray.

    In that, although the deal was negotiated to be an out the door total price, the manager knowingly put a low value in Motor Vehicle fee line (by about $150) and marked it to be "Estimated". This line has a clause that if MV fees are actually higher, the customer will pay the difference. So I objected to it and dealer added a comment on the paper saying dealer will absorb the difference if delivery was done before the end of the month. They told me that latest by today (7/30) they will have the car from another dealership (they themselves didn't have the color I needed) and will give me the VIN number so I can get the insurance and take the delivery. Today I called the salesman and he said he is still waiting for another dealer to fax them the VIN info. He sounded very iffy about completing the whole deal by tomorrow. They have been unreachable for the rest of the day (salesman and his manager not taking my calls).

    I find this whole thing to be a game where I have already paid over a $1000 deposit to the dealer and now stuck with them for a non-cancellable order which they will fulfil at their (new!) terms.

    What do you think is going on and what are my options? I am getting nervous.

    I need some help to sort this out.
  • surfsupsurfsup Member Posts: 12
    $40,400 is $2000 under invoice for a Tech/Ent. is this a typo?
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