Acura TSX Prices Paid and Buying Experience

compuguy

Would you mind sharing the names of the MD & VA dealers? I am in the market for a TSX with Tech. Pkg., a local dealer has offered $500 under invoice so far, I've asked them to match your price.

grace_gt

The one in VA is Pohanka, I submitted a request through their website and they came back with a price that didn't include the destination fee, so when adding the fee it was about $26360 or so for the std model. Then Norris Acura in Ellicott City offered the $25600, but didn't respond back when I asked them if that included the destination fee or not. I am assuming that it didn't. Rosenthal Acura in Gaithersburg is the one I am dealing with right now. I can PM you the salesperson's name. I didn't ask the others about the Tech Pkg one, but did ask Rosenthal and they initially offered to do $29000 minus $400. You can definitely do better than $500 because there is currently a $1000 incentive on the Tech pkg. I initally found the lowest price by going through TRUECAR.com last month, but when I tried to do the search again this time it required me to contact the dealer to obtain the price. What I would do is submit a price request from Pohanka and Norris for the Tech Pkg and see what they come back with and have Rosenthal match it or beat it. Hope this helps.

compuguy

Thanks for the info, it came in handy when negotiating with a local dealer, who matched the deal… here are my numbers:

2010 TSX with Tech Pkg, black exterior and black interior.
Price: $28,600
Fees: $198.50
PA 6% Sales Tax: $1,716
OTD: $30,514.50

Picked up the car yesterday, so far so good! Thanks again for the help.

acuratwin

Pulled trigger today on Grigio/Ebony Base TSX, no tradein

$26,500 + TTL
.9% for 60 months/basically free money
Chicagoland/Acura Of Libertyville

tcasboy

That is a good deal. I was at 27,250 + TTL (included all fees) about a month ago, but didn't accept the offer. Salesman called on Sat offering 27,000, but I again declined. Also had another dealer offer the same about a week ago. I am shooting for 26,500 or so before I make the deal. I think you did very well, would love to match it.

acuratwin

Thanks. I had been shopping for about 5 months and interest rate change to .9 from 1.9 for 60 months saves about $600-$700 over life of loan. That did it for me plus I love dealer and they're only 4 miles from me, so I had win/win. Doesn't look like '011's are going to make it till January plus I was worried about color selection being depleted. Finally VIN # was "fresh" meaning it had not sat on lot for 8 months!!

hp6130

I also live in Pa. Can you give me the name and location of the Acura dealer where you bought your TSX. Thanks

joesol

Thanks to all those who participate on this forum. I got my new TSX last night. Details:

2010 TSX base
- 12k/36m
- $700 out of pocket including 1st month
- $329/month
- the selling price was $25,063.00
- taxes are included in the payments (tax rate is 8.625%, NY)

hlo2

In the San Diego area I am being quoted a price of $26,997 for a 2010 TSX- 4 cyclinder automatic with no tech package. Is that a decent deal.

compuguy

Got the car from Piazza Acura in West Chester. They were easy to deal with.. straight forward and not pushy with add-ons. Hope this helps. Good luck with the purchase.

radar6

I just saw the information on 2011 models. Acura made alot of improvements in 2011 TSX except for one they dropped the Grigio color and did not replace it. I was waiting for the new navigation system on the 2011 model and Grigio was the color I was interested in. Anyone looking for that color don't wait to long to find a 2010 model. I hope Acura adds a color or two.

outbackg1

Hi joesol,
which dealer offered you that price? won't mind driving up to NY for a good deal.
Thanks for sharing the information.

czar8878

Here's the deal I agreed on with dealer today (have paid only deposit), due to pickup the car on Monday. Please comment if this is a good deal:

Acura TSX base model:
- 12K miles per year/36mos
- Monthly payment $289/mo + tax ($20 in NJ) = $309
- Money factor: .0007 or 1.68% Interest
- MSRP: $30179
- Agreed on price: $27630
- Residual: 56% so $16895
- Fees agreed to pay at driveoff: $1610 (includes $595 bank fees + $398 doc fees + 1st mo pymt + motor vehicle registration charges)
- 6 free oil changes

With the above mentioned money factor and price factor, all the online calculator were giving me the monthly payment of $322 + tax so I didn't argue for the actual money factor or agreed on price as the lease payment was quite low.

What do you think of this deal? Any input over this weekend will be much appreciated.
Thanks

tcasboy

Wish I could help you on the lease info, but it is voodoo to me. The "price" seems a little high, it appears that outright buyers (and maybe leases as well, I just skim those posts) are paying less for the car. That also seems like a lot in fees to me, but again I have never leased a car.

I bought a leftover 2010 TSX (base) yesterday for $26,900. "Price" was 26,300, dealer "fees" (ie: profit) were 250 and they insisted on invoicing what I call their profit package (they call it something else of course) of useless add ons and wheel locks for 350. I call that a "price" of 26,900 because that is what I had to pay before taxes and registration.

All a big game by the suits to try and convince customers that they are losing money on every deal and they must recoup some of their costs via fees. I am all for the dealer making some profit, just man up and put it in your price.

Anyway, I tried to get down to a "price" of 26,500 but wasn't able to. I had an offer of 27 in KC that I declined, and 26.9 in ATL that fell through (said it was dealer transferred but it is still in their inventory on the website). Those were both black, but since I wasn't 100% sure I wanted that color, I wasn't too anxious to buy. After I decided that I would rather have any other color than black or some form of grey/silver, that left only white. I found grey and black cars (base) with manual in several states, but the only white one I could find left was in Houston. So I flew down there and made the deal, drove it home to TN yesterday.

I had no trade, and I used the .9% financing.

For those wondering if I offset any savings on the deal by flying down to Houston, I was able to jumpseat down for free, and getting from the airport to the dealer cost me about 30 bucks. I would have preferred to buy from my local dealer but he hadn't had a manual tranny model in since the summer. He couldn't dealer transfer one as cheaply as I could go get it myself, so I went national.

As of a week or so ago, here are the manual transmission (base model, no tech) cars that I was able to find in inventories:

Gatorland Acura Tallahassee Silver
Stevinson Wilmington NC Grigio
Brookefield Wisconson Black
Superior Acura Kansas City Black
Hubler Acura Greenwood Indiana (Indy) Grey
Radley Acura Virginia 3, 1 black, 1 grigio and one grey or silver
Frankel Acura Baltimore 3, all black
Spitzer McMurray PA 1 black and 1 grigio
Park Acura Akron OH 2 black

There are probably more out there, but these were what I could find as of last week.

nyccarguy

Sounds good, except the $398 DOC fee is total profit. In NY, Doc fees are limited to $90 I think.

jacandem

This posting came at a great time. My husband ONLY wanted manual. He didn't want to part with his 1995 Mazda 626 with 240,000 miles. Says it is much for more fun to drive. We were dealing with the Radley dealer in Falls Church, VA. He went up in price after 2 weeks. Finally contacted dealer in Chantilly, VA. We had agreed to a price of $25,640 + $399 "processing fee" + TTL. They were desparate to get rid of this car so yesterday he called and offered it to us for $25,400! We paid an OTD price of $26,670. Looking forward to picking it up on Sunday.

tcasboy

Now that is a deal! Congrats and enjoy the new ride.

kiln

$90! In Florida some of the dealer fees are around $600 - $700. How you do go about getting it lowered if everyone charges that amount?

nyccarguy

They are just added profit for the dealer. Find out what their doc fee is an lower your offer by that much. Make an "out the door offer" so you don't have to play around

Sandman6472

We have ridiculously high doc fees here in Florida and usually have been lucky to get an OTD price so they can put whatever numbers they want in the individual boxes as long as they get to the agreed upon OTD price. But they are still to high none the less.

Wonder why most other states have much lower one's? Doesn't seem fair at all! Makes for disgruntled buyers down here.

The Sandman :sick: :shades:

kaliforniak

Cerrtios Acura here in Southern California is offering me $28,514 including destination. No taxes, registration...etc.

How is this offer? Can I go lower?

tcasboy

When I was negotiating with the dealers via email and in person I constantly asked them for the bottom line amount "price" that included whatever they wanted to include, other than taxes and registration fees. When I made an offer, I made sure that they knew that it was the max I would pay other than taxes and registration, they could put what ever fees they wanted into that amount, but that is all I would pay.

Just decide how much you are willing to pay total and make that offer. If they don't accept, walk away. Eventually they will come calling if you have made a reasonable offer. If they don't try again with another dealer or up your offer a bit. Just make sure you are clear that your offer includes EVERYTHING except the taxes and licensing fees that they can't control anyway.

On paper, my "price", according to the dealer, was about 26,300 plus 250 in dealer doc fees and 350 for their pro package, for a total of 26,900, which is what I would call the price, and was the top amount I was willing to pay. The finance guys tried to add the doc fee in again, and I had to remind them that the offer included it. They are always trying to get a few more dollars out of the deal.

gr8deal1

jacandem,

Did the dealership keep their word on this deal? Please let me know. That sounds like what I am looking for. I am willing to travel to get a "good deal"

jacandem

Yes the dealer kept his word. It was their last manual transmission left and they wanted to get rid of it. Plus the additional lower offer came on the last day of the month. Guess he wanted to make his quota. I know Radley Acura in Falls Church, VA has 2 manuals left but he wasn't willing to deal when he had 3 manuals left. Who knows, maybe now he is willing to come down some. Good luck.

totakoori

I bought 2010 TSX with tech package yesterday, bought it for 27900 including destination + taxes(total of 30900 in CA with 0.9%)
and got 4 years of A1 (4) and B1(5) services for free.

Is it a good deal?

andrew70

Can you please tell me which dealership in CA?

totakoori

Stevens Creek, santa clara

benjamin9876

Did you got fiance from them too?
is there a special APR?

totakoori

yes 0.9% for 30m or 60 m.

texastsx

So I'm getting an offer for a new base tsx for $25,562.23 and after TTL (and fees) $27,550. The only thing included is tint and wheel locks. That price does not include the $500 AmEx gift card offer, which essentially nets the offer to $27,050 DO. I've searched far and wide around Texas for someone to beat that price but I just can't find anyone. Do you guys think I should wait for more cash to dealer from the manufacturer? Does anyone actually think the dealer will increase the holdback money from $1250 (plus $500 GC) to more than $1750, which will make it worth the wait?

Also, has anyone in NM, OK, AR or LA gotten an offer cheaper walkout than this? All of these Southern states think it's a good idea to have ridiculously high sales taxes for cars and I'm not about to drive to CO for a few hundred bucks.

I really appreciate the help!!

nyccarguy

So they are offering the car to you for invoice minus holdback & a $500 AMEX gift card and you are looking for a better deal?

benjamin9876

what is the $500 gift card? is that only from your local dealer? or nationwide?

zprasla

I have received a quote for $28,900 plus tax, title and license ($31,100) in Houston, Texas for 2010 TSX V4 with Technology Package. Based on several post, I do not think I am getting a good deal. What should be the ideal price?
Thanks!

texastsx

I'm not expecting the dealer to cut me a better deal that that, i was just wondering if anyone thought if Acura would increase their cash to dealer for the base TSX in the next few weeks.

texastsx

When I called all of the dealers in Houston (and I definitely called all of them), none of them could beat the price I got in Dallas, email all of those dealers and check with them first. I think you should be able to get anywhere from $300 to $600 more off as long as you keep playing the "beat that price" game with all 8 dealers in TX

texastsx

All of the TX dealers I contacted had that deal going on. the only prob is that American Honda (the lien holder for your loan, if you decide to take it) doesn't take AmEx...but whatever it's like cash

zprasla

Thanks! What price did you get for your car in Dallas? I am thinking of going of asking them to give me $30,000 out the door. Any thoughts....

texastsx

I would contact the internet sales dept at Goodson Acura...they offered me 28,3 for a tsx 4cyl with tech - other dealers will beat that by $100 and someone will beat that by another $100 but no one budges on prices after that. 30k DO would be pretty awesome, especially bc you get that 500 GC (as long as you buy before the 24th), netting to 29,5 but expect to pay a little more than that - 30,150 to 30,300 should be the target DO.

nyccarguy

Usually manufacturers put a "program" in place for a certain time period. Usually month to month in the beginning of the year until the summer hits, then after Labor day, Beginning of Nov, then 1st business day after The New Year. If you've got what you consider a good deal, then go for it. It probably won't get any better, but then they might not sell you the car that cheap Come January 2011.

When we bought our 2010 TSX Tech During the cash 4 clunkers melee of August 2009, the 2010s were only out for about 2 weeks & there was not a tremendous amount of inventory. I bought my wife's TSX for $1000 off MSRP (+ 7.375% Sales Tax - $3500 Clunker) and since there were no programs available for the 2010s, financed for 5.65% over 60 months (I have since refinanced for 3.44% for 48 months).

Compared to what I was able to muster up, you are getting a SMOKING deal. 25,000 miles later and we LOVE the car. You are going to be very happy with it.

texastsx

Thanks for the reply...I bought the car and picked it up earlier today. When the sales guy was going over all of the stuff, I learned about 100 new things about the car and am dumbfounded that I was even considering the Lexus IS (my parents have an LS and the TSX comes standard with 90% of what the LS has). Now let's hope my new TSX will last me as long as my Dad's 1995 Honda Accord has!!

totakoori

how much did you pay for your TSX?

nyccarguy

zprasla

I got the offer of $30,500 out the door for 2010 Acura TSX Tech Package V4 with $500 AMEX card and 0.9% APR. Some how, I am stuck on $30K out the door price....

nyccarguy

The 4cyl engine in the ACURA TSX (& all other 4cyl CARS) is an Inline 4 (I4), not a V4.

paulvp

Hello All ,
I got a quote for 2010 tsx tech 2.4 cyl , 10,000miles annual .
329 X 30 months with 2500 total out of pocket . It this a good deal ?

Thanks in Advance ,
Paul

scribble456

Hello,

I have an otd offer of 25,800 for a 2010 base auto tsx. Is this a good deal or can I go lower?

totakoori

base price or including TAX?

scribble456

base price excluding t/t/l.

nb1979

hi
so i just bought a 2010 tsx with tech package for:
$27,000 in northern California
$2650 sales tax (9.5% or 9.75% - forget which)
$409 city and state fees license/registration/title/transfer/smog fees (goes to public officials)
---------------
$30,100 out the door

with the tech package, you should be able to get it for $27k flat excluding your state city fees.

hope this helps!

nb1979

hi
so i just bought a 2010 tsx with tech package for:
$27,000 in northern California
$2650 sales tax (9.5% or 9.75% - forget which)
$409 city and state fees license/registration/title/transfer/smog fees (goes to public officials)
---------------
$30,100 out the door

with the tech package, you should be able to get it for $27k flat excluding your state city fees.

hope this helps!