2013 and earlier-Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

incognito1

What was your price before the TTL.

vicnation

Correct me if I'm wrong but holdback is 3% of MSRP, not invoice. A reasonable deal for you would be invoice + TTL. I paid $9 over invoice for mine but some here have done better than that.

I called 5 dealerships within 100 miles of my location and, after working over my own numbers of what I was willing to pay, I gave them my out-the-door price and asked if they would take it. Two dealerships took me up on my price and I chose the closest of the two. Unfortunately, my local dealer wouldn't deal with me (look at my past posts). Usually dealers in smaller markets are more willing to deal, especially near the end of the month.

My experience with internet sales is like participating in "a game." It takes too long and eventually they might wear you down. Their $1000 off MSRP "internet special" is really bogus. You can achieve that at any dealer you personally visit.

sunping

Is this a good price? I am in Southern California, the buying only took me less than 2 hours from walking in to driving the car out. I was very pleased with the non-hassle process.

However, because it was so quick and the dealer did not seem to hesitate to take my ask price, I am thinking that I should have asked for $30,800 or so --- just stick to the invoice price.

tballer

I received a several quotes for a 2007 TL with Navigation. THe best quote I received is below:

MSRP $36,795
sales price: $34,350
3 yr/12k mile lease: $485/mo with $530 out-of-pocket at signing.

I am not sure :
(1) whether this is a good deal or if I can get the dealer to go lower or another dealer to beat the offer; and

(2) whether I should lease or buy.

echetham

Not sure where you live, but I just got an initial quote of $33,800 in Northern VA. I would contact a couple of other dealers. Also, any thought on moving up to a type S, Residual is a little higher if your leasing.

tballer

I live in Cleveland, but so far my best quote was from Akron.

echetham

If you really want nav, see if he can get you a type s at or near invoice,(unless you really dislike the type S) because of the higer residual your payments may be about the same at that price. The TL with Nav has a 1% lower residual than the type S and a 2% lower residual than the non-navi.

tballer

Thanks. I have not driven the Type S, is there a significant difference?

Also, if I could get the TL w/nav close to invoice (which I found to be around $33,137) wouldn't it be about a wash, given the higher invoice price of the Type S (invoice $34,968)?

thy_gallant

I got a similar quote through fleetrates.com $480/mo.

ggesq

Depends on how you perceive a "significant difference"

Here you go:

Here are some of the Spec's for the 2007 TL Type-S trim level:
Engine/Mechanical

3.5-liter, 286-hp VTEC® engine with 257 lbs-ft of torque

Type-S engine cover

Fuel economy: 19/28 Automatic, 20/28 Manual (targeted)

New cold-air intake with two-stage intake manifold for added power

Brembo® front brakes (all models)

Sport-tuned suspension

Interior

Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (for automatic transmissions)

Type-S logo on steering wheel, headrest and rear badge

LED backlit gauges with red illumination

Red instrument panel illumination and red ambient lighting

Carbon fiber-like inlay interior trim and shifter knob inset (automatic transmission)

Stainless steel accelerator, brake pedals and clutch pedal (manual transmission)

Textured leather-grain handbrake

Active Noise Cancellation™ (ANC) for enhanced interior noise reduction

Auxiliary audio input jack

New Multi-information display warning indicators

Rearview camera

Cell phone address book can sync to HandsFreeLink™ system up to 10,000 numbers

Exterior

Dark chrome grille surround

Honeycomb mesh lower front fascia design

Exclusive taillight design

Unique alloy wheel design

Wider stance for more aggressive handling and appearance

Aerodynamic lower-body cladding and exclusive flared side strake

Rear decklid lip spoiler

Dark-chrome license-plate garnish

High-flow exhaust system with quad finishers

Daytime running lights (DRL)

Fog lights relocated from headlights to lower front fascia

Exterior mirror-integrated turn signals

Redesigned key - keyless remote entry with folding key

spyderred

Nicely captured.

Spyder.

ggesq

It was a cut & paste from acurazine

2bnatl

Several of these features are on the non type S
ANC, Multi- info display and warnings, rearview camera, Handsfree link, DRL, lowered foglights, mirror turn signals,
folding key, the interior is the same except color [bi color seats and dash], the suspension is still sport tuned but not as extreme [stiff]. The biggest bonus in the type S is the bigger engine, brakes, and of course manual [unfortunately not offered in non type S] Manual allows you to achieve near equivalent mileage of the 3.2 with 3.5

spyderred

Does anyone have any good online sources for buying Acura Accessories. I am interested in buying the 18" chrome look finish Acura wheels, since I am not crazy about the TL type S wheels. I have checked online dealers through Acura.com and found prices range from $1800 - $2700 for a set. Thanks in advance for any leads.

Spyder.

nitts

Got the following quote on a Type S with Nav in the Philly area:

Selling Price: $35,850 (price includes wheel locks, mud guards and trunk tray)
I-Pod Music Link - Installed: $450.00
All Season Mats: $149

Looks to be pretty much invoice. I could probably bicker a little on the Ipod Music Link but I think I am going to take it with the 1.9% 36-month financing deal.

nk582

Hi, I live in philly also and I'm looking at an S type . I got a decent quote from Acura of Ardmore of 35,985 + TT. I have not counter offered yet nor have i gotten any thing included with it such as Trunk Mat, wheel locks, etc......what dealer did you go to to get your price? Also what color are you looking at getting, just curious...thanks

mrrame

Can any body tell me how to find TTL for Northern Virgina. I am planning to get 07 TL No nav for invoice $31500.
Thanks

xingman

Nitts I'm north of Phiily a bit but would like to get a similar car and your quote looks good.
Who did you deal with?

kyfdx

Here is a handy state tax calculator

bernacrf

anyone know if Acura is going to add AWD to the 2008 TL?

ggesq

To the 2008 TL- no. To the 2009 TL (4G)- very likely.

mrrame

Bought a 07 TL carbon bronze pearl/Taupe AT,No Nav for 32577 OTD. Price includes free oil change for life.I preferred ebony interion, wife wanted taupe. Went for the 1.9% financing.Picking up my car tomorrow. Thanks for all of your help.

kon2

Has anybody on this forum bought a 2007 TL (w/ or w/o Nav) close to invoice in MN? I tried to talk to the 3 dealerships in Minneapolis/St Paul area but all of them flat out refused to talk to me any further when I told them I'd buy at invoice. On a separate note - when buying a car out of state - how are the tax and license handled? Thanks a lot for any responses.

2sunny

On Wednesday March 14th (my birthday) I purchased a silver 2007 TL Type S (with All Season mats included) from Curry Acura in Scarsdale, NY. I originally offered 35,700 and they asked how I came up with that number so I said I had read on this forum that someone in NJ had paid $35000 and had added $700 to that number based on my location and my desire to get the deal done. They said $35,000 was a good number before the 3% increase and countered with $36000. I called the dealer in NJ mentioned in an earlier post and asked about the $35,000 number and the man on the phone quite honestly said their current rock bottom on a TL Type S was $35,885. So I agreed with Curry's offer of $36000.

dealer 36000
NY tax 2655
reg. etc 280

total 38935

I qualified for the 1.9% financing and put $0 down so I walked out the door with a new car for free . . . :P

2 of Curry's men (call them Mr. Y and Mr. D for this story) were great and bent over backwards to get me the preferred financing and deliver my car on my birthday. The price was more than $1000 less than the next competitive offer. All in all I highly recommend Curry Acura.

Oh and did I mention this car ROCKS!!!

echetham

When I bought a car out of state, I paid for a temporary tag from that state, then when i returned home I had to pay the entire TTL when I registered the car. The other option may be to take the sales invoice to your Motor vehicle department and get your tags before hand if your ok buying a car without seeing it first. I would email the dealers back let them know your definitely buying a car and to contact you if they want to sell it. You may have better luck toward the end of the month once they get a handle of their sales volume. There is a glut of TL's in the market now, I'm sure you can find one at or close to invoice.

laurasdada

Nicely done and congrats/happy birthday, 2sunny! My birthday was March 13, no car but a nice day of skiing in New Hampster was my present (for those in New England who are unaware, Wildcat Mtn gives you a free lift pass on your birthday!).

When I bought my '05 TL the week after Christmas '04, I did the same, 0 down with 2.9% financing for 48 months (free car!). Heck, I have a couple of CDs earning almost twice the 2.9%!

The '05 has been lovely, good luck with the '07. I like the changes Acura has made (except possibly the wheels, haven't really had a good look at 'em, though). Have fun, good post.

holla322

i am located in westchester county, ny but went to a dealer in nj and got a quote for 33,700 for the new 07 tl with navi. Is this a good price or should i bargain more with the guy? thanks for any advice

kennyg8

I think 33.7k for a TL with navi is a great price, if you can get it. Did you ask what the doc fees and other fees are in nj? They may try to give you a teaser price, and make it up in misc fees. If Westchester is close to home, I would rather pay a few hundred more than running to nj, and run the risk of wasting time and haggling over final deal price.

carteach

I bought my 06TL from DCH Heart in Wappingers Falls. I went through the Internet Manager and got the best price and fair doc fees.

nmda

I am located in rockville, MD.
I just bought a new 2007 TL with navi.
I got the first offer of $34500 at rockville. The second offer of $33950 at baltimore. I bought the car at rockville for $33,700. This is the best price we could get.

barbinchat

Do the prices quoted above already include the destination charge?

Been visiting this board for months and am about ready to splurge and purchase an 07 with Navi. I started reaching out to dealers for quotes and the best one I've received so far is for $33500+destination. Based on the above posts, it would seem that I could do better than this. The internet manager seemed flexible enough and was willing to negotiate - however I don't want to keep going back and forth and play that game. Any suggestions the best way to proceed? I was thinking of waiting till end of March or even end of April while the special 1.9% financing is still going on as they might be more flexible towards the end of the month.

This will be my first new car in 12 years and I really hate the thought of going back to car payments!!!

Thanks

nmda

No. The price doesn't include the destination charge.
I believe that I probably can get $33500 or even a little bit lower if I go to baltimore. However, it would be too much trouble for me.
Good Luck!

laurasdada

If you can get 1.9% financing, I'd finance the TL. Then put the cash you would have spent on the TL in a money market mutual fund, or bank mm if the interest rates are high enough, which are currently paying ~5% interest and use that invested money to pay for the TL. And you get to keep the interest/dividends that your money is earning...!

new2cars

Based on the posts I've read, is Acura still offering the 1.9% financing? Is this nationwide or does it vary from state to state? I'm getting impatient and I am ready to buy a new TL with nav by the end of March- hopefully! I, too, haven't had car payments in 11 years so this is big step for me.

tballer

Is it possible to get a TL w/ navigation in Moroccan Red with ebony interior? I do not want the Type S and am not sure that this color combo is available.

Thanks.

antz2000

Hi Guys,
Finally got my new Type-S(6-speed) in Washington. I got it at 39K everything included(tax,title, license) + trunk mat, colored splash guards and door edge protectors.

Thanks to you guys.

A

2bnatl

Not possible- taupe or parchment. The acura site shows combinations they offer in build and price section.

tballer

Is there any way to determine the actual dealer cost of a TL w/ Navigation?

The invoice prices I have found on the internet range from $32,953 to $33,137, but I am looking for the actual cost to the dealer so I can determine a fair offer on the car.

Thanks.

stlacura

I'm pretty sure they get (all Honda and Acura) a 3% holdback on MSRP. They actually pay dealer invoice for the car, but once it sells they'll get 3% of the MSRP back. Good luck getting into the dealer holdback money though. I think a fair offer on the TLs is anywhere from invoice to $500 above invoice depending on what region of the country purchase the car in (seems like you get a better offer in the NE and California) from reading this board frequently.

wisteria

I've had the exact same problem with tire vibration. I purchased my 2005 TL in Oct 2005, and have complained to the dealer about the rough ride and vibrations from Day 1. In fact, the car's at the dealer at this moment. I want the tires replaced, but they're refusing to do it. Dealer says high performance tires tend to flat spot overnight, which causes it to feel like I have a flat tire every morning. I don't know whether the problem is in the tires or in the car itself. My last car was a 1999 TL and it drove like a dream. The newer generation TL is a good car with a terrible ride. I hate the bumps so much, I'm thinking of selling the car. Any other suggestions as to what to do?

rubley

Flat spotting overnight does happen with high performance tires (happens on my Lexus with pirellis). If you want a smooth ride get a "touring" tire. Tires are wear and tear items and your dealer has no responsibility to replace them unless they're defective.

snork

After a few months of monitoring these forums, I bought a Type S Saturday in Arlington, Texas from Vandergriff Acura for a base price of $35,236.58 (which included destination) + TTL. The out the door price was $37,702.51 total (Texas tax is 6.25%), and that included wheel locks and Llumar tint, which after one e-mail they threw in for free. Very pleased.

The salesman said the dealership's GM wanted to move cars and was willing to dip into the holdback to do so. Supposedly their "March Madness" deal ended Saturday, but even if the deal is gone, the dealership was pleasant to deal with and it was the easiest car purchase experience I've ever had (even though the pitches from the finance office for all of the options took a while).

I love my new car and it was well worth the short drive from Dallas to get it.

nanyell

According to Edmunds, it says that the 1.9/3.9 is now good through 4/30. Previously it said it was only til 3/31.

nanyell

Hi! I am new to the board but have been negotiating on a 2007 TL without nav. Best quote I have is 31,400 plus TTL (was told includes dest fee). My concern is the resale value once the 2009 TL comes out. It looks like the 2003 TL only goes for about 13K now. For that reason, I am considering leasing vs buying. Any thoughts???

drboom

I'm debating between a new 2006 TSX (seems to be >$2k below a new 2007 and basically the same car) or finding a new/used 2006 TL but I'm having trouble finding prices paid for '06 models. Does anyone have an idea what I should expect to pay (I'm in Mass) for a 2006 TL (AT w/o NAV) new (are there any left?) or in like-new ('06 or '07 if there are any on the used market) condition with <15k miles?
Thanks for the advice!
Jon

carteach

I have one with under 4000 miles. I LOVE it! I'm just very regretful that I didn't get the one with the navi. And I've been playing with the idea of selling my car privately and looking for an '06 used with little mileage or an '07 with navi.

You can check on Edmunds price finder to see what each car would be worth. I already called about an '06 with navi. The dealers don't have any left unless someone on this board knows differently.

I live in CT.

drboom

That will be one expensive upgrade to sell privately now and rebuy... what do you want for it?
I looked at the edmunds price finder but it doesn't seem terribly accurate given the prices I'm seeing on the price paid tsx board for new cars. edmunds seems to think the used car should be more expensive than what many are paying for their new car.

Based on the board postings, I think I can get a new '06 TSX AT w/o nav for $24,500 or $2k less than an identical '07. I'd love to find a lightly used '05 or later TL that I can get for $26-27k. I think the TL is worth that difference. I see no new '06 TLs around so to buy a new '07 TL is a $7k+ upgrade from a new '06 TSX which is too much. If I can cut the price difference to only $2k or so even though I'd be comparing a new TSX to a lightly used TL, I think the price is worth the upgrade.

Thoughts, opinions, help...:)
Thanks, Jon

stlacura

drbroom,

Have you thought about leasing? Are you planning on financing your used car or paying cash? If you drive a reasonable amount of miles (15k or so) and you are planning on having a monthly payment for a little while, I would look into leasing....Unless you plan on wanting the car for more than 5 years.

chkntony

I bought 07 TL w/ navi for 35,400 on the road 2 weeks ago
at Rosenthal Acura in Gaithersburg.

drboom

I'm hoping to keep the car 10yrs so leasing isn't a financially wise choice. I did however go ahead and buy a certified '06 TL no NAV AT with 12k miles last night. Take delivery later today! They only had white so I ended up with another white car (3 in a row since everyone was cheaper in white). With the trade, it is hard to pin an exact number on the price but I estimate I paid $26-26k for the car before trade and TTL.
Thanks for all the help, hopefully the car will be in the proper condition when I pick it up and will meet my expectations.
Now, off to research decent tires and if I'm going to have to buy a set of separate snow tires/wheels to replace those awful factory tires.
Jon