2013 and earlier-Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

passat69

I'm looking to buy a new TL, non/navigation, within the next month or two. Has anyone bought from either of the two Sacramento area dealerships and if so, how was your buying experience? Thanks.

frisconick

I got a quote from Acura of Concord for an non-Navi for about 31800. It's not in Sacto, but it's a pretty good price.

frisconick

Beamers don't even look as cool as a TL and the cost more and have electrical problems, it's a no brainer to buy a TL.

oldweirdharold

In SF Bay Area:

Just got $30,900 no-nav (pearl w/ parchment) + TTL.
They threw in the "Pro-pack" (wheel locks, trunk liner, mud flaps) for this price.
Clearly the $30,700 they flash as the invoice is a false number, if they gave it to me for $200 over invoice plus a supposed $600 pro-pack add-on.

Thanks so much for the information on this site: helped me to be informed and negotiate intelligently.

A tip for others: I highly recommed on-line enquiries, shotgunning a number of local dealers (lots of them in the bay area to choose from). Most gave me quotes. A subset of them engaged me in on-line bargaining. As the number quickly got to around $31,200 they clammed up. A visit to a dealer got me to $31,000 with litle effort (went at 8 pm, said I'd be back the next day). The next day, another dealer was eager for business and gave me above deal. In retrospect, I possibly could have worked it for a hundred or two more.

passat69

Thanks for the reply. Have any of you used 'Costco' auto purchase program for buying a TL and if so, how well (or poorly) did it work for you? Also, once I've made the deal and I'm turned over to the finance department to signs all of the paperwork, I know they'll try to try sell me extended warranty and paint protection. However, do Acura dealers try to sell anything else besides these two items? I just want to plan ahead so that I'll have an idea as to what "extras" they will try to get me to buy. Thanks.

frisconick

That is a Fantastic Deal!!! Where in the Bay Area did you buy the car? I live in the Bay Area and will soon be looking for a TL. Consumer Reports says invoice is 30,164. Youo got the best deal I have heard of here. Please tell where you got this deal!

dsmdoc

I had a great experience buying my 2005 TL w/Nav at Pauly Acura in Chicago. In late March after not getting anywhere with my local dealer I sent an e-mail to dealers in Chicago, eastern NE, southern MN, and KC. I asked for OTD bids as near invoice as possible for a red/parchment TL w/Nav. I got responses that varied from “we’d love to earn your business, call us and we’ll talk,” to quotes in the 33500 to 34500 range, except for Pauly Acura. They came in with the best quote (just under 33000+TTL). A couple dealers followed their first quotes with a better price, but no one beat Pauly. I also liked the way the salesman was straight-forward but low-key and said he’d like my business and would find the car in the color I wanted. I put down a deposit and a few days later Filip called to let me know that they had traded another dealer for my car, and since it came with splash guards and locking lugs they’d include those for the same price. I asked him to have one of his mechanics check it over for finish/mechanical problems and have it ready for me and he agreed. I flew in Monday morning, and everything went like clockwork. I met with the sales mgr and my salesman Filip, did the paper work and test drive, and was on the road headed home by 1215, less than 2 hrs. after arrival. The car is flawless, and I was really treated with a personal touch that made me feel like a long-time valued customer. For a straightforward deal at an excellent price with a motivated sales/service team that values your business and gets the details right, I’d highly recommend them.

oldweirdharold

Frisconick:

Thanks for the feedback. nice to hear that one got a good deal.

email me: oldweirdharold2@hotmail.com. I somehow feel bad posting on a public forum the whos and where's.

Matt

Kirstie_H

We sure would appreciate you posting the dealership name here - sharing info by e-mail instead of on the boards deprives the rest of our members of the information.

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crazycommuter

I plan to purchase a TL in the next couple of wks (NJ area). Any good dealers this forum can recommend? Also, what is the best price I can get for TL w/NAV (w/o taxes, title etc).

dsmdoc

My salesman told me right at the start that there would be a $50 documentation fee plus $10 if I needed a temporary tag until I got license plates. I had my own plates so there was only $50 added in, and it still totaled less than $33000. They were real up front about extra charges. Good luck to you.

archie1

Westchester Acura in Larchmont. Not far from Jersey. 15-20 minutes to the GW. Matter a fact my salesman was a Ridgewood guy. I bet you could tell them 32,800 for a Navi. [ about invoice ] and they would hook you up.

Buy the last week of the month when they want to move cars. The GM is a good guy.

Oh yeah it's 3 weeks in my Silver TL ...and I LOVE IT!

and to you guys with BMW in mind. I owned a 5 series a few years back.... awesome but awful in bad weather. I tested the 3 series before buying my TL - Great car with their great clearance deal, BUT unless you opt for the 330 all wheel drive... good luck in winter. And that trunk and back seat [Tranny hump] are miniscule compared to the TL.

Good luck! Archie

frisconick

My wife was skeptical about buying a new car because our 96 Camry is still perfect. However, when she saw the silver TL parked on the street her eyes
lit up. Now we are in the market

calitl

I paid $33k for an Anthracite/ebony with Nav and added on the lower spoiler package for another $1k. Bad news, I'm in California. Keyes Acura in Van Nuys.

I LOVE the Nav system :P . A family member bought much the same vehicle and swore that I had to get the Nav. I did and don't regret it. Even if you don't often use the mapping you will use the voice control a great deal. It's really cool changing the radio station, the climate control by voice, which CD is playing etc. by voice command. Oh, and the "Find nearest..." voice command is really cool. Such as "Find the nearest Chinese restaurant". Shhhhhnazzy!

jordan5

Hi, hope everyone is doing well. I live in Houston, Texas. I am interested in a 2005 TL 6-speed with Navi. As no dealer apparently has this in the silver/quartz combo, I will have to order it from the manufacturer through the dealer. I have received a quote of 33.5 (without any extras) from Gillman Acura. However, from this board, it seems I should be able to get a deal for 33K or less. Thoughts? Advice? Thanks in advance.

liferules

Jordan5,

Read back thru this forum for tips. Many of us have found cheaper prices by emailing several dealerships in the area, haggling over the web, then finalizing in person. Any dealership can order the car, so 1st haggle the price. I suggest being sure they give bids for TOTAL cost minus TTL (this would include any extra fees they would add), that way you are sure you're comparing apples to apples between dealerships.

Good luck!

westside310

Picked up my 2005 TL automatic w/ Navigation, Black w/ Camel interior, mud guards and wheel locks last night from Santa Monica Acura. Paid $32,785 plus tax and title. They have outstanding service, negotiated everything by email. In and out in 2 hours. I want to thank everyone who posted on edmunds.com, I couldn't have got the price w/o reading all the fantasic posts.

kradog

I am looking for a TL 6spd w/navigation Anthracite/Ebony. Best I can do so far is 33,650 before TT+L (includes locks,tray +flaps). Any thoughts?,I am willing to buy long distance for a better price.Thanks very much.

liferules

tlnstl,

Good job in dropping the dealer that was trying to tell you how to shop! :mad: What balls they must have to give you that attitude.

Just think...if that's how they treat a customer who's looking for a car, just imagine what they say to those trying to get service from their cars!

Good luck in your car hunting...

rtacura

I am looking for the 6 speed TL with Nav in Houston as well. Same story...none available in color I want in South east US and they need to order one so you have a 2 - 3 month wait for the car. Your price is very similar to what they are quoting me....34.5 with chrome wheels and mudguards and trunk tray. I checked with several dealers in town and they are all talking in the range of the quote that you got. May need to go to Dallas.

frisconick

When is the 2006 due out? I saw an earlier post that said the 2006 is due out in September, is that true?

lotusfla

Acura of Delray e-mailed me that they will sell any TL they have in stock for $200 over invoice plus $500 dealer fee this weekend " if they contact us VIA the INTERNET, at www.delrayacura.com, or via Email at delrayacura@gmail.com, this weekend ONLY, we will honor this special price. .
I got my car at invoice from Acura of Orange Park in Jax.

mikawl

Hi,

Very frustrating day, I wish I found this website prior to running around CO trying to make a deal. On top of this, my friend is buying a new RSX so we were going to give some lucky salesman 2 car deals in one shot! Seems like none of them really wanted to bargain with us. Good thing is, we did not cave in, even though the TL is my dream car.

Best quote for a 2005 TL Silver/Ebony with Nav and Convenience Package (Mudguards, wheel locks, trunk tray, and paint treatment) was $34,120 + sales tax. The price includes the $570 destination charge and $369 dealer and handling fee. This seems a little high to me as invoice seems to be around 32,000-32,500 and I would think that buying together with my friend would give them extra incentive to deal with us! This also includes a 7 year/100,000 mile Powertrain warranty that the salesman said was not typical for all dealerships.

All comments and replies welcomed! Please help 2 novice car buyers!

wisngamecock

Just FYI, you sound like you plan to buy in St Louis, but wanted you to know Woodfield pulled a bait and switch when I was shopping Chi dealers from out of state. Ended up with a very good buying experience from Acura of Libertyville. You'll notice they (A of L) are mentioned more than most other Chi dealers in this thread since Dec. Posts are consistently showing invoice plus a couple hundred for for TL w/wo nav.

Good luck!

ps If you don't get the right deal in St L, then make the drive to Chi. The out of state purchase is a breeze and best of all you get to drive your new car home to MO.

chest_cutter

Driving a leased 2002 3-series manual. No problems for 4 years and loving every mile driving it. I have to turn it in Jan 2006 and would like to replace it w/ a 5AT TL w/ nav. Want to buy this time since I drive >15k/yr and keep my cars in excellent condition. Many TL's have been coming off lease w/ low mileage. Since I can discern no real differences between the 2004 vs 2006, does anyone think buying the CPO w/ 20-30k is worth it vs new 2006, especially if I plan to keep the car >5yrs? I think my optimal car is AWD not FWD. Did anyone here that the new models will be coming out w/ SH-AWD?? That would certainly push me toward buying the 2006. Really appreciate any/all input.

crazycommuter

I'm not in rush - I'm debating between G35x, TL and 325xi/330xi. The best deal I've seen in this forum for a TL is $32,800. Have you checked Open Raod Acura?

dsmdoc

I should have added in my previous post that I had a bid from Libertyville Acura for the red/parchment TL I wanted. They said the car would be in any day, but their price was higher than Pauly Acura and they wouldn't match or beat them. The funny part is the car actually did come in to Libertyville, then Pauly Acura traded them for it and sold it to me for a lower price than L-ville's bid. I'm sure Libertyville is a good dealer, but in my case they were not as competitive as Pauly Acura was. Best of luck.

passat69

I just returned from a Sacramento-area Acura dealer, who told me that the number of 2005 TL's available starting next month (May} will be less because Acura always starts reducing their production this time each year. Anyone ever hear of this, or is this just another way to try to influence me to buy now? Thanks.

liferules

I may be wrong, but I'm pretty certain that all new TL's come with a 100K/7yr drivetrain warranty. If the dealership would extend that time frame to the entire warranty, then that would be atypical!

aroberts3

the dealer in Brentwood TN has the best selection of TL I have ever seem. He has just about anything you could want color combo wise. I got blue w/q.

kradog

Thanks for your message. You mentioned invoice for your TL plus TT+L out of Orange Park.Was your number 32,555 then this, that and the other plus TT+L ?I am getting quotes that say invoice plus delivery fee,destination fee,blah,blah,blah...I am just trying to compare apples to apples for TL w/navi. Thanks again.

sivart

I live in the LA area and just called a Cerritos Acura and they have that combo you are looking for. They quoted 33399. I've been quoted $100 above invoice from Thomas and Sierra Acura, but I would have to pick a car on from their lot.
I would just ask the dealer how much are you willing to go above the invoice? Current invoice in at 32555. If they are telling u other wise, that's full of BS. Tell them u don't need that extra "performance package" with wheel locks, mud guards, and trunk mat. Chances are they'll throw those in if u are firm.
I had 3 quotes that were willing to quote at $32,655, however 2 of them were 60 miles from where I live. The terrible thing was I got screwed by a broker near my place, that I almost ended up paying more on the cap cost and money factor, if I didn't break down and read all the numbers correctly. Anyway, I pull the deal out even after it took him 2 weeks to find my Desert Mist/Parchment combo. Now I'm back in the market looking for a another quote similar to what he quoted.

sivart

Ttell them you want the out the door price. If they tell oh add another 10% or $570 on top of the price quouted... tell them... to calculate for you that you want the total money out of your pocket.
That would include all the bells and whistles, and help you compare all the apples to apples.

sivart

Hi,
could you pls tell me if you purchased or lease from Van Nuys? I've been getting prices every where. Almost got cheated by a broker. So now in the market ot look again. Want desert mist/parchement. Thanks!

sivart

hello!
did you lease or buy? I got a quote from them too. but I'm asking them for a purchase price, to be used for cap cost. Normally in the Alhambra/Pasadena area prices are very competitive.

sivart

hi,
so have you bought the TL with nav yet? I live in OC and I've quoted by 10 surrounding dealers, and it's a chunk of difference btwn dealers. Wonder if it's better in LA since there's more demand? pls advise. thanks.

sivart

Hi Superdog,
I thought Cap cost should be the same price as the cost as u were to purchase. What's Cap Cost reduction then? I live in LA and I've been looking for TL for 3 wks. Almost bought the car for a broker. But found out he was giving me 3.9 on the money factor and wouldn't change the date of our lease agreement to the day I was going to pick up the car, not the day he received it in 3 days ago.
Need all the help if u r willing to share. Thanks alot!

chiangj

For those who live in Toronto area, if possible, avoid using the maintenance service from Acura of North Toronto (North of Steeles Ave West, West of Yonge St). They put a dent on my 2004 TL after doing the 1st maintenance service (~7500km). They refuse any solid compensation except only repair it.

vinpo

Hello Everyone, I would like to thank all of you for posting your experience with dealers. It definitely helped me decide on my car.
I got a quote for 05 TL 6MT w/NAV Anthracite/Ebony
MSRP - 33670
Mud Guards,Wheel lock, Trunk Trays - 302

The dealer is willing to take 1200 off MSRP. Is this a good offer?
Also, the dealer is in a different state. What are the problems that i might face going for a out-of-state dealer? My local dealer is not willing to negotiate a good price.

Thanks
vinpo

kyfdx

Isn't the MSRP for the Nav model over $35K? Better check your figures..

The MSRP you quoted is for the NON-Navi model.. fyi.

vinpo

yup...sorry my bad... I am yet to decide on the NAVI so i am getting quotes for both.

Thanks kyfdx.

so is that a good deal? I live in Idaho and the dealer is in Portland.

thanks,
vinpo

kyfdx

Most people seem to think a good deal is $2000-$2300 off of MSRP.. at least from reading this discussion... I have no personal experience..

regards,
kyfdx

aaargh

I'll add to that. Your price of $32,470 is not good in comparison to what others have reported on this discussion. I highly recommend you read the last several weeks worth of posts on this discussion. I read back 8 weeks. I think it will give you a better idea of what the true market is.

You will also read about the out-of-state issue.

Good Luck! You will love the TL. :shades:

frisconick

In the SF bay area I got quotes of 2,000 below MSRP, and other dealers said they would beat that.

frisconick

Does the TL look good in red?

baldzoro

I've done my homework, gotten five quotes via email. Before I start to press real hard, I'd like to know what the lowest price has been for a TL with Navi. All Acura dealers in the area ad the "Pro Pack" immediately. I refuse to pay for any of that - I just ignre and demand that they throw that in. Given that, what the bet price to be had in So Cal area. Willing to drive a ways to get the best price.

baldzoro

kjp

Hi:

I am in NY and I was told the very same thing. As they get closer to the new releases in September, the replenishing of stock does not occur. It sounds good but you never know how much value to put into statements such as those. I was given that info after telling the salesman that I wasn't looking to make a purchase right away. Bottom line, take your time.

runstevierun

I'm just staring the hunt for a non-Navi 6-speed TL and thought I'd share my info from dealers (e-mail quotes) that have responded to my inquiries.

Metro Acura: $31,300 (inc. dest. and Acura Protection package) + tax and tags
Piazza Acura: $31,200 (inc. dest. and Acura Protection package) + tax and tags
Castle Acura: $31,300 (inc. Acura Protection package but not sure if dest. is included) + tax and tags and fees (also not sure what "fees" are) I'm asking for clarification from them.

I think these prices are pretty good, are they?

Some have mentioned that the Bridgestones are not that great and maybe the dealer would swap them for Michelins for a hundred bucks or so. Any luck with this tactic? Also, do the TL Navis come with a different tire (and I'm not talking about the Bridgestone summer tires)?

aaargh

I have the Redondo Red with Parchment Interior. I love it. :shades: When clean, I think it's one of the best colors. When dirty... well... It shows.

When in for service over the weekend I saw a Red/Camel combination. Camel is too yellow for me. I'm happy with my choice.

nals

Hi all. I am getting ready to lease an 05 Acura TL without navigation. I previously leased a 4 door Honda Accord EX, so I know that they have specials if you continue to lease under the Honda name (Acura included). What I don't know is how to get a good deal. What kind of price am I looking at if I want a 3 or 4 year lease? This is in the D.C./Maryland area. I guess I am not sure of pricing and what I need to negotiate when I go in there. Thanks for any suggestions!