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I'm in FL and got an offer for the 2018 Accord Hybrid EX-L, please let me know your thoughts... I'm trading a 2014 Audi A4.
MSRP $32,330.00
Thanks!
I haven't purchased it yet, the first dealer gave me 3K off the MSRP from the start. I'm still doing my research, I think I can get a better offer on my trade-in. I've called many dealers some are willing to beat the price, some are not. The last I got was this for 4K off. I did a test drive this past weekend and loved it, the car is beautiful, smooth and the technology is a plus, I also can't wait to make the trade and stop paying premium gas for my Audi.
Which dealer or area in Florida if you dont mind?
thanks
I need your suggestions. What do you guys think of this deal. I am getting a Honda Accord 2018 Sport 1.5T for $27,740 OTD. Now when I say OTD this mean taxes, doc fees, license and interest included. I'll be making a down payment of $5000 and pay $379 monthly for 60 months. This deal includes a dealer installed remote engine start and a pro package. which comes with trunk tray. pin stripes, splash guards and wheel locks. Let me know what you guys think. I need to make a decision soon. Thanks
Thoughts or help is appreciated.. tks John
I have not spoken to any dealers lately, but pricing has not improved this month. Those looking to buy soon should wait till Memorial Day weekend. However, since it does not appear there is Flex Cash available this month, I would wait until that extra $1k is available to buy. HFS' interest rates improved from a couple months ago, but there is no 0.9% financing being offered. The current offers on the Accord sedan are 1.9% (24-36 months) and 2.9% (37-60 months).
Here in MA, pricing on the Touring 2.0T is hovering around $31.8k. That is not bad for a close to $37k car, but that is only about $1700 below invoice. After doc fees, that drops to about $1300 - $1400 below invoice. For me to buy, the price has to drop or hover around $31k in a couple of months and the interest rate has to be more aggressive. Time will tell whether that will be attainable.
Good luck to anyone buying this month. If you are in the northeast and need the name of a few dealers in MA, let me know.
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@adrian56 Did you end up pulling the trigger?
The 2018 Accord is really a better car in most ways, I think. It has more room, more power, a nicer interior, more features, etc.
One thing the Accord has that the Camry lacks in and of itself decides the issue for me, and that's this: you can't get AndroidAuto/CarPlay on a Camry for love or money. Toyota has its own system, which is just not as good.
I do think Accord prices will drop somewhat sometime in July. But even if you can't wait that long imho the Accord is worth paying more for. Just my 2 cents.
im waiting until the end of the month. I got one dealer down to 24,440
And how is this deal in Seattle?
2.0T Sport:
Sale price: $27,985
OTD price: $31,518
Tax is 10% and doc/registration fees are $650 (included in the OTD price)
I have a random question about financing. If Honda is advertising the 1.9% & 2.9% for the respective terms, does that mean, there is no way people can get the 0.9% (like if you have good credit, is the 2.9% for the people with really good credit?)?
I've read about the APR vs $1200 rebate, so I know that APR cost can be countered with a bigger discount (is that's possible).
This is the last month for me to use the college graduate $500, but there is also no flex cash available.
Are these incentives stack-able? Or is it a one or the other kind of deal?
I wanted to pull the trigger during the Memorial Day holiday, but it doesn't seem like there is much of a difference in discounts, at least according to the forum.
I am flexible with time, but I wasn't sure if I should just get the car this month while I have the college discount, or I will get a better deal during the next holiday "sale".
Also, random question. I did look at the Honda website to look at the differences, but is there a significant difference between the sport 2.0 and the EXL? (I wanted the two tone seats, but earlier in the year, the car salesman told me that the sport didn't have the moonroof. I recently saw a Youtube video that showed a 2.0 version that had both the two tone seats AND moonroof, so I've kind of switched boats. They aren't too different price-wise, so I was wondering if there were any noticeable differences between the two trims. I saw the 10 speed auto vs CVT too).
Thanks for any input. I'm in socal, so we have a million Honda dealers. I wasn't sure if I should get started with the emails.
If you want 0.9 on a Honda sedan, I think it's only available on the Civic, and only available for 36 months.
The $500 college rebate can be used with the 2.9.
As you say, the msrp of the Sport 2.0 with the 10 speed at $31,200 is almost the same as the msrp of the 1.5T EXL, which is $30,860. As you also say, both have sunroofs.
To state the obvious, the Sport 2.0 is more like a real sport sedan, and close to the performance, size, and features of a BMW 530i, but for c.$25,000 less. The Accord Sport has larger performance tires and a tighter suspension than the Accord EXL, as well as some nice aesthetic touches like metal pedals, special alloy wheels, chrome exhaust tips, etc..
The EXL is a bit more luxurious, and is also going to save you money on gas—probably about $350 a year compared to the 2.0. You are also almost certainly going to pay more for car insurance for the Sport 2.0.
EXL features that the Sport doesn't have include things like memory power front leather seats, 450-watt stereo with 10 speakers, more sound insulation for a quieter ride, etc.
Both models have their advantages, but if you want a real performance car the 2.0 is obviously what you are looking for.
Living in LA, as you say, you have tons of Honda dealers to choose from. You might be able to get c. $4000 off of msrp by emailing multiple dealers for their lowest price.
Please let us know what happens and how you like whatever car you get!
I purchased a 2.0 EX-L on Feb 28 in Seattle, WA for $32000 OTD. This includes title, tax, registration, doc fee and the car came eith wheel locks and mudguards. If i had negotiated more, could've gotten it for $31k.
Use trucar, costco car buying service and be sure to contact multiple dealers. I got mine from klein Honda. Autonation in Renton isnt too bad either, from what ive heard.
As for APR vs rebate, to my knowledge, Honda is not offering any other incentives on the Accord apart from the college grad and military rebate. If you are referring to Flex cash, when it was available, the $1000 incentive from Honda can be used with the lowest APR offer being offered at the time. You can wait and see if it is available next month, but who knows. If you are looking to see whether Honda will offer 0.9% financing, you might have to wait till after 7/5/18. The current finance offers expire then, but Honda could extend these same offers. However, no one knows.
Regarding two tone seats; I do not believe the Accord offers that option. It could be dealer-installed or after market two tone seats. I would have loved to see an option for red leather seats in the Touring model, but that option is not available/offered by Honda from the factory.
Good luck with your search.
Bluemkn,
can you dbl check to make sure deal looks good. I’ve worked for a week to get to here. Thanks for your time. I just need another set of eyes to make sure I’m not missing anything.
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You made a good deal in your area for May. After subtracting the $495 doc fee & BS dealer Appearance pck priced at $1495.
Your deal was..... (depending how you look at the App. pck pricing).... $1794 below Invoice. The dealers invoice price on App. pck is at best 500 dollars, That's how I'm gauging your deal....
Congrats, Good luck with Accord .
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Buying the 2018 Camry with the 1k in saving upfront wont be worth the satisfaction of passing up this new Accord model.
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all these below factors have to add up
depending on your buying state, supple and demand & negotiating skills it could be possible
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Congrats on the deal.
I have decided that when I could get a better price on a 2018 Accord I will make deal . Going to scrap the Camry. drove my neighbors touring model for a hour yesterday on a road trip and really enjoyed it. I mean really....lol.... This accord is truly head and shoulders better than a Camry. Wish I could afford the touring model but the lower model will do me just fine
If pricing drops in MA please let us know in forum....tks john
Is there anything I missed I need to know that I did not post, or know ?? tks john
Honda dealerships don't often get customers from very far away, so they may not be that helpful. How are you going to pickup the vehicle, if you don't go to the dealership? I doubt there is any way to save enough money to lease out of state, if you are going to pay for shipping.
Which state are you in?
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Here are some dealers you could reach out to:
- Honda Cars of Boston (Lowest doc fees of $298)
- Honda Gallery
- Honda North
- Kelly Honda
- Herb Chambers Honda
- Boch Honda
- Honda Village
- Cambridge Honda
- Atamian Honda
As a reminder, the best offer I had received last month on the Touring 2.0T without negotiating was about $31.8k. So there is room for maybe an additional $800 to $1k off. If Flex cash becomes available next month, then I would recommend anyone on the fence to make their best deal then.Good luck with the search.
MSRP for the Sport 1.5T is $26,670. Invoice is $24,479.
MSRP for the Sport 2.0T is $31,200. Invoice for that model is $28,611.
I would suggest aiming for around $1500 below invoice before doc fees. I am not sure what the market is like in NJ, but it is a worth a shot.