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2013 and earlier-Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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  • legjazz1legjazz1 Member Posts: 6
    chen4813,

    Let us know how things turn out. What is the dealership your working with and what color combo you took delivery on.

    Thanks.
  • elvis4prezelvis4prez Member Posts: 85
    I went in and got a 2006 TL BROCHURE.

    New findings:
    TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
    Revisions to the HP/torque based on new SAE standards (down from 270/238 to 258/233)
    Increased powertrain warranty (6yr/70mi); bumper to bumper remains 4/50.
    No mention of a "Revised engine management system and steering angle sensor logic to reduce torque steer" that was mentioned on the Temple of VTEC website, though.

    Also, there are some color changes:
    Royal Blue Pearl replaces Abyss Blue Pearl
    Alabaster Silver Metallic replaces Satin Silver Metallic
    Deep Green Pearl is discontinued
    AND...the Parchment interior (that I liked the best) is available on all colors except silver (including the blue that I like best but didn't have Parchment available for '05).

    I asked the salesman what he knew about the tires for the car and pricing information and he said he didn't know yet.

    I was going to get a '05 Blue/Quartz w/Navi but was getting quotes of 33500+TTL from TX/LA dealers after 1 email round. I hate to wait but I like the Blue/Parchment combo enough that I think I may want to do that and get the '06 instead.

    Is this crazy? Am I gonna get soaked possibly having to pay closer to MSRP? Will it be worth it 5-6 years down the road?

    Achenator, have you gotten a price out of Baton Rouge? Started any negotiations? I went in and got the brochure and didn't get a price or haggle that out yet.
    They told me that they "take care of THEIR customers first" if I purchased elsewhere and ever had a car in for work there. As such I might not be given a loaner which is their policy if they were running low or had to choose! I can't say I liked that veiled threat but I had just mentioned that I heard they were known for high prices and that I wouldn't mind a few hundred over what others are offering but would be willing to go elsewhere for 1000-1500 in savings.
  • elvis4prezelvis4prez Member Posts: 85
    Ooops, the torque management system is there for '06 after all. Thought I'd correct myself before anyone else does. It's terribly difficult to find in the brochure and not much is made of it.
    It's on manual transmissions.
    I've read elsewhere that it will electronically reduce(?!!) output if needed in first or second gear. No matter for me, I'm looking at AT.
  • socalbyrsocalbyr Member Posts: 15
    "BTW, did you ask for freebies such as wheellocks, splash guards? "...Santa Monica offers only free splash guards.:)

    I went back to them one time and they were asking me if I was waiting for the wheel locks so I think you can haggle that it be included..:)
  • bartalk3bartalk3 Member Posts: 692
    The new colors on the '06 TL, Royal Blue Pearl and Alabaster Silver Metallic, are identicial to those on the Honda Accord. The cars already share a number of other colors together, not surprising since they're built on the same line in Marysville, Ohio, no?
  • liferulesliferules Member Posts: 531
    Elvis4prez,

    You can definitely get a better price on the 05 TL w/nav in the DFW area. The 33.5K beginning is quite high, surprisingly so... I would bounce some more emails back and forth to the dealerships aiming at making the purchase on the 30th of this month. I would be very surprised if you couldn't get one for 32.5 or less. That being said, you seem to have some specific desires at to color and interior. Your ability to find this combo is unlikely at this time for the 05's.

    As has been discussed somewhere on Edmunds, if you are planning on keeping the car for 6, 7, or more years, getting the 06 vs. the 05 would be unlikely to make a big difference in the long run. So get what you want, 1st, and at a good price, second.

    Good luck!
  • teereevesteereeves Member Posts: 69
    elvis4prez, do you know if door side mirrors will still have integrated directional signals? I have a 2004 TL Brochure and its has door mirrors with integrated directional mirrors.

    If anyone who has a 2005 TL, can let me know if that model year continued with the door mirrors with integrated directional mirrors. Thanks.

    Tee
  • achenatorachenator Member Posts: 128
    elvis4prez, I haven't had a chance to get back over there. Hurricane Katrina has many of my co-workers displaced, and I have/am going to have- 3 days off in 40 days or so. I was off the last two days and used that to go home to Abita to check on my house. I did see that Walker had a ad in the TP today that said that they were open and had plenty of DRY acuras for sale. That may be worth a shot for a good deal.
  • elvis4prezelvis4prez Member Posts: 85
    Tee

    I think you may be referring to a TSX with lights integrated in door mirrors? The TL doesn't have them. Anyone with a '04 or '05 can correct me if I'm wrong.
  • elvis4prezelvis4prez Member Posts: 85
    When you get a day off and over to Walker or BR let us know what you're able to squeeze out of them.
    According to their websites, Walker has 16 TLs and BR has 46 in stock.
  • chen4813chen4813 Member Posts: 7
    Just bought my Silver/Ebony '05 TL w/AT & Nav from Rosenthal Acura in Gaithersburg, MD:

    Price: $32,599
    Proc Charge: $99
    Wheel locks: $30
    Tax: $1,636
    Title & Reg: $171
  • bud6bud6 Member Posts: 1
    The quotes I got by email for a 2005 Auto Nav TL are $33500 in Brookfield WI and $33000 in Northern Chicago. TTL is extra.
    Can I expect them to go lower?
    Thanks,
    Bud
  • troytntroytn Member Posts: 8
    When will the 2006 lease residual be available for the 2006 TL? I plan to lease a TL by Nov 1st when my current TL 2002 TL lease is up. (wife wants a new car every 4 years) I got a screaming deal back then and I hope to get a new TL close to invoice again. I remember the dealer giving me a new '02 TL in the fall of "01 because the residuals are better on newer cars.

    Has anyone compared the lease pricing from an internet fleet leasing company that delivers to your door vs a dealer? I Google this and it brought up several car leasing companies. I was wondering if anyone has used any of these?

    My dealer has already called me and asked me to come in and pick out another TL. I asked them since my 2002 TL type S is within a few hundred bucks MSRP of the new 06 TL non navi as well as the almost same invoice if I could get the same deal.
    They told me to come and and we will see. My current payment is $400 total.

    Troy
  • liferulesliferules Member Posts: 531
    Troy, I don't know anything about the residuals yet either, but suggest you haggle out the details BEFORE going into the dealership. This will guarantee you the best deal without any high sales pressure, or encouragement for a quick decision without having time to crunch the numbers yourself to ensure they are correct and good.
  • elvis4prezelvis4prez Member Posts: 85
    A better deal in Dallas may be available but it's SOOO far away.
    I'm in Baton Rouge. Houston is 275 miles away; Dallas is over 400!
    At some point, I'll have to pay the dealer here (extra :cry: ) OR transportation/gas/... to get it there :confuse: . Though a family trip to Houston may be a nice thing to do "while we are there."

    It gets more complicated as I'm trying to do an in and out with my current car I'll no longer need that I promised to my brother in law who will be coming from out of state to pick it up.

    liferules... I tried to find the discussions you mentioned but had no luck. Can you explain it in simple terms ('05 vs '06)? Or direct me?

    My rationalizing (tell me if I'm on or off the mark here since you've read discussions along these lines) says that the '06 will cost closer to MSRP (say $2000 more than if I got the '05).
    I'll get for that ?$2000 difference: TPMS=??$200 AND more when I sell/trade in about 5 years (what I usually run with cars) =??$1000-1400. BUT the color combo I want (Blue/Parchment '06 vs. Blue/Quartz '05) IS worth something. I suppose the extra powertrain warranty for '06 models is worth something too?

    That and my wife will be happier because I'm enjoying new wheels :shades: instead of deliberating and spending more time on the 'net and in front of the 'puter than I should!
  • liferulesliferules Member Posts: 531
    You've pretty much nailed it. The issues of 05 vs. 06 have to do with the higher price you pay for the 06 now, vs. the already depreciation the 05 has taken without even leaving the lot. After holding a car for 5 or more years, the differences pretty much wash out. But if you were only keeping it for 3 years or less, then you'd need to crunch the numbers...

    In your case, you really are pumped about the color/interior combo you can only get in the 06 and are planning on keeping the car many years, so I think the decision is made...

    Best wishes, and let me know when you get the car! :shades:
  • achenatorachenator Member Posts: 128
    I walked the lot again today in BR before I came to work. I didn't notice a single blue TL on the lot. Still looking. Trying to get the wife on board though. She works in Slidell and she is kind of worried about her job situation. She is out on maternity leave until Nov. 1st. anyway but is worried about getting a full schedule. (she is a dental hygienist). When I get off work again in two weeks, We should know a little more and I should be ready to pull the trigger. My accord has 65k and it's paid for so i guess i'll have to torture myself for a couple more weeks. ;)
  • p2potterp2potter Member Posts: 7
    Hi,

    Just been quoted $32,392.50 out the door bu Acura of Orange Park. Broken down as:

    $29,693.50 TL
    $499 documentation fee
    $25 temporary tag
    $49 electronic filling fee
    $1.50 battery fee (FL law)
    $5 waste tire fee (FL law)
    $2 lemon law fee (FL law)
    $2,117.50 sales tax

    I think this is a pretty good deal and I'm going to take them up on this this week.
  • oracleoracle Member Posts: 1
    Please let me know how it works out with Santa Monica Acura, They're closest to me and I will probably be in the market as soon as my Grand Cherokee with 117K acts up. The TL is a hard package to pass up.
  • bartalk3bartalk3 Member Posts: 692
    First one to post the MSRP of the new '06 TL gets three gold stars from this board. Car should be released this week.
  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 4,686
    Even with the ridiculous ($499!) Doc Fee, you've got a very nice deal there. On a very nice car, congrats and enjoy!

    '21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)

  • mldj98mldj98 Member Posts: 378
    p2potter,

    Please let us know if and when you pul the trigger on your new TL deal...
    I have bought from Acura of Orange Park before and they seem to be a straight shooter when it comes to their deals...the price they are giving you on this TL is outstanding...assuming the numbers are the same once you go to actually buy it.
    What color combo are you looking at buying?
    Thanks
  • rajeevpsftrajeevpsft Member Posts: 6
    If size of the car wasn't an issue, which would you prefer? To me, it seems like the size and capacity along with the engine seems to be the only major difference. How is the performance of one compared to the other
  • stickymanstickyman Member Posts: 53
    I would be all over that today and drive home tonight with a new ride. That is a GREAT Price. BUY IT :P
  • stickymanstickyman Member Posts: 53
    Tell them that you can get a TL AT Navi in Kansas City for $32650.00. Southwest Airlines to KC ($139.00??) buy the car and break it in driving home. I purchased my in KC after a quote from Dallas. I was going to drive to Dallas, trade in my 03 TL Type S, pick up the 05 and break it in driving home.............playing with the XM and DVD-A :P
    You have nothing to loose. Try it :)
  • elvis4prezelvis4prez Member Posts: 85
    I agree totally (great deal even with crazy doc fee). Wish I could get a deal like that!
    Still working on it :P
  • elvis4prezelvis4prez Member Posts: 85
    I too have been interested in this.
    The link to the official site is
    http://www.hondanews.com/CatID3003?mid=2005080146888&mime=asc

    Do I get the gold stars?
    :D
  • p2potterp2potter Member Posts: 7
    Hi all,

    Yeah I guessed it was a pretty good deal especially when my local Acura dealrer (Memphis) could (or would) not even get close. Since Jacksonville is ~700 miles away we will probably get FedEx to ship it here ($595).

    We are debating between the blue or anthracite with the quartz interior. I have yet to see a blue 2005 in the flesh. Is it the same as a 2004 or does anyone have a good picture I can look at?

    Thanks,

    Phil
  • ozzynycozzynyc Member Posts: 31
    blue is not that pretty (compared to BMW :) )....get anthracite....it's not as dark and you won't notice dirt that much as you would on a darker color...plus that color with quarts are made for each other...
  • p2potterp2potter Member Posts: 7
    Actually they quoted $30,250 + the $499 doc fee. I just laughed and said that no deal with the doc fee. So they came down to $29,693.50 and included all the other fees except sales tax to get to the $30,250.

    Anyone have any 2005 tl blue pics I can look at? I am pretty certain we will go for anthracite, but would love to see the Abyss blue.

    Phil
  • chen4813chen4813 Member Posts: 7
    When I bought my '05 TL w/AT & Navi for $32,599, I thought it was $44 over invoice per Edmunds. The dealer however told me that it was actually under invoice because the destination/freight on the '05 TL was actually recently increased (can't remember the exact amount). Can anyone confirm this?
  • acura_tlacura_tl Member Posts: 38
    ..."the destination/freight on the '05 TL was actually recently increased" :

    The information is correct. The destination charge was recently increased from $570 to $615. But if the car you purchased had this increased destination, you should be able to see it on the sticker showing MSRP, list of features, etc.
  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 4,686
    I bought an '05 TL in Abyss Blue as it seemed every third TL was Anthracite. Which is a great color, but I just have to be a little different. I like the Abyss (sorry, I don't have any pix), but I liked the BMW and Nissan's blues a little better. THe TL Abyss Blue just has a hint of purple. Not a big deal as I love the car and enjoy the color. But a TL with the G35 blue would have made me even happier!

    Swing by your local dealer, check out his lot for TLs/color combos.

    '21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)

  • bartalk3bartalk3 Member Posts: 692
    Thanks for the link. But no gold stars because the price isn't listed.
  • r1chandrar1chandra Member Posts: 4
    Hello to everyone in this group.
    I am new this and i am just getting ready to get my TL by this weekend. So far the best quote I have is from Accura of Boston. 32450 + $86 Registration and plate and $1622 sales tax. So $34158 is the OTD. I guess this is a good price for a 05 TL WITH NAV. Wht do you guys think.
    Ritesh
  • ozzynycozzynyc Member Posts: 31
    r1chandra, this is a great price with NAV! Enjoy it! ;)
  • acura_tlacura_tl Member Posts: 38
    Ritesh,
    32450 is a good price for a 2005 TL with nav - but if the 2006 TLs are available on Sept 22, you should be able to negotitate a better deal than this.
  • strbz70strbz70 Member Posts: 15
    Im looking for opinions. Im about ready to purchase a TL and I have 2 options at my local Acura dealer.

    1) New 05 Non Nav at $500 over invoice or 31,700

    or

    2) Used 04 Non Nav. 34K, currently down to 28,700 but with an extended warranty: 7yr 100K bumper to bumper. Car is a little over 1 yr old and is tight. No sqeaks or rattles that I read about.

    Im in the middle. Can get a better finace rate on USED, due to it being certified (4.5% vs 5.5%). With price and interest rate difference, buying used will save about 10 grand over 5 years. But Im having a hard time shelling out that much for a high milage vehicle.

    What to do?

    Thanks fellas
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 235,188
    I think the '05 would be worth at least $3K more than the '04, even if the '04 had very low miles.... And, this '04 is definitely not low mileage...

    I think you should re-check the math.. Even at 1% less on the interest rate, and a $3K difference in purchase price, the total difference is nowhere near $10K... When you add back in the higher resale of a model that is one year newer and has 34K less miles, I think the difference will be negligible..

    regards,
    kyfdx

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  • strbz70strbz70 Member Posts: 15
    I arrived at the 10K by the adding the sum of the difference in monthly payments, nearly $100 at 5yrs, plus the difference in price.

    I didnt factor in resale because Im the kind of person who drives things into the dirt. Ive had my current 94 accord for nearly 8yrs and only cause my wife has been begging me to get rid of it, am I making this move. (Although I love the TL) I figure by the time Im ready for another car, its going to be 2012 and the TL, which ever one i buy, will have well over 100K. The difference in resale will probably be little.

    Although I didnt factor in was the price of the warranty and I should do that.
  • fsudreyerfsudreyer Member Posts: 28
    people in this forum are getting 30k and even less for a non-navi 05 tl. I would get that price and forget about the 04.! Will
  • r1chandrar1chandra Member Posts: 4
    I agree, I know that the 06 model is coming out on thrusday and I have tried to get some quotes from other dealers on the phone itself and i tell them up front that the best i have is $34450 and they say they its a good price and they will not be able to match it. Threre are three dealers around boston area who have told me the same thing today.
  • elvis4prezelvis4prez Member Posts: 85
    Blue in '04 and '05 should be the same.
    I was going to get the Abyss Blue and liked it on the lot until deciding to go '06 to get parchment interior. Now it'll be Royal Blue Pearl. I've never owned a blue. The dark color and dirt of course would be something to consider.
    My wife didn't like the Anthracite; it would probably be my second choice even though there are a lot on the road. Resale with Anthracite should be better/more popular.

    It's so personal and subjective; get what you like best. Sorry, no pics from me either.
  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 235,188
    If the payment difference is $100 different, then that is the whole amount.... $100 X 60... Unless you are putting more money down on the new one... $6000 difference.....

    Good resale on TLs... I think the difference will still be a few thousand dollars for a car with 34K less miles... Say, 126K vs. 160K and one model year newer...

    I agree with your first post.... 34K miles isn't like buying a demo... That is three years driving for some people...

    regards,
    kyfdx

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  • tawneycattawneycat Member Posts: 114
    Actually they quoted $30,250 + the $499 doc fee. I just laughed and said that no deal with the doc fee. So they came down to $29,693.50 and included all the other fees except sales tax to get to the $30,250.

    that is a deal. I see no point for anyone waiting for a 06 with a deal like this. So much car for such a good price. I paid 30,990 or so back in May and was happy. I did add some junk but 31k was a great price back then.

    Was this on the west coast where I alway see excellent Honda and Acura deals?
  • ceb90ceb90 Member Posts: 24
    I am helping my friend find a 2005 TL Anthracite w/nav 6spd. So I was wondering if anybody saw one on a lot in So Cal? Also what will be the best price for a 2005 TL 6spd w/nav?
  • laurasdadalaurasdada Member Posts: 4,686
    Hi, R1:

    I bought my '05 Non-Nav TL from A of B back in December. They also charged a $197 "Doc Fee" which includes lifetime "free" state inspections. Unless that's worked into the price you were quoted, be aware of this charge...

    '21 Dark Blue/Black Audi A7 PHEV (mine); '22 White/Beige BMW X3 (hers); '20 Estoril Blue/Oyster BMW M240xi 'Vert (Ours, read: hers in 'vert weather; mine during Nor'easters...)

  • ozzynycozzynyc Member Posts: 31
    elvis4prez,

    Enjoy the new car m8t, but double check that they have fixed the paint issue they had with 2003 models. Bird poop literally ate through my blue 03 tl, it was horrible..the stain becomes very dull as if someone spilled acids on it. Then again, these are NY birds, so you can imagine what they eat :) ....

    i am simply against the blue since every time i wash it, the next day you can see dirt on it. When i had silver before, more than a week passed by and still it looked clean. But either way, as long as it's garaged, you'll be fine...
  • ppotterppotter Member Posts: 4
    I bought the car today for the above price. I went through Acura of Orange Park (Jacksonville, FL) and did all of my negotiating by Email. Seemed to work out just fine and so much of a better deal than my local Acura dealer (Memphis). I'm paying FedEx to ship it here by truck.

    Phil
  • mldj98mldj98 Member Posts: 378
    ppotter,

    I have never heard of FEDEX shipping a car...how do you go about arranging that?
    What color combo and price did you get from Acura of Orange Park?
    Thanks
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