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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    PML said:

    Hi
    Could you please provide MF & RV on a 2019 RDX FWD Tech Package for 36Mo/10K and 36Mo/7.5K miles - zip code 08869, NJ. Thanks

    .00109 MF
    59%/60% residual

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    aat0995aat0995 Member Posts: 6
    Hello Folks
    Bought a 2019 RDX SH-AWD with Tech package (MSRP 43,595) for 38,445 (includes 1K in rebate for owning a honda) and OTD of 40,181 from a popular dealer in Northern VA. I used this forum, acura zine and carguru for figuring out pricing. Thank you all for your help!
    I also took advantage of 2.9% APR for 60 months as I couldn't find anything beating that online with any credit union.
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    Nickfava8444Nickfava8444 Member Posts: 4
    When I checked the Acura site today for lease deals, I did the math on MSRP vs car purchase price at end of lease (the fine print section of the deal) and came up with 61% residual on RDX SH AWD 10,000 miles. Is that correct?
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    littleyoglittleyog Member Posts: 4
    edited February 2019
    How did I do? RDX Advance Package

    Lease Payment: $550
    Cap Cost: $42,383
    Residual Value: $28,301
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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    aat0995 said:

    Hello Folks
    Bought a 2019 RDX SH-AWD with Tech package (MSRP 43,595) for 38,445 (includes 1K in rebate for owning a honda) and OTD of 40,181 from a popular dealer in Northern VA. I used this forum, acura zine and carguru for figuring out pricing. Thank you all for your help!
    I also took advantage of 2.9% APR for 60 months as I couldn't find anything beating that online with any credit union.

    Congrats on the RDX! Thanks for sharing.

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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253

    When I checked the Acura site today for lease deals, I did the math on MSRP vs car purchase price at end of lease (the fine print section of the deal) and came up with 61% residual on RDX SH AWD 10,000 miles. Is that correct?

    Yes, that's correct

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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    littleyog said:

    How did I do? RDX Advance Package

    Lease Payment: $550
    Cap Cost: $42,383
    Residual Value: $28,301
    Zero Down


    What is the MSRP?
    Amount Due at Signing?
    What state?
    What term/mileage allowance?

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    littleyoglittleyog Member Posts: 4
    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    How did I do? RDX Advance Package

    Lease Payment: $550
    Cap Cost: $42,383
    Residual Value: $28,301
    Zero Down


    What is the MSRP?
    Amount Due at Signing?
    What state?
    What term/mileage allowance?
    MSRP $48,795, 1st month payment due at Signing, MD, 12K/36 Months
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    mdaley1801mdaley1801 Member Posts: 21
    I believe the MF has remained the same at .00109, but are there any updates for February to the residuals or incentives in 63011 on the SH-AWD Advance or SH-AWD A-Spec models for 36/12? Thanks in advance!
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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    How did I do? RDX Advance Package

    Lease Payment: $550
    Cap Cost: $42,383
    Residual Value: $28,301
    Zero Down


    What is the MSRP?
    Amount Due at Signing?
    What state?
    What term/mileage allowance?
    MSRP $48,795, 1st month payment due at Signing, MD, 12K/36 Months
    .00109 MF and 58% residual

    $42383 must be before taxes and fees?
    $45,200 adjusted CAP?

    Looks really good.

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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253

    I believe the MF has remained the same at .00109, but are there any updates for February to the residuals or incentives in 63011 on the SH-AWD Advance or SH-AWD A-Spec models for 36/12? Thanks in advance!

    No changes from January

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    littleyoglittleyog Member Posts: 4
    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    How did I do? RDX Advance Package

    Lease Payment: $550
    Cap Cost: $42,383
    Residual Value: $28,301
    Zero Down


    What is the MSRP?
    Amount Due at Signing?
    What state?
    What term/mileage allowance?
    MSRP $48,795, 1st month payment due at Signing, MD, 12K/36 Months
    .00109 MF and 58% residual

    $42383 must be before taxes and fees?
    $45,200 adjusted CAP?

    Looks really good.
    After Taxes and Fees was $44,621
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    nedtur1nedtur1 Member Posts: 4
    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    How did I do? RDX Advance Package

    Lease Payment: $550
    Cap Cost: $42,383
    Residual Value: $28,301
    Zero Down


    What is the MSRP?
    Amount Due at Signing?
    What state?
    What term/mileage allowance?
    MSRP $48,795, 1st month payment due at Signing, MD, 12K/36 Months
    .00109 MF and 58% residual

    $42383 must be before taxes and fees?
    $45,200 adjusted CAP?

    Looks really good.
    After Taxes and Fees was $44,621
    MD charges taxes upfront for leases. $42383 + $2542.98 (6%) = $44925.98. Usually, there will be documentation fee and Tag/title fee in addition to this, which makes the total at least $45,350. Do you mind sharing how did you get it for $44,624?
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    littleyoglittleyog Member Posts: 4
    nedtur1 said:

    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    How did I do? RDX Advance Package

    Lease Payment: $550
    Cap Cost: $42,383
    Residual Value: $28,301
    Zero Down


    What is the MSRP?
    Amount Due at Signing?
    What state?
    What term/mileage allowance?
    MSRP $48,795, 1st month payment due at Signing, MD, 12K/36 Months
    .00109 MF and 58% residual

    $42383 must be before taxes and fees?
    $45,200 adjusted CAP?

    Looks really good.
    After Taxes and Fees was $44,621
    MD charges taxes upfront for leases. $42383 + $2542.98 (6%) = $44925.98. Usually, there will be documentation fee and Tag/title fee in addition to this, which makes the total at least $45,350. Do you mind sharing how did you get it for $44,624?
    I believe it is because I live in VA so the taxes are different.
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    nedtur1nedtur1 Member Posts: 4
    littleyog said:

    nedtur1 said:

    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    How did I do? RDX Advance Package

    Lease Payment: $550
    Cap Cost: $42,383
    Residual Value: $28,301
    Zero Down


    What is the MSRP?
    Amount Due at Signing?
    What state?
    What term/mileage allowance?
    MSRP $48,795, 1st month payment due at Signing, MD, 12K/36 Months
    .00109 MF and 58% residual

    $42383 must be before taxes and fees?
    $45,200 adjusted CAP?

    Looks really good.
    After Taxes and Fees was $44,621
    MD charges taxes upfront for leases. $42383 + $2542.98 (6%) = $44925.98. Usually, there will be documentation fee and Tag/title fee in addition to this, which makes the total at least $45,350. Do you mind sharing how did you get it for $44,624?
    I believe it is because I live in VA so the taxes are different.
    Ok. Enjoy the car.
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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    littleyog said:

    nedtur1 said:

    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    kyfdx said:

    littleyog said:

    How did I do? RDX Advance Package

    Lease Payment: $550
    Cap Cost: $42,383
    Residual Value: $28,301
    Zero Down


    What is the MSRP?
    Amount Due at Signing?
    What state?
    What term/mileage allowance?
    MSRP $48,795, 1st month payment due at Signing, MD, 12K/36 Months
    .00109 MF and 58% residual

    $42383 must be before taxes and fees?
    $45,200 adjusted CAP?

    Looks really good.
    After Taxes and Fees was $44,621
    MD charges taxes upfront for leases. $42383 + $2542.98 (6%) = $44925.98. Usually, there will be documentation fee and Tag/title fee in addition to this, which makes the total at least $45,350. Do you mind sharing how did you get it for $44,624?
    I believe it is because I live in VA so the taxes are different.
    There you go.. 4.17% tax vs. 6% in MD

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    StaceyDStaceyD Member Posts: 1
    Hi, what is the MF, Residual, and any lease credits for a 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec 10k/02126
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    MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 242,974
    StaceyD said:

    Hi, what is the MF, Residual, and any lease credits for a 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec 10k/02126

    36/10
    .00109 and 59%

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    meganrosemeganrose Member Posts: 16
    Can someone please give me residual value, MF, and incentives for a 2019 RDX for zip 06512 with 12k/year for 36 months?
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    MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 242,974
    meganrose said:

    Can someone please give me residual value, MF, and incentives for a 2019 RDX for zip 06512 with 12k/year for 36 months?

    What trim level?

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    meganrosemeganrose Member Posts: 16
    Michaell said:

    meganrose said:

    Can someone please give me residual value, MF, and incentives for a 2019 RDX for zip 06512 with 12k/year for 36 months?

    What trim level?

    SH-AWD with Technology Package, thanks!
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    Seekup41Seekup41 Member Posts: 8
    Could I please get the MF and residual information for 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec AWD, 10/36 and 12/36 in 43015? Thank you!
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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    meganrose said:

    Michaell said:

    meganrose said:

    Can someone please give me residual value, MF, and incentives for a 2019 RDX for zip 06512 with 12k/year for 36 months?

    What trim level?

    SH-AWD with Technology Package, thanks!
    .00109 MF and 58% residual
    No lease incentives

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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    Seekup41 said:

    Could I please get the MF and residual information for 2019 Acura RDX A-Spec AWD, 10/36 and 12/36 in 43015? Thank you!

    36/12
    .00109 MF and 58% residual
    No lease incentives

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    jefroysterjefroyster Member Posts: 22
    Lease numbers for zip code 54915

    Aspec RDX 12/36
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    MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 242,974

    Lease numbers for zip code 54915

    Aspec RDX 12/36

    .00109 and 58%
    No lease incentives

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    Ranger14Ranger14 Member Posts: 23
    Hi
    What are the residual and mf for 2019 RDX with SH-AWD and Advance Pkgs for
    15k/36months in ZIP 01460 for month of FEB(2019).
    Are there any incentives/offers going on?

    Thanks.
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    MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 242,974
    Ranger14 said:

    Hi
    What are the residual and mf for 2019 RDX with SH-AWD and Advance Pkgs for
    15k/36months in ZIP 01460 for month of FEB(2019).
    Are there any incentives/offers going on?

    Thanks.

    .00109 and 56%
    No lease incentives

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    xxabmxxabm Member Posts: 1
    Hello
    Could I get the MF & RV for a 2019 FWD A-Spec with 36/10 in 78729.
    Thank you.
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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    xxabm said:

    Hello
    Could I get the MF & RV for a 2019 FWD A-Spec with 36/10 in 78729.
    Thank you.

    .00109 MF and 59% residual

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    UnkUnk Member Posts: 9
    How to calculate registration fee? is it based on MSRP or final sale price?

    If for example the MSRP is $38,295
    Sale price: $36,095
    Rebate: $1000

    The quoted minimum drive off is: $1,145
    I am putting down the money upfront for the Acquisition fee of: $595
    and monthly lease is $425

    Is the dealer marking up the minimum drive off? by my calculations is comes to $1011
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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    Unk said:

    How to calculate registration fee? is it based on MSRP or final sale price?

    If for example the MSRP is $38,295
    Sale price: $36,095
    Rebate: $1000

    The quoted minimum drive off is: $1,145
    I am putting down the money upfront for the Acquisition fee of: $595
    and monthly lease is $425

    Is the dealer marking up the minimum drive off? by my calculations is comes to $1011

    It can vary locally, but in CA, a general rule of thumb is 1.1% of MSRP for all government fees. That will get you close. Also, a dealer doc fee of $85
    I get about $506 total for those two fees.

    Seems like they are rolling something in. You don't want to roll in the DMV fees, as they are non-taxable. Better to roll in the acquisition fee, as it gets taxed, either way.

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    PMLPML Member Posts: 5
    Hi,
    Could you please provide MF & RV on a 2019 RDX FWD with Tech Package for 36 Mo/10K and 36Mo/7.5K miles - zip code 08869, NJ. Thanks in advance
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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    PML said:

    Hi,
    Could you please provide MF & RV on a 2019 RDX FWD with Tech Package for 36 Mo/10K and 36Mo/7.5K miles - zip code 08869, NJ. Thanks in advance

    .00109 MF
    59%/60% residual

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    pradeeppradeep Member Posts: 17
    Hello,

    am i getting good lease price? Zip 92821

    acura rdx base - msrp 38300
    selling price- 34300 includes rebates 
    monthly - 380 incl tax 
    down- 3000
    miles-10k/36 mon

    another quote 2
    msrp 38300
    sell price- 34600
    monthly - 425 plus tax
    zero down or 1200 down ( reg plus 1st month ) with 395 plus tax
    miles - 10k/36


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    MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 242,974
    pradeep said:

    Hello,

    am i getting good lease price? Zip 92821

    acura rdx base - msrp 38300
    selling price- 34300 includes rebates 
    monthly - 380 incl tax 
    down- 3000
    miles-10k/36 mon

    another quote 2
    msrp 38300
    sell price- 34600
    monthly - 425 plus tax
    zero down or 1200 down ( reg plus 1st month ) with 395 plus tax
    miles - 10k/36


    .00109 and 61% for base 36/10

    Using the prices provided, I get $367/mo plus tax for Quote 1, and $375/mo plus tax for quote 2

    I would ask the dealer(s) for the adjusted cap cost they used for those quotes - may be higher than the selling price.

    And, in CCA, we suggest you only pay the first payment and DMV costs at signing. Roll everything else into the lease and keep the money in your pocket.

    Alternatively, ask them for a lease quote with $1000 up front, so you can compare apples to apples.

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    pradeeppradeep Member Posts: 17
    Thank you. I will do that.
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    pradeeppradeep Member Posts: 17
    Also, does dealer acquisition fee of $599 is charged. Is it negotiable? Is it recommended to roll in under monthly payment?
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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    edited February 2019
    pradeep said:

    Also, does dealer acquisition fee of $599 is charged. Is it negotiable? Is it recommended to roll in under monthly payment?

    The $595 lease acquisition fee comes from Acura Finance. It is not negotiable.
    Yes, roll it into the CAP cost

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    pradeeppradeep Member Posts: 17
    Thanks for the info.
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    aestilaestil Member Posts: 6
    lease/finance/cash info on RDX Advance SH-AWD 36/12. 91306.
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    UnkUnk Member Posts: 9
    Got a quote 10k/36 2019 RDX FWD. Please review

    MSRP: $38,295
    Selling price: $35,400
    Loyalty rebate: $1000
    MF: 0.00109, RV: 0.61

    Upfront (min driveoff +acquisition fee): $1719
    Monthly including tax: $404

    This is for zip 95122

    I have a feeling that the dealer is baking some cash towards the sale price in the Upfront. Else the Upfront should be around: $1425 (taxes, reg and fees: $421, Acquisition: $421, 1st month lease: $404) am I missing something?
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    MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 242,974
    aestil said:

    lease/finance/cash info on RDX Advance SH-AWD 36/12. 91306.

    .00109 and 58%

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    MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 242,974
    Unk said:

    Got a quote 10k/36 2019 RDX FWD. Please review

    MSRP: $38,295
    Selling price: $35,400
    Loyalty rebate: $1000
    MF: 0.00109, RV: 0.61

    Upfront (min driveoff +acquisition fee): $1719
    Monthly including tax: $404

    This is for zip 95122

    I have a feeling that the dealer is baking some cash towards the sale price in the Upfront. Else the Upfront should be around: $1425 (taxes, reg and fees: $421, Acquisition: $421, 1st month lease: $404) am I missing something?

    If I subtract the $1000 from the selling price, I get $403/mo, assuming 9% sales tax.

    The acquisition fee is $595, not $421.

    In CA, pay only the first payment and DMV costs at signing (less than $1000) - everything else should be added to the selling price.

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    aestilaestil Member Posts: 6
    Michaell said:

    aestil said:

    lease/finance/cash info on RDX Advance SH-AWD 36/12. 91306.

    .00109 and 58%
    Thank you very much. What is a good monthly payment for this car that I should be pushing the dealership for? Assuming I only pay for DMV fees and first months payment in the drive off, what would I expect the 'best' deal could be? Like $650/mo?
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    MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 242,974
    aestil said:

    Michaell said:

    aestil said:

    lease/finance/cash info on RDX Advance SH-AWD 36/12. 91306.

    .00109 and 58%
    Thank you very much. What is a good monthly payment for this car that I should be pushing the dealership for? Assuming I only pay for DMV fees and first months payment in the drive off, what would I expect the 'best' deal could be? Like $650/mo?
    Don't know - it all depends on the price you negotiate.

    If you supply us with the MSRP and negotiated price, we can give you a payment.

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    Elchachi1995Elchachi1995 Member Posts: 6
    Hello! I am new to this forum. I currently have a 2016 Civic Touring that has a maturity date of April 10, 2019. I am planning on getting into a base RDX (not AWD) next. I have a few questions and hopefully someone could help. Zip code is 33618, Tampa Florida.
    1) do I qualify for the loyalty incentive?
    2) can I use that incentive as well as the recent graduate bonus?
    3) what information do I have (MSRP? negotiated price?) to have to be able to get one of you gurus to let me know a good estimate of a monthly. I want to do $0 down because if something happens to the car it’s all lost (read that on here)

    Thanks in advance!
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    MichaellMichaell Moderator Posts: 242,974

    Hello! I am new to this forum. I currently have a 2016 Civic Touring that has a maturity date of April 10, 2019. I am planning on getting into a base RDX (not AWD) next. I have a few questions and hopefully someone could help. Zip code is 33618, Tampa Florida.
    1) do I qualify for the loyalty incentive?
    2) can I use that incentive as well as the recent graduate bonus?
    3) what information do I have (MSRP? negotiated price?) to have to be able to get one of you gurus to let me know a good estimate of a monthly. I want to do $0 down because if something happens to the car it’s all lost (read that on here)

    Thanks in advance!

    1. I don't think having a Honda will qualify you for an Acura loyalty
    2. You should be able to use the college grad incentive
    3. MSRP and negotiated price, along with the lease term and miles per year, will help us calculate a payment

    But, you should really shop when you are closer to lease end. Chances are, the program will change between now and then.

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    Jhobs1Jhobs1 Member Posts: 1
    I’m looking to see if you can give the MF and Residual, along with any incentives for a 15k/36 month or 15k/39 month on a SH-AWD base and SH-AWD Tech.  Located in 07410.

    Thank you!
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    kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 239,253
    Jhobs1 said:

    I’m looking to see if you can give the MF and Residual, along with any incentives for a 15k/36 month or 15k/39 month on a SH-AWD base and SH-AWD Tech.  Located in 07410.

    Thank you!

    36/15
    .00109 MF
    56%/58% residual for Tech/Base
    No lease incentives

    39 month term not supported

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