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Re: 2008 Acura TL Base Model / no Nav / purch price [ktate] by acuradriver3
May 26, 2008 (7:29 pm)
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Replying to: ktate (May 26, 2008 6:48 pm)

Kevin: The price of the car itself incldg dest only was $29,250 final cost BEFORE tax, title/reg, tire tax and doc fees. I did not know of, nor did I get a $2500 rebate.
This was a cash purchase. When I first started researching, I was told that there was a special 1- Lease deal from Acura and 2- a special financing deal from Acura but nothing about a direct to consumer rebate on a cash deal.
 
So, the price you see is the price I paid (final). When I was researching, once in awhile I would hear about a $2000 rebate to the DEALER (not the consumer) but that didn't concern me since I was just trying to get the best price and left it to the dealer to work with any rebates they might get for their added profit (on a cash, non lease deal).
 
Also, I went to Acura's site before I replied here and I still don't see any $2500 rebate directly to the consumer. Just the same lease program and finance program.
 
Let me know if there was some rebate that I was not aware of and where you saw offical info on it?? I'm thnking I ended up ok because I can't see this car getting another $2500 off of the $29,250 price paid. Maybe someone can get a bit of a better deal depending where they are and the supply at the time, but just can't see how another $2500 would be possible. That's why the prices you got are just slightly above and just slightly below what I paid but only if you take another $2500 off. Just how that $2500 is classified or where it comes from as you mention; I don't know.
 
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Acuradriver3,
  
Was your purchase price of $29,250 AFTER the $2,500 cash back? Or did you take advantage of the special financing and not get the cash back?
  
Thanks in advance.
 
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Kevin
 
"I rounded off some of the individual $ entries but here is the deal I got from a Central NJ dealer on a 2008 Acura TL (no nav) within a few dollars:
   
Purch Price of Vehicle incld Body Side Molding: $ 29, 250.00 (dest incld)
NJ Sales Tax: $ 2,050.00
NJ Tire Fee $ 7.50
NJ Required 4 year Reg.Title fee $ 385.00
Dealer Doc Fees/Misc Fees $ 250.00
   
Total OTD/Bottom Line Price: $ 31,942.50"
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Re: 2008 Acura TL Base Model / no Nav / purch price [acuradriver3] by ktate
May 26, 2008 (8:33 pm)
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Replying to: acuradriver3 (May 26, 2008 7:29 pm)

Acuradriver3,
 
My mistake: The $2500 I'm referring to is a manufacturer-to-dealer incentive--not cash back to the customer. Here's where I got the info: http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/acura/tl/100902909/incentives.html
 
While reading most of the April/May posts in this forum, I've got to assume that in most cases, reviewers are not opting for the 0.9% financing special. By not doing so, the price (OTD or otherwise) is going to be less than for someone like me who would like to use Honda's financing special of 0.9% for 48 mos. But obviously, we can't have both. Regardless, it's great that we have these forums to share pricing and purchasing stories. It really does level the playing field for buyers.
 
Kevin
Modesto, CA
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2008 Acura TL base - Moroccan Red/Parchment by scottnrose
May 26, 2008 (9:41 pm)
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Hi to all,
 
I'm in the Baltimore/Washington DC area. Just purchased a new base TL from Frankel Acura who were GREAT (Internet dept). The following are the exact details:
 
Purchase Price (incl. freight) - $28,500 (no accessories)
Dealer Fees - $100
Title & Reg (ALL MD fees) - $242
MD Tax (6%) - 1,716
OTD = $30,558
 
Most other dealers in Balt./DC area were within a few hundred dollars with some negotiation. I hope that this helps anyone who is in the process of buying a TL.
 
Good luck.
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Re: 2008 Acura TL base - Moroccan Red/Parchment [scottnrose] by acuradriver3
May 27, 2008 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: scottnrose (May 26, 2008 9:41 pm)

Good going Scott... Excellent deal! Best I've heard about yet on a base TL... you beat mine by a long shot!!
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My 08 TL with Nav buying experience in Socal by johnfontana
May 28, 2008 (9:27 am)
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Just bought an 08 TL from Power Acura South Bay in Southern California on Monday (Memorial Day weekend). I'd like to share my experience as I learned so much from other folks on this forum.
 
I first did some research on TL and Lexus ES350, and test drove each about 3 times at local dealerships. While I believe ES350 is more suitable for my family with kids, I feel TL is a much better deal for $5k less. Anyway, based on what I learned from msgs on this forum, I sent emails, several days before I bought my car, to about a dozen dealers in Socal for the quotes for my color of Carbon Bronze + Taupe interior, Nav plus protection pkg, i.e. color-coded splash guard, wheel lock and trunk tray. (I first wanted to send one email and bcc other dealers, and but it turned out hard to collect their email addresses. So I just went to Acura web site, and copy and paste and email to the dealerships). Within several minutes, I got back responses from all of them. Most of them came back with the numbers with several others back with marketing gimmicks. They are all very responsive (Did same thing to Lexus dealers. Also very quick to respond).
 
Based on the numbers back, I decided to visit the Local Acura (sorry, no name), Acura 101 of Calabasas (quote $30,199), and Power Acura in Torrance (quote $30,073). Local Acura says they can not match the number from Power Acura. And Acura 101 showed me the car and said they could sell me 08 TL with Nav plus wheel lock for $30,000. (They don't do splash guard and trunk tray.) Meanwhile, Power Acura says the protection pkg was not available that day 'cause their part dept was closed on Monday holiday, but I can buy the car w/o that for $29,770 (before ttl).
 
So we thought that worth a trip, and drove down to Power, did a test drive (the car had 6 miles on it), signed all the papers, and wrote a check for $32,285 (out of door). The experience at Power was absolutely wonderful. The internet manager Jerry and his assistant Tricia went thru all the details, and patiently answered us all the questions, and helped us pair the phone, etc. They were just great.
 
Now my first experience with the car. Although I tested drove the car several times on freeway, this was first time I REALLY drove the car. I drove for 55 miles on 405 and 101 from Torrance to home in east Ventura County. The car can feel every small dip and humps on the road. And I feel it's very rigid and hard (compared with my 95 Camry stick with 206k miles), and I understand that's probably what TL and BMW fans are looing for. The gas pedal is pretty tight, and I felt my leg soured after the trip, and was happy that the trip was only 55 miles instead of 500 miles. Voice recognition system does not work well (neither does Lexus ES350 per our tests). Comparing the 55 mile trips going to Power with my Camry, and coming back with TL, I honestly felt more comfortable with my old Camry. I guess I'm too used to my Camry after 13 years, and hard to imagine my new car is 20 times more expensive than my old car. For other features, I'm in the process of getting used to the car.
 
I believe $29,770 (before ttl) for an 08 TL with Nav is a very good price at this time. And my experience with the dealership was simply wonderful.
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Re: My 08 TL with Nav buying experience in Socal [johnfontana] by acuradriver3
May 28, 2008 (10:47 am)
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Replying to: johnfontana (May 28, 2008 9:27 am)

John: Your leg may be a bit sore from the stiff gas pedal BUT that is some fine deal you got!!!!!!!!!!! You're good! Maybe I'll recruit you next time I buy a car. Enjoy the TL! Many people pay more than that without the Nav.
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Re: My 08 TL with Nav buying experience in Socal [johnfontana] by slim73
May 28, 2008 (11:32 pm)
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Replying to: johnfontana (May 28, 2008 9:27 am)

That's $700 less than what I paid at Power Acura South Bay. I also dealt with Jerry and Tricia...good people. I did get the color matching splash guards, wheel locks, trunk tray, and all season floor mats with my purchase...but those items are nowhere near $700. Nice job!
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Acura TL price in Northern CA by acurabuyer1
May 29, 2008 (12:34 am)
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Hi Folks
 
I was recently quoted a price for an Acura TL (not decided on the color) the following price. Not sure what he means by premium. Any thoughts on the price.
 
08 Acura TL Premium
MSRP - $34,440.00
Invoice - $31,955.00
Selling Price - $28,376.00
Your Savings - $6,064.00
 
08 Acura TL Navigation
MSRP - $36,940.00
Invoice - $34,248.00
Selling Price - $30,580.00
Your Savings - $6,360.00
 
Both of them include the destination charge but sales Tx, registration & DMV related are extra.
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Re: Acura TL price in Northern CA [acurabuyer1] by slim73
May 29, 2008 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: acurabuyer1 (May 29, 2008 12:34 am)

Premium = Base Model. I'd say the quote for the non navi is decent....but I think you can definitely do better than $30,580 for the navi. I would shoot for under 28K for the non navi and under 30K for the navi (before taxes and fees of course). Just my two cents...
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Re: Acura TL price in Northern CA [slim73] by acurabuyer1
May 29, 2008 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: slim73 (May 29, 2008 3:29 pm)

Thanks slim73 for your response.
 
I will work on it and update the forum on what is the best price I can get. I am not a huge fan of talking to car sales guys:-) I want to limit my interaction not more than 10 mins:-))

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