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I just signed a buyer's order for a RDX Tech package (Carbon Bronze/Ebony) for $34,549. I got them to throw in the Wheel Locks, Cargo Tray, and the All-Season Floor Mats. I initially used Edmund's to request price quotes from my local dealers (Cincinnati/Dayton). One came back with $34,160, the next for $34,645, and the third for $35,097. I ultimately purchased from Courtesy Acura in Lexington, KY as I will be moving there within the next year and they will become my local dealer. After three BMWs and a GMC Yukon, this is my first Acura. |
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This dealer told me I am getting a great deal, but don't think so. RDX with tech 12K per with 3778 down and 426 per month. I would appreciate an opinion from someone out there in cyber space. Doesn't seem so great to me!! Thanks.[
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Replying to: mjo1 (May 21, 2007 6:07 pm) I think it might depend on the area you're in. From perusing the posts here, I saw that certain markets (mine included) were getting $500 under invoice as a matter of course. Once I settled on the RDX Tech as my purchasing goal, I calculated the OTD price from that number as follows: Invoice - $500 + Destination + Highest Area Processing Fee i.e. $33475 - $500 + $670 + $300 ===> $33944 Then added local tax, tags, and title to get the OTD number. I called the local dealers saying the first one to meet the price got the sale. Pretty much all of them did, so I bought from the one who kicked in the most accessories  . A quick & straightforward deal. It's a win/win situation: me with the RDX in the garage and a fair deal, and the dealer moving a unit from inventory with minimal effort. That's the genesis of a solid business relationship, and that's the way it should be. 
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Replying to: ubercheap (May 28, 2007 10:09 pm)
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Replying to: johnny98 (May 29, 2007 10:55 am) For instance, if you're charged a $300 processing fee, they'll offer you a deal at "$500 below invoice" and it sounds great, but because of the junk charge it's really only $200 under invoice. They'll say it defrays the cost of handling paperwork and stuff, but that really should be a cost of doing business and be included into the bottom line price. Think of it like a supermarket charging you a $5 "stockboy fee" on your order of groceries. So they sell you the box of cereal for a quarter less than the supermarket down the road that doesn't charge the fee, but what doesn't change is the amount you pay the cashier. It just makes your Lucky Charms seem cheaper. It's not as insidious as "dealer prep" or "loan origination" fees which unscrupulous dealers like to spring on people after the price and auto have been agreed on, but it is annoying. At least we know about it up front, so it's easy enough to just factor it into the back end calculation - the only important number to me is the number before taxes, tags and title. I don't really care how the dealer arrives that number. If they charge $1000 more processing fee and take $1000 off the offer, all it gains the dealer is the ability to complain that I'm asking them to give me the car at $1500 under invoice. But we know better, right? 
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Replying to: ubercheap (May 29, 2007 11:27 am) If you're going to negotiate, my experience is it doesn't help much to lowball an unrealistic price and let the dealer work you up from there. Once you start giving ground, they smell blood and it's harder to take a stand. Research forums like this to get a sense what people are paying. Then make a low but reasonable offer, and don't budge. Be prepared to walk out if they don't take it. If the dealer sees that your offer reflects that you've done your homework and know what deals can be had, they'll be less apt to play games and just take the quick sale. The first dealer I pitched didn't take my offer, but the next one did. |
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Replying to: gublooo (May 21, 2007 10:01 am) |
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Does anyone know if Acura offers a VPP pricing program similar to Infiniti/Nissan, where employees, business partners, etc. can get fixed discounted pricing? If so, can a link be provided for additional info? Thanks. |
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Best deal I could get on the Base model was 2K down total which included first month- tags - mv fees and whatever other fees they can suck out of you. 423 per month for 36 at 15K per year. It was late at night and I didn't have the strength to try to squeeze him any more than I did. What is interesting is that the GM said he is hardly making any bucks on this. I told him I am a physician and he is telling the wrong thing to the wrong guy with the healthcare industry and the discounted fees I have to put up with everyday. He understood and shut up. I thought it was an okay deal. Not the greatest but OK.
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Replying to: jb1976 (May 11, 2007 3:33 pm) Which dealer did you purchase yours from? I'm also in the market in Houston, and am looking for your price. Thanks |
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