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GMC Acadia Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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Ordering info for Acadia? by kgbradley
Feb 14, 2007 (6:54 pm)
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Does anyone here know (especially some of the dealers posting) how long it takes to receive an Acadia after ordering? The dealer told me it would take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks but that seems excessive. I've read in other places that a domestic vehicle order should take 5 to 6 weeks tops. What's the real story? I know the dealer is trying to cover his bases in case of delays, but can't they get a little more specific? I ordered a Liquid Silver Acadia SLT-1 about 2 weeks ago now.
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Re: GMC Acadia: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [whitjeeptj] by kworman
Feb 17, 2007 (4:15 pm)
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Replying to: whitjeeptj (Feb 05, 2007 10:34 am)

I'm wanting to get more info on the deal you got with Courtesy GMC. We've worked a similar deal for an SLT-2 ($33,939, but a bench instead of captain's chairs in 2nd row), but would really like to get the sunroof and DVD. Can you give me more specifics (i.e. VIN, or other info that would help that dealer, Courtesy GMC, look it up)? Any other suggestions would be most appreciated!
 
Thanks!
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Re: Ordering info for Acadia? [kgbradley] by kworman
Feb 17, 2007 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: kgbradley (Feb 14, 2007 6:54 pm)

We have been told 6-8 weeks, because they're still new and not in mass production yet. What you were told sounds accurate to me.
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Re: GMC Acadia: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [kyfdx] by timotheus
Feb 19, 2007 (6:49 am)
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Replying to: kyfdx (Feb 05, 2007 8:15 am)

SLT-1 (Liquid Platinum)
- Sunroof
- DVD Entertainment
- Trailering Pkg
- Pwr Liftgate
- XM Radio
MSRP: 37,964.00
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Price Paid: $500 over invoice - $35,919 less $1000 Conquest and $1000 rebates/incentives. Total: $33,919.
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Excellent buying experience - dealer gave me highest trade-in allowance compared with 4 other dealers and CarMax. I am very happy with my Acadia - it's a great upgrade from a minivan!!!!!!
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Re: GMC Acadia: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [timotheus] by kworman
Feb 19, 2007 (4:30 pm)
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Replying to: timotheus (Feb 19, 2007 6:49 am)

timotheus, where did you purchase? we're trying to decide whether to take this slt-2 we've negotiated or order one with the dual sunroof and dvd. please help! we've negotiated $34,839 (already including rebates) + ttl, and they'll install a single moonroof (after market--does anyone know if these are problematic?).
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Re: GMC Acadia: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [kworman] by timotheus
Feb 20, 2007 (7:59 am)
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Replying to: kworman (Feb 19, 2007 4:30 pm)

kworman. I purchased mine in Columbus OH - Dan Tobin GMC. Personally, I wouldn't recommend an aftermarket sunroof. I work in insurance (claims) and over many years I've seen firsthand the problems that can come up with them. That's not to say they're always bad, I just personally wouldn't put on on my new Acadia. You should be able to buy any Acadia for $300-$500 over invoice less rebates. Not sure what your invoice was, but I'm guessing you could do better on the deal.
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What is the best deal? by seloo
Feb 24, 2007 (5:30 pm)
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What is the best deal?
  
An Outlook at MSRP (- incentives) or an Acadia at Invoice (-incentives).
  
Interesting dilemma.
  
If you ask the Saturn salesperson and they will tell you that the Outlook will give you more car for money, while GMC states that Acadia has more option configurations and is the best deal for the money.
  
Who is right?
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Re: What is the best deal? [seloo] by timotheus
Feb 26, 2007 (6:08 am)
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Replying to: seloo (Feb 24, 2007 5:30 pm)

seloo- it's probably pretty close to a wash. Just decide which vehicle you like best and go for it. The best deal is the one that you walk away from feeling good about. I personally liked the Acadia's option flexibility, and interior trim. I priced them both six ways to Sunday and ended up with the Acadia. I believe the salesman should be your last resort for information - during my buying experience, I knew more than any salesman I was dealing with (because I spent hours on the internet before ever entering a showroom). When it was time to purchase, it was pretty no-nonsense. I definitely recommend working a minimum of two dealers for each brand and let them know that's what you're doing. They are competitive and they will do a lot to earn your business. Good luck !
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Re: What is the best deal? [timotheus] by seloo
Feb 26, 2007 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: timotheus (Feb 26, 2007 6:08 am)

I agree, with invoice pricing and better GMC incentives, the Acadia is $800-$1500 cheaper than the Outlook.
 
Why bother with a 'no hassle' Saturn deal?
 
Does anyone else have a perspective on this issue?
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Re: What is the best deal? [seloo] by loach
Feb 26, 2007 (11:14 am)
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Replying to: seloo (Feb 26, 2007 9:15 am)

I just looked at a comparison sheet I did for myself comparing Outlook and Acadia pricing. An SLT2 AWD Acadia with no additional options has an MSRP of $38,105 and invoice price of $35,676 (both numbers are before incentives). A similarly equipped Outlook XR AWD w/leather, memory seats, captains, convenience pkg and 6-disc changer is MSRP of $36,600.
 
You can get the $1,000 Conquest cash on either vehicle, so I'll ignore that. However, there is a $500 bonus cash available in my region ($1000 in certain other regions) on the Acadia that apparently is not available on the Outlook. So if you could really get invoice price before incentives on the Acadia (which I doubt you can - yet) you would be paying at least $1,424 less than the Outlook in my example. But, even if you paid $1000 over invoice, you'd still be $424 ahead with the Acadia.
 
I haven't mentioned that my Outlook example doesn't include dual exhaust, which is standard on the Acadia but you need to buy the Touring pkg with 19" wheels to get on the Outlook. Also on the Acadia, you can get the head-up display (at additional cost of course) that is not available on the Outlook (and not included in my example above).
 
If you have any GM Card earnings to use, the Acadia starts becoming a lot cheaper because you can't use those on Saturn either.

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