Discounts on RDXs
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Originally Posted by Hoopics
Just started looking for a non-tech RDX. How do folks think the prices below are, and how much better can I do?
The pre-haggling prices I've been quoted are: $30,411, $30,672, and $31,014.
I also want to get running boards and have been quoted (installed): $559, $600, $699
For the roof rack have been quoted (installed): $479, $499, $618
Given what I've read I feel like I should be able to get $30,500 including the running boards and the roof rack. Anyone think I can do better, or that I'm high to hold out for that?
The pre-haggling prices I've been quoted are: $30,411, $30,672, and $31,014.
I also want to get running boards and have been quoted (installed): $559, $600, $699
For the roof rack have been quoted (installed): $479, $499, $618
Given what I've read I feel like I should be able to get $30,500 including the running boards and the roof rack. Anyone think I can do better, or that I'm high to hold out for that?
$30411 is decent -- I paid $30300. Invoice is $30774. Don't forget to take dealer fees into account -- the dealers in my area charge $399.
$30500 with those two accessories sounds unrealistic; $31300 is more like it. Most places will bargain with the no-labor accessories (mats, cargo tray, wheel locks, etc) but they have little incentive to do it with the accessories that require significant labor (such as the racks and running boards). If you are handy, then just buy the parts wholesale and install yourself.
#482
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Originally Posted by Hoopics
Installation on both is sunk cost for them, as they pay the service center staff regardless, so that's $0.
#483
Looks like I have a deal to get a new RDX. I'm holding my breath on the price - I don't want to post what it is until I actually have the keys I think it's that good. Because we started talking lumpsump out-the-door price (incl. taxes and dealer fees as well as accessories) I'll need to see the final paperwork to see what they list the sales price of the car and accessories at, but we may have a new low for the forum. Stay tuned.
#484
Originally Posted by Boken14
SBPWJM - I got a tech for $33.7k including destination at Bridgewater Acura. It was the end of December, so I'm not sure if the deals have gotten better or worse since then.
Just wondering if you could post/PM the sales person at B acura to me as well, I'm in the process of shopping for a tech RDX around NJ, thanks.
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Just came back from the dealer and could not agree on a price on a non-tech CGP. First, the salesman wanted to sell it for $30,873 without accessories and I wanted a roof rack with it at $30,873. Then I said, I said $30,500 with tint because I wanted them to throw something extra in just to make me feel good about the purchase. However, he said $30,689 with tint and counter with $30,600. I told him if they could not swallow $89, then I am leaving and I left. Do you guys think I made a good decision?
#486
Originally Posted by 2Sxy4YoMama
Just came back from the dealer and could not agree on a price on a non-tech CGP. First, the salesman wanted to sell it for $30,873 without accessories and I wanted a roof rack with it at $30,873. Then I said, I said $30,500 with tint because I wanted them to throw something extra in just to make me feel good about the purchase. However, he said $30,689 with tint and counter with $30,600. I told him if they could not swallow $89, then I am leaving and I left. Do you guys think I made a good decision?
#488
Originally Posted by 2Sxy4YoMama
I tried a couple over the internet, but only one in person.
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Originally Posted by 2Sxy4YoMama
Just came back from the dealer and could not agree on a price on a non-tech CGP. First, the salesman wanted to sell it for $30,873 without accessories and I wanted a roof rack with it at $30,873. Then I said, I said $30,500 with tint because I wanted them to throw something extra in just to make me feel good about the purchase. However, he said $30,689 with tint and counter with $30,600. I told him if they could not swallow $89, then I am leaving and I left. Do you guys think I made a good decision?
I would not walk out in a huff, or make a potentially inflammatory remark. Sometimes they might be glad to see you go if that is the case! As far as your "swallow $89" logic, they could have asked you the very same question. I stay away from "relative" remarks like that which have two sides. It makes for a weak position that you might have a hard time defending. If you stick to "absolute" remarks, they are easier to defend and stand by. Like for instance, I told one place I was only comfortable buying the RDX for $30300 or lower because above that price I had other vehicles I would consider instead. I made $30300 my hard number. It took a few days and several dealers, but eventually I got that price.
Of all the negotiating tactics, time is the best one on your side -- they want to sell a vehicle more than you want to buy it (if it's the other way around then you are asking for trouble, so never be desperate for a new car!). Politely tell them you need to get lunch, meet someone, have an appt, etc... and say you will need to pick up negotiations some other time. This *always* works for me.
Good luck!
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I just e-mailed the a couple of dealership again and got the a respone I wanted. It requested $30,500 non-tech with tint in CGP with ebony and the one they had a a pip strip, which I really do not care about. Finally, the dealership I walked out of called me and are trying to beat. NOW THIS IS GREAT. I might try to be greedy and go for $30,300 with tint.
#492
Originally Posted by 2Sxy4YoMama
I might try to be greedy and go for $30,300 with tint.
If you gave them a figure that you would agree to, then you should stick to your word.
#493
Originally Posted by Tripp11
Why? Aren't you being just as shady as the dealer with this tactic? You told the dealer that they would earn your business with $30,500 with tint, didn't you? Yet you want to squeeze another $200 out of them.
If you gave them a figure that you would agree to, then you should stick to your word.
If you gave them a figure that you would agree to, then you should stick to your word.
Particularly if Dealer B agrees to do it for X without jerking you around, asking Dealer A to do better to get your business back isn't shady -- it is the risk they took when they first said no to your offer.
On the other hand, if you tell Dealer A you'll come in and buy the car for X and they say OK, but you then you get there and demand a better deal, that's shady, as they've accepted your offer and now you want to change the terms on them without their having done anything to deserve it.
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Originally Posted by Tripp11
Why? Aren't you being just as shady as the dealer with this tactic? You told the dealer that they would earn your business with $30,500 with tint, didn't you? Yet you want to squeeze another $200 out of them.
If you gave them a figure that you would agree to, then you should stick to your word.
If you gave them a figure that you would agree to, then you should stick to your word.
#495
Originally Posted by 2Sxy4YoMama
In all honesty, a lot of the dealer are pretty shady themselves. I am trying to get the best deal available. As long as I do not sign anything, I am going to work it and keep on looking for the best deal. Finally, the dealership that I walked out of does not have my car in stock. They are trying to find the car, but is having trouble finding the exact car. Thus, everything they are finding has other accessories and I might be willing to take those accessories if they give me at cost and that is why I might try to squeeze another $200 out of them.
#496
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Originally Posted by 2Sxy4YoMama
Thus, everything they are finding has other accessories and I might be willing to take those accessories if they give me at cost and that is why I might try to squeeze another $200 out of them.
If there is an accessory that you want on the car and you are close to a deal and don't feel like walking again, then it might make sense to offer to pay cost on that accessory to close it, but don't pay for anything you never wanted.
When I made my deal it took the dealership a long time (close to an hour) to let go of the money in the accessories, but they eventually caved. The thing that finally did it was that they asked me if I would take a car with none of the accessories on it if they could find it and I said "Yes" without hesitation - in other words, this was about lack of leverage with the accessories on their part and not about me wanting to get a freebie - the accessories then disappeared off of the balance sheet. When I took delivery, the car had all of the accessories anyway. My guess is that the "find you a car without them" was a bluff as they probably threw those accessories on every car on the lot without thinking and so there were none without them - the question was just to test my mettle. They could have removed the cargo tray in 2 seconds, but they didn't even bother - that's how little it mattered to them.
So, don't pay for any accessories - it's their problem, not yours, that they've encumbered all of their vehicles without first checking to see if you wanted them. But, don't turn it into a "how sweet a deal" game - simply be firm about what you were looking for.
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Originally Posted by flar
Don't pay (MSRP, cost or anything) for accessories that are already installed on the vehicle, particularly if you wouldn't have ordered them. It was their gamble to get more profit out of the customer they end up selling the car to, but you shouldn't pay for their gamble. If it is causing delays in finding the car you want then express your dissatisfaction that their greed led them to encumber the vehicles with profit fluff that is now delaying a potential deal.
If there is an accessory that you want on the car and you are close to a deal and don't feel like walking again, then it might make sense to offer to pay cost on that accessory to close it, but don't pay for anything you never wanted.
When I made my deal it took the dealership a long time (close to an hour) to let go of the money in the accessories, but they eventually caved. The thing that finally did it was that they asked me if I would take a car with none of the accessories on it if they could find it and I said "Yes" without hesitation - in other words, this was about lack of leverage with the accessories on their part and not about me wanting to get a freebie - the accessories then disappeared off of the balance sheet. When I took delivery, the car had all of the accessories anyway. My guess is that the "find you a car without them" was a bluff as they probably threw those accessories on every car on the lot without thinking and so there were none without them - the question was just to test my mettle. They could have removed the cargo tray in 2 seconds, but they didn't even bother - that's how little it mattered to them.
So, don't pay for any accessories - it's their problem, not yours, that they've encumbered all of their vehicles without first checking to see if you wanted them. But, don't turn it into a "how sweet a deal" game - simply be firm about what you were looking for.
If there is an accessory that you want on the car and you are close to a deal and don't feel like walking again, then it might make sense to offer to pay cost on that accessory to close it, but don't pay for anything you never wanted.
When I made my deal it took the dealership a long time (close to an hour) to let go of the money in the accessories, but they eventually caved. The thing that finally did it was that they asked me if I would take a car with none of the accessories on it if they could find it and I said "Yes" without hesitation - in other words, this was about lack of leverage with the accessories on their part and not about me wanting to get a freebie - the accessories then disappeared off of the balance sheet. When I took delivery, the car had all of the accessories anyway. My guess is that the "find you a car without them" was a bluff as they probably threw those accessories on every car on the lot without thinking and so there were none without them - the question was just to test my mettle. They could have removed the cargo tray in 2 seconds, but they didn't even bother - that's how little it mattered to them.
So, don't pay for any accessories - it's their problem, not yours, that they've encumbered all of their vehicles without first checking to see if you wanted them. But, don't turn it into a "how sweet a deal" game - simply be firm about what you were looking for.
I have a deal set, but the dealers are have trouble finding color or the car with no accessory right now. The one I want was sold this morning and there none left in the area. It's their turn to get back to me with the car.
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Hi all. Greetings from NJ
Glad I stumbled on this board. Seems to have a lot of great information.
I just purchased my RDX-tech last evening (CBP/Taupe) and will pick it up this weekend. After doing a couple months of extensive research coupled with an exhilerating test drive, I'm confident I made the right move. However, what really sold me was the price and 3.9% financing.
Expecting to go through some tough negotiations, I had my research and competitve pricing ready to go. Surprisingly we had the whole deal done in less than 15 minutes, and although I feel like I got the deal of a lifetime, I would like a few opinions
RDX-Tech: $33,545
Acura Music Link for I-Pod: $349
Roof rack: $649
Splash Guards: 137
All season floor mats, cargo tray, and leather shift knob: No Charge
Total: $34,680 (plus tax)
Maybe there really is something to negotiating at the end of the month. Can't wait to get this toy on the road
Glad I stumbled on this board. Seems to have a lot of great information.
I just purchased my RDX-tech last evening (CBP/Taupe) and will pick it up this weekend. After doing a couple months of extensive research coupled with an exhilerating test drive, I'm confident I made the right move. However, what really sold me was the price and 3.9% financing.
Expecting to go through some tough negotiations, I had my research and competitve pricing ready to go. Surprisingly we had the whole deal done in less than 15 minutes, and although I feel like I got the deal of a lifetime, I would like a few opinions
RDX-Tech: $33,545
Acura Music Link for I-Pod: $349
Roof rack: $649
Splash Guards: 137
All season floor mats, cargo tray, and leather shift knob: No Charge
Total: $34,680 (plus tax)
Maybe there really is something to negotiating at the end of the month. Can't wait to get this toy on the road
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Originally Posted by nj kayaker
I would like a few opinions
RDX-Tech: $33,545
Acura Music Link for I-Pod: $349
Roof rack: $649
Splash Guards: 137
All season floor mats, cargo tray, and leather shift knob: No Charge
Total: $34,680 (plus tax)
RDX-Tech: $33,545
Acura Music Link for I-Pod: $349
Roof rack: $649
Splash Guards: 137
All season floor mats, cargo tray, and leather shift knob: No Charge
Total: $34,680 (plus tax)
#500
hi there nj kayaker,
i have been shopping an RDX tech in the NJ as well. i live in Red Bank. do you mind if i ask what dealership you decided on? did you work with a salesman you actually liked?
i have done most of my shopping thru e-mails but was curious about your "in person" experience...
thanks so much!
p.s. i tried to PM you but i think you might be too new to receive PMs
i have been shopping an RDX tech in the NJ as well. i live in Red Bank. do you mind if i ask what dealership you decided on? did you work with a salesman you actually liked?
i have done most of my shopping thru e-mails but was curious about your "in person" experience...
thanks so much!
p.s. i tried to PM you but i think you might be too new to receive PMs
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Originally Posted by sbpwjm
hi there nj kayaker,
i have been shopping an RDX tech in the NJ as well. i live in Red Bank. do you mind if i ask what dealership you decided on? did you work with a salesman you actually liked?
i have done most of my shopping thru e-mails but was curious about your "in person" experience...
thanks so much!
p.s. i tried to PM you but i think you might be too new to receive PMs
i have been shopping an RDX tech in the NJ as well. i live in Red Bank. do you mind if i ask what dealership you decided on? did you work with a salesman you actually liked?
i have done most of my shopping thru e-mails but was curious about your "in person" experience...
thanks so much!
p.s. i tried to PM you but i think you might be too new to receive PMs
Hi...
I worked with Clinton Acura (via email) and Acura of Denville (face to face). Purchased from Acura of Denville as it's located on my way into work. I was happy with my salesperson (Tony) and never felt any pressure from the dealership while negotiating.
Good Luck!
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Originally Posted by c_hunter
Great price on the RDX! I would skip the Music Link at any price since it is not great and there are better options for less money. Roof rack is available for $300 online; if you are handy you could install it yourself. Splash guards are about $70 online and painfully easy to install. But, given the good deal on the RDX and the freebies, I think overall you are getting a good deal even with the labor charges on the rack and splash guards. Congrats on the deal!
In hindsight, the price and "throw ins" probably came off the trade in price on my RAV4 (2002, 133K miles in fair condition). I had hoped to get between 5 - 5.5K on it, bit only received $4600. They always make up the difference somewhwere
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Originally Posted by 2Sxy4YoMama
I have a deal set, but the dealers are have trouble finding color or the car with no accessory right now. The one I want was sold this morning and there none left in the area. It's their turn to get back to me with the car.
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Anyway, I have emailed several dealers in the NY/NJ area and the following is the best price I've gotten on a 36 month, 10k miles/year lease for the RDX with tech package (terms assume a+ credit score):
upfront out of pocket:
$0 down (no cap cost reduction)
$595 acura bank fee
$150 NYS DMV fee
$446.50 first month payment
$446.50/month for the next 35 months
This does NOT include NYC Sales tax which is 8.375% and has to be paid on the depreciation only not on the full vehicle price like some other states. So basically I can just add the tax to the monthly payment and my 36 payments will be $484/month with having paid a total of $1,230 out of pocket.
What do you guys think, is this a bad/decent/excellet deal? Any other leasers out there? what kind of price did you guys get? anyone else leasing in ny/nj with similar or different experience?
Thanks!
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#505
I think is a very good deal
The best deal I got in Nj was
3k out of pocket , 455 a month Includes taxes etc , 10 K/year
looks likes with 1.3k out of pocket like u it will increase the monthly pmt to $510 a month
You seem to have got a better quote. Can I know which dealer and the sales guy so that I can call them
Thanks
The best deal I got in Nj was
3k out of pocket , 455 a month Includes taxes etc , 10 K/year
looks likes with 1.3k out of pocket like u it will increase the monthly pmt to $510 a month
You seem to have got a better quote. Can I know which dealer and the sales guy so that I can call them
Thanks
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Originally Posted by smjc_99
I think is a very good deal
The best deal I got in Nj was
3k out of pocket , 455 a month Includes taxes etc , 10 K/year
looks likes with 1.3k out of pocket like u it will increase the monthly pmt to $510 a month
You seem to have got a better quote. Can I know which dealer and the sales guy so that I can call them
Thanks
The best deal I got in Nj was
3k out of pocket , 455 a month Includes taxes etc , 10 K/year
looks likes with 1.3k out of pocket like u it will increase the monthly pmt to $510 a month
You seem to have got a better quote. Can I know which dealer and the sales guy so that I can call them
Thanks
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