casa7

I am interested in hearing from prospective Canadian buyers of the 2008 RDX as to what you are hearing from dealers regarding when prices and stock will be available here in Canada.
Phoned Acura Canada today and they said the launch date here is Sept. 15 so no prices on the web /stock till then.I had heard before that they were going to be available this month ,including stock at the dealers.

cheffip

The local Ottawa dealership said they will have the RDX in early September. They expect the price to be down a little over 2007 to reflect the rising Canadian dollar. Still, I doubt that it will reflect the actual exchange rate.

casa7

2008 prices confirmed.
Tech: +$ 100
Base: + $ 400

Boon

Yeah I didn't think they'd drop the price...not when most companies are still turning a blind-eye to the true value of our dollar. It's nice to see the Tech didn't go up much since Canadian models are stripped of a few of the features.

mvwood

what was the change on US prices?

The exchange rate in 07 was a joke, it would be even more of a joke if they still have not adjusted for the continued strength of our dollar.

Boon

Both base and tech in the U.S. went up by $200. So when you think about it, the inflation on the '08 Base in Canada is really ridiculous (200 U.S. is only 215 Canadian according to today's rates). It's like we're back in the '90s.

mvwood

so not only did they not correct for the previous adjustments, they made it worse?

Anyone know the exchange rate used by Honda on the 2008 base and tech, comparing both MSRP to MSRP and comparing dealer invoice to dealer invoice?

casa7

I don't think that the exchange rate has anything to do with Canadian pricing. It is more like what Honda (and other manufacturers) feel they can get for their cars.What the market will bear.
This is(and has always been) a loosing battle.Also, they prevent you from buying in the US by voiding any warranty here.The only way to get the message across is for Canadians to stop buying cars from those manufacturers that take advantage of this.
I doubt that this will ever happen.

Boon

Haha that's true. Especially in Toronto. Look how poorly the RDX is doing in the U.S....while it sells pretty well here in Canada (and we get a "watered down" version when it comes to the Tech model). A lot of people have brand loyalty to Honda/Acura which they brought over from Asia as well.

And what casa7 said is true with any industry. Stuff here is cheap when compared to the same items in Europe or Japan. I think it stings more just cuz we're actually part of the same continent as the U.S. so we feel entitled to the same prices they have.

Especially when you can order smaller items online and have your friends smuggle them across the border for you.

cheffip

anybody seeing any great deals on a 2007? very few left on the lot here.

Boon

I ordered my Graphite Grey w. Tech two weeks ago. Picking it up in a few days. Got it for $500 over invoice plus a small discount on the front spoiler. I'm sure you can talk them down to invoice...especially this month..I think there's a $500 dealer cashback on tech models in Canada.

You might want to wait until the '08s are out though. The base model comes with a few extras from the '07 Tech...so the Tech model may not be worth it unless you really want the Nav and surround sound system.

Bulldog6670

Looks like Acura Canada was right. My 2008 RDX with Tech package came in yesterday. Did all of the paperwork today. Unfortunately, I will be out of town on business tomorrow so I will not be picking it up until Thursday when I get back. The 2008 was $100 above the 2007 list price and yes, still some 2007's on the lot.

cheffip

Acura newspaper ads are offering a free upgrade ($4K value) to a tech package on a 48 month lease for the 2007 until August 31. I wonder what they would negotiate on a purchase???

Boon

Well that blows! I just bought my Tech two weeks ago for $500 over invoice. My timing was WAY off. Anyone get any great deals on the Tech below invoice?

casa7

The ads re TECH that I have seen on the Vancouver papers are only for a TL.
have not seen anything on the RDX.

cheffip

Interesting. Here in Ottawa, both the TL and the RDX were given equal prominence in the ad. Guess it's a market-by-market thing.

jackzjh

I got the invoice price at $37,700 from CarCostCanada. Is this invoice price real or different from yours?

Boon, from which dealer you bought with $500 over invoice? could you please let me know the phone and th name of the sales rep?

Many Thanks.

Boon

Hey jackzjh! I just wrote you a huge message but then it told me you're not accepting private messages. Send me one with your email and I'll copy and paste my original message.

jackzjh

Hi Boon, thank you for the message, I'm not able to PM just yet, can you please send it to my e-mail address instead at zjh18@yahoo.com?

clearwave1

I spoke to Erin Mills Acura today in Mississauga and the 2008 models have arrived on their lot already. You cannot compare the US prices to ours since the equipment list is different.

I was told that the base is $400 more but now it includes Bluetooth phone, multi-info display, XM radio, and memory on the seats and mirrors.

This sounds OK to me for $400!!! I don't need the NAV but wanted the other items above and this will allow me to go for just the base.

dawks

Visited the Acura dealer in Saskatoon, SK last weekend. A salesman there said the '08s will be financed at 8-8.8%. They will be clearing out the '07s at 4.9% (48-54months).

WTF is the deal with this 8%? I could get at least 6% from a bank I'm sure.. Plus most other companies have much lower rates.. Are they purpose-fully trying NOT to sell the RDX?

Dealer also said he had an '08 back in the compound. Never looked at it since I was in a rush.

AbovePrime.

You can get much better at a bank, even better at a credit union, they're just trying to make more money.

gtgt

what was your final price for the 2008 tech?

Bulldog6670

Paid $43276. The only options I purchased were the remothe starter and the protection package. This brought the price up to $44496.66. I will be purchasing another set of rims and have one set of winters and another set of performance tires. Acura wanted too much for theirs.

I did pick it up last Thursday. Put about 500km driving around town this weekend. The ride is quite a bit smoother than the 2007 models I test drove which is a god thing for my wife. She was thankful for this.

gtgt

That's great. Which dealer did you get it from?

casa7

[QUOTE=Bulldog6670]Paid $43276. The only options I purchased were the remothe starter and the protection package. This brought the price up to $44496.66. I will be purchasing another set of rims and have one set of winters and another set of performance tires. Acura wanted too much for theirs.

Was that price with freight/PDI etc or without it? If not it would be another $ 1,875.

casa7

Here are the latest incentives on the 2007 RDX till Aug. 31/07.
Base
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Incentive Type Value Term Expiry
Cash Incentives
Merchandising Bonus - Please see General Comments $250.00 8/31/2007
Trading Dollars/Factory to Dealer Rebate $250.00 8/31/2007

Tech
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Cash Incentives
Trading Dollars/Factory to Dealer Rebate $1,250.00 8/31/2007
Merchandising Bonus - Please see General Comments $250.00 8/31/2007

Finance Program
Retail Finance 1.9% 36 8/31/2007
Retail Finance 4.9% 48 8/31/2007
Retail Finance 5.9% 60 8/31/2007
Lease Program
Lease Rate 3.9% 30 8/31/2007
Lease Rate 3.9% 36 8/31/2007
Lease Rate 4.9% 48 8/31/2007
General Comments
Your dealer may be entitled to an additional Merchandising Bonus if they achieve a Retail Sales Objective as outlined by Acura Canada, however due to the uncertainty of a dealer meeting his objective he may not be willing to pass on this bonus to you.
Trading Dollars/Factory to Dealer Rebates can be combined with any other available factory incentive (including lease and finance rates).

m3freak

Hi all, my first post on this forum. I've been trolling for over a month, doing research on the RDX. My wife and I had already decided to get it, but I wanted to know what to expect.

Anyway, we pulled the trigger yesterday on a '08 RDX Tech. Before tax, we paid $46,172 (no freight charged). We got the Polished Metal colour, with the following options:

- leather shifter
- cargo liner
- locking wheel nuts
- all wheather mats


We're hoping to take delivery on Wednesday, as long as I have the insurance sorted out by then.

I think we got a really, really good deal, considering cost on the vehicle was about $44400 (don't know what the options cost is, otherwise just the car + freight was $43,400).

I'm looking forward to it - it's our first car, and our first foray into the Acura world. Before the RDX, mine and my wife's famalies have driven 6 Hondas, going back as far as 1983.

gtgt

Congrats.
Where did you buy it from? What dealer that is?
Sounds like the same vehicle I will be picking up tomorrow.
I got it for $44,640.

casa7

I would like to suggest that when members post their prices in Canada that they mention if the price includes Freight/PDI/Doc fees, and options otherwise it is hard for prospective new RDX owners to have a point of reference.IMHO it should be all inclusive except PST/GST.Just a thought.