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Old 05-17-2014 | 02:57 PM
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Just the vehicle as far as I'm aware.Some options are included such as side cladding for doors Wheel locks, rear seat covers etc

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Old 05-17-2014 | 08:35 PM
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Given these information from the websites you guys mentioned for 2014 RDX AWD Tech.

NADA.com : MSRP - 40,515 Invoice- 38,045
KBB.com : Fair purchase price - 38,310
Truecar.com : MSRP - 40,515; Factory Invoice - 38,345 ; Average paid - 38,243
Edmunds.com : MSRP - 40,890 ; True Market value - 40,386 ; Invoice - 38,392

For the car they are offering, it's the car + destination fee = 38K
Taxes and tag are extra. Is this a good deal ?
Wildeklave has suggested earlier invoice / invoice +500. (Thanks for that).

They showed me the invoice price somewhere above 38,500. I have no means to know if that is the true invoice or something made up by them.

Is it worth going ahead, or do you guys think that it is a ripoff ….???
What have you guys paid for a similar car ?
Thanks.

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Old 05-18-2014 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Comfy
Given these information from the websites you guys mentioned for 2014 RDX AWD Tech.

NADA.com : MSRP - 40,515 Invoice- 38,045
KBB.com : Fair purchase price - 38,310
Truecar.com : MSRP - 40,515; Factory Invoice - 38,345 ; Average paid - 38,243
Edmunds.com : MSRP - 40,890 ; True Market value - 40,386 ; Invoice - 38,392

For the car they are offering, it's the car + destination fee = 38K
Taxes and tag are extra. Is this a good deal ?
Wildeklave has suggested earlier invoice / invoice +500. (Thanks for that).

They showed me the invoice price somewhere above 38,500. I have no means to know if that is the true invoice or something made up by them.

Is it worth going ahead, or do you guys think that it is a ripoff ….???
What have you guys paid for a similar car ?
Thanks.
I would suggest trying to get the Truecar avg prive paid or below. Realistically based on the data you are showing anything below 39k seems fair. You can haggle over a few hundred bucks but at the end of the day th dealer and sales guy need to make a little. $1000 over 60 payments is $16 a change a month.
Old 05-18-2014 | 08:40 PM
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So I take it that 38,000 (vehicle + destination) which they are offering is a reasonable deal.
Anyone has a difference of opinion (??? Coachrick) kindly speak up please (before I take the plunge... likely this week). Thanks everyone for all the help guys.

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Old 05-18-2014 | 09:15 PM
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So I take it that 38,000 (vehicle + destination) which they are offering is a reasonable deal.
Anyone has a difference of opinion (??? Coachrick) kindly speak up please (before I take the plunge... likely this week). Thanks everyone for all the help guys.
If you really like the vehicle, that price including destination is fair, I reckon. How many '14s does the dealer have?...and how many are equipped the way you want?

They might be willing to deal more if they have a surplus left in stock...they might be willing to deal if they have end-of-month numbers to hit(Memorial Day sale?) BUT, they are more likely to offer something next month to clear out the '14s AND meet quarterly numbers.

Heck, offer to write the check for $500 less and see if they bite. That way, we can all feel a little better about the deal.
Old 05-19-2014 | 10:28 AM
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Thanks Coachrick.Now if I were to order a 2015 from factory how long is the wait for delivery? Is there any room for negotiation in such a scenario?
Old 05-20-2014 | 12:23 AM
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Thanks Coachrick.Now if I were to order a 2015 from factory how long is the wait for delivery? Is there any room for negotiation in such a scenario?
You got me there...I'd use a buying service if looking at a '15...if enough are coming in, they will deal. I can't imagine why the '15s would be flying out of the showrooms unless all the '14s are gone.

If you can save a few bucks on the '14 and will keep the vehicle at least 5 years, I'd take the up front savings vs the newness of a virtually unchanged '15.
Old 05-20-2014 | 07:51 AM
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OK guys, it's a done deal. We got our new RDX 2014 AWD tech in Kona Coffee. It rides great and had only 3 miles on the odo ( which was mostly driven by me ). Wifey liked the car very much and wanted it sooner and therefore had to do the deal. Sealed it for $37,400 for the car, accessories and destination. Walked out the door @ 39k and small change. You guys all helped us every step of the way. As per Truecar it's a great deal but I know several of you have got a lot better deals. All I can say is I couldn't have done any better than this and was nearly walking out of dealership before the deal was done. We couldn't be any happier at this time. Thanks again and Cheers to all...
Old 05-20-2014 | 08:14 AM
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Congratulations on your RDX! You did very well in the deal, actually, considering AWD and accessories. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we do ours!
Old 05-20-2014 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Comfy
OK guys, it's a done deal. We got our new RDX 2014 AWD tech in Kona Coffee. It rides great and had only 3 miles on the odo ( which was mostly driven by me ). Wifey liked the car very much and wanted it sooner and therefore had to do the deal. Sealed it for $37,400 for the car, accessories and destination. Walked out the door @ 39k and small change. You guys all helped us every step of the way. As per Truecar it's a great deal but I know several of you have got a lot better deals. All I can say is I couldn't have done any better than this and was nearly walking out of dealership before the deal was done. We couldn't be any happier at this time. Thanks again and Cheers to all...
congrats

it seems like you got a very fair deal and have a vehicle you are very happy with
Old 05-20-2014 | 11:01 AM
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Congrats!

Picture posted pls
Old 05-20-2014 | 11:54 AM
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Thanks a lot guys, I will soon post some pictures.
Old 05-20-2014 | 06:22 PM
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^^ Congrats.....I think you will be quite happy with your RDX. I'd still have it if it wasn't for the fact that we needed 2 daily drivers and I just couldn't let myself take the RDX in the rain/snow. My only gripe with the RDX was the rear suspension noise but its not a drive-ability issue but an annoyance, and again, my annoyance is the fact that Acura couldn't solve this issue 2 years after the fact. That is NOT why I got rid of the RDX.....
Old 05-20-2014 | 06:24 PM
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I have some inside info that Volvo will be exiting the US within a few years. Stay away from this brand.
Old 05-20-2014 | 10:06 PM
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Here are some of the pictures of our new ride. Cheers..
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Old 05-21-2014 | 12:23 AM
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I have some inside info that Volvo will be exiting the US within a few years. Stay away from this brand.
Well, thanks for that...but after owning almost a dozen since the '70s, I feel pretty comfortable sticking with at least one in the garage.
Old 05-23-2014 | 08:35 AM
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When I got the car it has only one key since the dealer had lost the other key (I suspect that's one of the reason it had very low miles). Yesterday they programmed a new key for me. Now do I need to worry about someone getting hold of that original key or can the dealer disable the original "lost" key?
Old 05-23-2014 | 08:53 AM
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Nice pickup, i love the Kona, white & red but all had the tan interior which was a HUGE no for me lol So i settled for Forged.

Enjoy it
Old 05-23-2014 | 09:21 AM
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When I got the car it has only one key since the dealer had lost the other key (I suspect that's one of the reason it had very low miles). Yesterday they programmed a new key for me. Now do I need to worry about someone getting hold of that original key or can the dealer disable the original "lost" key?
I'm thinking the odds of someone having that other key and KNOWING it belongs to your vehicle would be pretty low. If it's someone in the dealership, they would have other ways to nab a key copy for nefarious purposes. It's not like they have a key to your house.

I wouldn't worry about it...at all.
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