Prices Paid and Offers Accepted 2019 RDX
#161
Instructor
Finally had an opportunity to take a test drive. Salesman said they are not budging from MSRP as others have reported. He said the best they can do is throw in some dealer options, floor mats, etc... (about a "$900" value...more like a fifth of that, I'm sure). He said not to anticipate any dealer price negotiating until almost the next model year is out. I don't quite believe that, but I am also not in any hurry to purchase if true. I can wait until prices come down a bit...or until I find something else just as agreeable.
Curious...what state are you in? (Actuall your town if you don’t mind sharing.)
#162
#163
Instructor
I think so...others have indicated they have gotten up ro $2k off + discounts on assessories. They aren’t dealing in my area yet either, so I’m waiting till later in the year.
Have you checked out Costco automobile purchasing program? Don’t need to be a member to check out invoice, etc. (just if you plan to use the service). Don’t know if it will help but it would be for fact finding and you’d be under no obligation.
Have you checked out Costco automobile purchasing program? Don’t need to be a member to check out invoice, etc. (just if you plan to use the service). Don’t know if it will help but it would be for fact finding and you’d be under no obligation.
#164
I think so...others have indicated they have gotten up ro $2k off + discounts on assessories. They aren’t dealing in my area yet either, so I’m waiting till later in the year.
Have you checked out Costco automobile purchasing program? Don’t need to be a member to check out invoice, etc. (just if you plan to use the service). Don’t know if it will help but it would be for fact finding and you’d be under no obligation.
Have you checked out Costco automobile purchasing program? Don’t need to be a member to check out invoice, etc. (just if you plan to use the service). Don’t know if it will help but it would be for fact finding and you’d be under no obligation.
#165
I think prices will start to significantly drop when the 2018 models are gone. I just checked on Autotrader, and there are still 342 new 2018 RDX's listed within 50 miles of my office in Los Angeles. There are 190 2019 models listed, more than twice as many as were listed a few weeks ago. So inventory is increasing for the 2019 models, but I assume dealers really want to sell the 2018 models right now.
#167
Racer
My sister got her A-Spec SH-AWD yesterday after the dealership placing the order less than 2 days ago. Car arrived with 9 miles on the odo. Here was our deal:
-$500 off MSRP
-$1000 Acura Loyalty
+$1500 on the trade-in, above and beyond the fair market value
-included All season mats and welcome light
-$500 off MSRP
-$1000 Acura Loyalty
+$1500 on the trade-in, above and beyond the fair market value
-included All season mats and welcome light
#168
Instructor
My sister got her A-Spec SH-AWD yesterday after the dealership placing the order less than 2 days ago. Car arrived with 9 miles on the odo. Here was our deal:
-$500 off MSRP
-$1000 Acura Loyalty
+$1500 on the trade-in, above and beyond the fair market value
-included All season mats and welcome light
-$500 off MSRP
-$1000 Acura Loyalty
+$1500 on the trade-in, above and beyond the fair market value
-included All season mats and welcome light
The solid trade-in is just gravy.
Last edited by DWG; 07-01-2018 at 08:47 AM.
#169
Racer
I just saw a commercial for the 2018 RDX. They are in need of moving them. Quickly. If you like that model, you could probably steal it.
#170
Finally had an opportunity to take a test drive. Salesman said they are not budging from MSRP as others have reported. He said the best they can do is throw in some dealer options, floor mats, etc... (about a "$900" value...more like a fifth of that, I'm sure). He said not to anticipate any dealer price negotiating until almost the next model year is out. I don't quite believe that, but I am also not in any hurry to purchase if true. I can wait until prices come down a bit...or until I find something else just as agreeable.
Welcome, mostater, I'm in St. Louis as well. I got the same story about MSRP when I test drove at Mungenast, did you go there or Leta? I'm also in wait and see mode on when they are ready to negotiate. I'm hoping they come to their senses by this Fall, but I may end up checking the dealers in Springfield and KC to see if they're taking the same stance.
#171
16’ RLX SH-AWD
Welcome, mostater, I'm in St. Louis as well. I got the same story about MSRP when I test drove at Mungenast, did you go there or Leta? I'm also in wait and see mode on when they are ready to negotiate. I'm hoping they come to their senses by this Fall, but I may end up checking the dealers in Springfield and KC to see if they're taking the same stance.
#172
I am also in St. Louis. Given our weather conditions, it will be next to impossible to get any significant discounts on an SUV. The dealers don't have to discount. First, they anticipate high demand and there are only two local Acura dealers. Depending on the amount of the discount it may be worth it to look at other areas and have the car shipped.
#173
Welcome, mostater, I'm in St. Louis as well. I got the same story about MSRP when I test drove at Mungenast, did you go there or Leta? I'm also in wait and see mode on when they are ready to negotiate. I'm hoping they come to their senses by this Fall, but I may end up checking the dealers in Springfield and KC to see if they're taking the same stance.
I am also in St. Louis. Given our weather conditions, it will be next to impossible to get any significant discounts on an SUV. The dealers don't have to discount. First, they anticipate high demand and there are only two local Acura dealers. Depending on the amount of the discount it may be worth it to look at other areas and have the car shipped.
#174
Racer
It seems that you can either get the $1000 as Acura loyalty or via financing through Acura. But you can't "double" dip into the discount.
#175
Burning Brakes
#176
The Acura dealer I bought my 2017 RDX from (2 hours from my house) offered me $1,100 off sticker, the $1,000 loyalty obviously and were giving me $24,000 for my 2017 base awd with 39,000 miles on a 2019 RDX tech awd. It’s about $1,700 more than I was willing to spend so I decided against it. Now after reading everyone’s prices paid, I’m wondering if I should go for it...
#177
Hi all! I’m trying to help my aunt to get a good deal on her 2019 RDX Advance. One sale man got back to me with this. Please let me know what you guys think. Thank you!
Alright, I just got with my manager. The $47,799 does not include the $995 destination fee added to the cost of the vehicle when it ships from the factory. We would also have to pay another $500 to do a locate on the vehicle you are looking for since we currently do not have an Advance model in. The price for remote start on Acura.com is for buying the part only, with the cost of installation and the part it is about $620. We are willing to eat the charges of the destination fee and dealer locate. We will meet you half way on the remote start and sell the vehicle to you at $47,799.
Alright, I just got with my manager. The $47,799 does not include the $995 destination fee added to the cost of the vehicle when it ships from the factory. We would also have to pay another $500 to do a locate on the vehicle you are looking for since we currently do not have an Advance model in. The price for remote start on Acura.com is for buying the part only, with the cost of installation and the part it is about $620. We are willing to eat the charges of the destination fee and dealer locate. We will meet you half way on the remote start and sell the vehicle to you at $47,799.
#180
well, it must be very difficult and time consuming for them to log on to the computer and enter their dealer network and perform a vehicle search. much time and effort expended in punching those keys, $500 worth...
#181
Burning Brakes
#182
Instructor
The price this dealer has provided is full retail. And the “dealer locate fee”? Seriously? I would try some alternate methods...can’t hurt. Check out Costco Auto Purchasing program. Your Aunt doesn’t have to be a member to do the research. If you give it a try and the dealer contacts you (hopefully with a better offer), a $50 membership might be worth getting for the extra savings. There’s also USAA and there may be others.
If you don’t mind my asking...where you at?
If you try Costco...let me know how it turns out. I’m holding off for a few months in hopes the dealers get real.
If you don’t mind my asking...where you at?
If you try Costco...let me know how it turns out. I’m holding off for a few months in hopes the dealers get real.
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#184
The price this dealer has provided is full retail. And the “dealer locate fee”? Seriously? I would try some alternate methods...can’t hurt. Check out Costco Auto Purchasing program. Your Aunt doesn’t have to be a member to do the research. If you give it a try and the dealer contacts you (hopefully with a better offer), a $50 membership might be worth getting for the extra savings. There’s also USAA and there may be others.
If you don’t mind my asking...where you at?
If you try Costco...let me know how it turns out. I’m holding off for a few months in hopes the dealers get real.
If you don’t mind my asking...where you at?
If you try Costco...let me know how it turns out. I’m holding off for a few months in hopes the dealers get real.
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RangersRule99 (07-03-2018)
#186
Instructor
I'd be interested to hear about that Costco program, too. My dealership said they started some sort of partnership with Costco, about which I have no idea. Don't know what that means exactly, and whether the dealership syncing up with the Costco program is better for the dealership or for customers...hopefully, a good deal for all parties.
I've been hoping someone on the forum who has used this service would share their experience, but no one has yet.
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birdonamission (07-03-2018)
#187
My daughter-in-law used the program a couple of years ago to buy a Honda Fit and saved a couple thousand off the msrp. She liked the program because there was no haggling. You're under no obligation to buy. I'm just not sure if once you start the process, and decide to pass on the initial offer and go into that dealership at a later date to negotiate - if they will take you seriously. There are 11 dealerships within 200 miles of where I live, so if that happened, it would just require a little drive.
I've been hoping someone on the forum who has used this service would share their experience, but no one has yet.
I've been hoping someone on the forum who has used this service would share their experience, but no one has yet.
The vehicle you selected does not currently feature prearranged pricing.
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#188
if i am loyal acura customer, do you think i can pay about $35000 total out the door for front wheel drive with Tech package ?? i think it is possible with 2018 or 2019 TLX but not sure about this one ? I have some major issues with RDX having poorer MPG than TLX but i was thinking change might be nice ?
#189
Instructor
if i am loyal acura customer, do you think i can pay about $35000 total out the door for front wheel drive with Tech package ?? i think it is possible with 2018 or 2019 TLX but not sure about this one ? I have some major issues with RDX having poorer MPG than TLX but i was thinking change might be nice ?
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Nostradamus (07-03-2018)
#190
Right exactly. so dealership will have to give me about $8000 in discount including customer loyalty discount. you don't think they will do it. In the past, i had negociated with a dealership over 4 week time and they came down like $6000 to 8000 in the past. but i know this is brand new model that was just released so it might be more difficult and they may not be so willing to sell me at factory price or even lose money on the car...
#191
Right exactly. so dealership will have to give me about $8000 in discount including customer loyalty discount. you don't think they will do it. In the past, i had negociated with a dealership over 4 week time and they came down like $6000 to 8000 in the past. but i know this is brand new model that was just released so it might be more difficult and they may not be so willing to sell me at factory price or even lose money on the car...
Last edited by Hou-RL; 07-04-2018 at 10:49 AM.
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Nostradamus (07-04-2018)
#192
Right exactly. so dealership will have to give me about $8000 in discount including customer loyalty discount. you don't think they will do it. In the past, i had negociated with a dealership over 4 week time and they came down like $6000 to 8000 in the past. but i know this is brand new model that was just released so it might be more difficult and they may not be so willing to sell me at factory price or even lose money on the car...
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Nostradamus (07-04-2018)
#193
Instructor
Costco Auto Program does not have a pre arranged price on the 2019 Acura RDX . This is the info you will get if you try to locate a dealer with a 2019 Acura RDX selection from the Costco website
The vehicle you selected does not currently feature prearranged pricing.
However, we are currently working with our local dealer to secure pricing for the 2019 Acura RDX FWD Base. Prearranging low pricing for you is our top priority, and while it could be available soon, we cannot estimate exactly when.
If you are still interested in this vehicle or would like to view additional models from this manufacturer, visit our participating dealer for the Costco Auto Program experience. Our specially trained dealers are dedicated to providing superior service and consistent professionalism.
Connect me with your participating dealer to receive the great Costco experience.
Or — you might consider these options:
Select a different year, make or model.
Visit Car Research to browse other vehicles.
The vehicle you selected does not currently feature prearranged pricing.
However, we are currently working with our local dealer to secure pricing for the 2019 Acura RDX FWD Base. Prearranging low pricing for you is our top priority, and while it could be available soon, we cannot estimate exactly when.
If you are still interested in this vehicle or would like to view additional models from this manufacturer, visit our participating dealer for the Costco Auto Program experience. Our specially trained dealers are dedicated to providing superior service and consistent professionalism.
Connect me with your participating dealer to receive the great Costco experience.
Or — you might consider these options:
Select a different year, make or model.
Visit Car Research to browse other vehicles.
Ouch!
#194
WayTooManyAcuras
Right exactly. so dealership will have to give me about $8000 in discount including customer loyalty discount. you don't think they will do it. In the past, i had negociated with a dealership over 4 week time and they came down like $6000 to 8000 in the past. but i know this is brand new model that was just released so it might be more difficult and they may not be so willing to sell me at factory price or even lose money on the car...
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Nostradamus (07-04-2018)
#195
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$8000 of a 2018 RDX maybe, but NFW on a 19. That's not going to happen anywhere. No matter how many cars you've bought from the dealership. I was lucky to get the $1K loyalty and a few other things thrown in. No way is any dealership going to give this thing away and lose money on the sale.
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#196
Do you think 2018 model is just as reliable and nice as 2019 ? i know 2019 has turbo and it is more powerful but it eats up more gas as well probably. if barely any difference, i might go out and look for 2018. 2018 is tough to find now, they are close to sold out
#197
A 2018 model is probably more reliable, but is nowhere near as nice. There seem to be a lot of 2018 models still out there, but probably not for long. If you can find one you like, you should be able to get a good deal.
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Nostradamus (07-12-2018)
#198
I had a 17 and I now have a 19.
The 17 had a smooth V6, but the 19 is much torquier and pulls much harder. The 19 is like the Starship Enterprise in comparison. Its not even in the same league.
The 17 had a smooth V6, but the 19 is much torquier and pulls much harder. The 19 is like the Starship Enterprise in comparison. Its not even in the same league.
#199
I am sure you will get the $8K off a 2018 as I was able to get a great deal for a friend of mine one recently, Hurry before the options become limited. Advance models seem to be thinning out in my area.
#200
Going to pick my Aspec up this afternoon.
I’ll post all the details of the negotiation when the ink dries, but I will give you a sneak peak. I’m less than list, getting the loyalty credit which we all are, and getting free cargo tray, cargo cover and all weather mats. No destination fees.
I’ll post all the details of the negotiation when the ink dries, but I will give you a sneak peak. I’m less than list, getting the loyalty credit which we all are, and getting free cargo tray, cargo cover and all weather mats. No destination fees.