Hi everyone

I am planning on purchasing a new Acura TL w/Navi by next weekend. I was hoping for some feedback and advise. If this is the wrong place to post, I apologize. Some of the questions may have already been asked in other posts, so bare with me, I wanted to be able to get the answers altogether. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks for everyone's help in advance.

According to Edmunds.com, the MSRP is $35,325 with an Invoice Price of $32,205. I went to see a fleet manager today. He gave me an initial invoice amount of $32,824.97. From this, he took off another $800 bring it down to $32,024.97.

To make a long story short, the final out-the-door price he quoted me including all the BS fees, charges, tax, etc... was $34,996.49. After reading many of the buying tips in here, I flat out asked him, is the price negotiable, and his response was a firm but polite NO.

The only thing extra I wanted on it is the "Protection Package": Mud (splash guards), Trunk Tray, and Locking Lug Nuts. The price he quoted was $280.

I did call another fleet manager. His bottom line price was $35,350. The protection package with the same things is $250. Not a significant difference.

I know it's over half way through the year and the price I'm paying is for a brand new 06 car, but I don't want to spend more for an '07 model and don't want to put off the purchase any longer to wait for the next year's model.

Assuming neither of the fleet managers are "playing any games" and these in fact are the final prices, can someone tell me whether this is a fair price to pay. I looked on Edmunds, and there are no rebates/incentives. The fleet manager I talked with today said there are no rebates or incentives because TLs sell well and they don't need to make those offers to get people to buy.

BTW, my test drive with the fleet manager today was awesome. We went on the freeway for the test drive. I got the check out the TL's acceleration and braking. When exited and got back on the freeway, it was a "cloverleaf" on-ramp (nearly 360 degree turn). He told me to punch the gas and told me not to worry, we won't crash. Lots of fun! Love this car already!!

Anyhow, please let me know if the price I've been quote is fair. If not, how much do you think I'm overpaying?

Before I forget, I'm planning on buying an Alabaster Silver Metallic with Quartz interior. I know my s/n is incorrect. I didn't realize that SSM was a previous model color. I noticed that some TLs have Michellin tires while other ones have Bridgestone tires. They both have the "same" ratings. What gives? Any opinions on this?

Any other suggestions/advise about options and accessories are welcomed too! Thanks for the help.

 

The non navi tl's have the bridgestone el42's, which are the worst tires out there, the navi ones have a variety of falken, michelin and some other brands. also be aware that there is an upgraded version of the Tl which has a bodykit, spoprt suspension, wing/lip, upgraded steering wheel, its called the A-SPEC package. this will probably run you about 5k more if it is dealer installed. Note, with the A-spec bodykit, splash gaurds cannot be put on.

 

Thanks, now that you mentioned it, I did notice that the tires had to do with whether the TL was Navi or Non-Navi. I'll be getting the non A-spec version. Thanks for replying so quickly.

What's your opinion about the price they quoted me?

 

That's a great price you're being offered. Buy it now or lose out.

 

Good price. Don't think you'd do too much better.

Dave

 

You need to tell us the base price of the car plus dealer fees. TTL is not relevant because this will vary by state. The base price you quoted sounds very good but what dealer fees are added to this price.

 

are you including the destination fee? 32000 seems to be the going rate with so cal going as low as 31500. i paid 32600 so i got ripped off. bought at stevens creek

 

I'm in California, specifically in Los Angeles County. The initial invoice price he had listed was $32,824.97. He took off $800 bringing it down to $32,024.97. From this price, there was a $45.00 document fee (no big deal), $2,645.77 for state tax (OUCH! !@#$%!@ f!@#$ government), and $272.00 for the DMV fee (I can live with this for a new car). This brings the grand total, out-the-door price, to $34,996.49.

I have the print-out from his computer with $0 in all the other fee / cost categories and the TOTAL SALE as $34,996.49.

 

Sorry to hear that. I almost thought about buying from them when I was up there for two weeks for vacation. Thought it would be so cool to fly up and drive back down the LA in a new car. LOL

Even if you paid a bit more for it, I have to say that the TL is worth it. Especially after my longer test drive today.

I posted more details in another post... the destination fee was all included in that final price.

 

side note, what color are you getting?

 

He tucked it in at the very end of the post.

 

haha oops thanks

 

haha oops thanks

good choice...i have the same color, with quartz on the inside

 

You should be able to get up to $500 better on the base price. Try emailing Santa Monica Acura.