Gregg

https://acurazine.com/forums/5g-tlx-2015-2020-415/2015-acura-tlx-accessory-installation-instructions-914499/

JLawrence

FWIW--When I picked up my TLX Advance, they already had wheel locks, all-weather floor mats and trunk tray on the car. When I protested they said, "consider them to be our gift". I replied, "Thank you."

For my $500 accessories, I chose something really trivial--the illuminated door sills. The salesman even seemed to think they were cool. For our RDX, I purchased body color side moldings on EBay and installed them myself. As they came with a template, it was easy work.

JLawrence

benjaminh

Is it possible to use this credit toward an extended warranty?

CheeseyPoofs McNut

Decklid spoiler and cargo hooks.

I wonder if my brand new Honda Accord all weather mats will fit in the TLX? Or maybe I can get my salesguy to do an even swap with me for the TLX mats...

ceb

Depends on the dealer and your negotiation skills. It is simple - Acura gives the dealer up to $500 towards stuff they install. It is up to you and the dealer to negotiate what that "stuff" is and how much it costs.

Timmygp

Just got to spend my first full day drivinging my I - 4 tech after my vacation. Love everything about the car, but coming from an accord couple, backing up it seems like a lot of blind spots, even with the camera. This is my first car with a rier few camera, so I'm sure I will get more use to it. With that being said, I am seriously considering getting the back up sensors with my accessory money.

randomRon82

Didn't know where else to put this... lol

rasandefur

The side molding doesn't protect from dings? Can people confirm that? It's the only reason I've ordered it, so I'll cancel it if not. Thanks!

brutustlx

That video of the door sill trim looks really nice. So the directions show just the front doors but can you do all 4 doors?
Anyone, install these yet DIY...how was it?

smoooov

Dealer had to do a dealer trade to get my car. When it came in it had rear splash guards, trunk tray, and wheel locks ( that were all marked up over Acura msrp) but were not included in the msrp of the car I did the deal on so I got that stuff no charge. I didn't qualify for the $500 credit so that was kind of a nice bonus.

BookemDanole

Awesome!

My dealer is doing a dealer trade too. Hoping for a bonus of any kind myself!

stevieraveon

I got the wood grain steering wheel. It's getting installed now and should be able to pick it up in an hour from now.

JLawrence

The illuminated sills will not fit the rear door openings. They are too big. Whether they could be modified to fit, I simply don't know.

JLawrence

jayb082

Question... Just finalized the paperwork on my car and was told that the $500 credit certificate will be sent in the mail. Is this accurate? I knew the 2 payments are sent via debit card but thought the accessory credit was instant through the dealer?

pdpgps

At least in the MD area, the $1000 incentive and $500 accessory credit was going to be 3 $500 visa gift cards. Now the accessory $500 comes as a dealer credit.

cpr2

When I took delivery of my TLX I got the all season mats and trunk tray. Then I went back a few days later and request a sunshade and was told I should have ordered it when I received the car because the paperwork was already submitted to Acura. They eventually ordered the sunshade because none was in stock and I picked it up today.

jayb082

is the 500 dealer credit sent from Acura in the mail or given directly at the dealer

Quandry

Directly to the dealer.

jayb082

interesting. I assume it should be the same for every dealer. My dealer said it's sent by Acura in 6-8 weeks with the two payment debit card. My car is set for delivery around September 10th. I'll call Acura this week to see what they say. The debit card I can wait for but I was hoping to get the accessories when my car gets here.

Quandry

You should be able to get the accessories as part of your negotiated deal as the dealer knows that the cheque/payment is from Acura to them. At least that is my understanding of the arrangement in Canada.

jayb082

THanks! I'll give Acura Customer Relations a call just to be sure how it's supposed to work.

andy75

Used $500 credit for Remote Engine Start System III with 2 key fobs (w/ installation).

Dealer cost is $519 (so $19 discount).

jayb082

After speaking with Acura customer relations and the service director it was clarified that the $500 credit is given at the dealership (not in the mail). I ordered remote start, trunk tray, and 2 cargo hooks... Getting remote start and cargo hooks installed Monday. :-)

dherndon904

@Narnia, I mentioned to the sales manager at my dealership here in Georgia that the prices on the Acura website were lower than their accessories cost sheet and they honored the price on the website and gave me 20% off. I was fortunate enough that the dealership automatically puts wheel locks, trunk tray and splash guards on their TLX V6 model when it comes from the factory so I opted for the all season floor mats and the spare tire. It doesn't hurt to ask. Had I paid the dealership's price the floor mats would have been $194 and the spare tire would have been $476! I ended up paying $131 for the floor mats and $295 for the spare tire.

narnia

That's sweet that your dealer give you those accessories. I did ask about extras and they said I can use the $500 credit towards whatever I wanted. I guess that meant nothing doing, LOL!

They did come down considerably on the prices for the accessories though. I'm getting the decklid spoiler installed for $500, and their sheet listed it at $685 (MSRP is $397, which I assume doesn't include installation).

joflewbyu2

The credit was for the amount on the Acura website. Installation was to be incurred by dealer, not added to parts.

Rocketsfan

jo, where were you when we needed you?

Keifer1112

Just got the call that my i4 BWP / Ebony is in!! setting up to pick it up on Friday, but now trying to get the $500 accessory credit worked out. Wanted the remote start system, dealer says $399 +install ($200ish). So question, Appears I have to pay install and not part of credit, Just not sure what I should be getting from the dealer and how to work the $500 credit into more like the above post ($1000) (fyi dealer has been very responsive with updates etc)

CheeseyPoofs McNut

So the way it worked for me was:

I got a $500 credit for accessories.

I chose the decklid spoiler and two cargo hooks - the total cost from my dealer for that - including installation and tax was $687 - so I had to pay $187.

In other words - the price of the accessories does not include any installation or tax so that needs to be added in. Of course you can try to negotiate that out - I made the effort and got nowhere with my guy but in the end $187 is more than fair for what I got.

Good luck!

Keifer1112

That makes sense and helps....Thanks

joflewbyu2

I work for Acura. The $500 credit is for SRP of the part or parts on the Acura website. The dealer is suppose to install at no charge per the written agreement. If they are charging you, you got taken.

jayb082

Wait...what? Install at no charge!?! Where's this stated? Do you have this in writing? I think everyone here (including myself) got charged for the installation of accessories we ordered with the $500 credit.

jayb082

Actually...doing a google search I just found this...


http://www.cmginfo.net/adv/Acurawebs...s_final_v4.pdf



Does the Personalization Allowance cover any installation costs associated with the accessory or
accessories purchased?
No. Participating dealerships will need to absorb the installation costs of the accessories purchased through the client’s Personalization Allowance as participation in the promotion.

Interesting! Did not know this...hmmm...

CheeseyPoofs McNut

I sure did. I got charged for install and tax.

CheeseyPoofs McNut

Well - I think I'm going to be calling my dealer and asking for some All Weather Mats at N/C to cover their mistake!!

Keifer1112

Great News Thanks joflewbyu2, and jayb082 for the link. I'll print and bring with me to the dealer.

Quandry

This is typical case or buyer beware. The dealers are fine tuned to extract the maximum amount from the average buyer, and the average buyer is unprepared and overly excited about this bright shiny new toy.

I have been buying cars for many years but was still stung with my current purchase. There are many tips on the web, but here is my recommendation:

1. Do your research before stepping into the showroom so that you know what you are interest in.
2. Price the car using web tools and decide how much you are willing to spend, and start negotiating at a lower price point and be prepared to walk away.
3. If planning a trade-in spend the $50 or $100 to get a Black Book or similar evaluation.
4. Do not agree to any add-ons that you have not already decided to purchase, e.g., extended warranty, exterior and interior surface protection, safety and theft coverage, etc.
5. After generally agreeing to the purchase, get the invoice printed out review private before signing. This will allow you to double check all the options and prices, and it is amazing how they can twist the numbers and slide something in. Question every item that is not clear. If satisfied then sign it.

Final comment. I had wheel locks included in the deal. They were installed and the master key provided but not the 4 standard lugs that were removed. Not a big deal and I should have kept the ones from my trade-in if I had known I was not getting them. If you care, make sure to ask for them.

jeich182

Absolutely try and push for this (as I will be doing), but also note on page 5 the dealer can opt out of any section of the bulletin while participating in others.

jayb082

FYI... My dealer refunded the labor costs 100%... They sent me a check a couple days ago.

tlxsteve

I went with the Spare Tire Kit, Trunk Mat and Cargo Hook. Installation charges were hard to negotiate.