2011 Acura TL Consumer Discussions

Acura TL Lease Questions

• Re: 2011/2012 TL SH-AWD in MD/DC/VA [smiton]

  Written by: Car_man on May 8, 2011 4:11:29 PM

  Hi smiton. Acura's May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL AWD Tech with 15,000 miles per year are .00190 and 52%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2012 model are .00190 and 60%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Acura TL 2011 with Tech in Chicago

  Written by: entercell on Apr 29, 2011 10:49:51 PM

  Bought one - tried shopping over the internet. Own an existing Acura hoping to get loyalty cash. One dealer gave me a price of 32700 + TTLD. Didn't realize D was destination charge of 860. This price also assumes you have acura loyalty else you add $1500 to this price. Ed Napleton gave me a price of 33470 + TTLD. Agreed to the deal and bought it but be CAREFUL always ... Read More

Acura TL Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Base [dammitjim1]

  Written by: jbhansen on Apr 20, 2011 6:29:06 AM

  If the Acura dealer is also a Honda dealer in or near the same locale, you can ask Honda Finance if they would let you work with the Acura dealer at lease end instead of the Honda dealer who originally leased you the Accord.

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Base [cmb58]

  Written by: dammitjim1 on Apr 19, 2011 9:00:07 AM

  Your experience is very encouraging. I am local to this dealer also, have a 2008 Accord lease coming to an end and have my eye on the TL as a replacement. This was the first dealer I was going to visit and try to work out a deal with. It would be a huge plus if I could turn in the Honda to them, but I don't know if that's doable ... Read More

• 2011 Acura TL Base

  Written by: cmb58 on Apr 19, 2011 7:47:12 AM

  2011 Acura TL (without Nav); 36 months; 12,000 miles per year MSRP = 36,165 Selling price = 30,995 Residual = 59% MF = .00101 $349 with taxes upfront or $384 with taxes rolled in. DMV fees and $595 bank fee paid upfront Island Acura in Wantagh, NY (Long Island) Overall it was the best car buying/leasing experience I have ever had. I was in and out within an hour. Pick up ... Read More

Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2012 Acura TL Tech

  Written by: madan1 on Apr 13, 2011 6:39:36 PM

  Is any delear offers 2012 TL tech pack same as 2011 ?

Acura TL Lease Questions

• 2011 TL with Tech

  Written by: cable23 on Apr 9, 2011 11:04:59 AM

  Hi: Was hoping someone can help verify if this a good deal. I'm a little confused trying to calculate the final sale price with the lease information, which I've been reading about, but I still feel my calculations are off. Lease in NJ: 2011 Acura TL with Tech - Front Wheel Drive 36 Months/10k $0 down $460 a month after tax $1800 for acquisition and document fees, which is their standard ... Read More

Acura TL Squeaks and Rattles

• 2010 TL rattles

  Written by: rs55 on Apr 6, 2011 8:53:35 AM

  October 21st 2010 I traded my 2009 TL-TECH for a 2010 TL-SH-AWD-TECH with 40 miles on the odometer at the ACURA of Peoria AZ dealership. November 4th 2010 brought the car in to adjust misaligned hood door edge guards and a RATTLE coming from the rear passenger side. Rattle not found working according to factory specs. Odometer: 480 miles. November 16th 2010 brought the car in for RATTLE this time isolated ... Read More

Torn between the Taurus SHO and the Acura TL AWD/Tech

• Re: Ford Taurus SHO specs? [njvike]

  Written by: gbosil on Apr 6, 2011 5:26:36 AM

  Well I also have a 2007 Acura TL Type S and 2010 Acura TSX Tech. Just traded my TSX for a 2011 Audi S4 340 HP 333 Pd Ft Torque 0-60 in 4.7 DSG Transmission and Qtr Mile in 12.7! Granted this is a 60K car. Now don't get me wrong I love my TL and won't part with it. I think the build quality is superior in every way. Love ... Read More

Acura TL Lease Questions

• Re: Carman or KYFDX, Is there $4000 total incentive on 2011 TL right now? [cndnbkn]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 4, 2011 4:36:32 PM

  Hi Brett. Acura's March lease program is actually scheduled to run through May 2nd, so they should be exactly the same in April as they were last month. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Acura TL w/TECH buying experience

  Written by: anagriesel on Apr 4, 2011 3:56:38 PM

  For Seattle/Portland area, Acura of Portland offered me 2011 Acura TL w/TECH and w/Northwest Package (wheel locks, trunk tray, and splash guards) for $33,500 plus $100 Doc fee and TTL. This is an EXCELLENT deal in the Pacific Northwest where due to the lack of dealerships folks do not negotiate as much. Unfortunately, they did not have the color I wanted so I took a pass. They are down to silver ... Read More

• Is this fair price

  Written by: java5 on Mar 31, 2011 6:53:17 PM

  New 2011 Acura TL+tech+18 inch wheels for 34350.00+TTL

Acura TL Lease Questions

• Re: Carman or KYFDX, Is there $4000 total incentive on 2011 TL right now? [cndnbkn]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 31, 2011 6:17:13 PM

  Hi cndnbkn. The 2011 Acura TL Tech has $2,500 dealer cash available on it. The Base aka Non-Tech TL only has $2,000. The $1,500 cash incentive that you've seen mentioned is loyalty cash. Both of these incentives are compatible with the special lease program. Acura's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2011 TL with 15,000 miles per year are .00101 ... Read More

Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 Acura TL with Tech and without

  Written by: stevewilson1 on Mar 29, 2011 11:23:57 AM

  Chicago dealer offered 2011 TL with Tech package for $33,677. Vegas dealer offered 2011 TL base for $31,200. In both cases everything but TTL. The 2011's seem to be selling fairly quickly with the 2012's coming in. Not sure how long the deals will last.

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Tech - $34k [leithroad]

  Written by: billyperks2 on Mar 29, 2011 5:50:24 AM

  That's just pure dealer profit, tell the guy in the back room that you can polish and wax the car yourself-tell him in a nice way. Also, I think Acura fixes the 1st ding/dent for free. You can also call Dent Wizard yourself thereafter.

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Tech - $34k [jpb9]

  Written by: leithroad on Mar 28, 2011 7:12:49 PM

  Hi, Great price. I am in Balto and looking. When I was getting into the price, I was asked to buy a paint protection polish/wax, a dent protection package and a tire/wheel protection package. This seemd to really raise the price. What did you pay for these? Or did you just say no? Thanks

• 2011 Acura TL Tech - $34k

  Written by: jpb9 on Mar 28, 2011 7:45:56 AM

  I just bought the 2011 Acura TL w/Tech package, wheel locks, trunk tray, and splash guards for $34k + Tax, Tag, Title. Also took advantage of 0.9% apr for 60 months. Bought in Atlanta, GA. It took a lot of negotiating and a lot of dealers in town wouldn't do it, but I found one that would - so I feel that this was a great deal - hopefully you all ... Read More

Acura TL Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 TL SH-AWD Base

  Written by: njtechwarrior on Mar 27, 2011 7:31:53 PM

  bxsvx01 - Bill Vince Acura in Bridgewater.

• 2011 TL SH-AWD Base

  Written by: njtechwarrior on Mar 26, 2011 5:26:48 AM

  Leased a 2011 SH-AWD in NJ this week. Happy with the deal, comes out about right on lease calculator, benefited from Acura loyalty program and the fact that they delivered the 2012 to the dealers last week. MSRP 39715 Sales Price 34983 (about 2k under invoice) Residual 57% They said AWD is 2% lower than FWD which is 59% MF 2.184 Tax 7% 12k 36 month $428 per month Zero out ... Read More

• 2012 TL Numbers

  Written by: rleicht on Mar 21, 2011 5:31:02 PM

  Hi Carman, Can you post the residual and money factor for a 2012 TL Tech, 36 mo, 15k miles? There seems to be a big difference (as expected) between the lease deal on the acura website for the 2011 and 2012 model. I'm trying to figure out where the difference lies...between residual or money factor, etc. Thanks- much appreciated!

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Base [njtechwarrior]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 21, 2011 4:52:39 PM

  Here you go njtechwarrior. Acura's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Acura TL Base with 12,000 miles per year are .00101 and 59%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $2,000 cash incentive that is currently available on it. Car_man ... Read More

• 2011 Acura TL Base

  Written by: njtechwarrior on Mar 16, 2011 4:21:39 PM

  Hi Carman, can you please post the MF and RV for a 36 month 12k lease on a 2011 Acura TL base? Thanks!

Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 TL base [stevewilson1]

  Written by: duke39 on Mar 12, 2011 2:15:15 PM

  Go with the Infiniti G 37. The most recent Consumer Report rates the G37 as #1 overall in the Entry Level Luxury Sedan category. I believe in this publication. some do not. I've owned 2 Infinitis and 2 Acuras including a TL. No comparison as far as reliability and handling. For me these are the two most important factors. Appearance is also important and to me the G37 is way better ... Read More

• Re: 2011 TL base [stevewilson1]

  Written by: stevewilson1 on Mar 10, 2011 5:42:56 PM

  Update: Lynnwood Acura in WA ended up matching $31.5k that CA offered. Very surprised as they were so insistent that 33 was best they could do. I guess that's what could happen if you walk away. I think this is best you can get on west coast. Not sure about other regions of country.

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Purchase Price [fatcat8]

  Written by: aries5 on Feb 22, 2011 4:39:21 PM

  $35,123 was a purchase price which I have negotiated. The dealer has waived document fees and has added a paint protection free with a 5 year warranty. (I think it is usually cost around $650 -$700). It was a lease. They also have bought my previous Acura, which lease was up at the end of November 2011. Here are the final numbers: $0 down, $493/month, tax included, 10,000/year, 36 months lease. ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Purchase Price [aries5]

  Written by: fatcat8 on Feb 22, 2011 11:14:41 AM

  $35,123 is out of door price? thanks

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Purchase Price [seattleauto]

  Written by: aries5 on Feb 18, 2011 3:06:53 PM

  I just have bought 2011 Acura TL with Tech. package in Columbus, OH The price was $35, 123. It has also included a paint sealant protection Xzillon which was free. Mine was black/black car. Make sure to get a $1,500 Acura incentive for TL. It will bring the price below invoice. Good luck!

• 2011 Acura TL Purchase Price

  Written by: seattleauto on Feb 18, 2011 2:34:04 PM

  I just looked at a 2011 TL w/ tech package in Seattle WA and they said MSRP $39,895 + $495 for splash guards. I asked the lowest price and he said "about" 36k to purchase. What is the lowest price someone has paid for a 2011 TL w/ tech? This one was charcoal with black interior and standard wheels (not the upgraded).

Acura TL Lease Questions

• Re: New to Forum W/ Questions on 2011 [justmeinva]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 17, 2011 3:49:06 PM

  Welcome justmeinva. Here's the information that you're looking for. Acura's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL Tech with 12,000 miles per year are .00116 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $2,000 cash incentive that is currently ... Read More

• Re: Extra fees [bxxxmartin]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 16, 2011 4:54:02 PM

  You certainly can, bxxxmartin. Acura's February buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL AH-AWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00116 and 56%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 24 month lease are .00116 and 64%. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the dealer cash that is currently available on it. Car_man Host ... Read More

Freshened 2012 TL Will Be Introduced At Chicago Auto Show On 2/9.

• 2012 TL Refresh ? ? Come on!

  Written by: gbosil on Feb 16, 2011 5:14:27 AM

  I currently own a 2007 TLS and 2010 TSX so therefore dedicated to the Acura Brand. Lately I have been very dissapointed with Acura. Their design direction is somewhat misguided and their lineup lacking a performance line up. Their service sucks also. I've noticed a steep decline in lately. The 2012 TL in my mind is no different than the 2009-2011 TL period + or - a few add ons. It's ... Read More

Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2011 Acura TL SH-AWD w/Technology Package Lease [cerega]

  Written by: jaymk on Feb 15, 2011 11:08:06 PM

  I dont know much about leasing, but this dont look like to be a good deal at all. You can definitely negotiate more on the selling price. To give You an idea, I paid $37500 for my 2010 TL AWD Tech when it came out. Good Luck in Your search. Thankyou.

• 2011 Acura TL SH-AWD w/Technology Package Lease

  Written by: cerega on Feb 14, 2011 2:16:16 PM

  Hi, I want to know if im getting a good deal, on a 2011 Acura TL SH-AWD w/Technology Package Lease. I negotiated it for about 40,000 from 42900. The current offer is 652.52. with the $ 2040.00 down for 36 months and 15,000 miles a year including the maintanance for the first 2 years. Thanks for the replies.

Acura TL Lease Questions

• nyc current lease rates

  Written by: dleib on Feb 14, 2011 10:20:59 AM

  3 days ago in NYC, Leased a 2011 Acura TL with tech package and 18 wheels. MF .00116 and RV 58% 36 months

• Re: Carman question about my deal 2011 TL TECh [nacho2]

  Written by: jamesbond15 on Feb 12, 2011 6:37:03 PM

  Ok.. so First negotiate the sales price of the car. Don't talk about down payments or anything else. Simply "What is the dealer going to sell this car for." In the LA area, on a 2011 TL with Tech, I would ideally like to see the sales price of the car around $33,500-$34,000. Start there. (Also, you need to add a $595 acquisition fee that goes to Acura Financial. ) Once ... Read More

• Re: Carman question about my deal 2011 TL TECh [jamesbond15]

  Written by: nacho2 on Feb 12, 2011 1:03:54 PM

  James can you help me, I am looking at your lease on the same car except that you went with 10k miles, and you put down $1500. The dealer is using the $1883 from Acura as a down, then I should be at roughly same payment as you correct? I told the dealer that I wanted zero down, meaning not writing a check for anything. Also, in my letter from Acura ... Read More

• Carman question about my deal 2011 TL TECh

  Written by: nacho2 on Feb 12, 2011 8:38:39 AM

  My lease is up on my current tl. The MSRP for a 2011 TL Tech is $39,645. I told the dealer I want to do zero out of pocket. Requested 36mo/12k, residual 57%,MF .00116 are I was offered the vehicle for a selling price of $34,600, with a montly payment of $424.80 including tax(LA County 9.75%tax). I am receiving the $2000 credit, as well as $1500 for going from a TL ... Read More

• Re: TL Tech & Non Tech [jamesbond15]

  Written by: derrico on Feb 11, 2011 9:13:59 AM

  Hey James, Thanks for your help. I did ask Carman the residuals on the 7th, but he has not had time to get back to me. I ran the numbers for the existing base 2011 zero down lease and it looks pretty good. cap cost set to 33k Money Factor = .00106 Residual 60% no sec deposit, nothing down, and the dealership picks up the first payment. so 35 months of ... Read More

• Re: Extra fees [Car_man]

  Written by: bxxxmartin on Feb 7, 2011 10:58:17 AM

  Hi Car_man. Can I get the residual and money factors for a 24 and 36 month, 15k miles per year lease on a 2011 Acura TL SH-AWD. Thanks!

• Re: 2011 Acura TL w/Tech Package - Lease Question [irishys17]

  Written by: bbznyc on Jan 30, 2011 3:26:43 PM

  Irish - which dealership did you get the quote from? It sounds like an amazing deal.

• Re: 2011 Acura TL w/Tech Package - Lease Question [irishys17]

  Written by: irishys17 on Jan 30, 2011 1:57:43 PM

  Just wanted to update how my negotiations went. We were turning in a 2008 Acura TL (base) with 21000 miles on it...15000 under the milage allowance. Hubby & I are in the "super-preferred" tier. Took all my research to my local Acura Dealer (we had leased our last car there). They started out talking about $408/month with $1500 down for the 2011 Acura TL w/Tech package and FWD. After several rounds ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Acura TL w/Tech Package - Lease Question [irishys17]

  Written by: jamesbond15 on Jan 27, 2011 11:33:29 PM

  The money factor that Carman gave you is the lowest money factor you will get from Honda Financial for that car. I found truecar.com to be a really good site to find out what cars are really selling for right now. Just price the car in your area and then click on "Recent Sales." Then look at the lowest bar in that graph and aim for a price around there. For ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Acura TL w/Tech Package - Lease Question [Car_man]

  Written by: irishys17 on Jan 27, 2011 1:13:31 PM

  Hi Again! Thanks for your reply...I have a few more questions. According to Edmunds.com the invoice on this car is $40,392 but the one I drove had a sticker of $38,895. So, do I offer $37,395 (Invoice - $2000 + $500) as a starting point? Also, if my math is correct the .00153 money factor = 3.672% interest (money factor X 2400) which seems a bit high. When I leased my ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Acura TL w/Tech Package - Lease Question [irishys17]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 27, 2011 12:07:12 PM

  Hello irishys17. Acura's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL w/Tech and 12,000 miles per year in New Jersey are .00153 and 57%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. I doubt that you will be able to use the fact that you are so far under your lease allowance to your advantage in ... Read More

• Re: TL, TL-Tech [nacho2]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 27, 2011 12:00:38 PM

  Yes nacho2. Acura's January incentives are scheduled to run through the end of February. It's difficult to say what its March programs for the TL will be like, but I would be surprised if they were't fairly similar to the current program. Again though it's difficult to say at this point. Acura's current buy rate lease money factor for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL in Los Angeles is ... Read More

• 2011 Acura TL w/Tech Package - Lease Question

  Written by: irishys17 on Jan 27, 2011 8:26:18 AM

  Hi, I'm looking for the money factor & residual value & Invoice price for the 2011 Acura TL w/ Tech Package for lease in NJ for someone with "top tier" credit score. My Acura TL (base) is coming off lease in February and we're about 16,000 miles UNDER the mileage. Can this be used to our advantage? I've already made my last payment on this car I'm turning in...Can I use ... Read More

• Re: TL Tech AWD [scott211]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 23, 2011 11:16:24 AM

  Hi scott211. Acura's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL Tech AWD in Ohio with 10,000 miles per year are .00153 and 53%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Then negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $2,000 dealer cash that is currently available on it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: ... Read More

• Re: Resid & MF 2011 Base / tech TL S. FLA [bklyn4evr]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 23, 2011 11:10:06 AM

  Here you go bklyn4evr. Acura's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2011 TL with 12,000 miles per year in Florida are .00153 and 60%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2011 TL Tech are .00153 and 57%. When negotiating your lease on these cars, ... Read More

• Re: TL, TL-Tech [chadl]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 16, 2011 12:39:33 PM

  Hi chadl. Acura's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL with 15,000 miles per year in the Kansas City area are .00181 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. The money factors for the other trim levels that you mentioned are the same, but the residual values are 55% for the TL ... Read More

• Re: Residuals and Money Factor Please [jmk909]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 13, 2011 5:39:37 PM

  Hello jmk909. Acura's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL Tech with 15,000 miles per year in New York are .00143 and 55%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2011 TL AWD w/ Tech leased in NJ [loyalcustomer1]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 13, 2011 5:29:56 PM

  Loyalcustomer1, Acura's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL SH-AWD Tech with 10,000 miles per year in California are .00116 and 56%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $2,000 dealer cash that is currently available on it. Car_man Host ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Lease Deal [Car_man]

  Written by: jmk909 on Jan 13, 2011 3:42:00 AM

  Hi Car_man, I'm looking for residuals and money factor for 2011 TL with Tech and 18" Rims 15,000 miles 36 months in Western New York area and was wondering if you'd be able to help. Thanks!

• Re: 2011 TL AWD w/ Tech leased in NJ [qali]

  Written by: jamesbond15 on Jan 11, 2011 2:45:17 PM

  Doesn't look all that different. http://www.roadandtrack.com/future-cars/spy-photos/spied!-2012-acura-tl/gallery

• Re: 2011 TL AWD w/ Tech leased in NJ [aggietub]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 9, 2011 4:48:36 PM

  Here's the information that you're looking for, aggietub. Acura's January buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a base 2011 TL with 15,000 miles per year in the Dallas area are .00181 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 dealer cash ... Read More

• Re: 2011 TL AWD w/ Tech leased in NJ [nybroker]

  Written by: tghosh on Jan 4, 2011 7:55:25 PM

  Ramsey Acura

• Re: 2011 TL AWD w/ Tech leased in NJ [acuratlfan]

  Written by: arijac on Jan 4, 2011 3:47:33 PM

  it was radley acura near washington D.C> I spoke to Sam.

• Re: 2011 TL AWD w/ Tech leased in NJ [nybroker]

  Written by: arijac on Jan 2, 2011 1:16:33 PM

  I got 3 quotes: for the 2010 it was from curry acura, (ask fo uri) , one from brooklyn acura only one color though, and get this Randye acura in MD offered me the same deal for a 2011 aura tl

• Re: 2011 TL AWD w/ Tech leased in NJ [tghosh]

  Written by: qali on Dec 31, 2010 3:24:39 PM

  Wow, looks like a good deal in terms of MSRP and selling price. Was there an Acura incentive factored in the price reduction?

• Is this a good lease deal?

  Written by: krgoodman on Dec 28, 2010 9:12:22 PM

  Thanks everyone for all the great information on this forum. I'm considering a 36 mo lease on a 2011 Acura TL w/ tech, 15,000 miles per year in Southern California. I believe the MF is .00107 and residual is 56%, the MSRP is $39,895, and invoice is $37,137. I think there is a $1500 factory-to-dealer incentive on the car so I offered $36,000 and the dealer countered at $36,600 and is ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Lease Deal [soulman1980]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 28, 2010 6:22:12 AM

  You're very welcome, soulman1980. I'm glad that you've found the Edmunds.com forums so helpful. Congratulations on getting your new ride. Enjoy! Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: 2010/2011 TL Residuals and Money Factors [gguy8]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 28, 2010 6:19:28 AM

  You're very welcome gguy8. Chances are the fact that the dealership is absorbing the final two payments on your current lease is hampering your ability to get the lowest possible selling price on your new vehicle. There's only so much profit in any given deal. While there's no guarantees about what manufacturers will do with their future incentives programs, I strongly suspect that Acura will have at least $1,500 dealer cash ... Read More

• Re: Numbers in So Cal? [alex_socal]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 28, 2010 6:16:32 AM

  Hi alex_socal. Acura's December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL Tech in California with 15,000 miles per year are .00107 and 56%, respectively. The residual value for a lease with only 12,000 miles per year is 2% higher. When negotiating your deal on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 dealer cash that is currently available on ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Acura TL Lease Deal [soulman1980]

  Written by: soulman1980 on Dec 22, 2010 5:54:04 PM

  I just wanted to provide an update. I actually backed out of the deal when my local dealer offered to drop the price another $15/month with only $1000 out of pocket (DMV fees were included in lease package) - so in reality it is more than a $15/month savings. I had signed a PO and put a deposit on the previous lease, however I never signed a credit app and the ... Read More

• 2011 Acura TL Lease Deal

  Written by: soulman1980 on Dec 19, 2010 10:17:01 AM

  I just wanted to thank you guys (esepcially Carman) for all your help and what you do at this forum. While I just signed up today, I've been eyeing the lease deals for TSX's and TL's for the past few months on this forum and it has really helped me make an informed decision. I just did a 3-year 15/k mile a year lease on a new 2011 Acura TL Tech ... Read More

• Re: 2010/2011 TL Residuals and Money Factors [Car_man]

  Written by: gguy8 on Dec 17, 2010 12:23:53 AM

  Thanks so much for the info. car man! I greatly appreciate it! I do have another couple questions for you though. The one dealership I was dealing with was willing to deduct my two infiniti payments left off the price of the new acura if I lease it by the end of December, is that something I should consider? Also, if I do decide to wait until February to lease the ... Read More

• Re: 2011 TL Residual & MF [geoguy99]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 16, 2010 4:05:49 PM

  Thanks for the additional information, geoguy99. OK, Acura's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 TL AWD Tech with 15,000 miles per year are .00144 and 59%, respectively. When negotiating your lease on this car, make sure to take advantage of the $1,500 dealer cash that is currently available on it. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• 2010/2011 TL Residuals and Money Factors

  Written by: gguy8 on Dec 12, 2010 8:34:36 PM

  Dear Carman, I am looking to lease either a 2010 or 2011 TL in New Jersey (36 months/15,000 miles per year) and am wondering if you could answer a few questions that I have. First, could you please supply me with all the lease info (residuals/money factors) for all the different versions of the TL for those years for December? Second, I am currently leasing a 2007 Infiniti G35x that will ... Read More

• 2010/2011 Acura TL SH- AWD in Maryland

  Written by: smiton on Nov 3, 2010 1:28:58 PM

  Car Man - I would appreciate if you can post the November Money Factor and Residual for a TL-SH/AWD 2010 and 2011 with Technology Package, 36 months and 12,000 miles per year in Maryland.

• 2010 vs. 2011 TL Base

  Written by: sacdriver on Oct 10, 2010 9:35:04 AM

  My current lease is about up. With the $1750 incentive on a 2010 Base, it probably makes more sense for me to lease a 2010 rather than a 2011. My questions: 1) Are there any differences at all between the 2010 and 2011 base TLs ? As best I can see they are the identical car. 2) Edmunds TMV pricing for the base TL in my zip code is $32,642. Does ... Read More

• Re: 2010 TL tech lease in NH... [bigdogues]

  Written by: jamesbond15 on Nov 1, 2010 7:02:02 PM

  Is the new body coming out in 2012? That seems pretty early. Isn't the 2011 only the 3rd year for this body (I could be wrong). Either way I wouldn't really trust the dealers. Getting out of your lease early, even if you are getting a new Acura, will probably be costly. If you do go over your miles you will need to pay for half of the overage (assuming you ... Read More

• 2011 acura TL Tech Front wheel dr

  Written by: nring on Oct 4, 2010 10:51:13 PM

  does anyone have the #'s on a 2011 tl tech fwd? i am looking to lease in pa (9%) sales tex. 12K miles, 3 years, tier 1 credit, and loyal tl customer as my 08 tl tech lease is up in dec. wondering what the msrp is, a good sale price, MF and Residual and overall monthly lease number and how much down. any help is appreciated. is there any major ... Read More

• TL with Technology - November factors

  Written by: cesar_miami on Nov 1, 2010 3:23:16 PM

  Hi Mr. Car_Man I would appreciate if you can post the November Money Factor and Residual for a Base 2010 and 2011 TL with Technology Package, 36 months and 12,000 miles per year in South Florida. Could you please also confirm if Acura is still providing the $3K marketing incentive/cash to dealer on the 2010 TL? Thanks very much,

Entry Level Luxury Performance Sedans

• Re: Trying to decide.... TL? G37? other? [dap2006]

  Written by: plekto on Oct 30, 2010 12:49:39 PM

  I will mention, though, that the new CTS is worlds better than anything Mazda makes. It's positioned in Europe as a BMW 5 series competitor at a lot less money. My parents just went through this exact same scenario. And had it down to the same models are you are looking at. And the CTS just simply was a superior product to the Infiniti. The only vehicle that gave it serious ... Read More

• Re: Trying to decide.... TL? G37? other? [dap2006]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Oct 29, 2010 3:19:58 PM

  It's painful for me to admit, but the beak on the current TL is the most hideous thing I've ever seen! This is coming from someone who still can remember my first time driving my cousin's brand new 1986 Acura Legend (dark blue with gray lower accent) and realizing that it was the most special car I'd ever driven. I later owned a 1994 Acura Legend GS that was the love ... Read More

• Trying to decide.... TL? G37? other?

  Written by: dap2006 on Oct 29, 2010 5:10:49 AM

  OK, my 2008 Acura TL-S lease is ending March 2011 and I'm trying to decide on my next car. There are many things I like about the 2011 TL but the new beak and added size are really negatives I don't think I can get past. I just drove a 2011 G37S (auto - wife ruled out the manual.... ) but it seems a bit small - I'll have to drive ... Read More

Acura TL Lease Questions

• Re: Boston September Rates [Joe00]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 1, 2010 2:55:27 AM

  Hello Joe00. Acura's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 TL AWD with Tech and 15,000 miles per year in your area are .00134 and 49%, respectively assuming that you qualify for its top aka "Super Preferred" credit tier and go with a nothing due at signing lease. Acura is not providing any lease support on the 2011 TL yet, so ... Read More

• Re: 2010 vs. 2011 TL Base [sacdriver]

  Written by: jamesbond15 on Oct 18, 2010 10:22:41 PM

  Pretty much yes. Typically what happens is that the car value will fall faster than you are making payments on it. So say that your car is now worth $25,000 (determined by the insurance company) but you still owe $26,000 to Acura. Your insurance will give you $25,000 to give to Acura. Then Acura's GAP insurance will add in the $1,000 to make Acura Financial whole. That's it, Acura is happy, ... Read More

• Re: 2010 vs. 2011 TL Base [jamesbond15]

  Written by: sacdriver on Oct 18, 2010 9:43:47 PM

  This is something I was unaware of and I guess I am very naive about. I have GAP insurance through my auto insurance and Acura provides it as well, but I gather you are talking about some other peril. So lets say I lease a $38,000 car with $3000 down. I make one lease payment and the car is stolen. Are you saying that despite my having insurance with a $100 ... Read More

• Re: 2010 vs. 2011 TL Base [Car_man]

  Written by: aydan on Oct 15, 2010 10:01:16 PM

  I've never leased before so need help. Acura of Serramonte has said that their very best offer on a 2010 TL with Tech and 18' wheels is a 36 month lease with $3K down, $360/month (all taxes included), $12K miles per year. Is this a good deal? What's the very best deal that I could realistically get in the Bay Area? (I actually need $15K miles, don't know whether/how it changes ... Read More

• Re: 2010 vs. 2011 TL Base [sacdriver]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 14, 2010 2:59:26 AM

  Hi sacdriver. For October, Acura actually raised its dealer cash on the 2010 TL without Tech from $1,750 to $2,500. If I was in the market for this car, I personally would shoot for a selling price of around $2,000 under invoice or so after taking this cash into account. Acura's October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 base TL with ... Read More

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• 2011 a stale year for this category??

  Written by: sweendogy on Oct 3, 2010 12:49:16 PM

  by my count 2011 is a year that brings nothing really new.. the new S60 "naughty volvo" kind of cool i guess but its not going to win in performance. Lexus IS has new commercials that talk about its new performance package but its the same car... The G changed the front end a bit for 2010, but nothing has really changed-- i guess the new performance line is kind of ... Read More

• Re: spy shots of 2012 TL [shipo]

  Written by: gbosil on Oct 1, 2010 8:08:56 AM

  Let me re-phrase... what I ment was... In Japan "Acuras" are not taxies and Toyotas are ;) Basically there used to be a prestige about BMW and Mercedes years ago only a select few individuals "accomplished" individuals could afford one... today they are a dime a dozen and mass produced. I see them everywhere. If you want to spend 17K more on a 528i vs the TL-SHAWD just to say " ... Read More

• Re: spy shots of 2012 TL [smarty666]

  Written by: xeye on Sep 18, 2010 4:50:35 PM

  I drive a 2011 335i xDrive, traded in from a 2007 335xi. When I press on the accelerator, never mind stomp on it, it blows by, as if it was glued to the rails, by any Acura. I test drove both, and the performance, warranty and post-purchase feeling of complete peace leaves me with absolutely no regrets. I had really thought about driving the Super Handling what's-it-called, but the AWD handling ... Read More

• No 6-speed Transmission for 2011 TL!!!!

  Written by: sanish on Sep 7, 2010 3:35:20 PM

  http://www.acura.com/ModelLanding.aspx?model=TL&modelYear=2011

• Re: will the real SLim Shady please stand up [ivan_99]

  Written by: mdx_tl on Aug 17, 2010 1:02:37 PM

  It's quite an entertaiment here in this forum. I admire people that think Acura is not the same class with Infiniti. :) :P Poeple please help me, what's wrong with me? I made a huge mistake three years ago to pick MDX over FX35, and I made another mistake last month that picked TL over G37. I am thinking to trade my 07 MDX in for 2011 ZDX. Please someone stop ... Read More

Acura TL 2009 +

• Like I keep saying

  Written by: nyccarguy on Aug 15, 2010 7:26:20 PM

  every time I see a TL SH AWD, I like it more and more. Today I saw a black/black one parked @ the beach. It is a really sharp looking car that would be more than welcome in my garage. I've actually convinced my Mom to go and drive one. She has an E90 328xi with a lease maturing in December. She drove a 2011 X5 & a 2011 F10 535i ... Read More

• Re: 2012 ACURA TL TYPE S [gbosil]

  Written by: graphicguy on Aug 7, 2010 9:42:48 AM

  gbosil....there's been a lot of talk that the SH AWD is the Type S version of the TL. No one's heard anything about the Type S. From what I've read and heard, the 2011s are going to be the same as the 2010s...maybe some minor tweaks here and there. 2012 will be the year for a mid-cycle refreshening. Maybe a Type S then? That said, it seems like Acura has been ... Read More

• Changes to 4G TL

  Written by: smarty666 on Jul 9, 2010 7:23:24 AM

  Autoblog leaked what looks like the early 2012 MMC changes coming to the TL in April of 2011. The TL is going to get a front and rear facelift and hopefully some package changes and feature additions. It looks like the grill is going to be changed to what is going to be on the new TSX wagon! http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-2011-acura-tl/#3157519 They say its the 2011 TL but most of us on acurazine ... Read More

Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Used 2009 Black Acura TL SH-AWD with TECH (32,500 miles) [karyakarta]

  Written by: jtla on Jun 28, 2010 3:06:52 PM

  Now that you mentioned your driving/ownership pattern, I think buying a brand new car may actually make sense. As you have found out, new TL SH-AWD with Tech can be had for around $37k to $37.5k. It may go another $1k or so lower in July or August as the 2011's start to arrive showrooms. Since you will be getting $6k to $7k off sticker to begin with, your 3-year, 36k ... Read More

Acura TL 2009 +

• Re: Lexus [nyccarguy]

  Written by: smarty666 on Jun 26, 2010 7:54:42 AM

  listen I hear what you guys are saying about Toyota-Lexus, but have either of you ever driven a Camry XLE back to back against a ES350, on the exact same route? I have and I can tell you, there is many many differences between them, besides the top quality materials, ergonomics, and fit/finish of the ES over the Camry; the ES has refinement over the Camry in pratically every single area! ... Read More

Acura TL Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• 2011 TL,

  Written by: jaymk on Jun 21, 2010 10:36:13 PM

  Hi, Acura TL is now 2 years old and there should be some minor changes in the 2011 model coming this year. Anybody knows when the new model comes out? Thankyou

• Re: Need Help-- 2010 Acura TL Tech [mohanp]

  Written by: kel2010 on Jun 19, 2010 7:30:34 PM

  Edmunds says the $1500 loyalty incentive is for people w/ TLs coming off lease. I hope they can allow it for TL owners just buying another TL. I'm planning on buying a new TL Tech w/ 18 inch wheels asap. My 75 year old mother had her Accord totaled by a guy who ran a red light. She promptly took up w/ my wife's 99 TL w/ 110k miles which we ... Read More

Acura TL 2009 +

• Re: Nice Video, MotoringTV, Episode 8 [gbosil]

  Written by: rlonn1 on May 21, 2010 6:49:20 AM

  I think, and know you are right on! I could have written this myself! One thing, My statement leading folks over to the Buick link was to show folks that Acura was not alone when it came to How It Made The Car Look! Those that love the style of the TL, should love the buick as the concept is very close to the same mold.. And I still prefer the ... Read More

• Re: old days [graphicguy]

  Written by: sweendogy on Mar 24, 2010 5:16:43 PM

  g25 is infinitis answer to lower end cars -- it will undercut the 328i in price and be a direct competitor against the TSX, A4 2.0, regal, lex IS Infiniti does not want to rebadge another FWD nissan car into its lineup.. here is a link-- and it will be very competitive or will crush its rivals. (depending on the engine they bring over) http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/12/rumormill-2011-infiniti-g25-coming-with-turbo- charged-2-5-liter/ I bet with a 6 ... Read More

• Re: 2010 same ugly snout [graphicguy]

  Written by: sweendogy on Jan 9, 2010 1:07:41 PM

  was it the TL or a buick?? sorry the new GRILL on new acura models is a distraction from the rest of the car. its expressive vs its comp- like lady gaga standing next to taylor swift who would you rather bring home to parents? I would be shocked if acura wasn't working on a fix for 2011-- they should take a clue for buick-- i agree that the service is ... Read More

• Re: To Host [hpmctorque]

  Written by: pat on Nov 5, 2009 9:24:28 AM

  Let's make it Acura TL 2009- so no one has to tell me to change 2010 to 2011 when the time comes. :D Thanks for the suggestion!

Article Comments - 2009 Acura TL SH-AWD First Drive and Full Test

• Re: [golfrski]

  Written by: habitat1 on Nov 25, 2008 3:58:49 AM

  There is a difference between not wanting to look like you are "blending in" and looking bad. The Gremlin and Aztec didn't blend in - did you run out to buy one of those? I actually don't think the 2009 TL is quite as bad as some think - but it's definitely a major styling misstep. Especially after the previous model finally looked like a 3 series sport sedan competitor and ... Read More

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• Re: Well.... [laurasdada]

  Written by: traumeri on Oct 14, 2008 7:31:02 PM

  I don't think first model year is inherently bad especially coming from a quality company. Major updates are usually 2-3 years into the model anyway and don't forsee any tremendous changes 2010 other than the 6MT. That being said I'm weary Honda will finally come out with their 6AT in 2011 or 2012 but don't think I can wait that long. Other features TL lacks this year compared to competition (335, ... Read More

• Re: Quick test drive: FWD 09 TL [mrsatisfaction]

  Written by: traumeri on Sep 27, 2008 7:42:11 PM

  Mrsatisfaction: I didn't think about turning off the VSA maybe I'll do that next time. I still feel like the Acura 5spd's 1st gear is too tall (an extra gear to balance out the lower 3 gears will be nice). Your occupational bias aside, how much performance gain should I expect from the SH-AWD? The fuel economy hit and the smaller trunk are going against it, but I do want that ... Read More

• Re: [bodble2]

  Written by: fozzyfoe on Jul 10, 2008 2:03:55 AM

  Yes the RL does but it is also heavier and can't hang w/ the current Type-S. When the 2011 RL comes out with the est. 420HP, then it should be the one to look at. Unless ofcourse, the new 2011 TL Type-S gets equipped with a twin-turbo 3.7 V-6. This car could run the 335i pff the track. Let's hope Acura further develops their turbo engineering project. I would like to ... Read More