silly question: is this a 2018 model? there are still a few 2017s in your area and the incentives are juicy.
also, i went back and looked at your first post. That is actually a very good deal if it includes taxes. I can’t get the numbers to work out in the calc unless i lower the sell price to $31595 (before the LC)
Yes, it is10% off MSRP before rebates. And honestly some dealers maybe be aggressive in getting those 17s of the lot. Might even be able to start higher
It is a 2018, yes. I’ll have to look at the differences it has with the 2017 to see if I like it.
Indeed, the numbers I posted first included taxes. Only issue with it was the 36 months, but at this point it would seem that it might be my only option to get a lower payment.
I’m in Ohio, but can let you know how my deal works out (if at all) tomorrow
Please do. Very much looking forward to hearing it.
@cheapdad00 just tried a tlx (I4) and I don’t get a premium feel out of it. It almost felt like the 18 Accord sport could be superior to it in terms of feel. Is the tlx due for a refresh?
Optima Hybrid was new for 2017 (2016 for non hybrid). So 2018 and 2017 should be identical.
TLX was refreshed for 2018.
So, here are my findings. I went to another Kia dealer today and saw what they have. There’s a 17 OH that they really, really, really, wanted me to take. I had gotten close to the numbers I posted in the thread opening.
As I was thinking about it, I got contacted by a broker on this site who says he can get me into one of these. I backed off and now I’m waiting to see what he can do. If he can do better, I’ll gladly pay his fee and get this over with.
Regarding the TLX, it is weird. I did not get anything from it. I know Acura is perceived as a luxury brand here in the US but to me, those brands (Acura, Lexus, Infiniti, etc.) don’t play in the same league as MB, BMW, Audi, etc.
I was surprised to feel that the TLX was inferior to the 1.5T Accord I had tried a few days ago. Cabin quiet levels were amazing on the TLX, but that’s about it. I wouldn’t pay more than I’d pay for a Civic or an EX Optima to be honest for one of them.
I still have my sights set on the Optima Hybrid, if I can get it at the right price, but the Accord Sport is a close second. Different beasts, for sure, but both of them have a great feel for me.