I really like Telluride but their lease sucks and so is Palisade (both getting somewhere in $470-$520) for LX with $3000 down. So, I started looking else where, other option I am considering based on my budget (around $400-$450 for mid level trim) are Volks Atals and Mazda x9, they seem to have better lease deal than Hyundai/Kia currently.
Here is what I’ve got so far without going full number details,
ATLAS SE 2.0T FWD
MSRP: $36,280 Your Price: $32,687
36 Months/10k Miles Per Year, $3,000 Drive Offs, $353 Plus Tax a Month**
X9
I am not digging how x9 looks but i think this has pretty good lease deal? I am waiting to receive an actual number but initially i was offered $6600 off MSRP for Grand, Base $43350 and discounted to $37754.
It’s not everyones favorite but the Honda Pilot is a steal right now, I have a few trim levels priced on my marketplace post and most people qualify for Conquest/Loyalty
My wife had a 2017 GT AWD for a little over 2 years.
Infotainment system is miserably slow and painful to use.
3rd row is pretty useless and the storage behind it isn’t any better. Works fine if you want a 2 row suv with more storage than a cx-5, but that’s about it.
Interior materials look great for the first week or two until they attract scratches for everything nearby. Who thought a center console that was all piano black was a good idea?
Paint chips if you look at it wrong.
Ours made this weird clunking/jerking on rapid throttle lift-off. Never was able to get a diagnoses on it.
People claim that it has some amazing driving dynamics… it’s an economy 3 row suv. Maybe it’s tighter sprung than a school bus but it’s not some fun vehicle to drive.
I haven’t seen her happier than the day we discovered carvana was offering the same as the current buy out amount.
Where are you? In Seattle I found it relatively easy to get to under 400 a month + TTL on an Ascent Limited.
I really like the Atlas but they lease like crap and the CX9 is too tiny in the 3rd row. Now just debating if I want to snatch up an XC90 for a bit more than the Ascent. Trade off would be luxury vs function.
I’m in the same boat, and last I checked SD/CV dealers were either marking up Tellurides or there were none in any sort of decent configuration.
Have you driven the Pilot? What were your thoughts? I was considering an Explorer since I’m coming from a Ford Escape and got a PCO, but it seems way overpriced now in comparison.
@Jeff_BeachCitiesAuto not too familiar with Honda’s lineup since my old 03 Accord. Why do you say it’s “not everyone’s favorite?”
I can attest, Mazda has the worst infotainment in the industry. It literally hurts my body to use it. Their paint is also a bit soft. As far as driving dynamics, better than most but people shopping 3 row SUVs aren’t putting that at the top of their list.
I’ve driven the new 3s, excellent car. I have a Miata, very happy with mine, but I would stay away from the CX-9. The 3rd row is cramped.
I had the same issue with the telluride! I finally found an SX but they want 8k over msrp because it’s so rare right now with their factories closed So I gave up and am getting a RR instead.
The pilot EX-L is really nice. I had the MDX before and LOVED it. I second @Kinetics14 or @aspec1 Ideas. Much better looking than the Hyundai, imo. Good luck! Hope it works out for you.
Have you considered a minivan? We had an MDX and Highlander before switching to the Odyssey and it has been a serious life hack and the convenience is unmatched. To me, most if not all 3 row SUVs look like grocery getters, so just get the one that is actually most functional. The mini!
So I gave up and am getting a RR instead.