[tothfixr]

I'm pretty sure I've decided to get a Ridgeline this month. Haven't test drove one yet but will in a day or so. When I start shopping, what would be a fair price for a RTL(no Nav or Roof), fogs, optional grill, body side moulding, splash guards,reaar view mirror with compass, tonneau cover and tow package(harness and hitch)? I plan on leasing for 3 years, 12000 mi/yr allowance, and can put down $5k including security, TTL etc. I'd like to know the MSRP as well as a good price, something near invoice and about what my monthly payment should be. I know this is asking a very open question but I figure someone here has already been this route. Thanks all.

 

[twbradford]

Always start with the base price of the vehicle without accessories. Then find out how much for each accessory.

RTL deals are around 27,800....I would aim for 27,500.

 

[blueridge33]

Is the price with transportation, or do you need to add that to the deal?

 

[Curly Woods]

Always start with the base price of the vehicle without accessories. Then find out how much for each accessory.

RTL deals are around 27,800....I would aim for 27,500.

You found a Ridgeline for $27800! WOW! Where did you purchase? We have a contract for 29600 and had two different Dallas/North Texas Honda dealers tell us that they would not even attempt to match that price. Waiting for our dealer to locate a silver RTL.......anxious in McKinney.

I want to get the build date from our dealer, before I accept the truck to see if it is one of the later builds (after 9/05).

 

[Curly Woods]

Ooops.......you were quoting a price for a base RTL and I was talking about a RTL Navi package.

 

[twbradford]

Yup...

Base RTL with mud flaps, roof rack, tint and "sealant treatment"

Got it at Honda of Mckinney

 

[scottjknox]

You should never put any money down on a lease. Most importantly, if your vehicle is totaled, the insurance company will pay off the balance of the remaining payments, but you will not be reimbursed for your down payment. Sure a downpayment makes your monthly payments lower, but with a little discipline, you could sit that 5K in a money market account making 3.5% - the internal interest rate on a lease is only about 1% (money factor of .005). Good luck.