[christopher79]

I've been shopping around for around a month on the Passport EXL AWD. Been mostly waiting for a color I like, like the Gree, blue or red. Just was wondering what prices are you guys seeing so far on the EXL AWD or even just EXL? It seems like colors outside black, silver, and white are hard to come by for the EXL trim. I've never seen the black forest green in any trim in our area (OH, PA, WV tristate area). Black Forest Green would be my Number 1 choice so far.

I'm also thinking of adding the Roof Rails, I think it really lacks those on the sport and exl trims. Anyone else do the same?

 

[christopher79]

What I definitely see is that inventory of EX-L trims is smaller than Touring and Elite. The color distribution is very uneven, I do see at least one EX-L in Black Forest in MA. Like you, I'm also waiting for color in particular trim to appear and so far the closest one is about 160 miles away from me.

Yep Exactly. What color are you waiting for?

 

[christopher79]

I'm waiting for Touring in Black Copper. There are a few Elite trims in that color near by, but no Touring.

The Black copper is nice. They just got in an EXL in black copper at a close dealer. Its actually the first EXL outside white black and silver close dealers have had.

 

[christopher79]

Yeah I'm the same way. The gray seats aren't my first choice but any colors all come with gray.

 

[christopher79]

We purchased a Ex-l 2wd in Modern Steel Metallic right at MSRP unfortunately but did get some free add ons that I wouldn’t pay for. After a week of having the vehical we decide to add the roof rails and crossbars from the dealer because like you I feel it looks off without.

Are you still happy with buying the passport? Any thing you absolutely love or hate?

 

[christopher79]

I am researching - may purchase in late April or May as those seem to be better months for prices in metro Atlanta. Looks like buyers on the forum are happy with $2,000 +/- off MSRP. Maybe May will be better for me. I'm not too particular on color and want EX-L AWD. Are you seeing better deals in your area?

I was offered $36,063 on a EXL AWD at a large volume dealer. They Low balled my trade at first but I got them up to where I wanted they just didn't have the coor and told me it was 30 days out so I figured I'd wait.

 

[christopher79]

Dealer closest to me has EX-L AWD Modern Steel color for $36562. Responded on car gurus asking if price is invoice + destination fee. Got an email asking lots of questions so responded with question "does price include destination fee", got no response so far. I'm an old retired guy, no trade in and can pay cash tomorrow but am not telling them that. Have had same type problem with this dealer in the past. Bought the wife a car somewhere else last year after going to this dealer first. My best deals on cars have been after walking out or saying NO, NO, NO to unsatisfactory offers.

Invoice + Destination fee on an EXL AWD is $36,063. KBB.com will tell you invoice pricing on the Passport. Tell them you want to pay $36,063. Its only a difference of $500 bucks. I bet they'd sell you it if you did that if their advertising $36,562. Might even throw in all weather floor mats with the $36,063 if you make them.

 

[christopher79]

I like the way you think. Believe its best for me to wait until late April. What I will do is take this price to my preferred dealer about 20 miles away when I am ready and tell them it is what I'll pay but do want a towing package. That's how I approached them last year on an Odyssey & got a price under (supposedly) invoice.

I bet if they have the model in stock that they'd do the deal. I don't think the passport is selling exactly as well has honda expected. I think Missing a real EX trim has hurt it some.

 

[christopher79]

I paid $ 33900 as base price. After all taxes, fees and accessories, it came around $37400

for en exl? I'm guessing your price is without AWD right?

 

[christopher79]

It depends on the dealership and the location. Most of the dealerships think that they can still sell at a sticker price. I had to drive 110 miles to get this deal.

Thats down from 39,355 to 33,900 tho. Invoice is like $35,020 lol idk this is kinda hard to believe lol You got below invoice and no destination fee. Where was this lol

 

[christopher79]

Base price excludes fright fee $1055. So your calc was right only

I'm confused in what you mean

 

[christopher79]

Okay let me break down

Base price: $33900
Destination fee: $1045 (if you add base price and destination fee, it will come around $35000 which is invoice price)
Processing fee: $700
Taxes and Accessories: $1700

Do you have any paperwork that shows this deal? Just curious if you could snapshot just the price breakdown of it. I'd love to get this deal lol Tho I totally understand if you dont want too lol Obviously with your personal info blacked out

 

[christopher79]

Not to slam this thread (I'm also keeping track of EX-L AWD pricing), but there is already a pricing thread and it would be helpful for everyone if all the 2019 pricing info is in that one thread. I know that it has been mostly Elite and Touring trims sold so far, but EX-L pricing is starting to find it's way there now. I like seeing pricing for all trims because there is also a lot of pricing and negotiation wisdom sprinkled in there.

I understand that. I only created this thread to ask those who have not posted about their pricing they are seeing to post their EXL price since there wasn't much action in the pricing thread. I honestly think we should have a thread on each trim other wise it kind of gets lost and some people don't mentioned their trim and it gets confusing.

 

[christopher79]

I definitely agree about that. Of course, then people will post in the wrong trim thread. First world forum problems.

Hows shopping for an EXL going for you? I'm mainly holding back on colors and I'm also very interested in the Kia Telluride lol. Never owned a honda or a Kia before but I think the look of both is whats drawn me to both.

 

[christopher79]

We're not in a rush, so just staying informed on all things Passport. But it will be a white EXL AWD, so that should be easier to find. I'm happy to see that sales prices are falling for all the trims.

Telluride looks nice. I think Kia is cramming a lot of value into their styling and infotainment in order to get people to take a look. I'm always open to trying something new if the right product (for me) comes along.

Same here. It seems to offer a ton of value plus their warranty is pretty enticing. hondas aren't exactly the cheapest to repair so having that warranty does add value. Its such a tough decision. I think I need to test drive the telluride again. I've test driven the passport 3 times already.