[aarondixon]

I did some internet searching and found a dealer in NC giving great discounts:

Hubert Vestor Honda in the city of Wilson.

They list the discounts right on their website:
https://www.hubertvesterhonda.com/searchnew.aspx?Type=N&Year=2019&Make=Honda&Model=Passport

Example: An AWD Touring Model with an MSRP of $42,175 is $3,545 OFF and selling for $38,650!

I wish I was closer to them...

 

[jonesronald]

I did some internet searching and found a dealer in NC giving great discounts:

Hubert Vestor Honda in the city of Wilson.

They list the discounts right on their website:
https://www.hubertvesterhonda.com/searchnew.aspx?Type=N&Year=2019&Make=Honda&Model=Passport

Example: An AWD Touring Model with an MSRP of $42,175 is $3,545 OFF and selling for $38,650!

I wish I was closer to them...

These deals are to good to be true. There has to be a catch. If I could get these prices I would have a new Passport by Friday.

 

[aarondixon]

How far way are you from them?

 

[tonya71]

These deals are to good to be true. There has to be a catch. If I could get these prices I would have a new Passport by Friday.

These are what the car should be selling for. That is similar to what they are knocking off the pilot MSRP.

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Looks like they already are getting kinks in the MSRP armor.

 

[aarondixon]

Yep, I thought of you Mark, didn't you say the AWD Touring was worth $38,500? If so, this is pretty damn close...

 

[tonya71]

Yep, I thought of you Mark, didn't you say the AWD Touring was worth $38,500? If so, this is pretty damn close...

if I was sitting in the dealer I probably would go up just a little ???

This internet deal likely has a last minute string ... fee they will try to get. But at 38,500.00 the dealer is still getting his $900 hold back , plus they get a potential service customer, plus they will try to make money on financing and accessories.

Heck if he would have taken my 38500 offer I would be taking my Passport back in to get fixed???

 

[tonya71]

Just looked on the internet. The dealer that rejected my 38500 offer has not sold one yet. Started with six ... still has same six

 

[jonesronald]

How far way are you from them?

I'm about 613 miles away from that dealer.

 

[jonesronald]

These deals are to good to be true. There has to be a catch. If I could get these prices I would have a new Passport by Friday.

I just sent my dealer this link and told them these prices are inline with my expectations and to call me if they can match.

 

[dpatterson]

Often the places that advertise the lowest prices online are the ones who add the most junk onto the price when you get there, or they're including a bunch of hypothetical rebates you don't qualify for.

 

[alananderson]

Just looked on the internet. The dealer that rejected my 38500 offer has not sold one yet. Started with six ... still has same six

In the past I found that calling up their competition and mentioning your experience can get them off on a bidding war for your business. If you try it, let us know!

 

[tonya71]

In the past I found that calling up their competition and mentioning your experience can get them off on a bidding war for your business. If you try it, let us know!

The original dealer I made an offer to reached out in an email seeing if I needed any other information. In email. I re stated my original offer and also showed him the North Carolina desler ad.

Today I thoroughly test drove a Subaru Ascent. I wanted to also hear their top of line Harmon Kardon audio. Sorry to say I was not impressed.

Then took a test drive in a higher end 2019 Kia Sorento. Actually pleasantly suprised in many ways. And I would say their top of the line audio is perhaps a little better than the Passport. Better warranty, Good review history. I know it will not likely have the resale value but it costs much less up front for more car. I actually have to put it in the running.

As I drove by the Honda lot I saw the Passport on display. Same one that's been there for two weeks. And just not sure I like the looks.

The passport is holding on by a thread in my hunt for my happy vehicle.

 

[matthew67]

We’re torn between the Touring and Elite as well. Love the painted black wheels but share your concerns with them holding up. Not sure venitlated sears and rain sensing wipers are must have items for us. Still debating. Good luck to you.

 

[jonesronald]

We’re torn between the Touring and Elite as well. Love the painted black wheels but share your concerns with them holding up. Not sure venitlated sears and rain sensing wipers are must have items for us. Still debating. Good luck to you.

For me I'm glad I went Touring. The rims are nice on the Elite but I like the grey wheels on the Touring too. The rest of the Elite only features I can live without and save 3-4k by doing so.

 

[aarondixon]

For me I'm glad I went Touring. The rims are nice on the Elite but I like the grey wheels on the Touring too. The rest of the Elite only features I can live without and save 3-4k by doing so.

My feelings exactly... I have never had a car with heated/Ac in the seats and have somehow survived just fine, If I need to charge my phone - I'll just plug it in, I can turn on/off the wipers during the rain and I also like the Gray wheels better and it will match my Modern Steel body color better...

 

[pettymelissa]

There’s about a half dozen Passport Elites in the Tampa Bay Area on AutoTrader.com priced just under $41k, which seems like a steep discount for a brand new model. I’m wondering what kind of add-ons and/or fees they aren’t disclosing. I’ll be curious to see what people are paying for an Elite (minus tax, tag and title).

 

[alananderson]

There’s about a half dozen Passport Elites in the Tampa Bay Area on AutoTrader.com priced just under $41k, which seems like a steep discount for a brand new model. I’m wondering what kind of add-ons and/or fees they aren’t disclosing. I’ll be curious to see what people are paying for an Elite (minus tax, tag and title).

The more the merrier because with that many to go around we'll see dealers willing to negotiate on price just so they can move units and avoid any further losses from holding on too long.

 

[johnny59]

In the same boat - was considering an Elite but now thinking the ~3k I save is more valuable than what I get going from a Touring AWD to an Elite. Which from what I make out is dimming ORVM, rain sensing wipers, heated steering, LED map lights, ventilated seats, black wheels. Did I miss anything?

The difference in quotes (no bargaining yet) is about 2900. With tax its 3100. Still think I'm better off putting that money into aftermarket accessories and paint protection I was hoping to get.

Someone convince me otherwise?

 

[enelson]

I test drove the Touring 4WD last weekend and would have purchased if not for a $1300 difference with the dealer. I’ve decided to push my purchase out to Memorial Day weekend because I feel like I was rushing the purchase and I may get a better deal then. Anyway, I’m torn between the Touring and the Elite. I love the rims on the elite but I’m concerned about how the glossy rims will hold up. Does anyone have experience with similar rims? Also is the additional cost of the Elite worth it?

I paid $39,700 plus 6.5% sales tax for my White Elite with all weather mats here in Ohio. As for the Rims they seem pretty durable so far besides the wife curbing one of them last week. Good Luck!