Noticed some drops in residual on some models (MDX, TSX, TL) and some increases on another (RDX). ILX stays the same, but MF drops. Taking the TL as an example, a 1% drop in residual with no drop in MF to compensate seems to indicate that the deal this month is slightly worse. However, if you factor the $2000 dealer cash and the $1000 conquest/loyalty cash, you are looking at some room to make this deal the same (or better) than last.

Here is a sample calculation based on TrueCar’s Southern California sale price and do not include local taxes. Please note that your dealer calculations may vary due to local fees/taxes.

2012 ACURA TL BASE
MSRP – $36,600
Sale Price – $32,000
Monthly – $390+ tax
RWG Rating – 92.4

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2012 Acura MDX
36 Month – Residual 53% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

2012 Acura MDX TECH
36 Month – Residual 51% of MSRP – .00090 Base Rate

2012 ACURA TSX 4DR SEDAN AT SPECIAL EDITION
36 Month – Residual 55% of MSRP – .00038 Base Rate

2012 ACURA ZDX BASE
36 Month – Residual 50% of MSRP – .00016 Base Rate

2012 ACURA TL BASE
36 Month – Residual 54% of MSRP – .00096 Base Rate

2012 ACURA TL SH-AWD BASE
36 Month – Residual 52% of MSRP – .00096 Base Rate

2013 ACURA RDX AWD BASE
36 Month – Residual 61% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate

2013 Acura RDX AWD TECH
36 Month – Residual 58% of MSRP – .00165 Base Rate

2013 Acura ILX 2.0L PREMIUM
36 Month – Residual 60% of MSRP – .00141 Base Rate