Prelude selling prices

[rexracer71]

I called a few Honda dealers to confirm inventory and prices. I was kind of surprised a few Honda dealers tried asking for ADM. Most are at least $2K off msrp.

Nissan dealers killed the Z by charging huge ADM when the Z first came out. Consumers refused to buy at inflated prices. Consumers lost interest. Nissan had to offer HUGE incentives to move brand new unsold Zs. ’26 Zs are out. There are still brand new unsold ’24-’25 Zs on lots. 6-8 months ago I was offered over $12K off MSRP on a loaded Nismo Z. I could have bought a new Z Sport for $35K at the beginning of the year. A Z Performance was $42K. That $35K Z Sport was a deal when you consider a new BRZ cost $35K.

Hopefully Honda dealers don’t make the same mistake as Nissan dealers. I had a Honda dealer drop the price of a Prelude from $5K over MSRP to $2K under MSRP in less than 5 minutes when I said I was not interested in ADM. That is $7K off asking price in less than 5 minutes. All without me even asking.

 

[PGH21]

The ones I have seen in some of my Denver dealerships have been loaded up with extras plus a mark up . They are close to 50k!. Asked if you can order one without any extra equipment put on and the said no. What BS.

 

[feldsam]

Hi, I made a custom order, I am locaded in Czechia, Europe. Here is drilldown of costs:

991,652.89CZK ~= $47,261.85 - Base price
23,057.85CZK ~= $1,098.93 - White color and white/blue interior
12,314.05CZK ~= $586.88 - Destination
6,219.01CZK ~= $296.40 - Black emblems with install
-41,322.31CZK ~= $1,969.41 - Dealer discount
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991921.49CZK ~= $47,274.65 - Total excluding 21% VAT

If I take some from stock, I would pay less, the lowest price on our market is 944,545.00CZK ($45k). In Germany I found one for 894,920.00CZK ($37k). All prices excluding VAT. But no one in configuration I like.

 

[rexracer71]

The ones I have seen in some of my Denver dealerships have been loaded up with extras plus a mark up . They are close to 50k!. Asked if you can order one without any extra equipment put on and the said no. What BS.

I think you should be able to find one for around $2K off now, possibly more. I would shop more dealers in a slightly larger radius from you. Or you can wait a couple of months for the 2027. Any left over 2026 models would be a year old and probably discounted.

 

[rexracer71]

The Prelude is available through the Costco Auto Program. As of 8/21/26 there is $750 off through Costco. You can do much better and get $2K off if you shop around. I suspect better discounts might be available on the ’26 model when the ’27 model year arrives.

 

[faithboy102 6]

There won't be a sudden shift or turning point in pricing policy; please let go of the idea that the 2027 model is a facelift—anything built from late summer/autumn onwards is officially a 2027 model year vehicle. But don't worry, Mr. "rexracer"—perhaps you'll have the chance to pick up a super-cheap 2026 model in 2034.

 

[rexracer71]

There won't be a sudden shift or turning point in pricing policy; please let go of the idea that the 2027 model is a facelift—anything built from late summer/autumn onwards is officially a 2027 model year vehicle. But don't worry, Mr. "rexracer"—perhaps you'll have the chance to pick up a super-cheap 2026 model in 2034.

What do you mean I think a ’27 is a facelift? Don’t put words in my mouth little man. You are confused. Cars are a depreciating asset. I don’t know what happens wherever you are from but in the US cars that are titled one year older are worth less. They have one additional year of depreciation. That is FACT. As far as the cheap shots at me…you must be a really small man who is very insecure.. Quit acting like a child faithBOY. You are becoming nothing more than a distraction on this forum.

 

[rexracer71]

I started this thread to give potential Prelude buyers data points of current selling prices. A resource to share information and track current selling prices and pricing trends. Please feel free to let the moderators know if anyone feels I have posted anything inappropriate. I apologize for distractions from @faithboy and his ignorance.

 

[faithboy102 6]

It goes without saying that a 2026 model will eventually become cheaper—I had interpreted your point as implying that the price would drop across the board. As a Prelude owner, I feel entitled to share my opinion on the forum in a factual manner—sometimes pointedly or with a touch of humor—but I don't get personal with people I don't know; only one person has just done that—something you’ve surely noticed, too. Anyway, back to the topic at hand.

 

[tatus2 1]

I'm in California (Bay Area) and I got to $40,945 before TTL so ~$45,475 OTD.

I found a dealership who had a gray 2026 sitting for 100+ days but only offered $500 off until I told them I have something better elsewhere. They offered $40.9k right after so I probably had some room to negotiate more but by the time they countered I already signed my paperwork satisfied with the discount and my trade value. Someone might be able to get a killer deal there!