PureNick

11.75% off retail on an ordered vehicle. I took the dealers last allocation. Just confirmation the vehicle will be at the dealership May 16th!

"Invoice" is such a bloated, fictitious number typically released as a resource for internet shoppers so dealers really don't get destroyed on each car they sell.

There is roughly 12-12.5% mark up in the ML's depending on the options + $750 "Hold back". Hold back is usually the absolute bare minimum profit the dealer has in a vehicle and 99% of the time (unless they're desperate) they will not touch this money as it includes commission to the sales man.

theboogers

Purenick. Please what was list and what is your net price?

PureNick

$58,625 was my MSRP.
$51,737 is my purchase price.

This does not include sales tax (+7%).

kumarjaybee

Yes. Invoice price is a number they throw out to keep you from quoting anything below.

I recommend that you do your numbers, contact multiple dealers within your 100mile radius to get the best quote. If you want a good price, be patient and work them dealers a bit.

I got 15% less than the MRSP. The dealer started giving me 5%, but I was able to get another 10% (no fleet discount)

27T

15% is record on this board. It blows the previous record into oblivion given that USAA discount was not involved. Which dealer offered this?

PureNick

Yeah 15%... Employee pricing + MB Amex $1000 cash? 15% is a steep loss to the dealership. Did you trade anything in?

kumarjaybee

Nope. I did not trade anything with the dealer.

I went with an offer from another dealer. He checked it out, saw that I was determined to purchase it at the other out-of-state dealer. So, I guess, he took a beating and sold me at a better price.

I guess, I was at the right place at the right time. The dealer must have been in a really good mood to get the sale done.

27T

He may have been chasing a bonus from MB. Which dealer?

27T

I'm beginning to think this was a fishing story.

jr2302

Just closed deal on a $55,135 sticker (4matic with just P1 package) for $48,800 (about 12% off MSRP). I dont have any additional discounts. Ended up being $620/month incl tax (12k, 30 month lease) with $2500 out of pocket (all fees and a small cap cost reduction).

Good dealer in NYC area

jprescott

Hey, thanks for your quote. I just went on the active hunt (X5 vs ML) and was just about to send an email to my MB guy. This is a great target especially since I plan to lease. Will update you all on outcome if it works out. I get BMW fleet rate but they are not pushing the X5 so ML makes sense.

sheepdog

Kumarjaybee - could you name the dealer in this transaction as I am in the process of shopping. If you do not want to list the dealer, please send me a private message. thanks

kumarjaybee

Sorry guys, I was out-of-action for some time.

The dealer I purchased from is MB of Tysons, Virginia.

My recommendation : Check out dealers within 100mile radius and be patient. Work with the dealer when the sales are low (during winter months or on 31st December).

In my case, March sales were down due to major snow problems in my area. I think, the dealer wanted to get a sale done. I guess, I was at the right place at the right time.

Good Luck with your purchase.

GregGebhardt

My ML350BT listed as $77,890. I got it for around $73,500. After looking for a while this was the only one that had all the options and I did not want to order and wait!

LosangelesMB

Just purchased a new 2014 ML350 from my local dealer.

I have compared about 20 dealers state wide and out of state to reach this price. total time used was 6 days

2014 ML350 4matic + P1 package
INCLUDED PACKAGES
PREMIUM 1 PACKAGE
iPod/MP3 Media Interface Cable
Rearview Camera
Auto-Dimming Side & Rearview Mirrors
Driver Memory Seat
Power Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Power Folding Mirrors
Radio: COMAND Navigation & 6-disc CD/DVD
iPod/MP3 Media Interface
SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio
Double Sun Visors
Auto Dimming Mirrors
115V AC Power Outlet

MSRP: 57705,
lowest E-price, first round of Emails: 47850 from MB of fremont in N. Cal.
took the offer and went to my local dealer at Long beach (S. Cal.)

final price at MB of Long Beach, 47500.

I felt the price could go down more, but I'm lazy to keep haggle and wanted the car pretty bad before summer hits.

Confirmed with dealer that more savings are coming starting end of August, but the inventory will be lower. not sure if they were telling the truth about inventory, but at least they did say more incentives in the second half of the year.

PureNick

$10k off MSRP? uhh... yeah you did fine and no, there wasn't much more to go. After everything the dealer most likely took some form of loss on that deal. They must be itching to get more allocation for 2015.

kumarjaybee

10k off MSRP is a very good deal.
Yup, the dealer must be itching to get the ML out of his inventory.

dawizard

Firstly congrats! I've been in the market recently and am not seeing any incentives from MB so far . They certainly have a lot of wiggle room on pricing on 2014 models right now. My very first quote locally was at 11% off MSRP without any haggling so far, so they must be trying real hard to get rid of stock.

coyote96

My wife's lease is almost up (4 months) and she wants another ML350. Here is the deal that I have so far:

MSRP: $63,490
My price: $55,490
Money Factor: .00092
Residual value: $34,284
$399 doc $795 acc fee built into the lease but trying to get them to remove all or part of it.

36 month/12K year
$710/month plus tax

The numbers seem high to me, I calculate $676.12 month plus tax.

Advise?

DFW01E55

Good discount off MSRP, but the money factor is 2.208% interest - that's not special at all.

PenFed is offering 2.24% to buy the car and you don't worry about the miles.

I don't see the value of leasing anymore, unless you can tie it to your business.

sheepdog

I calculated your lease payment given the terms you listed and the monthly came out to $706 not including taxes and license fees, etc. So your quote of $710 looks correct. I don't know what figures you used for the lower number that you calculated - it looks like you might have omitted the doc fee and lease origination fee?

When I was looking at MLs in May, the sweet spot of their leasing program was 30 months not 36 - you may want to ask for a quote at. 30 months just to compare.

MLicious

Just got a 2014 ML 350 4Matic Polar White/MBTex Almond MSRP $63,907 in Chicagoland for $56,336 including $2,000 fleet discount. I'm pretty sure we could have done a little better if we waited (can already get $2K fleet discount on 2015s), but my wife was growing impatient which triggered the Happy Wife Directive.



OPTIONS:
Premium

Harmon Kardon Lighting Package

Lane Tracking Package

Parking Assist Panorama Roof (makes a difference)

Running Boards

Ambient Lighting

Lighted MB Star (kinda cool although overpriced)


Love the car. Great ride. Technology could definitely use some improvement from the likes of Apple to make it more intuitive. The Nav/Audio interface is definitely the weakest link on this vehicle, which is why I would have preferred to wait until the Winter programs come out to get a 2015 (assuming they improved it at all).


Jose Gomez at Westmont Mercedes was awesome to work with.

DFW01E55

Smart man!

You clearly don't understand the Mercedes Directive!
When the technology needs improving, Mercedes will improve it.
Until then, just be quiet and pay the $310 for the Mood Lighting and be happy it's not $510.

Nicely equipped, hope it treats you well.

LilSilverBullet

Got 2014 ML350 gasser 4-Matic 2 weeks ago. Iridium Silver with Black MB-Tex

Options:

Premium 1
Lighting
Lane Tracking
Parktronic w/active park assist
Running Board
Illumination Kit for Side Running Boards
Trailer hitch
H/K sound
Pre-wire for rear seat entertainment
Ambient Lighting
Keyless-GO

It does not have panoramic sunroof which we don't care for anyway.
I am very happy with the options this car comes with especially the Blind spot monitoring & parking sensor since it is a lot different to maneuver compared to our 3-series. This is my first SUV, first brand new car and first MB!

MSRP $62,965
agreed price $55,000 (probably having fleet discount to get this price).
MB USA has 2.99% for 72 months but we got better rate 1.99% from our credit union.

MLicious, I also use the trick of dragging my feet trying to find a CPO with options and we both want. After a few days, my wife realized that the only way to get all the options we want is to order a brand new OR find the one with those options already on the dealer's lot - then she signed off on the purchase.

MLicious

I couldn't take the chance that she'd roll up there without me and screw up all my work.