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How is this price?
I found a 2005 C230K for sale. It is Granite Grey Metallic, automatic transmission, cd changer, heated front seats, sunroof package with a Charcoal interior. Dealer told me 500 over invoice, with invoice being $32,538. He has only one in his storage facility, and told me there are currently only 5 other cars with that color.
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That is a pretty decent price for an automatic. If it is truely 500 over invoice, that is a good price. You should try to obtain a C-spot coupon for 1500 off. There is some floating around.
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Did the dealer give you that figure? Be careful because a lot of them will pad their invoice with advertising fees and the paperwork fee. They spring that surprise on you quite often. Search for a post by MarcusBenz for more insight info.
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Originally Posted by lkc230k
I found a 2005 C230K for sale. It is Granite Grey Metallic, automatic transmission, cd changer, heated front seats, sunroof package with a Charcoal interior. Dealer told me 500 over invoice, with invoice being $32,538. He has only one in his storage facility, and told me there are currently only 5 other cars with that color.
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Originally Posted by DJM
So, the price the dealer quoted you was 32,538+500=33,038? If thats the case, carsdirect.com gives a quote of $32,338 for the same car. Might want to tell the dealer that. Im in SoCal so I do not know if the dealers in your area will match carsdirect.com's price, usually about $800-1000 below invoice price. I have been told they do here. And definitely try to get a C-Spot coupon. Good luck!
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"What I can offer you on the price is $500 over invoice like we have been discussing, I think that is a fair number on the Mercedes-Benz but like I had mentioned to you before I dont want to loose your business over a 100 or 200 dollars."
Quoted the dealer via email.
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Originally Posted by lkc230k
"What I can offer you on the price is $500 over invoice like we have been discussing, I think that is a fair number on the Mercedes-Benz but like I had mentioned to you before I dont want to loose your business over a 100 or 200 dollars."
Quoted the dealer via email.
Quoted the dealer via email.
Invoice for the car w/ Sunrrof, heated seats, 6-CD changer, auto, and Grantie Grey is $33,138, according to carsdirect.com. That does not include any marketing fees the dealer likes to add on. Carsdirect price is $800 below the stated invoice price. According to your quote it sounds like the dealer wants $500 on top of invoice. Sounds high to me.
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dont let dealer trick you by giving you a higher price just because there aren't that many at the dealer. I had to special order mine, its $2000 special ordered. silver/black w/ light is a hard combo to find for the 05 c230K. Im still geting it under invoice eventho the car is hard to find. btw, i went to fletcher jones in newport, largets mb dealer in socal.
good luck huntin,
-vic
good luck huntin,
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how much is that under sticker?? unless your getting @ least 2500-3000 under sticker, I think you can do better IMO....one guy here (Turbo 2, I think) got 4K under sticker, but that seemed like a special case...
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First of all you need to do your research yourself and not believe dealer numbers. MBs have a markup of 7%, not including shipping/advertising/BS fees, and a 3% hold back.
Second you can for the most part ignore the Cali boys on here because they have a hard time believing that prices in the rest of the country don't match theirs. :p
Third you have to be happy with the price you pay.
Second you can for the most part ignore the Cali boys on here because they have a hard time believing that prices in the rest of the country don't match theirs. :p
Third you have to be happy with the price you pay.
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Alright.... Granite Grey Metallic with lighting and sunroof packages with an automatic transmission for $250 over invoice. How does this sound to you use? The car however will have to be special ordered.
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Try shakin' him/her for some more freebies like free car-detailing or all season mats, cargo net, etc to make up for that 250. Don't let him/her get away with your hard earned money.
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250 over invoice is pretty good...i paid 700 over invoice and i thought i was gettin a deal.....ohh wellz....we live and we learn!
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Originally Posted by DJM
So, the price the dealer quoted you was 32,538+500=33,038? If thats the case, carsdirect.com gives a quote of $32,338 for the same car. Might want to tell the dealer that. Im in SoCal so I do not know if the dealers in your area will match carsdirect.com's price, usually about $800-1000 below invoice price. I have been told they do here. And definitely try to get a C-Spot coupon. Good luck!
Right...I got mine at $1,600 below invoice and another $1,500 off using the C-Spot. Just tell them you got a better offer elsewhere and ask if they would match the below invoice price. If they want your business, they'll do it. If not, call another dealer.
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Carsdirect pricing changes by zip code
Keep in mind that the prices quoted on Cars Direct are different depending on which zip code you enter.
For example, I found a $4,000 difference on a Jag S-Type between Orange County, Cal and Seattle, Wash; where my sister lives.
Each person needs to enter their own parameters before expecting a dealer price match.
For example, I found a $4,000 difference on a Jag S-Type between Orange County, Cal and Seattle, Wash; where my sister lives.
Each person needs to enter their own parameters before expecting a dealer price match.
