Electro-E

How much should one expect to pay for a :

2005 C230 Sport Sedan Kompressor
With:
Brilliant Silver exterior
Black Leather Interior
319 Lighting Package
320 Entertainment Package
324 Sunroof Package
5-Speed Driver-Adaptive Automatic Transmission

The MBUSA price for that car with those options is: $37,090.00

How much should someone expect to pay Out the Door, with taxes and everything, for a car like that?

I read someone here got there's for $25K, and I thought that was ridiculous, and someone I know says they got theirs for 32, how much can someone get this car for out the door, best possible price, thanks in advance..

amdeutsch

Pricing guide

Electro-E

Thanks for your help.

mick1

I don't know. i ordered a c320wz with the exact options i wanted (everything except for heated front seats and automatic transmission) and the sales guy told me he could take 4% of MSRP. couldn't really bargain because I didn't like what they got in stock.

Maestro

Try to negotiate $2500 below invoice.

Electro-E

When you say invoice price, you mean what the starting price of the car is, or the $37,090.00 the car ends up being after all the options?

Guest0001

Electro you can get it for atleast 33,500 plus tax and license.

moa4r

try doing a search

S_kLaSse

Electro,
visit more dealerships to get a better understanding of what GOOD prices are.
Goodluck.

Anaheim_Drew

How to get a good deal on a new C Class


I have tried to help and will make one more attempt for those trying to buy a new C Class. How can you play the game and not know the rules. Learn the terms. MSRP, Invoice etc. Current price market in your area
Fortunately, a little knowledge can go a long way toward making you a smart shopper. If you’re in the market for a new car, the following tips can help you negotiate a good price on the car you want.

Step 1 - Start by determining the vehicle’s factory invoice price—the price the dealer actually paid for the car. Luckily, you can get this information from several reputable Internet sources. You can also find the Kelley Blue Book value at www.kbb.com. :p

Step 2 - Find out if any rebates or factory-to-dealer incentives are being offered on the vehicle of your choice. Rebates can be applied directly to your purchase price so that you’ll pay less sales tax.

Factory-to-dealer incentives are cash rebates the manufacturer gives to the dealer when a car is sold. If you know about these incentives, you may be able to use them to negotiate a better price. For example, if the manufacturer will pay the dealer $500 for selling the car, you can use this information to negotiate a smaller profit margin on your end of the deal. But they don't have to share that profit with you.

Step 3 - Use manufacturer’s web sites or information from the dealership to determine how much you will be charged for dealer-installed options. Add the cost of these to the factory invoice price, subtract any rebates, and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what you should be paying for the vehicle.

Start at the Bottom Once you know what the car should cost you, start with this figure in mind and negotiate up, rather than starting from the sticker price and working down.

Step 4 - Have your financing in place. Although some dealerships advertise low financing, it may not be available for the car or options you want, and you may not be able to qualify if you have anything less than pristine credit. Instead, get a credit union loan or bank loan in place. You don't have to use it but it gives you bargining power.You’ll know how much car you can afford before you start shopping, which lets you focus on negotiating a fair price for your C-Class—without worrying about negotiating a fair loan with the dealer...

Step 5. Follow the above steps first and then get a coupon if you can..... To much effort is placed on getting a coupon but none on the education of the deal.....
Act like you know even if you don't... Show no fear and don't act eager.. There are other cars and dealerships

CitronC230K_03

i agree you probably can get atleast $2500 under invoice.

Anaheim_Drew

I don't think he can get $2500 under invoice without understanding the process of buying a car and getting a deal....... Everyone wants the benefits without the work to receive them.... I for the life of me don't understand why people on this forum who are going to make a major purchase do not have any information.......... When a person gets a great deal, it is because they work for it.... That savings comes from someone else loosing it...... If a person accepts what the dealers says and acts desperate why lower the price????

calboy

go to carsdirect, put in your configuration and you will get the msrp and invoice and carsdirect price. Try to match this price or beat it at the dealer would be a good deal.

Anaheim_Drew

Your numbers for the California Market.....
Maximum to pay out the door $37,000
What you will pay if you read my post on buying below invoice $36000-$36,400 $1750- $2150 below invoice
What you will pay if you go into a dealership uninformed $38,500 up

Guest0001

Seems like MB is the only car company that is selling below invoice according to carsdirect. BMW, Infiniti, Acura, lexus all seem to be about 500-1000 ABOVE invoice.

Anaheim_Drew

I saw that also.... But I only use Carsdirect as a starting point for my info... I also think it could be a marketing stratagy by MB. If I raise my invoice price and then lower it as a sales incentive..... the buyer feels they got a good deal. Mercedes is doing great selling the c class... and compared to the others, how do their numbers rank?

Maestro

I was offered $2500 below invoice by Jaguar in Santa Ana, and $2200 below invoice by Sterling BMW in Newport Beach.

Guest0001

X-type is understandable. But the BMW? Which models? If its the 3 series then I guess it is most likely because its the last year for the E46.

Anaheim_Drew

And to me that means $500 more at least if you let them know you are serious..... and have no problem walking away...

Maestro

Why is the X-Type understandable? Yeah, I was discussing the 3-Series with them.

tyro

What the hell kind of avatar is that??????