W205 Discount challenge!
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2016 C450
Discounts
I live in the northeast and I see all these very good discounts.I don't belong to any of the organizations mentioned,have not joined the owners circle,no fleet discount Just looking for the best price from any dealer within 100 miles.About the best I can do is about $2500.What gives?I see 20% or more on the west coast
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I live in the northeast and I see all these very good discounts.I don't belong to any of the organizations mentioned,have not joined the owners circle,no fleet discount Just looking for the best price from any dealer within 100 miles.About the best I can do is about $2500.What gives?I see 20% or more on the west coast
Los Angeles is arguably the best place to buy a car due to the sheer amount of competition as compared to other areas in the country.
Another possible reason is sales volume. The LA metropolitan area is the 2nd most populous behind only NYC with approximately 13 million people. There are a lot of rich people who all need cars to get around the area. As a result, dealerships can take more money off MSRP because they sell perhaps a higher volume of cars (although I'm pretty sure that's more based on competition). I'm pretty sure the dealerships on the southern part of the LA metro area feeds customers from San Diego metro as well since San Diego is not too far away from LA.
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Oldman,
Where in the NE? I'm from Philly/South NJ area and I got about 12.5% off from a custom order; I think I could do 14-15% if the car is off the lot. I didn't come across 20%+ discount from the NE but you could be the first.
Go to the following tread to read on some price negotiation methods that works.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...2015-c300.html
Good luck.
Where in the NE? I'm from Philly/South NJ area and I got about 12.5% off from a custom order; I think I could do 14-15% if the car is off the lot. I didn't come across 20%+ discount from the NE but you could be the first.
Go to the following tread to read on some price negotiation methods that works.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...2015-c300.html
Good luck.
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2016 C450
Oldman,
Where in the NE? I'm from Philly/South NJ area and I got about 12.5% off from a custom order; I think I could do 14-15% if the car is off the lot. I didn't come across 20%+ discount from the NE but you could be the first.
Go to the following tread to read on some price negotiation methods that works.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...2015-c300.html
Good luck.
Where in the NE? I'm from Philly/South NJ area and I got about 12.5% off from a custom order; I think I could do 14-15% if the car is off the lot. I didn't come across 20%+ discount from the NE but you could be the first.
Go to the following tread to read on some price negotiation methods that works.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...2015-c300.html
Good luck.
Last edited by oldman&theC; Feb 18, 2015 at 03:27 AM. Reason: Missspellig
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Thanks guys for the info & tips,I live between Phila & Allentown,There are about 4 dealers within 25 miles of me.I originally priced out a C400,I always custom order because they never have exactly what I want on the lot.I want the the sport model,relatively well optioned,I believe list price was $56800 with 4 year maint.The dealer said the best he could do was about $2500 off list.He looked at me like I was crazy when I told him the discounts I was seeing on line.This is the dealer who has been the best price for my previous Audi<MB purchases.I decide to wait for the C450 to go on sale,but I don't expect better discounts.I am not new at haggling,I always know more about the car than the salesman.Every MB deler in my area will let me walk at about the 2000 to 3000 discount from list.What dealer for the 12.5% ?
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On another note, check the manufacturing date so you can advoid seat bleed problem.
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Thanks guys for the info & tips,I live between Phila & Allentown,There are about 4 dealers within 25 miles of me.I originally priced out a C400,I always custom order because they never have exactly what I want on the lot.I want the the sport model,relatively well optioned,I believe list price was $56800 with 4 year maint.The dealer said the best he could do was about $2500 off list.He looked at me like I was crazy when I told him the discounts I was seeing on line.This is the dealer who has been the best price for my previous Audi<MB purchases.I decide to wait for the C450 to go on sale,but I don't expect better discounts.I am not new at haggling,I always know more about the car than the salesman.Every MB deler in my area will let me walk at about the 2000 to 3000 discount from list.What dealer for the 12.5% ?
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Thanks miketc,I have been there years ago and they didn't do any better than the other 3 that I dealt,but that was in the late 90's maybe a different atmosphere now.
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You didn't approach it correctly or talk to the right person. You need to go thru Edmunds.com so they know there are completions for your business because they know Edmunds will send out quote requests to multiple dealers. Walking in any dealer and ask for 12% will not get you there because they know they are the sole bidder.
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You didn't approach it correctly or talk to the right person. You need to go thru Edmunds.com so they know there are completions for your business because they know Edmunds will send out quote requests to multiple dealers. Walking in any dealer and ask for 12% will not get you there because they know they are the sole bidder.
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yup, from what ever I had asked around earlier, the USAA should be additional to whatever discounts the dealer is offering... well, you have one quote, always look for another dealer... if that's the car you want, and the only one, I'm sure they'd be trading it across dealers.
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So I've been looking around at a few dealers in the DC Area. Arlington, Alexandria, EuroMotorcars and haven't been getting any numbers I'm impressed with.
The cars at all dealers are similarly specced and MSRP is in the 59-60k range.
The best I could do at Arlington was 6500 off MSRP which isn't bad but it's not good I definitely think I can do better but I want to know what I should shoot for on a well optioned c400 cause I'm sure the discounts differ between 300s and 400s. Any help would be appreciated.
The cars at all dealers are similarly specced and MSRP is in the 59-60k range.
The best I could do at Arlington was 6500 off MSRP which isn't bad but it's not good I definitely think I can do better but I want to know what I should shoot for on a well optioned c400 cause I'm sure the discounts differ between 300s and 400s. Any help would be appreciated.
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2022 GLA250
New C300 RWD Sport
Palladium Silver
Sport Pkg
Multimedia Pkg
Premium Pkg
Panorama Roof
Heated Seats
BLind Spot
Open Pore Wood
MSRP: $49,965
Discount: $8,000 (Southern California)
Car Price: $41,965
Leased - 36 mos, 63% Resid, .00125 MF, $900 Drive Off
Expenses added to lease: $1,095 Acquisition fee; Prepaid Maintenance $975 (NOTE: residualized at 63%; true cost apx $365)
Monthly Lease incl 8% tax: $463
Sport Pkg
Multimedia Pkg
Premium Pkg
Panorama Roof
Heated Seats
BLind Spot
Open Pore Wood
MSRP: $49,965
Discount: $8,000 (Southern California)
Car Price: $41,965
Leased - 36 mos, 63% Resid, .00125 MF, $900 Drive Off
Expenses added to lease: $1,095 Acquisition fee; Prepaid Maintenance $975 (NOTE: residualized at 63%; true cost apx $365)
Monthly Lease incl 8% tax: $463
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CLA-250, C-300
Palladium Silver
Sport Pkg
Multimedia Pkg
Premium Pkg
Panorama Roof
Heated Seats
BLind Spot
Open Pore Wood
MSRP: $49,965
Discount: $8,000 (Southern California)
Car Price: $41,965
Leased - 36 mos, 63% Resid, .00125 MF, $900 Drive Off
Expenses added to lease: $1,095 Acquisition fee; Prepaid Maintenance $975 (NOTE: residualized at 63%; true cost apx $365)
Monthly Lease incl 8% tax: $463
Sport Pkg
Multimedia Pkg
Premium Pkg
Panorama Roof
Heated Seats
BLind Spot
Open Pore Wood
MSRP: $49,965
Discount: $8,000 (Southern California)
Car Price: $41,965
Leased - 36 mos, 63% Resid, .00125 MF, $900 Drive Off
Expenses added to lease: $1,095 Acquisition fee; Prepaid Maintenance $975 (NOTE: residualized at 63%; true cost apx $365)
Monthly Lease incl 8% tax: $463
. Is yours off the lot? can you post pics, my car arrives in mid April 
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I think I did good.
$51,245 sticker added tints, 4 year prepaid maintenance, 3 year tire insurance and tints. Walked out the door with all that for $45,000 + $1,951 tax, $795 acquisition fee, $300 doc and dmv fee.
$51,245 sticker added tints, 4 year prepaid maintenance, 3 year tire insurance and tints. Walked out the door with all that for $45,000 + $1,951 tax, $795 acquisition fee, $300 doc and dmv fee.
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C400 Deal Your thoughts?
I have a quote from a local MB dealership and would like to ask your insightful opinion.
C400 4Matic 7500 mile/year, 36 month deal
MSRP $59,295 including destination
Base Cap Cost $53,295 ($6,000 discount)
Acquisition and additional fee $1,295
Cap Cost Reduction $2,500 Equity on the previous lease and $3,000 cash down, Total $5,500!
Adjusted Cap Cost $49090.0
Residual Value (58%) $34,391
Money Factor 0.00245
TAX (8.25% applies to Depreciation+Finance Charge+Down cash Payment)
Monty payment including tax $680+
I put $680+ as the dealer's figure does not match up to the number I calculated using any lease calculators out there (or my math). They were initially asking for $800+/mo. Needless to say, I said good bye to them but is this what we expect for C400?
C400 4Matic 7500 mile/year, 36 month deal
MSRP $59,295 including destination
Base Cap Cost $53,295 ($6,000 discount)
Acquisition and additional fee $1,295
Cap Cost Reduction $2,500 Equity on the previous lease and $3,000 cash down, Total $5,500!
Adjusted Cap Cost $49090.0
Residual Value (58%) $34,391
Money Factor 0.00245
TAX (8.25% applies to Depreciation+Finance Charge+Down cash Payment)
Monty payment including tax $680+
I put $680+ as the dealer's figure does not match up to the number I calculated using any lease calculators out there (or my math). They were initially asking for $800+/mo. Needless to say, I said good bye to them but is this what we expect for C400?
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People that walk into the dealer or pay full price (early adopters aside) are leaving a lot of money on the table. IMO.
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2004 E320 / 2007 C230
How is $8k off msrp. $505+tax with a 15k - 3 year lease with $1500 out of pocket. .00166 residual with a 33k buyout at end of lease? The original sticker on the car is 54,900.
C300W4 $40,400
799 designo Diamond White $1,515
267 Sport Cranberry Red Leather
C08 Manual Rear Seat Window Sun Shad CREDITt $-380
P01 P01 Premium Package: SiriusXM ® Radio w/ $2,120
104 Rear Deck Spoiler $350
318 318 Interior Package: Leather Upholstery $2,300
319 319 Lighting Package: Dynamic LED Headli $800
320 320 Multimedia Package: High-Resolution $2,690
321 321 Sport Package: Sport Bodystyling, Sp $2,175
413 Panorama Sunroof $1,480
502 Navigation Map Updates included for 3-ye
540 Power Rear-Window Sunshade $440
739 Gloss Black & Aluminum Trim
782 18-Inch AMG 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel
SUBTOTAL $53,890
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $925
TOTAL $54,815
C300W4 $40,400
799 designo Diamond White $1,515
267 Sport Cranberry Red Leather
C08 Manual Rear Seat Window Sun Shad CREDITt $-380
P01 P01 Premium Package: SiriusXM ® Radio w/ $2,120
104 Rear Deck Spoiler $350
318 318 Interior Package: Leather Upholstery $2,300
319 319 Lighting Package: Dynamic LED Headli $800
320 320 Multimedia Package: High-Resolution $2,690
321 321 Sport Package: Sport Bodystyling, Sp $2,175
413 Panorama Sunroof $1,480
502 Navigation Map Updates included for 3-ye
540 Power Rear-Window Sunshade $440
739 Gloss Black & Aluminum Trim
782 18-Inch AMG 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel
SUBTOTAL $53,890
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $925
TOTAL $54,815
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