W205 Discount challenge!
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From: San Diego, CA
The Infamous C450
Since my last post I was able to have my 3 local dealerships essentially compete for my build order and when it was all said and done I was able to get a 7% discount off MSRP from my closest dealership. Yay! But now I'm waiting for a couple months with temptations from the new 450's that are arriving.
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2015 C300, 2012 Odyssey Touring Elite
Originally Posted by ItchyTasty
So didnt end up getting the one I posted earlier, but this instead. How'd I do?
2015 C300
$47,505 MSRP, negotiated down to $38,763 with applicable discounts + tax, tag, junk.
2015 C300
$47,505 MSRP, negotiated down to $38,763 with applicable discounts + tax, tag, junk.
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2015 C300 Sport
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From: Wallyford
Mercedes C200 premium
Just looking to order a c200 amg premium pack in hayacinth dont have to argue about discounts as my partners work have a pretty good deal already list price is £35140 and we can get it for £29338.50 so a saving off £5801.51 or 16.5%. Not too shabby.
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From: Tampa
2015 C300
What do you guys think of this one?
2015 C300
MSRP $42,340.00
Got them down to $35,328.00
Leaning towards a lease of 445/month with nothing but 1st month's payment or going with 2K down and 381/month.
Car has backup camera and some extra things (like mats, illuminated doors sills, etc)
2015 C300
MSRP $42,340.00
Got them down to $35,328.00
Leaning towards a lease of 445/month with nothing but 1st month's payment or going with 2K down and 381/month.
Car has backup camera and some extra things (like mats, illuminated doors sills, etc)
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Posts: 269
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2015 C300 Sport
What do you guys think of this one?
2015 C300
MSRP $42,340.00
Got them down to $35,328.00
Leaning towards a lease of 445/month with nothing but 1st month's payment or going with 2K down and 381/month.
Car has backup camera and some extra things (like mats, illuminated doors sills, etc)
2015 C300
MSRP $42,340.00
Got them down to $35,328.00
Leaning towards a lease of 445/month with nothing but 1st month's payment or going with 2K down and 381/month.
Car has backup camera and some extra things (like mats, illuminated doors sills, etc)
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From: Tampa
2015 C300
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From: GA, USA
Current: '19 E450 Cabriolet - Past: '19 C300 Coupe, '12 SLK350, '16 E350, '14 C250 (x2), '09 CLK350
Some encouraging discounts here! I'm thinking about leasing a new C when my wife's is up later next year. She's currently at $450/mo in her lease and I'd like to stay at/around that number. Wondering how many options I'll be able to squeeze in there, if any...
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From: Long Island, New York
2013 C300 sport
Help needed
Let me know what you come up with, turning in my 2013 c waiting for best deal, like to stay at that range also, car I'm looking at MSRP 52k
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Posts: 139
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From: Detroit area
2015 S550 Coupe; 2025 EQS 450 SUV
For what it's worth, my lease:
MSRP $46,010
Final: $40,210
Downpayment: $1k for startups & 1st month
Monthly (36/10): $452 incl. tax & PPM
They fully refunded the PPM on my old car, so that took care of the downpayment.
Options:
Polar white
Beige MB Tex
Base 4Matic
Linden trim
Premium
Parktronic
Keyless-Go
Blind spot assist
Wheel locks
Here's probably the best discount I was offered, but it had too many "don't need" features and missed important one that my partner wanted:
MSRP: $50,470
Final: $43,799
Upfront: $1,000
Monthly (36/10): $494.41 incl. tax
This was their initial offer, so I'm sure that could have come down further.
MSRP $46,010
Final: $40,210
Downpayment: $1k for startups & 1st month
Monthly (36/10): $452 incl. tax & PPM
They fully refunded the PPM on my old car, so that took care of the downpayment.
Options:
Polar white
Beige MB Tex
Base 4Matic
Linden trim
Premium
Parktronic
Keyless-Go
Blind spot assist
Wheel locks
Here's probably the best discount I was offered, but it had too many "don't need" features and missed important one that my partner wanted:
MSRP: $50,470
Final: $43,799
Upfront: $1,000
Monthly (36/10): $494.41 incl. tax
This was their initial offer, so I'm sure that could have come down further.
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bmw 3msport, 2016 c300 sport amg on order
hi there everyone (my first post been on the forums for a while now lurking)
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal,
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal,
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
Last edited by blackedbenzo; Nov 7, 2015 at 09:30 PM.
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From: San Jose
2016 C450 AMG, 2009 C300, 2001 C320 2001 CLK430, 95 E500
hi there everyone (my first post been on the forums for a while now lurking)
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal, at rusnak.
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal, at rusnak.
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
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Posts: 288
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From: SoCal
Porsche 981 CS, C450, 3000GT VR4
hi there everyone (my first post been on the forums for a while now lurking)
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal, at rusnak.
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal, at rusnak.
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
Is this on a C300 or C450 ?
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bmw 3msport, 2016 c300 sport amg on order
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bmw 3msport, 2016 c300 sport amg on order
c300, sport amg trim, black 19's, premium 2 package, lighting package, heated seats, HUD, multimedia package, night package, panorma roof,etc, black 040, black mb tex (didnt get the interior package)
Last edited by blackedbenzo; Nov 8, 2015 at 11:15 AM.
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2013 C-Class 350 Sedan
hi there everyone (my first post been on the forums for a while now lurking)
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal,
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal,
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
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2021 CLA 250
hi there everyone (my first post been on the forums for a while now lurking)
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal,
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
just placed order exactly how i wanted it, in so cal,
i was asked not to disclose exact discount but ill say that it was north of .....14%.
not too bad for an order on 2016 w205 sport. (expected to come in february unfortunately a longgg wait). this will be my first benz cant wait for the day!!
We were also asked not to reveal the discount price on my wife's 2016 C300. I think we got a similar deal as yours, but our car was off the lot, so your deal is that much more impressive!
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2019 E450 4Matic & 2018 E400 4Matic
I too got a great discount on my new build 2016 C300. It was north of 13%, plus they tinted my windows with nano-film and MB All Season Floor Mats, included at no extra charge. In addition, since I was turning in my leased 2012 E350 Coupe, early, Mercedes paid off the 3 remaining lease payments in a program they call Lease Ahead.
Last edited by rbrylaw; Nov 8, 2015 at 11:23 AM.
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From: San Jose
2016 C450 AMG, 2009 C300, 2001 C320 2001 CLK430, 95 E500
These 13% and 14% numbers are pretty incredible for a 2016. considering that EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT pricing at a dealership is only 12.5%. for a factory order it is higher, but still. It's pretty epic.
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bmw 3msport, 2016 c300 sport amg on order
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2021 CLA 250
We were disappointed that they were not willing to do much additional discounts on 2015s. I think on similar builds, we got $1k-$1.5k more off for a 2015. I know I've seen some 18-20% deals on 2015s posted here, but I was not able to get that locally. On resale, a 1 year newer model year would result in at least 2k-3k in valuation difference, so a 1-1.5k discount for a 2015 did not make sense for us.
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From: San Jose
2016 C450 AMG, 2009 C300, 2001 C320 2001 CLK430, 95 E500
Knowledge is power. I was fully aware when walking into the dealership what people were getting and what would get the deal done. Fortunately in so cal if one dealer doesn't want to play ball you walk out and go to the next. I made that known and they took it serious to say the least.
Indeed, knowledge IS power, but there are some market and vendor absolutes the generally come into play..
for example, when 2015's are still available in this example, dealers are told not to heavily discount 2016's till they are out of inventory on the 15's.. and that usually applies to a market/region.
There are usually discount floors that don't get broken or rarely.. an employee discount threshold is usually one of them. We all know what "dealer invoice" really means, but there isn't usually a lot of additional meat on the bone after a couple % points. Unless there are either market, manufacturer or dealer primary incentives..have to hit numbers, have to move product, have to keep factory humming, have to compete with direct competitors discounts (like a BMW, AUDI, LEXUS) in the market, etc.
Still, those are SOLID SOLID numbers to hit regardless.
