bzliteyear

not sure if you guys some my other post, but i'm getting $6k off on stripped model, plus very low money factors.
if anyone can get better than basic $42k C300s for $299/month on 10k miles w/ $1500 drive off, pls let me know. obviously other cars are available for a bit more, but this is what we wanted. Thx.
PL

InTheBenz0

Including tax? (whats your tax rate).

$1500 drive off includes 1st month, dmv, etc? So really putting $1200 cap cost reduction? Which is about $38 bux a month or so.

And what dealer?

bzliteyear

$299 PLUS tax, so about $330 in CA.
as for drive off, i think it's 1st month, license regist(acq cost?)
perhaps there's a slight cap cost reduction, but i don't think it's $1200.
bottom line, even $25-30k cars run more than $299/month, let alone a $42k mercedes.
prev i leased $37k odyssey and thought a good deal, and that was $370/mo, plus tax.

i'm in northern CA - PM me if you want my rep's #.
PL

DoubleBull

Managed to get 11% off in Westchester county, NY. Wasn't even a negotiation really. I asked for it and got it. Which means I defiantly left some cash on the table and probably could have gotten a little more.


Car is a C300 sport with the following options:
Panarama Sunroof
Premium Package
Blind Spot Monitor
Navigation/Multimedia
Iridium Silver Paint
Ash Wood


Made the purchase in late November so not sure what has changed with the discounts since then. I would think anyone buying now in the NY area can get at least 11% if not better.

cheerful

Morristow and Bridgewater NJ are both quoting 14% off cars in stock.

gnus

Just got a c400 for 13.5% off MSRP. How'd I do?

Poseidon

That's pretty much what everyone is getting (13-17 %).

I went to a dealer in L.A., and asked for price on the C400 I liked.
He gave me a 13 % discount without me asking for it. I am planning to go back this weekend to see if I can get further discounts.

What configuration are you getting btw ?

gnus

I was aiming for 12% based on what I'd seen on here (No additional fleet, USAA, etc... discounts).

• Polar White, Black MB-Tex, Linden
• Pano Roof
• Multimedia
• Blind Spot
• LED Headlamps
• Heated Seats
• 18" 5 Spoke all-season

floridadriver

If that's what you're looking for, you're in luck. MBUSA has FLOODED North America with amazingly similar builds, why...I don't know, there should be many combinations, but are usually 3 or 4 total...either way, if you're content with what's in stock, you should be able to discount heavily as is typical on luxury cars on lots in USA.

If you want something more specific, i.e. airmatic, luxury package, wanting leather and ambient lights, rear-wheel drive, full driver assist, not wanting sunroof, etc, you're going to likely have to order and the discounts are possible at some dealers, but not nearly as deep.


Edit: I just did search with those exact options on car within 150 miles of me, and came up with 32. I then said leather, zero. Or no sun roof, zero. Airmatic, zero. Same options in blue, brown or metallic black, all zero, a couple silver varieties though. Shocking how poor the variety is on lots around here.

Poseidon

Cool. That's pretty much the same configuration as me except I am getting 19" wheels.

Edit: @floridadriver - +1 on that. Same configuration at all dealers here in LA for most cars. I found only 1 car with interior package. And all C 400s have linden wood, none of them open pore ash.

gnus

Nice. I considered the 19" with summer tires, but that's a no go for me as we get mucho arctic weather here in Chicago.

gnus

Yep..saw that too, but it had everything I was looking for...lucky me! The only thing I would have thought of including was the airmatic, but it wasn't a must-have for me. Also, I think the c400's only come with the Sport package...but I could be wrong.

floridadriver

You're correct here, C400 adds sport and premium automatically.

That's excellent that the car you want is what's in stock, it puts you in the driver seat. (Both with strong negotiations, and with driving off the lot instead of a multi week wait). Enjoy and safe travels!!

alapin

What do you guys think about the following lease offers? Anything special or so so for this time of year? Would you press for a higher discount?

C300 2015 Sport
Retail Price $51,245
Sales Price $45,800
Savings $5,445
Government Fees: $33.50
Proc/Doc Fees: $250
Capitalized Taxes $1,335.34
Acquisition Fee: $925
Gross Cap Cost: $47,135.34
Net Cap Cost: $47,135.34

Lease Terms:
Yearly Mileage: 15,000
Term: 36 months
Residual: 60%
Upfront Taxes $82.25
Amount Due: $1,859.69
Monthly Payment: $569

2nd option:

C300 2015
Retail Price: $49,070
Sales Price: $43,800
Savings: $5,270
Government Fees: $33.50
Proc/Doc Fees: $250
Capitalized Taxes: $1,274.53
Acquisition Fee: $925
Gross Cap Cost: $45,074.53
Net Cap Cost: $45,074.53

Lease Terms:
Yearly Mileage: 15,000
Term: 36 months
Residual: 60%
Upfront Taxes $82.25
Amount Due: $1,833.78
Monthly payment: $544

MBNUT1

Based on many of the preceding posts it doesn't sound all that great. I would be shooting for closer to a 15% discount

6G Schnell

Original discount is not that bad
If you can get 3 years maintenance would be solid deal

Or go after better discount if you don't want maintenance included....

icycrazydesi

Hello everyone, I have been reading the forums here as I am planning to make my first car purchase - a c400. very impressed by some of the deals everyone has been getting here. I live in westchester NY, anyone have any particular dealer/contacts they would like to refer with whom they have had a good positive experience and able to get the 13-17% discount that everyone is claiming. I don't have USAA memebership by the way. Thanks

cheerful

I've heard the discount in that neighborhood is not that great. If you go to Morristown/Bridgewater NJ to get about 14%. For 17%, the only place in the region is in PA.

The difference b/w fleet discount ($2500) and winter incentive ($2000) is only $500.

jorgetav

I originally went to MB Estate Motors, where they offered me $3k off MSRP on a loaded C400. After pointing out that others on this forum were getting a much larger discount, they gave me another $1k off. Still nowhere close to the deals everyone was getting here, so I called MB White Plains, and they gave me 11.5% off MSRP. I didn't try to negotiate further, so I likely left money on the table. Deal was over the phone. Original dealer offered to match the lower offer, even though they stated that they would lose money on the deal, but it was too late since I already placed the order and didn't see a reason to change. I can give you the name of the salesman if you would like.

I'm grateful to this forum for saving me a ton of $.

icycrazydesi

I looked through the white plains inventory list and they didn't really have any cars that i liked..they have all bare minimum cars with very few packages...looking more for a loaded car..I have called a few other dealers and I am getting the same about 4K off not anymore..they even said they are willing to give 6-7K off on their stripped models that everyone is offering. The 11.5% that you got off at Whiteplains...is that on a car in their lot or a brand new order..because i don't mind waiting if i can get that kind of discount on a car that i order.

jorgetav

I ordered the car, due for delivery at end of January. It did receive Fleet discount.

natman316

I bought a 51,245 car for 44k + tax and tags. Nicely optioned car and I wouldnt go for any less options so that would be my choice. Wish they had parktronic and lighting package though.

shamgod123

ended up with $46K including $500 fleet discount on $53K msrp
+ taxes and fees

2.49% financing if opt for prepaid maintenance

Eurocayman

Finally picked up the C300 4Matic yesterday $47560 MSRP, selling price $41060 minus the $500 Auto Show coupon for a total discount of $7000 ($40560) and got 2.49% for 72 months. Very happy with the deal at Mercedes of Miami.

K-A

Hot damn. They're already blowing these things out.

$299 a month with minimal down already? 15(+)% off of MSRP? I predicted this would happen, but this is way sooner than even I thought.

You're getting a helluva value at that price, that's for sure.