gaia

I guess that the MSRP for your order was about A$130k.

I ordered iridium silver with black leather & the air balance package.

stixpicks

No it was around A$110k MSRP. Quote including dealer delivery and all taxes etc was around A$118k, negotiated down to A$114k

Gungaslow

I think when I get my new c43 I will use my old badges from my c450 to throw every one off...

hans007

i finally test drove a C450 today (i ordered a C43 coupe, but test drove the sedan).

compared to the 4 cylinders in my bmw, my god, this car is so much more composed. it sounds luxury. and unless 4 years have done that much damage to my F30, it feels like the car just doesnt let in as much wind noise . only took it up to about70mph in sport + on a side road near the dealership.... but it feels much more solid and german.

had a B8 a4 previous to my F30 bmw. and the B8 felt as buttoned down, but the C450 felt al ot more neutral and balanced. and both the a4 and c450 felt a lot more "german" as far as that whole bank vault feel.

gaia

My quote here in Melbourne from the ordering guide including all dealer charges & taxes was $120k negotiated down to $115k, so discounting appears similar.

stixpicks

Nice work

Arthrodesis

Test drove a brand new f30 last year, the wind noise was the worst I've ever heard in a car. At first I thought all the windows were not up all the way, but the salesman assured me it was just wind noise lol.

autopal

I guess we lucky people in North America should not complain about prices!! I'm just curious, how much of that $118 is taxes, and what are car insurance rates like?

stixpicks

Cost breakdown of the A$114k purchase price is as follows:

• Vehicle, Options and Dealer Delivery - A$92k
• Fees and Taxes - A$22k

Not sure of car insurance rates, not yet available.

Mike5215

It's insane. In 2005 Pontiac essentially imported whole the top end Holden Monaro with a 400 hp LS2 Vette engine and sold it as the GTO for $31k. Same car in Australia, where it was built, was over $60k. I paid $28k for mine. Unbelievable car for the money.

alexasa

iTrader: (1)

What's the signature in the passengers side front windshield about?

Mike5215

Nostalgia.

gaia

I expect it to be A$1k for me, which includes a maximum no-claim bonus & 20% loyalty & multiple policies discounts.

Xtrema

Make sure you pay top dollar at dealership to get that signature back if you ever need a replacement.

hans007

to be fair due to the collapse in commodity prices like copper, i think the aussie dollar is only like .7 american. still a lot though but it was at parity 4-5 years back

hans007

bmw has gone way too cheap to make extra $. the interior now is no where near the B9 a4 or the w205. and the mexican built G series 3 series i'm guessing is yet another way for them to maximize profit and do nothing to make the car better.

Peter Li

is it like G55 and G63? which the first one is already a history with G63 left...

infinitiS5

Perhaps someone in North America can enlighten me. I'e seen a couple of comments whereby discount off of a new C43 varies (duh.....obviously). Mercedes dealer invoices versus MSRP is just about 7.0 % looking at current rates last year and this year. . How close has anyone got to this (excluding other type of discounts - such as company, fleet etc)? I'm sure since its new - dealers are looking to keep it as close as possible to MSRP....but not the way I want to approach it.

inhartwetrust

10% off (not including Fleet), but as mentioned previously, I am the beneficiary of a "one off" situation IMO...would be tough for others to replicate this.

infinitiS5

Thanks. I had you in mind having previously seen your 10%!. I wish I was that lucky. Curious to see what others who are not as fortunate as you think. Appreciate the feedback.

InTheBenz0

I got 14.5% off MSRP. Pick her up Monday. Stay tuned for pics!

infinitiS5

Thanks - I'm talking about a C43 Coupe. What are you picking up Monday (and Good Luck!)

InTheBenz0

C450 Sedan. Thank you!

C43 I could have gotten 10% off if I wanted to order one. However, I am leasing, and C450 has an awesome money factor right now, along with $1800 extra (from Benz) which is about $50/month just in that.

So the difference in a guestimate of a lease was like $200 a month difference going off standard MF for c43, no $1800 cash back, and a lower residual just because it says AMG.

inhartwetrust

The C43 residual is expected to be lower than a one-and-done C450?

infinitiS5

Knowing the dealer invoice is 7% below MSRP how do you figure the dealer would go BELOW his invoice? (unless you too are the beneficiary of a "one off" IMO similar to inhartwetrust!) Also would like a guesstimate on residual.