Price Negotiation for either In-Stock or Custom Order
08-15-2016, 04:58 PM
#276
You did it the right way, Johara. I live in a small market where there is only one MB dealer for over 100 miles. They don't deal because they are the only game in town. I then decided to contact several dealers in the "big city" through their internet manager. I told them what I wanted via email. One came back and said there was no car like that anywhere to be found but there was one that was very, very close coming off the assembly line any day. It was a dealer ordered car in the Boston area. The internet manager further said he had contacted the dealer in Boston and offered to trade invoices with them and they agreed. The car for Boston would instead come here to Texas for me and the one ordered by my dealer would go to Boston for the swap. I told him what I would pay (9% off list) and with just a little back and forth it was agreed.
I told him I would put no money down and gave him my word that if the car was as offered I would buy it. Two weeks later he called and said the car was in. I drove 140 miles to pick it up the next day and that was the first time I ever saw the car, the dealership or the internet salesman. It was the first and also the last time I saw them since I get the service done at the local MB dealer - they may not deal but they have a great service department.
It has been over four years now and I could not be more pleased with my ML350 (although I am ready for an E class!). I don't know if I could have worked a better deal going back and forth to the city in person and pitting one dealer against another, maybe and maybe not. But doing all my work from the comfort of my office chair, getting the car I wanted for the price I wanted and not spending travel time was to me worth a whole lot. These days there is no reason to shop in person once you have test driven and decided on what you want.
I told him I would put no money down and gave him my word that if the car was as offered I would buy it. Two weeks later he called and said the car was in. I drove 140 miles to pick it up the next day and that was the first time I ever saw the car, the dealership or the internet salesman. It was the first and also the last time I saw them since I get the service done at the local MB dealer - they may not deal but they have a great service department.
It has been over four years now and I could not be more pleased with my ML350 (although I am ready for an E class!). I don't know if I could have worked a better deal going back and forth to the city in person and pitting one dealer against another, maybe and maybe not. But doing all my work from the comfort of my office chair, getting the car I wanted for the price I wanted and not spending travel time was to me worth a whole lot. These days there is no reason to shop in person once you have test driven and decided on what you want.
This was my first car car purchase/lease and I was dreading the thought of long negotiations with several dealerships, dealing with sales pitches, pressure and lies. I started by going to dealerships (BMW, MB, Audi) just to test drive the cars. Once I decided on the GLC-300, I came close to a deal in an actual dealership with a salesman I really didn't like. He was offering 7% off MSRP but fortunately for me he wouldn't budge on the MF (0.0018) which I knew was inflated. He lied and explained that this was set by MB and I decided to walk.
The next day I changed my strategy and started emailing and within 24 hours I was signing papers. I hope other people, who like me, don't enjoy haggling and negotiations get a chance to buy a new car at a great price and avoid the stress.
09-01-2016, 10:32 PM
#277
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Just negotiated a GLC with blind spot assist, lighting package, and multi media, pano sunroof in polar white. MSRP at $45,735 (including delivery of $925), picked it up at 12% off MSRP plus free all weather floormat.
Looks like 2017 models are going to arrive at this showroom in the very near future, I think deeper discount, better than mine can be had just about now. I think they have about 13 GLCs in stock. I am in LA area.
Looks like 2017 models are going to arrive at this showroom in the very near future, I think deeper discount, better than mine can be had just about now. I think they have about 13 GLCs in stock. I am in LA area.
Could you provide dealer info and contact person? I'm in LA also, actually Orange County. Thanks
09-07-2016, 08:23 AM
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Supplier Discount?
My company just became an MBUSA supplier. I am waiting for the Corporate Account Number (CAN) as well as info on what discounts I am entitled to.
Reading through this fantastic thread, seems I may be able to get the Fleet Discount.
But does anyone know of a different discount for MBUSA suppliers? Thank you!
Have my eye on a '17 GLC300.
Reading through this fantastic thread, seems I may be able to get the Fleet Discount.
But does anyone know of a different discount for MBUSA suppliers? Thank you!
Have my eye on a '17 GLC300.
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09-26-2016, 12:56 PM
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Advice going forward?
When I negotiated my RX350 back in 2005, I did it all online but in not having driven either the BMW X3 or the Mercedes GLC 300, I felt a test drive was warranted. I went to the Mercedes dealer to look at a fairly well appointed 2016 loaner, but it had been snapped up. Long story short, in not finding what I wanted that was just right he offered me a slot on their incomings.
We're going back in tonight to more or less finalize a deal. Beyond the day that he was present to try and check out the certified used one, my husband has had nothing to do with negotiations as of yet. On Friday I went out and tentatively took the slot, and got a $3500 discount plus whatever incentives MB is offering at the time of the car's arrival in mid-late December.
Based on what I've read on here however I should be shooting for at least 8% regardless of manufacturers incentives. Yes? While my spouse has done zero of this research (and never does), we know damn well my being a woman typically works against me and so, he's always our closer. However, if I tell my husband 10%, getting anything less than that might just **** him off, and seriously, he has no problem walking. But in this case, it might kill my chance for this slot.
Currently, I optioned $720 color, heated seats, Headlamps, heated steering wheel, pano, hitch and Prem 2 (MSRP $51,330 USA). Sitting on the fence about upgrading to P3 primarily for the active headlamp and adjusted cruise, just a little dubious about the rest thinking more tech, more to fix. (MSRP optioned to $54,080).
So I'd love some advice as to how to advise my husband because once in the door my role is to act as if I have no influence whatsoever.... Which in most ways, will be accurate. Ill surely assume mats are dealer gifted and say as much, but I also know we're not in the most enviable position in that I am pretty much only compromising on immediate delivery. Although, that hasn't seemed to hurt others in getting 10% or even more. Help needed sooner vs later.
Edit to add: Cash purchase (not lease).
When I negotiated my RX350 back in 2005, I did it all online but in not having driven either the BMW X3 or the Mercedes GLC 300, I felt a test drive was warranted. I went to the Mercedes dealer to look at a fairly well appointed 2016 loaner, but it had been snapped up. Long story short, in not finding what I wanted that was just right he offered me a slot on their incomings.
We're going back in tonight to more or less finalize a deal. Beyond the day that he was present to try and check out the certified used one, my husband has had nothing to do with negotiations as of yet. On Friday I went out and tentatively took the slot, and got a $3500 discount plus whatever incentives MB is offering at the time of the car's arrival in mid-late December.
Based on what I've read on here however I should be shooting for at least 8% regardless of manufacturers incentives. Yes? While my spouse has done zero of this research (and never does), we know damn well my being a woman typically works against me and so, he's always our closer. However, if I tell my husband 10%, getting anything less than that might just **** him off, and seriously, he has no problem walking. But in this case, it might kill my chance for this slot.
Currently, I optioned $720 color, heated seats, Headlamps, heated steering wheel, pano, hitch and Prem 2 (MSRP $51,330 USA). Sitting on the fence about upgrading to P3 primarily for the active headlamp and adjusted cruise, just a little dubious about the rest thinking more tech, more to fix. (MSRP optioned to $54,080).
So I'd love some advice as to how to advise my husband because once in the door my role is to act as if I have no influence whatsoever.... Which in most ways, will be accurate. Ill surely assume mats are dealer gifted and say as much, but I also know we're not in the most enviable position in that I am pretty much only compromising on immediate delivery. Although, that hasn't seemed to hurt others in getting 10% or even more. Help needed sooner vs later.
Edit to add: Cash purchase (not lease).
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09-26-2016, 05:10 PM
#281
The deal you get depends in part on where you are located and the number of dealers in proximity. Smaller markets = less competition = less reason for the dealer to negotiate. So, it's hard to say whether 10% is reasonable for your area.
Good cop/bad cop is definitely the way to go. When I worked our deal, I had already priced it at a few other dealerships and had no trouble walking if they didn't match my deal. It doesn't sound like you have that knowledge yet.
I guess it depends on how bad you want the car. You have to be willing to walk as your last negotiating ploy, and be prepared for them to let you. Call a couple of dealers and say you have 8 or 9% under MSRP, and will they beat it? (10% and you'll buy from them.) If you get interest, you know what kind of deal you can get. Knowledge is power.
Good cop/bad cop is definitely the way to go. When I worked our deal, I had already priced it at a few other dealerships and had no trouble walking if they didn't match my deal. It doesn't sound like you have that knowledge yet.
I guess it depends on how bad you want the car. You have to be willing to walk as your last negotiating ploy, and be prepared for them to let you. Call a couple of dealers and say you have 8 or 9% under MSRP, and will they beat it? (10% and you'll buy from them.) If you get interest, you know what kind of deal you can get. Knowledge is power.
09-27-2016, 02:47 AM
#282
Today I ordered what is a dream of a car! Did I get the best deal the dealership could possibly offer? Probably not, but it was the most fun I've ever had in buying a car in my life! Before walking in the door, husband and I agreed than anything less than 8% was a walk and MSRP -10%, would be considered a good deal, but could be more if he wanted to really test it.
We landed somewhere just a little north of 8.5% which actually surprised me ONLY because my husband is a very good negotiator and wasn't being the way I've seen him be hammering out deals. When I asked later, he said he considered going there, but didn't because he knew two things. 1) I really liked and wanted the car and 2) our salesman had spent a lot of time with me, won my trust (not easily done) without being the least bit pushy or impatient. He had earned the business, and time is money.
H also said that he feels confident that if there is anything that needs doing or hoops that need jumping either in delivery or making something right, it is far more likely they will treat me far more agreeably than if we had been jerks. Also, it still holds that any manufacturer incentives that come out between now and delivery will be further discount. While my H says that a value of $0 since it's a complete unknown, what might be typical would get us to 10%. The car does seem to have a lot of demand, so I do know it's not likely to be what it was last year in a debut season.
And oh, I do opt for the Premium 3 package. But I just could not bring myself to option the $1500 foot motion tailgate (as part of parking assist thing). Seriously... Who makes the assumption that if hands are too full to open a trunk that means you can't parallel park.
Thanks for the good information on here... Now it's off to obsess about possible manufacturing delays outside dealer control...
Anyway... At the end of the day, my H said that a good deal is when neither side gets everything they want but gets what they need; a great deal is when that happens and you still feel good when you shake hands to close it. And that's exactly how it went.
We landed somewhere just a little north of 8.5% which actually surprised me ONLY because my husband is a very good negotiator and wasn't being the way I've seen him be hammering out deals. When I asked later, he said he considered going there, but didn't because he knew two things. 1) I really liked and wanted the car and 2) our salesman had spent a lot of time with me, won my trust (not easily done) without being the least bit pushy or impatient. He had earned the business, and time is money.
H also said that he feels confident that if there is anything that needs doing or hoops that need jumping either in delivery or making something right, it is far more likely they will treat me far more agreeably than if we had been jerks. Also, it still holds that any manufacturer incentives that come out between now and delivery will be further discount. While my H says that a value of $0 since it's a complete unknown, what might be typical would get us to 10%. The car does seem to have a lot of demand, so I do know it's not likely to be what it was last year in a debut season.
And oh, I do opt for the Premium 3 package. But I just could not bring myself to option the $1500 foot motion tailgate (as part of parking assist thing). Seriously... Who makes the assumption that if hands are too full to open a trunk that means you can't parallel park.
Thanks for the good information on here... Now it's off to obsess about possible manufacturing delays outside dealer control...
Anyway... At the end of the day, my H said that a good deal is when neither side gets everything they want but gets what they need; a great deal is when that happens and you still feel good when you shake hands to close it. And that's exactly how it went.
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09-27-2016, 05:43 AM
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Exactly my philosophy, they are there to make money as well. In my business life a good deal is when all parties win and are happy with it. For me it was also that I got a build slot within a month for a custom factory build, not a long wait either. Its the whole package to me, and not just the highest percentage discount.
09-27-2016, 01:59 PM
#284
Today I ordered what is a dream of a car! Did I get the best deal the dealership could possibly offer? Probably not, but it was the most fun I've ever had in buying a car in my life! Before walking in the door, husband and I agreed than anything less than 8% was a walk and MSRP -10%, would be considered a good deal, but could be more if he wanted to really test it.
We landed somewhere just a little north of 8.5% which actually surprised me ONLY because my husband is a very good negotiator and wasn't being the way I've seen him be hammering out deals. When I asked later, he said he considered going there, but didn't because he knew two things. 1) I really liked and wanted the car and 2) our salesman had spent a lot of time with me, won my trust (not easily done) without being the least bit pushy or impatient. He had earned the business, and time is money.
H also said that he feels confident that if there is anything that needs doing or hoops that need jumping either in delivery or making something right, it is far more likely they will treat me far more agreeably than if we had been jerks. Also, it still holds that any manufacturer incentives that come out between now and delivery will be further discount. While my H says that a value of $0 since it's a complete unknown, what might be typical would get us to 10%. The car does seem to have a lot of demand, so I do know it's not likely to be what it was last year in a debut season.
And oh, I do opt for the Premium 3 package. But I just could not bring myself to option the $1500 foot motion tailgate (as part of parking assist thing). Seriously... Who makes the assumption that if hands are too full to open a trunk that means you can't parallel park.
Thanks for the good information on here... Now it's off to obsess about possible manufacturing delays outside dealer control...
Anyway... At the end of the day, my H said that a good deal is when neither side gets everything they want but gets what they need; a great deal is when that happens and you still feel good when you shake hands to close it. And that's exactly how it went.
We landed somewhere just a little north of 8.5% which actually surprised me ONLY because my husband is a very good negotiator and wasn't being the way I've seen him be hammering out deals. When I asked later, he said he considered going there, but didn't because he knew two things. 1) I really liked and wanted the car and 2) our salesman had spent a lot of time with me, won my trust (not easily done) without being the least bit pushy or impatient. He had earned the business, and time is money.
H also said that he feels confident that if there is anything that needs doing or hoops that need jumping either in delivery or making something right, it is far more likely they will treat me far more agreeably than if we had been jerks. Also, it still holds that any manufacturer incentives that come out between now and delivery will be further discount. While my H says that a value of $0 since it's a complete unknown, what might be typical would get us to 10%. The car does seem to have a lot of demand, so I do know it's not likely to be what it was last year in a debut season.
And oh, I do opt for the Premium 3 package. But I just could not bring myself to option the $1500 foot motion tailgate (as part of parking assist thing). Seriously... Who makes the assumption that if hands are too full to open a trunk that means you can't parallel park.
Thanks for the good information on here... Now it's off to obsess about possible manufacturing delays outside dealer control...
Anyway... At the end of the day, my H said that a good deal is when neither side gets everything they want but gets what they need; a great deal is when that happens and you still feel good when you shake hands to close it. And that's exactly how it went.
10-08-2016, 03:56 PM
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Hello!
I have been reading the posts on here to get a better idea of what deals are being made for the GLC. The one I am interested in is:
2017 GLC 300 4Matic
$50,465 Asking Price
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Burmester
Panorama Roof
Heated Seats
Ambient Lighting
And, a host of other features
From your experiences, is MB (generally speaking, although I am in the Midwest if that provides important information) willing to deal on leases? Is 8% off MSRP and no down payment a reasonable expectation for a lease on a GLC that I am purchasing off the lot?
Thank you for your feedback!
I have been reading the posts on here to get a better idea of what deals are being made for the GLC. The one I am interested in is:
2017 GLC 300 4Matic
$50,465 Asking Price
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Burmester
Panorama Roof
Heated Seats
Ambient Lighting
And, a host of other features
From your experiences, is MB (generally speaking, although I am in the Midwest if that provides important information) willing to deal on leases? Is 8% off MSRP and no down payment a reasonable expectation for a lease on a GLC that I am purchasing off the lot?
Thank you for your feedback!
10-09-2016, 07:50 AM
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20 GLE on order, 17 GLC 300 4M, Ducati 1299R
Hello!
I have been reading the posts on here to get a better idea of what deals are being made for the GLC. The one I am interested in is:
2017 GLC 300 4Matic
$50,465 Asking Price
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Burmester
Panorama Roof
Heated Seats
Ambient Lighting
And, a host of other features
From your experiences, is MB (generally speaking, although I am in the Midwest if that provides important information) willing to deal on leases? Is 8% off MSRP and no down payment a reasonable expectation for a lease on a GLC that I am purchasing off the lot?
Thank you for your feedback!
I have been reading the posts on here to get a better idea of what deals are being made for the GLC. The one I am interested in is:
2017 GLC 300 4Matic
$50,465 Asking Price
Designo Cardinal Red Metallic
Burmester
Panorama Roof
Heated Seats
Ambient Lighting
And, a host of other features
From your experiences, is MB (generally speaking, although I am in the Midwest if that provides important information) willing to deal on leases? Is 8% off MSRP and no down payment a reasonable expectation for a lease on a GLC that I am purchasing off the lot?
Thank you for your feedback!
I also switched my Amex Platinum card to the MB Platinum card and it took about 3 weeks to receive the $1,000 rebate coupon from MB Financial/Amex after I switched my account and made the qualifying purchase amount. The annual fee at $450 is still a good deal as I have saved far more than the fee in benefits in the past, the MB card is even better.
10-10-2016, 01:19 PM
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Just purchase new 2016 GLC 300 last night.
MSRP $42,600
Purchase for $34,875
Dealer Discount $7,725, about 19% off MSRP
I also will receive all weather floor mats, all weather cargo mats, and sun shade.
The GLC300 came with wheel locks (140), open pore wood(160), panorama sunroof (1480), and car being grey (720).
How did I do in terms of pricing? First time negotiating with a luxury brand. By the way I'm in So Cal region. I did contact all the dealerships in my area and most of them discount around 2,000. Two dealers came off 4,000 and there were also few that wouldn't come off at all.
MSRP $42,600
Purchase for $34,875
Dealer Discount $7,725, about 19% off MSRP
I also will receive all weather floor mats, all weather cargo mats, and sun shade.
The GLC300 came with wheel locks (140), open pore wood(160), panorama sunroof (1480), and car being grey (720).
How did I do in terms of pricing? First time negotiating with a luxury brand. By the way I'm in So Cal region. I did contact all the dealerships in my area and most of them discount around 2,000. Two dealers came off 4,000 and there were also few that wouldn't come off at all.
10-10-2016, 02:34 PM
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someone had mentioned that they were from NCAL and bought it remotely from SCAL? is it possible to do the paperwork remotely, or does one have to go in-person to the SCAL dealership at the time of purchase, if negotiations are done over phone?
10-10-2016, 02:47 PM
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You can do all you want over the phone and even handle signing by mail. I've seldom gone into a dealer to buy. Sometimes for the negotiations it's better to do it face to face to study body language. I've bought M-B's all over the LA area and one in the Bay Area and handled everything mostly by phone and email. The high pressure guys don't like it and may reject you but 95% of them will deal long distance, in my experience.
10-10-2016, 02:59 PM
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Need call specific dealership. Some dealers will work harder to earn your business than others.
10-11-2016, 03:13 AM
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Just purchase new 2016 GLC 300 last night.
MSRP $42,600
Purchase for $34,875
Dealer Discount $7,725, about 19% off MSRP
I also will receive all weather floor mats, all weather cargo mats, and sun shade.
The GLC300 came with wheel locks (140), open pore wood(160), panorama sunroof (1480), and car being grey (720).
How did I do in terms of pricing? First time negotiating with a luxury brand. By the way I'm in So Cal region. I did contact all the dealerships in my area and most of them discount around 2,000. Two dealers came off 4,000 and there were also few that wouldn't come off at all.
MSRP $42,600
Purchase for $34,875
Dealer Discount $7,725, about 19% off MSRP
I also will receive all weather floor mats, all weather cargo mats, and sun shade.
The GLC300 came with wheel locks (140), open pore wood(160), panorama sunroof (1480), and car being grey (720).
How did I do in terms of pricing? First time negotiating with a luxury brand. By the way I'm in So Cal region. I did contact all the dealerships in my area and most of them discount around 2,000. Two dealers came off 4,000 and there were also few that wouldn't come off at all.
10-11-2016, 02:35 PM
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Yes, it was 1 of 2 2016's they had. Think they had about 10 2017's. I don't think dealership will negotiate with you if the car isn't on the lot. From what sales manager told me he said it looks poorly on dealership for holding on to older model years and his manager just wanted to get rid of it. It only had 7 miles and it was really dirty.
10-11-2016, 03:39 PM
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Yes that definitely explains it. It is a fair discount for what is basically the same car as the 2017 model. I'm glad we don't have those kind of distinctions in the uk. Although saying that we have a new prefix on vehicle registration plates (license plates) twice a year and some people try it on and say it is older.
Build to order still should give an opportunity for a decent discount. I know I got a deal I was very happy with on the GLC 43 AMG without much effort.
Build to order still should give an opportunity for a decent discount. I know I got a deal I was very happy with on the GLC 43 AMG without much effort.
GLC300 got 10% off.
12-30-2016, 09:56 AM
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Buying a GLC300 4Matic
First time buying a MB. Looking to buy a GLC300 4Matic with premium package 3, heated seats, heated steering wheel, and burmester in Philadelphia/NJ. The best I've been quoted so far is $48k.
Any advice if this is a reasonable quote? Looking at Edmunds, the invoice of this configuration is $48,254 and MRSP is $51,815, both including destination fees.
Any advice if this is a reasonable quote? Looking at Edmunds, the invoice of this configuration is $48,254 and MRSP is $51,815, both including destination fees.
12-30-2016, 11:18 AM
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Live in Fl and this is the land of MB Autonation dealers (26) with a few who are not. My dealer is 4 miles away and the next closes is 30. At first the dealer said no discount. Walked out on the salesman who's sold me (leased) my 2014 E250 Bluetec and did a little shopping. Upon my return we settled on 5% discount which was close enough to TrueCar. I ordered GLC300 RWD. Snce there are only a hand full within 500 miles that have P3 and none with the add ons that I wanted. It will be delivered end of February. My MSRP is $51,245. Polar White, P3 package, park assist, heads up, heated front seats, Stereo My cost $48,500
I am eligible for 3 mts fore give on the current lease. So I'm happy with the price since the dealer is in walking distance.
I'm ticked off at VW because who knows when if ever MB diesels will be imported. Next step is to lock down a lease but I have done some homework and will come to the table pen in hand because the F&I guy can be a bear too.
I am eligible for 3 mts fore give on the current lease. So I'm happy with the price since the dealer is in walking distance.
I'm ticked off at VW because who knows when if ever MB diesels will be imported. Next step is to lock down a lease but I have done some homework and will come to the table pen in hand because the F&I guy can be a bear too.
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12-30-2016, 02:12 PM
#298
Hi all,
Curious as well because I just custom ordered a 2017 GLC300 in the Mid-Atlantic region. Spoke to eight dealers. Dealer 1 - 5 offered $2k off MSRP. Dealer 6 offered $3,500. Dealer 7 offered 8% off MSRP for an order or 10% off MSRP for a purchase off their lot of an existing car. I went to dealer 8 and dealer 8 was willing to offer 10% for an order if I was a member of any group that had the $500 fleet discount on the GLC300. Apparently Fleet Discount on GLC300 is low, just $500 compared to other cars. Went back to dealer 7. Dealer 7 was willing to do 10.5% off MSRP for a custom order of a GLC300 plus the $500 fleet discount because indeed I was a member of a group that qualifies. Also got a few hundred off from dealer processing fee. With all of that in, it came out to 11.72% off MSRP.
Just curious - did I get a good deal? I had to haggle like hell to get there. Every dealer said it is the hottest selling car in MB world right now and they are flying off the lot at this time so no way they'd do more on a GLC. They said other more expensive cars, they could talk. But not on the GLC300. Could I have done much better?
Curious as well because I just custom ordered a 2017 GLC300 in the Mid-Atlantic region. Spoke to eight dealers. Dealer 1 - 5 offered $2k off MSRP. Dealer 6 offered $3,500. Dealer 7 offered 8% off MSRP for an order or 10% off MSRP for a purchase off their lot of an existing car. I went to dealer 8 and dealer 8 was willing to offer 10% for an order if I was a member of any group that had the $500 fleet discount on the GLC300. Apparently Fleet Discount on GLC300 is low, just $500 compared to other cars. Went back to dealer 7. Dealer 7 was willing to do 10.5% off MSRP for a custom order of a GLC300 plus the $500 fleet discount because indeed I was a member of a group that qualifies. Also got a few hundred off from dealer processing fee. With all of that in, it came out to 11.72% off MSRP.
Just curious - did I get a good deal? I had to haggle like hell to get there. Every dealer said it is the hottest selling car in MB world right now and they are flying off the lot at this time so no way they'd do more on a GLC. They said other more expensive cars, they could talk. But not on the GLC300. Could I have done much better?
12-30-2016, 02:15 PM
#300
First time buying a MB. Looking to buy a GLC300 4Matic with premium package 3, heated seats, heated steering wheel, and burmester in Philadelphia/NJ. The best I've been quoted so far is $48k.
Any advice if this is a reasonable quote? Looking at Edmunds, the invoice of this configuration is $48,254 and MRSP is $51,815, both including destination fees.
Any advice if this is a reasonable quote? Looking at Edmunds, the invoice of this configuration is $48,254 and MRSP is $51,815, both including destination fees.
