Reasonable discount for 2020 gle 450
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Reasonable discount for 2020 gle 450
I am pricing an ordered 2020 Gle 450 here in Ohio. What is a reasonable % off msrp I can expect from a dealership and a great deal? I don't mind getting one from out of state if I can get a better deal. Also any recommendations on who to reach out for a price quote would be very helpful. Thanks
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2%-3% is a reasonable dealer - for the best-bangg-for-your-dollar I suggest you focus more on what that particular GLE has or doesn't have - as compared to what you value most.. a GLE450 can easily run loaded into '80's - a GLE350 can be low $60's - that's one heck of a spread based on your "choices".
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I'm getting 5-6% off MSRP.
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I've been buying MB for 25 years. Most every dealer I approached was shocked I'd ask for a discount on a new model. My usual dealer offered me about $2K off the $70K sticker...not much. Wait 6 months and they will be doing 5-6%
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Repeat customer and the salesman is the one I've been going to for 10 years.
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That explains the 5-6% off MSRP. We purchased our current GLS 550 at invoice and the new GLE 450 will also be at invoice. While that may be rare for a new model, repeat customers (like you and I) can sometimes get such a discounts as show of appreciation. The dealerships often make their profit on your trade later so they want repeat customers to be happy and continue buying new MB's. On the other hand, new customers do well to get a 2-3% discount for a new model IMO.
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I contacted several different dealers and tried to negotiate online and got some quotes but the best deal I could get was somehting like $2000 off of msrp. However, I decided to visit one of the dealer to test drive last week who promised me that he can beat that $2000 off deal. Anyway, we sat down after the test drive and started talk about some numbers. Negotiating took about 30 minutes and we shook hands for 7.2% off msrp deal. Though, I never thought I’d buy the car from the first dealer I visited, I don’t regret it at all. After all, it’s a full change model and I don’t think other dealers around me would offer that kind of price. And yes, this is my first MB.
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I contacted several different dealers and tried to negotiate online and got some quotes but the best deal I could get was somehting like $2000 off of msrp. However, I decided to visit one of the dealer to test drive last week who promised me that he can beat that $2000 off deal. Anyway, we sat down after the test drive and started talk about some numbers. Negotiating took about 30 minutes and we shook hands for 7.2% off msrp deal. Though, I never thought I’d buy the car from the first dealer I visited, I don’t regret it at all. After all, it’s a full change model and I don’t think other dealers around me would offer that kind of price. And yes, this is my first MB.
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I contacted several different dealers and tried to negotiate online and got some quotes but the best deal I could get was somehting like $2000 off of msrp. However, I decided to visit one of the dealer to test drive last week who promised me that he can beat that $2000 off deal. Anyway, we sat down after the test drive and started talk about some numbers. Negotiating took about 30 minutes and we shook hands for 7.2% off msrp deal. Though, I never thought I’d buy the car from the first dealer I visited, I don’t regret it at all. After all, it’s a full change model and I don’t think other dealers around me would offer that kind of price. And yes, this is my first MB.
I just read this after agreeing to 4.5% off deal (without much haggling) for an order expected to arrive in early June - our second ML/GLE from this dealer. Oh well, thought it was a fair deal and happy with the price overall. Dealer also agreed to hold my trade-in value until the new one comes in.
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Congrats, great deal. Was this for an in stock vehicle or ordered?
I just read this after agreeing to 4.5% off deal (without much haggling) for an order expected to arrive in early June - our second ML/GLE from this dealer. Oh well, thought it was a fair deal and happy with the price overall. Dealer also agreed to hold my trade-in value until the new one comes in.
I just read this after agreeing to 4.5% off deal (without much haggling) for an order expected to arrive in early June - our second ML/GLE from this dealer. Oh well, thought it was a fair deal and happy with the price overall. Dealer also agreed to hold my trade-in value until the new one comes in.
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Just custom ordered a GLE350 tonight. First time MB buyer. Got 4% off MSRP. Should be ready by early June says the salesperson. Looking forward to it!
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I contacted several different dealers and tried to negotiate online and got some quotes but the best deal I could get was somehting like $2000 off of msrp. However, I decided to visit one of the dealer to test drive last week who promised me that he can beat that $2000 off deal. Anyway, we sat down after the test drive and started talk about some numbers. Negotiating took about 30 minutes and we shook hands for 7.2% off msrp deal. Though, I never thought I’d buy the car from the first dealer I visited, I don’t regret it at all. After all, it’s a full change model and I don’t think other dealers around me would offer that kind of price. And yes, this is my first MB.
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Got a 4.5% off MSRP plus $500 from fleet on a 78K car the dealer is expecting to arrive in next few days. Leasing with base interest rate found on Edmunds. The only thing I wish I had done better was a $1095 acquisition fee that moved the effective discount down to 3.5%. Not sure if it’s something that can be waived but I think they took at least a $300 cut.
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Got a 4.5% off MSRP plus $500 from fleet on a 78K car the dealer is expecting to arrive in next few days. Leasing with base interest rate found on Edmunds. The only thing I wish I had done better was a $1095 acquisition fee that moved the effective discount down to 3.5%. Not sure if it’s something that can be waived but I think they took at least a $300 cut.
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Thanks seems high to me but I don’t lease. That’s just a doc fee IMHO for the leasing co to process the lease. I will pay a Doc fee of $499 on my cash deal. Don’t you just love the little extra fees here and there. On our Audi they added some Port fees, almost $300. Salesman claimed that was what Audi charged the dealer allocating the Port overhead. Port the equivalent of Mercedes VPC.
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Thanks seems high to me but I don’t lease. That’s just a doc fee IMHO for the leasing co to process the lease. I will pay a Doc fee of $499 on my cash deal. Don’t you just love the little extra fees here and there. On our Audi they added some Port fees, almost $300. Salesman claimed that was what Audi charged the dealer allocating the Port overhead. Port the equivalent of Mercedes VPC.