btedstrom

I've been working to deal on a new GLK, and the dealer seems to keep insisting that the following add-ons are normal and required to be charged by all Mercedes-Benz dealers. Can someone confirm the truth or lack thereof?

• Lease Acquisition Fee - $1,095
• Marketing/Advertising - $600
• Car Detailing - $200
• Tank of Gas - $50

I realize that MB Finance does charge a lease acquisition fee, but I thought the standard is $795, and I confirmed that with a couple other local dealers.

Thanks, and I hope to hear from someone soon!

NYCGLK

I didn't lease GLK, as it makes no sense with invoice prices and very low interest. But I received my car with full tank of gas and washed (there is nothing to detail, it's brand new car). Not sure about other fees you listed, but wash and detailing is total BS, go to a different dealer. Also where are you located US or Canada?

F18BEN

NYCGLK is right on target. Your dealer is ripping you off with those extras. Find another dealer...

EnigmaAW

i'm leasing and didn't pay any of these?
Marketing/Advertising - $600
Car Detailing - $200
Tank of Gas - $50

Baby G

+1 I would find another dealer, leasing myself, and did not pay any of those. Are you in the US or Canada?

zelko

This has "rip-off" written all over it - I'd actually take it a step further and write up a nice little email to MB USA just to let them know some of the tactics their dealers are taking - this may even benefit you somehow - never know

balthus

My acquisition fee was $795-Doc Fee $50-Inspection $23.75-Deputy Service Fee $6-License Fee $65.80-Title Fee-$43. At that point I was exhausted from shopping & didn't really question these amounts.