bugelrex

I contacted a dealer online (dealer has about 400 Benz cars) and responded with a 10% off 46k MSRP. Online shows only delivery miles on a 2013.

Am I right to be very suspicious? Bait and switch? High sales tactics once I walk in the door to close the deal?

Even though 2014 are due very soon and Q5 TDI has been announced, are GLK250 BT not really selling well?

Anyone have recent experiences? I haven't tried other dealerships yet

glayfan40

Are you looking to purchase or lease? I got a similar discount on one with $44.6K MSRP two weeks ago for a 24-mo, 12K mi/yr lease. If they offered 10% off right off the bat I'd counter for another 1-1.5K off and see what they say. They might be desperate enough to take your offer, or worst case scenario, stick with the 10% off. I think it's a pretty reasonable offer as is.

Just make sure you get everything listed out if you are leasing - term, mileage allowance, money factor, residual, selling price, cap cost reduction (if any), total out-of-pocket during signing and what's included (usually consists of 1st payment, acquisition, doc/tag fees, applicable taxes, etc.)

If it's a purchase then just the selling price and full breakdown of total out-of-pocket.

If you get all the details in writing (in email form) simply bring a copy with you and you shouldn't have to worry about them pulling a fast one on you.

All I can say about the car so far is that it's a dream to drive with great efficiency (avg. 29-30mpg so far after 300 miles so far, with 50 miles or so in bumper to bumper traffic). It eats road bumps for lunch!!! I've driven 8 brand new vehicles (ranging from a KIA to an Infiniti) in the past 6 years and none of them drove as well.

Good luck with your purchase!

cr1t1icalm4ss

I was told the Money Factor on a GLK 250 is .00245 That sounds really high. Anyone have the lease rates on these for July? This is at 15,000 miles.

Showa

10% off msrp seems too low to me. I've got almost 12% off msrp (no trade, straight purchase) on May. 14' GLK are right around the corner. I would contact at least 6 or more dealers and push from 15% off msrp for the 13'. GL

glayfan40

Showa - which state do you live in and did you qualify for any special incentives such as USAA, MBCA discounts etc.?

Showa

I live in Southern California. I didn't have and know of any incentives/discounts at all. I just checked their inventory online. When I found one that I liked, I sent them my offer.

I offered $426xx (included all fees but tax and license)for my GLK and one dealer took my offer.

BMWFanboyy

What was MSRP on your car?

Showa

The MSRP was $48,345 and I paid 42600 which was almost 12% off.

BMWFanboyy

Thanks, just trying to get a sense of realistically how low I can go when making an offer.

sleeperZ96BT

When we were looking we got quoted 13% off MSRP by a family friend who works at a dealer. Ended up with a 350 but a point of reference none the less.

pardhs

2013 GLK 250 BlueTec, 60 miles on it while taking delivery. FL state. Quote date - 06/29/2013.

MSRP -- $41165
Sale price -- $35210
savings -- $5954
Discount % -- 14.46%

Hope this helps.

glayfan40

Seems like an awesome deal! Was it a buy or a lease? Any trade involved? Any special incentives (USAA, MBCA, loyalty/conquest, etc.) you qualified for?

bugelrex

I got 12% off MSRP in July. no extra incentives, just straight internet quote, could not combine with my FEP incentive. North east dealer

MSRP: $43275
price before taxes/reg etc: $37886

straight purchase, no financing tricks, no trade-in. 30 miles on the car. Middle of the month.

I get the impression buyers who live in the city don't care for the diesel, simply not enough MPG advantage for city driving. Or perhaps buyers change their mind when they get the pre-paid maintenance quote vs the 350. Or could be as shallow as "250 model number is less than 350, must be inferior".. talking about typical consumer buyer

pardhs

It was a buy (finance from a credit union 1.99 APR). No special incentives, first time MB customer. No trade in either.

Salter77

I was on the fence about ordering a new 2014 GLK250.
Decided to send out a few offers at 15% off.
Alot of dealers didn't wan't to deal, but one did!
I just purchased a 2013 GLK250 for 12.6% off MSRP Saturday.
$44,635 MSRP
$5,635 12.6% Discount
$39,000 Sale Price
1.89% APR through BOFA (Finance guy was not happy I brought my own loan lol)
Thanks for posting your deals in this thread. You guys saved me some bucks!