buying a ML at end of the year
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Little Rock, AR
hopeful to own a ML soon
buying a ML at end of the year
Hey guys, I'm new to the board. I'm looking purchase a new 2014 or 2015 ML 250 or 350 4matic. The cars I'm looking at seem to be loaded at similar sticker values of $63,000 to $63,500. The dealer is tried to get me to bite on a $59,900.00 sales price. The quote was "this is almost a deal of the lifetime!!" I laughed and said i will see you at the end of the year when you really want to sell a car!!
My questions to members of the board are these items below in normal making of a deal with MB for this model:
1. My research so far show MB has at least 10% off MSRP to work with correct?
2. Mercedes winter event is at least $2000
3. $4500 for USAA members or up to $4000 for other groups
4. Any other trunk cash offered on these models?
5. Will dealers thrown in service contract ?
Anything else I'm missing please feel free to add to this discussion.
My questions to members of the board are these items below in normal making of a deal with MB for this model:
1. My research so far show MB has at least 10% off MSRP to work with correct?
2. Mercedes winter event is at least $2000
3. $4500 for USAA members or up to $4000 for other groups
4. Any other trunk cash offered on these models?
5. Will dealers thrown in service contract ?
Anything else I'm missing please feel free to add to this discussion.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Little Rock, AR
hopeful to own a ML soon
thanks, I might. We currently have a 2012 Audi A4 that has been a great car. We had a baby last year and need a bit more room. My wife hates the Q5 so the ML is a nice fit. Im just trying to get the best deal. I figure the local dealerships have year end sales goals and "hidden operational hold backs" that might be in play.
Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 174
Likes: 30
From: RI
2020 GLE 450
We ordered our 350 BT in March - sticker was $62,700 and we got it for $57,500 (8.3% off) + TTL. I don't believe there were any incentives being offered by MB @ that time - the dealer simply agreed to meet the Edmunds "TMV" price. Original deal was $58,000, but the car was delivered 2 days later than promised, so salesman gave us another $500 off (after I had asked for $1,000). Tried to negotiate on prepaid maintenance, but FI guy said they only had $50-100 of profit in it and that's the most they could discount it (I passed) - I emailed several other dealers to see if they'd offer the maintenance package @ a discount and not one even replied. Dealer's FI guy was able to get me financing @ 1.49% for 60 months thru DCU (Digital Credit Union).
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Little Rock, AR
hopeful to own a ML soon
Sounds like a good deal In a march. I can get 1.90% interest from lightstream.com and am seeing that 'trunk cash' is available for these models. Just no specific amount
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 70
Likes: 1
bmw
I am also in the market for a new SUV and haven't decided which to get, but a few weeks ago, I asked my local dealer to give me a quote on the 2015 ML350 MSRP, 59,800, they came back with $52,800 or something. So I think you can do better, I also went to the BMW dealer and told him about the MB offer, he said right now MB has a lot of trunk money and he can't offer anything close to that for the X5. I also think Lexus is giving good discount, a little off topic....haha
How do you get the $4000 other group discount?
How do you get the $4000 other group discount?
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Little Rock, AR
hopeful to own a ML soon
thanks Tin, the group discount is for other organizations like USAA. Banker, lawyers, doctors and many more all have group discounts. Its finding one your a member of to give to MB for the discount. It sounds like the dealers can message the number on this one.
I believe we can get close to figuring out end of year Trunk Cash for the ML. Their are services for wholesalers that can see all hiding rebates a dealership will get for the sale.
I have heard of dealers punching cars as "DEMO" to get a deal done. This is not done much but entitles the dealer to more hidden money on the back end for dealership.
I like the BMW but have you seen the inside of the Lexus? The 560 and 570 look like a 4-Runner!!!
I believe we can get close to figuring out end of year Trunk Cash for the ML. Their are services for wholesalers that can see all hiding rebates a dealership will get for the sale.
I have heard of dealers punching cars as "DEMO" to get a deal done. This is not done much but entitles the dealer to more hidden money on the back end for dealership.
I like the BMW but have you seen the inside of the Lexus? The 560 and 570 look like a 4-Runner!!!
Trending Topics
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 70
Likes: 1
bmw
thanks Tin, the group discount is for other organizations like USAA. Banker, lawyers, doctors and many more all have group discounts. Its finding one your a member of to give to MB for the discount. It sounds like the dealers can message the number on this one.
I believe we can get close to figuring out end of year Trunk Cash for the ML. Their are services for wholesalers that can see all hiding rebates a dealership will get for the sale.
I have heard of dealers punching cars as "DEMO" to get a deal done. This is not done much but entitles the dealer to more hidden money on the back end for dealership.
I like the BMW but have you seen the inside of the Lexus? The 560 and 570 look like a 4-Runner!!!
I believe we can get close to figuring out end of year Trunk Cash for the ML. Their are services for wholesalers that can see all hiding rebates a dealership will get for the sale.
I have heard of dealers punching cars as "DEMO" to get a deal done. This is not done much but entitles the dealer to more hidden money on the back end for dealership.
I like the BMW but have you seen the inside of the Lexus? The 560 and 570 look like a 4-Runner!!!
For the lexus I was talking about the RX350, but yes, Japanese cars don't drive like German cars do.
I don't know how much more of a discount I can get besides the $7000 off they are offering.
The residual on the ML350 is not good, so even a lower selling price does not affect monthly payment, I am trying to keep it under $550 a month.
I know it sounds low, but some other cars not comparing apples to oranges with a similar selling price would have a much lower monthly payment because the residual is 60-63%.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 831
Likes: 13
From: N.C. USA
2015, ML250 BlueTEC
Discounts--USAA etc.
Just bought a new ML250. USAA is $2500--Not $4000.
My deal; ML @ dealer invoice,less $2500. Almost 10% off. All the "deals" cannot be combined.
UPDATE
When I was negotiating this deal was able to get an additional trade-in allowance of $3000. Maybe this was some of the "hidden" $. The bottom line is what counts!
My deal; ML @ dealer invoice,less $2500. Almost 10% off. All the "deals" cannot be combined.
UPDATE
When I was negotiating this deal was able to get an additional trade-in allowance of $3000. Maybe this was some of the "hidden" $. The bottom line is what counts!
Last edited by greasykid; Dec 26, 2014 at 06:19 AM.
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Little Rock, AR
hopeful to own a ML soon
Greazy, nice deal. I just got off the phone with my local dealer. These dealers love to play games!!! Were at $8k off now. Trying to get my hands on the Auto Data and motor intelligence report from a friend in the business. THERE is something called trunk cash availible on the ML models until the end of the year from MB to the dealer. I can wait another week to see how bad they want to sell a car.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 513
Likes: 5
From: SoCal
13ML BT
Greazy, nice deal. I just got off the phone with my local dealer. These dealers love to play games!!! Were at $8k off now. Trying to get my hands on the Auto Data and motor intelligence report from a friend in the business. THERE is something called trunk cash availible on the ML models until the end of the year from MB to the dealer. I can wait another week to see how bad they want to sell a car.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 6,130
Likes: 1,117
A gaggle of MB's
Well... nobody I know in Little Rock knows anything about a new ML at $8K off.. and no there is not a "DEMO" button on a new MB... there are 10-12 month in service loaners that come back into dealer inventory with low mileage that show dealers as original owners..
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 595
Likes: 38
From: Boston area
2019 GLS450
Or so this is how it was explained to me by my local dealer. I am not one to contradict fabbrisd1.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 6,130
Likes: 1,117
A gaggle of MB's
The ONLY way a car is driven for extended period/miles and NOT registered is under Manufacturer plates, or Dealer plates depending on state... so you know about 200-400 Mercedes Benz Executive cars are registered and rotated every six month which would show as prior owner..... there are maybe 15-25 vehicles rotated every six months that are under manuf plates driven by MB upper level execs - often termed Brass hats.... which gets dicey because MB released and thrashed by the press are in that Brass hat program too... dealer stories often get told to cover a new MB co-opted by a dealer exec (or their wives) under Dealer Plates....
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
From: Little Rock, AR
hopeful to own a ML soon
THERE is trunk cash on the ML's to the dealership for selling ML's .
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 5,017
Likes: 16
From: Ft. Lauderdale Area, USA
2015 ML 350
Well, Im not arguing with you but I can tell you its a White ML 250 that MB of Little Rock verbally offered $8k off to me and I walked. IT IS BRAND NEW They really want to move that diesel (Its a $63,000 dollar sticker). My wife would prefer a gas engine so I have located a ML350 that meets our specs. We are at invoice plus the $2000 winter incentive this morning. You can get 1.9% with lightstream.com (MB is 2.9%) loan.
THERE is trunk cash on the ML's to the dealership for selling ML's .
THERE is trunk cash on the ML's to the dealership for selling ML's .
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Cayenne, 911 GT3, C350, ML350
A local dealer has a stock of 20 new ML350s ranging from $57k-$64k. Without being specific I've been offered $5-6k off a $60k car. I would normally be happy with that but it's clear that Mercedes will launch the GLE Coupe at Detroit in a couple of weeks. If the GLE launch is also imminent, I feel that $6k is an insufficient discount for me to commit $60k to an end of cycle car. I'd rather forego the discount and buy a new GLE.
Does anyone share this viewpoint or is the GLE/ML replacement still going to be a while coming?
Does anyone share this viewpoint or is the GLE/ML replacement still going to be a while coming?
Last edited by Sierra Mike; Dec 30, 2014 at 06:07 PM.
Super Member
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 872
Likes: 105
From: Pacific Northwest
2022 GLE450
It would prevent me from BUYING, I leased a 2015 so I could care less. I don't keep it long enough to matter. I think the whole name change refresh is stupid. I have the new interface in a 2015 C300 and don't care for it.
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Cayenne, 911 GT3, C350, ML350
I agree - the name change is ridiculous and, although I haven't played with it, the 'tablet' interface looks like a very amateurish after market add on. Makes you wonder what they're thinking!
