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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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Am I getting a good deal? NEW2015 ML350 4MATIC

Hi,

I am new to this forum and MB and was wondering if I was getting a good deal on my first MB car.

PERFORMANCE/HANDLING
  • 3.5 Liter V-6 Engine with Direct Injection
  • 302 Horsepower
  • 273 lb-ft Torque
  • 7-Speed Automatic Transmission w/Shift Paddles
  • 4-MATIC Permanent All-Wheel Drive
  • AGILITY CONTROL Suspension System
  • Independent Front/Rear Suspension
  • 19-Inch Wheels
  • All-Season Tires

COMFORT/CONVENIENCE
  • Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof
  • COMMAND System
  • Bluetooth Connectivity
  • CD/DVD Audio/Video Player
  • mbrace w/trial period by Verizon Telematics
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Power Front Seats with Driver Lumbar Support
  • Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
  • Flat-Folding 2nd Row Seat
  • Cargo Cover
  • Power Liftgate
  • Privacy Glass
  • Roof Rails
  • Rain-Sensing Intermittent Windshield Wipers
  • Rear-Window Intermittent Wiper and Washer

SAFETY/SECURITY
  • New Vehicle 4-Year/50,000 Mile Warranty
  • 24-Hour Roadside Assistance Program
  • Advanced Airbag Protection System
  • Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST
  • ATTENTION ASSIST
  • PRE-SAFE Predictive Occupant-Protection System
  • LED Daytime Running Lights
  • Automatic Headlights w/Twilight Sensor & Locator Lighting
  • Rear Door Child Safety Locks
  • LATCH Restraints (Outboard Rear Seats)
  • Top Tether Anchors (All Rear Seats)
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
  • w/ESP Trailer Stabilization
  • ADAPTIVE BRAKE Technology
  • Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
  • Brake Assist System (BAS)

PAINT/UPHOSTERY & TRIM
  • 149 Polar White
  • 105 Almond Beige/Mocha MB-Tex
  • 734 Eucalyptus Wood Trim

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT N VALUE ADDED PACKAGES
  • 550 Trailer Hitch $575.00
  • 810 harman/kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound System $850.00
  • 846 Brushed Aluminum Running Boards $670.00
  • 866 Pre-Wiring for Rear Seat Entertainment $170.00
  • 876 Multi-Color Ambient Lighting w/Illuminated Door Sills $310.00
  • 889 KEYLESS-GO $650.00
  • 00A Illuminated Star $550.00
  • PO1 Premium Package $4,030.00
  • 319 Lighting Package $1,390.00
  • 996 Parking Assist Package $1,290.00
  • Destination & Delivery $925.00
    Total Retail Price $62,210.00

I upgraded the 4-Year/50,000 Mile Warranty to 7-Year/70,000 Mile Warranty and received a walk out the door price of $60,000.
Is this a good deal? Or should I try to deal a little bit more?
Or should I be better off buying the NEW GLE350? If so, what would be a good deal on those?

Any opinions will be greatly appreciated!

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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 09:48 PM
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I cannot comment on pricing - I strongly suggest you call/quote with a 2nd Mercedes dealer for a competitive quote - competition between dealers is a good thing
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Old Aug 28, 2015 | 11:10 PM
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Just for comparison, here in SoCal, I was quoted a MSRP $62,700 2015 ML350 4MATIC for $54,000 before TTL. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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Old Aug 29, 2015 | 10:52 AM
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Forget what the $ discount is. % discount is what counts. I got 11% off last Dec. My guess is that now s/b closer to 15%.
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Old Aug 29, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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Am I getting a good deal? NEW2015 ML350 4MATIC

18% is doable...
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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 04:26 AM
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Originally Posted by OWLY
18% is doable...
Not unless there are some significant incentives. Which incentives have you seen?
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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SungK
Hi,

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT N VALUE ADDED PACKAGES
  • 550 Trailer Hitch $575.00
  • 810 harman/kardon LOGIC7 Surround Sound System $850.00
  • 846 Brushed Aluminum Running Boards $670.00
  • 866 Pre-Wiring for Rear Seat Entertainment $170.00
  • 876 Multi-Color Ambient Lighting w/Illuminated Door Sills $310.00
  • 889 KEYLESS-GO $650.00
  • 00A Illuminated Star $550.00
  • PO1 Premium Package $4,030.00
  • 319 Lighting Package $1,390.00
  • 996 Parking Assist Package $1,290.00
  • Destination & Delivery $925.00
    Total Retail Price $62,210.00

I upgraded the 4-Year/50,000 Mile Warranty to 7-Year/70,000 Mile Warranty and received a walk out the door price of $60,000.
Is this a good deal? Or should I try to deal a little bit more?
Or should I be better off buying the NEW GLE350? If so, what would be a good deal on those?

Any opinions will be greatly appreciated!
What is the invoice of the car (check edumunds)?
Price of car?
Is the warranty from MB?
Price of warranty?
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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 27T
What is the invoice of the car (check edumunds)?
Price of car?
Is the warranty from MB?
Price of warranty?

The invoice of the car was $62,210
The extended warranty is $2,700 and it is from MB.

I checked edmunds and it said
Invoice: $57,922
MSRP: $62,210
TMV: $56,906
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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by OWLY
18% is doable...
Wow 18%????

I went in yesterday and they wouldn't even give me a 10%.
They said they weren't in a hurry to take them off their lots because there is a high demand for the ML right now.
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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by greasykid
Forget what the $ discount is. % discount is what counts. I got 11% off last Dec. My guess is that now s/b closer to 15%.
I went in yesterday and they wouldn't even try to give me a 10%
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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SungK
I went in yesterday and they wouldn't even try to give me a 10%
I shopped around 7 dealers in SoCal and everyone is around 11-13% depending on the MSRP. Hope that helps. Good luck!
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 08:07 AM
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I went car shopping with my wife on Friday. We looked at a 2015 ML 350 with a sticker price of $65k. The cash sales price offered was a little over $57k.
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by SungK
The invoice of the car was $62,210
The extended warranty is $2,700 and it is from MB.

I checked edmunds and it said
Invoice: $57,922
MSRP: $62,210
TMV: $56,906
So they are willing to sell it for $60K incl MB warranty, tax, title, doc fee, etc?! That sounds like an smokin hot deal.

BTW, I thought the MB warranty was 7/75, unless it changed. And I thought $2700 for that one is super low. IIRC, they cheapest price around fort he 7/75 was $3300 last year after they raised the prices. Are you sure it is an MB warranty and not a 3rd party?
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 06:19 PM
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It's definitely not a bad deal
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Old Aug 31, 2015 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
It's definitely not a bad deal
I'm estimating about 10% for tax and fees. Unless he's in a state with no tax.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 12:38 PM
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Has anyone had any luck at getting 15% or more off a 2015 ML?


I'm looking at a 2015 ML250 BlueTEC and the first offer was 11% off MSRP from a Chicago dealer. I've been searching every dealer I can find within 600 miles and not many 2015 BlueTECs left out there.


Financing through MB doesn't seem to make a difference at this time either.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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I would build a GLE 350 with what you want see what it comes to. Will you really use the trailer hitch? What about the prewiring? illuminated star? do you need the parking assist? Personally, the standard upgrades in the GLE along with the agility control and nicer interior finishes make it a FAR better option than the ML. You're already spending $60k, is another 2-3k really that much? I LOVEEE my GLE. No regrets except I wish i sprung for the upgraded headlight package. I paid 54$ plus tax title fees for mine. Premium package, gray leather, heated steering wheel, harmon kardon, 4matic. I would definitely spring for the GLE over the ML.
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Old Sep 7, 2015 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nvsocr7
I would build a GLE 350 with what you want see what it comes to. Will you really use the trailer hitch? What about the prewiring? illuminated star? do you need the parking assist? Personally, the standard upgrades in the GLE along with the agility control and nicer interior finishes make it a FAR better option than the ML. You're already spending $60k, is another 2-3k really that much? I LOVEEE my GLE. No regrets except I wish i sprung for the upgraded headlight package. I paid 54$ plus tax title fees for mine. Premium package, gray leather, heated steering wheel, harmon kardon, 4matic. I would definitely spring for the GLE over the ML.
Hey, thanks for your post. I'm getting a GLE 350 next week and I am debating the upgraded headlight package as well. Why do you say you regret not getting it? With your standard headlights, is the daytime running led light run above the headlight or below? It's difficult to see in pictures. Thanks.
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 04:16 AM
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Even if you dont tow, the hitch gives better rear end protection and an easy way to transport bikes. Getting the GLE over the ML is a smart move.
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 05:48 AM
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Hey, thanks for your post. I'm getting a GLE 350 next week and I am debating the upgraded headlight package as well. Why do you say you regret not getting it? With your standard headlights, is the daytime running led light run above the headlight or below? It's difficult to see in pictures. Thanks.
I regret not getting the upgraded led headlights because unbeknownst to me. Mb still uses ****ty h7 halogens as their stock bulbs. I picked up some higher end halogens which should be here today but nothing compares to proper LED headlights. You can't see **** with the stock bulbs lol. I may see how much it would be to get the led headlamps installed aftermarket from the dealer.
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 01:37 PM
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BUY the Lighting Pkg!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 02:50 PM
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I want to...problem I'm finding now is that most dealers in my area (NY/NJ/CT) don't have many with that the Lighting Option in stock. Seems to be one of the less popular options.
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Originally Posted by mbgle
I want to...problem I'm finding now is that most dealers in my area (NY/NJ/CT) don't have many with that the Lighting Option in stock. Seems to be one of the less popular options.
Why not order a GLE?
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Old Sep 8, 2015 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 27T
Why not order a GLE?
I guess I might have to. Don't really want to wait 10 weeks though.
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