SL/R232: Pricing on New SL63 or SL55
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Also, some more info will help. 22 or 23? Location? Cold regions will be more motivated to make a sale on a convertible.
There have definitely been deals well beyond $30k on 63's but most of those would have been 22's
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This is a 2023 SL63. I'm in the Northeast but I've tried 10 MB dealerships three are wiling to do 15K off 1 20K off and 1 other 22k off. SL 55 15K -17K off but not great build specs.
This is a 2023 SL63. I'm in the Northeast but I've tried 10 MB dealerships three are wiling to do 15K off 1 20K off and 1 other 22k off. SL 55 15K -17K off but not great build specs.
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First I would look at the cars available (via cars.com, etc.). Find the best config and then send every dealer that has a desirable car the same info.
Ideally figure out what you are willing to pay. You can try to shoot for $30k if you want. Are you looking for any financing or lease deals? Cash deals are not interesting for dealers as they make a fair amount of money on the financing markups (profit sharing model with MBFS).
Something like "Am interested to buy is car if you are OK for $xxK off. Contact me if interested. We can make this a quick transaction." Don't mention any type of payment. That's step 2. Works better towards the end of the month but dealers are now back into normalized deal mode.
Some won't respond, some will tell you to pound sand and some are willing to discuss. Ideally you first end up with the car you like best, 2nd you can drive the price conversation...
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The $30-40k off you may have been seeing were for 2022's. There was $20k in support from Mercedes on leftover '22 SL63's along with a subsidized lease residual and MF, plus you could get another $20k out of the dealer to get the car off their lot after a year. I haven't seen 2023's discounted that much yet, but then I'm not currently shopping for a '23, so my data is a month old.
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23K is decent, good enough for a '23. At this level 7K shouldn't make a difference, if it does then maybe the car isn't for you. On the flip side if you wait into '24, you might be able to get a better deal on a '23. These aren't fast movers and there is a very good chance there will be leftover inventory in '24.
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How serious of a buyer are you? I just bought a brand new ‘22 for 40k under sticker this weekend. My local dealer has a handful of ‘22s sitting here. If you are ready to buy send me a private message and I’ll hook you up with my guy’s contact info.
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I got 64k CAD off my 2022 (bought a 7 months back, with no 2023 on the market in Canada), which is 45k USD. The market is always changing and the 2023 are new so it's hard to give you some advice. Most people on this sub took a great deal on a 2022, not as many 2023 buyers
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So what would a decent discount be for an SL55 that would be special ordered. No way I’ll ever find one in stock with my specs, especially the carbon ceramic brakes and White/White color combo. Sticker likely around $165k-$170k.
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Never hurts to try - worst they can say is no. Did you already place the order? I’d imagine on a car with that spec that the dealer asked for a few bucks as a deposit. So you may be fighting a very uphill battle.
That all said, I do think you can cite the discounts on the 63s as a basis for a relative discount on a 55. In other words, if the discounts folks are getting on 63s is essentially pricing them close to the 55 MSRP then that destroys the value of the 55 the minute you take possession (even more than normal new car depreciation). There should be some meaningful difference in real world price between the 63 and 55.
Good luck! If you haven’t locked that order in yet - now is the time to negotiate! If you are past that point and trying to come back to negotiate before delivery I think you will have a hard time even though the market would suggest there should be a meaningful discount.
That all said, I do think you can cite the discounts on the 63s as a basis for a relative discount on a 55. In other words, if the discounts folks are getting on 63s is essentially pricing them close to the 55 MSRP then that destroys the value of the 55 the minute you take possession (even more than normal new car depreciation). There should be some meaningful difference in real world price between the 63 and 55.
Good luck! If you haven’t locked that order in yet - now is the time to negotiate! If you are past that point and trying to come back to negotiate before delivery I think you will have a hard time even though the market would suggest there should be a meaningful discount.
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Great Price on NEW LEFTOVER 2022 SL63
Just passing this onto anyone looking to save big on leftover 2022 SL63, I just purchased one it's being shipped to me but well worth the price of admission. If interested, you can PM me. It's a great deal with great service.
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Never hurts to try - worst they can say is no. Did you already place the order? I’d imagine on a car with that spec that the dealer asked for a few bucks as a deposit. So you may be fighting a very uphill battle.
That all said, I do think you can cite the discounts on the 63s as a basis for a relative discount on a 55. In other words, if the discounts folks are getting on 63s is essentially pricing them close to the 55 MSRP then that destroys the value of the 55 the minute you take possession (even more than normal new car depreciation). There should be some meaningful difference in real world price between the 63 and 55.
Good luck! If you haven’t locked that order in yet - now is the time to negotiate! If you are past that point and trying to come back to negotiate before delivery I think you will have a hard time even though the market would suggest there should be a meaningful discount.
That all said, I do think you can cite the discounts on the 63s as a basis for a relative discount on a 55. In other words, if the discounts folks are getting on 63s is essentially pricing them close to the 55 MSRP then that destroys the value of the 55 the minute you take possession (even more than normal new car depreciation). There should be some meaningful difference in real world price between the 63 and 55.
Good luck! If you haven’t locked that order in yet - now is the time to negotiate! If you are past that point and trying to come back to negotiate before delivery I think you will have a hard time even though the market would suggest there should be a meaningful discount.
Have not placed an order yet. Talked to both dealers in town 6-8 months ago when the White interior still wasn’t available and there were tons of electrical issues still being worked out. At the time, both agreed to order at MSRP but a lot has changed since then.
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I’m looking to purchase/lease a SL55 within the next two weeks. Can you kindly tell me the name of your local dealer? Thank you.
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Hi Charles. Looking to purchase/lease an SL within the next 2-4 weeks. Can you pass on the dealer info? 40k under sticker is fantastic! I’m assuming it’s a 63?
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