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2013 and earlier-Mercedes Benz GL-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience
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Take a look at what MB dealers are paying for the GL and in general at MSRP they will be making almost 10 large on nicely equipped models.
The place to start negotiating. Takes into account the dealer incentives and holdbacks that may be in effect.
Dealer Invoice Price $51,832
Dealer Incentive (Subtract) See note. ( $0)
Dealer Holdback (Subtract) ( $1,647)
Reports Bottom Line Price
+add Dealer Invoice for packages/options $50,185
The following is an internet quote which I just got so far. Please let me know is it a good deal? I live in Seattle,WA.
1. Instock - Silver with Black interior, sunroof package, power tailgate, add single screen rear DVD = $60544 - available now
2.Available at another dealer - Silver/black, add single screen rear DVD and shipping to Seattle = $59014 - available before the end of July
3. Special order - Black or White, Single screen DVD entertainment package - $57370 - September Delivery if ordered in the next 7 days, after that October delivery.
They will stick to their email quotes, because if they do not, you can just say "I'm leaving" and take that quote to another dealer who will match it. Your most powerful negotiating tool is your butt going out the front door of the dealership if they try to change the deal. Tell them you need to go home and rework these new figures and you'll be back the next day.
BigDM
Are you all quoting prices for "loaded" vehicles, ie; nav, rearview camera, heated seat package, entertainment, tow, so forth... I'm coming up with nearly a 70K figure... seems a little ridiculous... but it's the best luxury vehicle out there.
Is there anyway to purchase through a broker/internet and not have to go to the dealer... I can't stand dealerships!
1. The dealer says Edmunds & KBB invoices are low by $500
because in CA $500 is added to the invoice for
advertising. Do I have to add $500 to my figures for
"invoice" or is this a hidden profit?
In addition, in my opinion the GL looks cheesy with only 18" rims. The dealer offered me 20" rims & tires for his cost of $5000. He says retail is $6995. I will probably have to buy them aftermarket. I figure around $3000.
2. Does anyone out there think $5000 dealer "cost" is reasonable?
Finally, with past Mercedes we kept them for about 10 years or 200,000 miles. No problem with our 1986 420 SEL or 1991
SL 500. However, reliability has gone downhill the past few years and the GL is a first year model. We want a 6yr/100,000 extended warranty and the dealer wants $3500 to $5000 for it. The dealer's explanation is that "these cars
are complex and expensive to fix". My attitude is that if they are so reliable you shouldn't have to charge so much for the warranty. I offered $2K.
3. Is $3500 to $5000 the going rate? Would you buy it
without the extended warranty? In my opinion, if Mercedes
wants to get their reputation for reliability back, they
should offer a STANDARD warranty of 6yr/100,000.
4. Anybody know what the dollar figure is for the "holdback"
provided to the dealer?
Thanks. I want the car, but want to make sure my negotiations are firm, but fair.
They make lots of money on extended warranties - all retailers make great margin on extended warranties, stereos, TVs, etc.
Hold back is some percentage. Check out this site: http://www.newcarinsider.com for some information about buying. Go to the bookstore and pick up a book on negotiating a car purchase.
Very good site if you decide you want to lease as well: www.leaseguide.com
Finally - if you are a CSAA member you can get a quote from them, similar to internet based quotes.
What dealer are you talking to?
-cjd
Walnut Creek, CA
Any thoughts on my toughest question: Would you buy a first model year GL without the extended warranty. I don't want to lease.
This was from RAB Motors in Northern California. They were straightforward with quick follow-up.
This is close to Edmunds invoice and is significantly lower than the "invoice" of the first dealer who tried to tack on his advertising fees. Two other dealers were also higher AND had a sleazy and disorganized sales approach.
Thanks to all of you on this forum and particularly abscam for the coaching. Happy New Year!!!!!!!
~Kiren
You got a great deal!
My total comes out to $680/month + tax on a car with sticker of $66k on a 39 month lease and $4100 down. I'm driving it right now and I'm very happy with it. Got the P1 package, upgraded steering wheel and 19" appearance package.
Your deal sounds great! We live in San Jose - where is RAB located in Northern CA? Also, how much mileage was on the vehicle? Thanks!!!
My car had 35 miles on it when I purchased. They delivered it to Sacramento and did all the paperwork at my home. The rules of the forum are that I can't give the name of the salesperson, but ask who did my deal. She did a thorough job and made it convenient for me. Since their prices were the lowest I found after considerable research I wasn't able to "haggle" much after the initial internet quote.
Good luck dkdriver.
PS Please spare me the colonic smoke of trying to justify it based upon "service".