2013 and earlier-Mercedes Benz C-Class Prices Paid

mmmob17 · May 2007

Hey guys,

I've been searching for a C230 with the Sunroof package and the memory seats. Possibly adding the iPod integration at a later time. I was quoted about $31,800 here in the Bay Area. I'm going into a San Francisco dealer this weekend who said they won't reject any reasonable offer for Memorial Day.....any ideas on what a "Reasonable offer" would be to toss at them? Or does 31800 seem like a good deal from the other dealer? :confuse:

Thanks!

absolutmb · July 2007

I'm considering to buy either a CPO 2006 C230 or a CPO 2007 C230. There aren't many CPO 07's yet out there as the 08s haven't come out yet.
The car I saw was this:

2006 C230 Sport 2.5L V6 RWD
CPO
Alabaster White w/ MB tex Black
13000 miles
Sunroof package
Auto tranny
Dealer offers 2011 or 100K maintenance warranty
Single CD player
Rain sensors
Standard speakers

Dealer asks $27,900 +TTL

Found the exact same car with 15000 miles + real ash leather upholstery + 50K warranty still stands but it's a NON CPO for $26,585 +TTL at a non-MB dealership

How much should I pay for the CPO?? I'd like to go there and tell him to match the price but is $26K even too expensive for a 2006 sport when the 2008s are coming out in August??! Please help!

I'm not willing to pay more than $27000 for a 2006

focus530 · July 2007

I think $28K is high for 2006 C230, since left-over 2007's with same options is going for $29K. They may be hard to find due to new 2008's coming out in August, but if you look around, you may find some. Currently, there is $2.5K - $3.5K dealer marketing support for 2007 C-Class.

Karen_S · July 2007

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spyder52 · July 2007

Hi everyone! I just became a Mercedes owner for the first time. I have been shopping for a new car for quite sometimes now, I sold my VW Passat last week and have been without a car for a week! I've looked at VW GTI, EOS, Audi TT, A6, A4, BMW 328i, 525i, Land Rover LR2, and the new 2008 C300. Finally I've decided on the 07 C230 Sport, with Nav, Lighting pkg, Entertainment pkg, Ipod Itg, Sunroof pkg, Cd changer, Auto, Pwr Seat pkg, sticker for about $40K, and got it for only $33K!!! I believe this is the one of the very few loaded C230 in the entire LA/Orange County area! I thought I got an amazing deal! Yes, knowing the 08 is coming. Here's how I wind up with the 07 C230, still a GOOD LOOKING car, even better looking at this price!! I am picking it up this Saturday, the sales lady will even come get me from 40 miles away! Dealer is West Covina, Penske Mercedes in Los Angeles area! So easy to work with, we finalized the deal over the phone in 10 min, she gone to manager twice and got the deal done. Let me know what you think of this deal!!!

Here's how it happened. All these cars I weighted pros and cons. VW was out due the fact I had my Passat for 5 years, so it's time for a different brand. Audi TT was nice, was ultimately not pratical. A6 was too big, A4 is basically another Passat. Land Rover LR2 is so nice, friend of mine bought one it's amazing but it's heavy and uses a lots of fuel and it had too much off road capability that I won't need driving in sunny streets of OC. BMWs are fantastic cars but dealers suck big time, they were so cocky and rude, even the nice ones are difficult to deal with when comes to pricing!! Santa Monica BMW is the worst, they actually made fun of me of my offer and was totally unprofessional. The 525i is nice looking but sluggish, and expensive, hard to find sport pkg so it was ruled out. The 328i drove so nice and handled so well, I've made a serious effort to buy it but just wasn't my luck, the dealers were not helpful because they had a hot product, driving wise better than anything. However, quality of material, and content wise BMW is a joke. At near $40K sticker, the exhaust pipes are not even chromed! Mercedes uses AMG exhaust pipes. A 07 328i with auto, nav and spt pkg is near $40K, with no power or heated seat, not even close when compared to Mercedes. I know 328i is a newer platform and current C is at the end of its cycle therefore is loaded. So I almost got the 328I for $33.5K slightly used at 5K miles with auto, nav, and sport, had to twist some arms to get that, they asked for $35K, it was very difficult to get even $1500 discount, I suppose that's why BMW has insane resell value but was not a pleaseant experiance.

Shopping for Mercedes was not easy either, I had to try every dealer in town and finally find one that I could work with. I almost went for the hot new
C300 but then realize no discount is possible and no dealers are willing to deal and with loaded model without Nav (delayed), I was looking at over
$40K!! Common sense got hold of me, I started looking into C230 sport for a good deal and I found one! I think for a fully loaded near $40K car, and get it for $33K plus taxes and fees is pretty awesome! I figured including incentive$2000, and dealer holdback 3% from MRSP, deduct from Edmund's dealer invoice, deal is $800 under dealer's cost! At this price C230 is looking pretty hot!!

Anymore, I feel I finally got a beautiful car at a reasonable pricing!!

vinnyny · August 2007

I picked up an 07 C350 for $32,114 (plus TTL and doc fee) on 8/11/07. The car has 6 speed manual, leather, sunroof package and 6 disc changer resulting in an MSRP of $42,485.

I bought the car over EBay and kept wondering what was wrong with the car/deal. However, everything went about as smooth as could be with no unpleasant surprises. The internet department at the dealer, Mercedes Benz of Tampa, was outstanding. We handled 99% of the transaction over the internet/phone--no hassles. The salesman picked us up at the airport and took us straight to the car. I drove the car, signed the paperwork and was on the road in about an hour. No hard sell on extended warranty, paint protection, or other garbage. The only issue was the high dealer doc fee: $599. The car was so cheap, I didn't even bother trying to fight it (besides, it was fully disclosed up front).

From sales to finance to delivery, everyone was courteous, professional and knowledgeable. I'd buy another car from them in a NY minute...

BTW, I wasn't even looking to buy an MB. I haven't sold my BMW yet and I really wanted another Corvette. However the price was so good that I couldn't pass it up. Also, the 6 speed manual trans won't be available on the 08 C350...

kyfdx · August 2007

Wow, vinnyny... that looks like a great deal.. $10K off MSRP!!

What percentage do you think they made in a stick-shift? 1-2%?

vinnyny · August 2007

I heard it was about 5% but I don't know for sure.

I kept waiting for them to spring their trap, but the deal went smooth as silk. I'd definitely buy from MB Tampa again.

zyndurai1 · August 2007

Here is the letter I sent them to their website. (It will probably be received by the same guy who's in charge of their internet sales and be deleted).

To whom it may concern,

I would like to express my horrible experience at your dealership on August 23rd, 2007. I am an avid customer of the Japanese cars for their reliability and wanted to venture out to the European market because of the new C class sport design. Although on paper, the C-class is inferior to its Japanese competitors (G35, IS350, TL), I would like to see what it can offer first hand. Anxious and excited to test drive the new C300 Sport; I left work a little early. Upon my arrival at the undersized dealership, I was greeted warmly by the receptionist. She promptly contacted the salesperson whom I have arranged to meet. After some small talk we went to look at the Sport model on your rooftop. While the salesperson was looking for the key, I was perusing what seemed to be an elegant vehicle. Shortly, he came back to request my drivers license to make a copy. I politely refused because of the increase in identity theft. I have also heard that some dealership would run your credit score without authorization, so naturally, I had refuse the salesperson to copy my license and offered him to review or inspect it, instead. The salesperson became unprofessionally belligerent and yelling at me for excuses which required my license. How are you going to buy a car?!! and turned his back on me and left as though your dealership was the only place I can shop. Wow! Here I am thinking I was in a classy dealership selling classy cars. I had offered to not take a test drive and just look at the car but obviously, the conversation had ended for he turned his back and left. This unprofessional demeanor left a bad taste for my outlook on what seemed to be such a potential vehicle. In fact, I was so disgusted that I will probably not consider the Mercedes brand. Maybe I should have worn a suit rather showing up in jeans. Maybe if I interested in something more than an entry level Mercedes, or maybe if I would have been a white and not a young Asian looking kid, I would have been treated more like a potential customer. But I guess one less customer of an entry level car will not affect your bottom line.

be325 · September 2007

The new C-300's and C-350's are in the showrooms. We noticed that Sport and Luxury were priced (Tampa Bay area) at $31,200 base and both models had other stuff/added which brought the bottom line to over $35k (for each). Both had 17" wheels. They were closed so we looked through the windows and read the stickers.
We are reading that 'credit crunch' will eventually affect the car sales. Will people with cash get better deals?

vinnyny · September 2007

The "credit crunch" probably won't affect car buyers with good credit at all in the short term. The Fed is lowering rates and pumping billions of cash into the system. Over the long term, the "credit crunch" would probably help those with good credit because car sales will likely decline as people find it harder to take cash out of their homes.

This is obviously a huge oversimplification...

oberpfallz · September 2007

Hello Zyndurai1,
I used to work for BMW as a product specialist and am now with Mercedes. Living in Germany, we don't seem to have too many problems with identity theft as that culture is comparatively honest as opposed to the states.

At BMW when the license was taken, (we didn't photocopy it but scanned it into the computer directly) it is for the sole purpose of entering you in a database called autobase which provides a couple of things. First, it's a record of your visit to the dealership so if you are interested in the car and do return to purchase, your info links you to a specific client advisor who is familiar with your needs. Secondly, it is usu. required (whether by dealership/state policy, varies)if you want to take the car for a test drive, it's a verification of a valid license. This is to cover the dealership in case of an unfortunate incident such as the car being wrecked/stolen on the test drive. In the state of georgia, if you are viewing real estate or even an apartment, a license or picture id is required and left secured during your "viewing" as a precautionary measure in case the realtor or landlord is murdered (apparently this has happened enough to necessitate the practice).

Your assigned client advisor should have explained that point to you. I can't imagine why he wouldn't have. While i cannot condone his unprofessionalism, let it be known that some of the "old school" sales people may react that way due to their feeling that "time is money" and if you're just kicking tires, you may not be seriously looking to buy which is your prerogative. Showing any sign of apprehension obviously set him off into his defensive mode of "this person thinks i'm the enemy" which is a common classification of people in sales.

AGAIN let me emphasize, i don't condone his attitude towards you. Most highline dealerships do not usu. pressure people but there is always the exception to the rule.

Ideally, he should have explained why the license data was necessary and to reassure you even show you the process. Secondly, if there is a product specialist around, you can always ask them for info such as a brochure and perhaps even a walk around (usu. there are open vehicles in the showroom) If the dealership allows, you can usu. talk to them without feeling they are trying to sell you.

I used to be a japanese car fan (honda crx's, nissan z32 tt's) but when i started driving BMW's, i've never looked back. In Germany, an E46 3series coupe was about a $5000 premium over a loaded Accord Ex with the difference being the safety features (DSC, side curtain airbags). Bear in mind that while the japanese cars are a good product, the German approach is somewhat different. German automanufacturers subscribe to the ideal of logic and performance with innovative tech, while the Japanese seem to focus on intuitiveness and reliability with gadgets galore. Neither approach is incorrect, just different schools of thought. The reason i love the Germany cars is, after 10 years of driving the autobahns, you appreciate the braking and driving dynamics of german cars vs. the japanese ones. German cars are engineered to run at triple digit speeds all day long (which might explain why they languish in the states.) and brake without issue. Compare an Acura TSX braking system to a stock bmw. (no i'm not going to count the brembos available on the z's and the wrx's)

Finally to address the points of dress or racial stereotyping, unfortunately, that is the world in which we live. People do perceive others using certain standards. But that in itself is subjective. In Europe, people do tend to be a bit dressier and while races are very distinct, cultures seem to be more appreciated for their uniqueness. (you should ask my iranian friend how he feels, living in the states). As a person of asian descent myself, it was a very rare occasion i ever felt that my race was a factor but moreso, attitude and how you present yourself.

Well i've gone on way too long. If there are any questions regarding Mercedes that i may assist you with, don't hesitate to ask. I've been off these forums for a while but looking to jump back in!

This also applies to others who may need some details about Mercedes or BMW's. I'm in the North Atlanta area.

Regards all,

Mit freundlichen Gruessen (to my fellow german speakers)

Greg (oberpfallz on the boards)

vinnyny · September 2007

I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience, but it probably had little to do with your race. We've all had bad experiences with dealerships, but when it comes to color, it's the color of your money that matters--not your skin.

mogul2 · September 2007

You are simply paranoid and uninformed. It is illegal to run a credit check without your permission. I highly doubt any new car dealership would run credit check without your consent. They will ask for your initials/signature or if it is over the phone, they will read the terms and ask if you agree to it or not. You could have politely asked if they were going to run a credit check or not.

If you were selling your $35000 car, I bet you won't simply hand over the keys to a potential buyer for a test drive. Put yourself in the salesman position and think about how you would feel if the other party is suspecting your motives from the get go for no reason.

vinnyny · September 2007

Dealers try some crazy things to get your information...while trying to buy a used car for my daughter three years ago the dealer insisted that I allow them to do a credit check EVEN THOUGH I WAS PAYING CASH. If I had been writing a check or presenting a cashier's check, I could understand. However, I was ready to walk across the street to my bank and return with $10K cash. They insisted it was a new requirement because of 9/11...I've bought at least five cars since then and never been asked for a credit check (except when I was financing through them).

mogul2 · September 2007

I agree, some used car dealers adopt shady practices. If you notice my post, I clearly mentioned "new car dealership" - "I highly doubt any new car dealership would run credit check without your consent".
Having said that, the sleazy used car dealer that you mentioned did let you know about the credit check before he actually ran it. I agree it is unnecessary to check credit when paying cash but the point is you will be made aware of before they actually check it.

vinnyny · September 2007

It was actually the used car section of a new car dealer, but that's all irrelevant. They had no choice but to let me know because I refused to give them my SS number. I'd be willing to bet that in states that have SS#s on the driver's license that they do run checks before telling customers. Law or no law...

culliganblue · September 2007

Hello- I am looking for information comparing the Mercedes C-Class Model 230 Vs. 300, any reviews on car performance and price are welcome (website links, personal experience). The analysis done with european market in mind would be appreciated, as the car may be purchased from Europe. Thank you!!
email: hindous06@hotmail.com

Karen_S · September 2007

A reporter from a national newspaper is hoping to talk to consumers who have been shopping for a European vehicle (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi or others) and have found them to be more expensive because of the Euro exchange rates. Please reply to ctalati@edmunds.com no later than Monday, October 1, 2007 with your daytime contact info.

mhalliday · September 2007

I am shopping for one of these in USa and as noted here, there are not really any great deals on them, as they seem to be selling. But are people really paying full MSRP for the? I HATE the process of buyinhg a car...i ALWAYS feel like i got ripped off somehow. I think the C300 is proiced faily, but am i being a real [non-permissible content removed] if I pay sticker price?

MIke

casper1022 · September 2007

Yes, its true majority of the dealers I have dealt with in my area are selling their new 2008 C class for MSRP. It was difficult to get any good deals on this particular vehicle unless you are like me, I researched and dealt with more than 3-4 dealers. My experience buying a car has been stressful not fun, thats all what I can say. Best of luck and hope you get a good deal..I suggest you do some research on car buying tips to be ready with your ammunition buying any vehicle.

vinnyny · October 2007

It seems that MB dealers are not only getting full sticker for these cars, but they're making you wait your turn to get one. My local dealers wouldn't let me buy the car on the lot because they didn't have another one to replace it (and wouldn't have been able to do test drives for pre-sales). Personally, I'd wait a few months for the hoopla to die down. Give it to yourself for Christmas and use the savings for a nice ski trip in your new Benz!

amixam · October 2007

I test drove a 350 C-Class Sport last weekend on the highway and city streets. Honestly, this thing rode and bounced like the shocks needed to be replaced!!! My expectation of a Benz's ride is smoother than a BMW, but still sporty. I took it on city streets and the interstate for a good 20 minutes. I sped up and I did the speed limit. I alternated between comfort and sport suspension modes,but the result was the same. Understand me now, I do know how a firm sport suspension is supposed to feel- where you feel the road, but not in your body. This is more like where even the slightest dip in the road felt like you were in a 1978 Pontiac Bonneville. Anyone else have this experience? I left disappointed and underwhelmed after "they promised me a Mercedes Benz" and all the quality engineering hype.

Anyone agree/disagree? Did I have a defective vehicle? Was it just not broken in? This one had just come in that day I was told.

doc926 · October 2007

After 2 weeks of email negotiating I have a 2008 C300 Luxury with P1, Navigation, and iPod. Leased from John Sisson in Washington, PA. MSRP 39,910, Cap Cost 37,333 which included advertising and dealer prep., 61% RV, MF 0.0029 39 months at 1000 mi/mo. All in all a fairly pleasant experience. Initially no dealer would negotiate so I contracted with a lease consultand out of Fla. and he got me a better than MSRP deal. When I went back to the dealer with this deal in hand they were more receptive. I had to pay the guy in Fla 395 but still saved more with a better deal here.

kyfdx · October 2007

Most cars are shipped with blocks on the suspension.. To decrease bouncing while in transit.

I'd guess that the dealership tech neglected to remove them before your test drive.

The tire pressure may not have been checked, either. Usually, they increase the pressure for shipping.

regards,
kyfdx

amixam · October 2007

Thanks I figured it had to be something like that. It was so uncharacteristic for that brand. Looking at the posts for the deals some have gotten on '07 models, that may be a better way to go anyhow.

vinnyny · October 2007

I looked hard at the 08; drove it in Europe; but ended up buying an 07. Much lower cost, 6-speed manual with the big engine, and nicer curves...I like the interior better in the 07 as well. All that said, if the 07 C350 hadn't been $10k cheaper, I probably would have bought another BMW.

sofakingcool · October 2007

This is in response to the following:

"I alternated between comfort and sport suspension modes,but the result was the same."

This new (nor old) C class does not have a comfort or sport SUSPENSION mode. It does have an option to put the transmission in comfort or sport mode. Comfort mode starts the transmission in second gear, sport mode in first gear.

I have not driven the new '08 C class, but I do own the 2005 C230K sedan with sport package. The ride is very smooth especially during highway cruising. Mercedes are know for their comfortable ride. I suspect that you were had a car that in some way was abused. I highly suggest going for another test drive prior to making your car purchase decision. Best of luck.

crikey · October 2007

Testdrove a C300 Sport at Mercedes Benz of South Orlando (right by Millenia Mall) and there are no discounts on this right now. Some vehicles are actually marked up due to the supposedly high demand. Units with multimedia package have a 5K premium as an example. Supposedly, only 1000 units have this option. Rather skeptical about that, but I think I'll wait for all the hoopla to die down. Sales folks were rather aggressive in selling the vehicle. Kinda unusual for something that's supposedly in high demand. I mean, the vehicle should sell itself, right? I wasn't expecting the sales pressure.

drtravel · October 2007

This story repeats itself whenever a new promising vehicle appears - a temporary shortage in supply compared to pent-up demand. MB sold over 6,000 Cs last month - last year during September they sold over 4,000 even when most buyers knew a new model was on it's way. The C class is their volume leader so deals will be had. My guess is early next year. The economy does impact the sales of "affordable" cars more than luxury cars. So a softer economy will impact sales of the C class more so than the S class.

The last three cars I bought were all hot when they first arrived. You know sold at MSRP plus whatever else they could load up on the car - plus they were doing me a favor selling me the car. I waited six months and got a good deal. If I had waited even longer, probably could have gotten an even better deal.

be325 · October 2007

Perhaps my post belongs in this section?
Local dealer (Tampa Bay Area) offered to order C300 Luxury in metallic paint for $32,300 (34,500 OTD (6%tax)... no other options --- for old people like us, it is easier to set a budget and then deal in OTD figures. We tried to compare what we get at Lexus and Acura.
We are OK with waiting a few months and we are not interested in any of the premium packages MB is offering on C300 Lux. We set a firm 34k OTD budget. What do you all think? Is 34.5k OTD too much (I guess for a buyer every number is too much) for C300 Lux with no other options but metallic paint?
We looked at the EDProgram ... the local dealer wants to match it.

crikey · October 2007

There are rumors, though, that European makes manufactured outside of North America will need to bump up prices in the near future in order to compensate for the still-devaluating US greenback. So, there may be quite a bit of a price hike in the near future. Maybe not for this model year, but maybe for next model year. There's even talk of manufacturers deliberately minimizing production prior to the supposed price hike. Hopefully, we won't see such a drastic price increase.

jurisdr · October 2007

be325,

Given the configuration you mentioned, the invoice is $32,032 and the MSRP is $34,385. Thus you're paying about $270 over invoice or $2k+ off MSRP.

I've been pricing the C300 & C350 Sport in my state (California) and most dealerships are not willing to negotiate more than a few hundred dollars off MSRP. I finally found two dealerships willing to accept $250 over invoice, but this was after contacting about 15 MB dealerships in both Southern and Northern California and negotiating quite a bit....so I'd say your offer was very good.
I don't think you could beat the price until the 2009 models arrive and even then it probably won't be a significant amount over what you already negotiated.

jurisdr · October 2007

Any thoughts on whether to buy an '07 C230 Sport or an '08 C300 Sport? Configured w/my preferred options, both have an MSRP of approximately $34k. I am able to procure offers of $6k off MSRP on the '07 and $2k off on the '08. The OTD difference in cost is apprx $4500.
The '07 seems to be a better 'value' especially since I usually sell my existing car and purchase a new one every few yrs (I already looked into leasing and buying is better for me). Any thoughts on the pros & cons of purchasing the "old" bodystyle & the value of the '07?

Also, I have an '03 SLK320 that handles wells and has a lot of power. I've driven several C230 loaners over the years while my vehicle is being serviced, but never in conditions that required rapid acceleration etc. Will the C-class, especially the '07, seem to lag in comparison to an SLK?

Thanks

vinnyny · October 2007

I made a similar decision about the 07 versus 08 back in August. I was comparing 350-350, so it was a fair fight. The discount on the 07 outweighed the novelty of the 08. My discount was $10k. Also, the 07 came with a 6 speed manual and the big engine--the 08 does not.

I don't think you're comparing apples to apples. The new C300 will smoke the 07 230. Given your quandary, I'd push for a couple grand more off the 08 and go that way.

areddy · October 2007

Overall I am in like the 2008 C350. There is a new CURE edition which comes fully loaded, the dealer is saying he will sell this only at MSRP which is around 44K... which i feel is really 2 much... has anyone in New Jersey or nearby state bought this CURE edition or the regular C350 for below the MSRP? Please post your comments if there is a dealer in New Jersey who can offer a good deal...thanks The dealer in Lawrenceville, NJ quoted that they dont sell below MSRP :mad: . If anyone ordered this car, whats the best price so far in n around NJ? About the car..I would agree to some extent that initially when you hit the gas there is no immediate response & there is also some wind noise when ur at 80-90+

be325 · October 2007

Thanks xxx,JD for your comments.
Do you know that MB charges C300 Lux buyers $260 extra for the Lux Grille? This must be a rip-off.

maimu · October 2007

Hi, I am in a search for a 2008 mbenz c sport with multimedia package and automatic. Where are you that you are being offered 2000 off on the 08. I am in southern california. thank you so much, :shades:

jurisdr · October 2007

Thanks, vinnyny. After driving the '07 C230 again, I decided to go w/the C300 Sport. I pick it up tomorrow, yay!!
Your $10k off MSRP is a fabulous price!! I would've gone w/the 07 350 too if I procured such a great offer.

jurisdr · October 2007

be325,
wow, $260 extra for the lux grille...that's steep. I went w/the 300 sport and pick it up tomorrow. I noticed there's an "IRG" charge of $500. I'll find out exactly what it is prior to signing the purchase agreement, but I have a feeling it's a dealer 'marketing' mark-up. Hmm.

jurisdr · October 2007

maimu, I'm going through a northern CA bay area dealer since I live in No CA now. I'm originally from Southern CA thus I contacted several dealers down there too. Fletcher Jones in Newport and MB of Encino both were willing to match 200 over invoice. This was after a lot of negotiating. Be prepared for some intial rejection as there were several dealers not willing to negotiate much at all.

If you reside in OC and you procure a good offer, I'd go w/Fletcher as they offer several perks such as complimentary airport service. You can drop your car off at the dealership and they'll drive you to the airport. They keep your car and wash it while you're on vacation/business then pick you up from the airport. I hope this helps. :-)

scbob · October 2007

According to the MB website, there is no "Lux grill," but you can get the "sport" model grill for $191 MSRP. This is the one with the big star in the center of the grill.

be325 · October 2007

We like the Luxury model but would like the Sport Grille. Yea, we saw the $191 conversion kit in accessories. Both Luxury and Sport grille are 100% plastic and apparently interchangeable. I think it is a simple task. Now, the 3-pointed star that sits on the hood, has to be removed and a solid round decal goes in its place, ... right?
Why they charge extra for what is a standard option I don't know. The dealer adds anything to increase the bottom line.

vinnyny · October 2007

I'm always watching out for a good deal. When I'm lucky enough to find one, I pounce. I worry about selling my current car later (and always get more than the dealers offer).

Good luck with your C300!

hooslexus · October 2007

jurisdr,

Which dealerships in NorCal accepted your offer of $250 over invoice? Also, which dealerships were not willing to negotiate? I'm about to start the process for a c350. Thanks in advance.

dasche · October 2007

I dealt with 4 dealers in the Northern NJ area and most were offering only $1000 off the sticker for 2008 C-Class models. I got mine for $1125 off the sticker and was offered $1325 from another dealer... I took the $1125 deal because the other dealer was very condescending. Customer service is important to me and the level of service was worth not saving the extra $200.

areddy · October 2007

Can you tell me the dealer and which trim did you get? Thanks

jurisdr · October 2007

hooslexus,

Autobahn Motors in Belmont, Berberian in Stockton, and MB of El Dorado Hills were all willing to negotiate and ultimately accept/match 250 over inv. I made initial contact via the Internet Dept. I decided to go w/Autobahn as they were pleasant and professional at all times.
MB of Sac, MB of SF, and Smythe European were not willing to negotiate. Note there is a $500 IRG Participation fee, which is a MB marketing charge, that varies by region (of course, CA region is the highest). It's built into the MSRP so if you'll only see it if you review the true dealer invoice. Good luck. :-)

jurisdr · October 2007

This may belong on another forum. However, since were discussing purchases I thought I'd mention Saks First members (Saks Fifth Avenue Credit Card or World Elite Visa) are eligible to receive a $1000 Saks gift card w/a qualifying new Mercedes purchase or lease between January 1, 2007 and January 2, 2008. Both 2007/2008 C-Class qualify.
See the term and conditions via the link below:

https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/SaksFirst/mercedes.jsp?ASSORTMENT<>ast_id=14- 08474399545537&bmUID=1191991762515

dasche · October 2007

Prestige Motors in Paramus, C300 sport model w/automatic, panaoramic roof, P1 package.

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