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New to site, but really appreciate the excellent info on the GL 450.
I was about to pull the trigger on a 2010 yesterday but saw the post about cash incentives, so I'll wait.
The deal was for:
Black/Black
PK1
Hitch
Boards
MSRP $67,135
Buy $60,615
I feel that's an ok deal, but with the 11's on the floor it may not good enough yet..
Any feedback about incentives for august is needed and what or f any opinion on the deal above if you have time.
Tradergo
Same here, still waiting for the new rebate. Can you send an email to me for more information? kanley1@yahoo.com
Thanks
dragongz
Also the www.cars.com listing of 2010 GL450s seems to be fast depleting or are the dealers just pulling the 2010 listings and putting up new listings for 2011 in order to create a sense of false scarcity for the 2010s?
What do you guys think?
Thank you.
I searched my zip code (90503) and there are well over 100 GL450s and over 60 GL350s in inventory within 50 miles of me. I think this the edmunds inventory feature is pretty accurate.
I don't know what the inventory number has historically been but 160 plus 2010 GLs sitting on the lot within 50 miles of me sure seems like a fairly large number. I would certainly think Mercedes would offer their traditional incentives starting in August to make way for the 2011 GL models. I think the real question is going to be the amount and not if any incentives will be offered in August. I would wait until early August to decide as the savings could be substantial if they offer a $10k incentive like they did last year. That's just my two cents!
I went to the dealer. They can offer over 15% off the msrp for R350. Looks they did not try to do too many for GL450 yet. I am waiting for the new incentive program in aug. If MB will not have any better program, I may do for 2011. Hope we can make our deal.
Yes its the standard electronics P01
Running Boards (Not full appearance Pkg)
Trailer Hitch
Hope this helps,
Thanks for clarifying the options. The price makes sense now. I think that $60k would be a good price for July with those options as its about $2k under invoice, which is what I have been offered with some negotiation, as well. Again, in August you might be able to get that price less any incentives that are being offered so it might pay dividends to sit tight until August. Black on black is a very common color combination so I am sure it or a similarly equipped one would still be available if you decided to wait 2 more weeks.
So, I'm thinking I'll probably have to make a long distance deal and have the car shipped here. Does anyone have experience doing that? Any snafus to watch for?
TY
I got my GL450 in Socal yesterday. Looks the incentive is $2700.00. The best dealI could find yesterday was 10% off MSRP +$2000.00 and plus fee. Hope you can make your decision asap since there is not so many GL450 2010 out there as I knew.
Good luck
Thx much for the info. I will check out with the salesman today for that 2700 rebate you mentioned. I was actually offered about 2000 below invoice on a 10 GL450 (msrp at 69000, invoice 63000, sales 61300) about 2 weeks ago. seems the 10k rebate won't be there this time. :-(
I got 10% off 3 weeks ago. Since there is less cars out there. They offered less than that to me on aug 3.
I am also new to this forum. I live in Miami but own a place in NH. I am interested in leasing an ML350 in NH since I have not been able to find a good deal in Miami. Any suggestions? M
After an extensive search with dealers in the North East. Have put a deposit down on a 2010 GL450
Black on Black
P01 Premium 1 Package
864 Rear-Seat Entertainment
335 Appearance Package
220 PARKTRONIC
289 Wood/Leather Steering Wheel
MSRP: $70,435
Invoice: $65,566
Paid: $61,300
Would you mind sharing your dealer info? I am in the market for a 2011 as well. I am in the San Francisco bay area.
DP
Mike V. at Keenan Motors in Doylestown, PA. Did a good amount of shopping around. They offered the best price. Good luck. It is a great SUV.
DP
I want to lease a new GL350 but even though the sticker price is $1,000 less than a gas model there are no lease incentives on the 350 diesel and only on the 450 gas. The 450 gas is $1000 more on sticker price but is $100 less on a 36 month lease or $3600 less. The diesel will only save approx $700 a year for 3 years or $2100 in gas savings and the tax credit is not applicable when leasing??
Also if you order a 2011 what could one expect to get off sticker price? 5% 10%? I would consider buying but I always want a new one anyways in 3+ years and it always seems like you'll get less for trade in than if you just turned it in and leased. Plus your payments will be much higher. This is the only way I could see the diesel being cheaper but this way seems more expensive.
Help! Suggestions! Advice?
1. What options are really worth it? It seems the premium 1 package is kinda needed. The blind spot mirror sensors seem well worth it.
2. How is the adaptive cruise control? worth the cost?
3. How much can I negotiate off sticker price on a lease if I have to order one? It seems I'm not going to find everything I want without ordering. Is it alot harder to get the sticker price lower by ordering or should I just settle for not having a few options or paying $2000 for an option I don't want that is already on a floor model or a model the dealer can order in from another dealer. Can 10% be negotiated off? more?
4. Are there other ways to get a deal? I noticed a MB club of america discount while searching thru the forums. Is this still live? how much is it and how does it work?
5. Would leasing a 2010 model vs ordering a 2011 or taking a 2011 model off the floor be less expensive, are there any incentives?
6. I think I need to add the option of air conditioning / heating in the 3rd row seat. I can't believe this isnt standard. Its standard on our hummer and our escalade. On a 90 degree day with no AC in the 3rd row seat there is going to be a problem. Does the "3 zone climate control" option add air conditioning vents for the 3rd row passengers? Is there an option for this?
MUST READ to anyone who considers or compares GL-Class to any other SUV-here: 2011 Mercedes-Benz Review of Safety.
It gives you the most detailed review I've ever seen.
MRSP $68,700
2011 Mercedes GL350 Black/Black
Premium 1 Package
PARKTRONIC
Running Boards
Blind Spot Assist
Chrome door inserts
With Costco discount (some $ amount above invoice price) -
$64,300
USAA Incentive $3,000
TOTAL: $61,300
$7,400 below MRSP
They said if I was employed I could have qualified for an extra discount. Also sometimes Mercedes offers cash back. Not at the moment though.
It's good to ask about all the discounts. Otherwise they might not tell you. Also different dealers gave me different "Costco" quote... This was the best offer by almost $2,000 so I decided to take it.
P.S. also check out the Autonation direct, they will shop around for you and tell you the best prices they found with all the incentives available. Their service is free.
White/Black
P1 pkg.
Parktronic
Trailer Hitch
Pre-Wire for rear seat Ent
MSRP: just shy of $68K
Invoice: $63K
I paid $58.5K. I haggled the price down to $61.5K then I received $3K USAA discount which brought the final price to $58.5K.
On a different note, I have a immaculate '09 GL450 with less than 17,000 miles on it that I'm looking to sell. I'm located in Southern California. If interested, shoot me an e-mail to sumobaby00@verizon.net. It'll only be availabe for the next couple of days as I'll probably sell it to Carmax.
Costco - $3600 (it varies though...need Costco card)
USAA - $3000 (I'm not sure if everyone is eligible...though this discount is for military personnels, USAA offer services like credit cards to everyone. Will check with dealer on Monday if just using their services will suffice)
AAA - $1500 (My dealer was offering this)
Visa/Master Card - $500 (My dealer was offering this)
If you work for companies that uses MB Fleet Services - $1500 to $2500 (Many companies participate...Executives get $2500 and others $1500).
I have received a quote for a 2010 GL 450 with 20 miles on it (yes 20 miles)..it apparently was used as a demo car for a bit. I will be asking for a carfax report to verify that. I want to make sure I'm getting it for a good price.
Details-
GL 450 Black ext/Black MB tex interior
Premium 2 package
Heated rear seats
Heated steering wheel
Tri zone climate control
Trailer hitch
Lighting package
Rear seat entertainment (Prep only)
Price quote- $61000 MSRP $71000
Do you guys think it is a good deal? Thanks for the replies
I am on the lookout for a bigger SUV. I have been quoted 2500 below invoice on a 2011 GL450. Can I do better in this market? I am in the SoCal area.
Thanks in advance!
I got this from Mercedes Benz of Anaheim. I don't know the options on the car but I am still unsure what to do about my current vehicle. Good luck!
Can you tell me the name of the sales person you are dealing with? The max I am being offered is 1850 below on 2011 GL 450.
Also wanted to ask if anyone can post the December lease money factor and residual. Looking to pull the trigger before the 31st.
Merry Christmas all!!
Price quote- $61000 MSRP $71000
I think you could get at least another 3k off. I got $7000 off MRSP for a NEW, 2011 model, I think you can get more than 10,000 off the "used" 2010 model especially at the end of the month and especially year.
See, the 2010 model is already a year old + it had 1 owner already.
I'd rather buy a 2011 with a $7,000 discount than a 2010 with a 10,000 discount. Just my opinion though.
Appreciate your advice in advance
Good luck!