How Much?

ursandal · November 2, 2007

New here so don't flame me too bad. I am looking at a couple 07 Crew Cab 4x4, 6.0l trucks in my area (msrp's approx 39k). What kinda money have you folks gotten off the sticker when buying new. I've got an 05 Yukon XL that I got for 10k under sticker (new) and was wondering what they were getting for these rigs. Thanks in advance for any insight you might have.

Al

Daubs · November 2, 2007

I usually average 13-15% under sticker price -- whatever that works out to.

mini1 · November 2, 2007

Pay no more then invoice. Try to aim for GMS.

wellinghurst · November 2, 2007

Pay no more then invoice. Try to aim for GMS.

As a car wholesaler, I can tell you mini1 is correct. You can use many online sources to get the exact invoice of what you are buying and start negotiating from there, not the sticker. Use the sticker later to brag about how much truck you have.

If you have found your dream truck, feel good about paying invoice, but I guarantee you can get it for up to $2000 less than invoice in many cases if you spend the time and research. I've seen it happen plenty of times.

ursandal · November 27, 2007

Well, I finally pulled the trigger after haggling with dealers via email. I was able to locate a black crew cab that fit my needs. I was able to get $6k off the sticker ($37.5k) and also 1.9% financing so I feel pretty good about the deal. It was surprising how many incentives and rebates they attached to the financing deals, even though they claim you can't combine them. If you're looking for a left over 07 get out there and grab one!!

This is my first HD truck and I couldn't be happier. I don't need the towing capabilities but I wanted a crew cab (kids) and a 6.5' bed, the CC 1500 bed is just too small. In the end I think the cost would have been about the same between the 1500 and the HD.

Anyway thanks for your help!! I think all I need now is a topper and some new rubber, the stock tires are just too small under that truck!

Al

mini1 · November 27, 2007

Well, I finally pulled the trigger after haggling with dealers via email. I was able to locate a black crew cab that fit my needs. I was able to get $6k off the sticker ($37.5k) and also 1.9% financing so I feel pretty good about the deal. It was surprising how many incentives and rebates they attached to the financing deals, even though they claim you can't combine them. If you're looking for a left over 07 get out there and grab one!!

This is my first HD truck and I couldn't be happier. I don't need the towing capabilities but I wanted a crew cab (kids) and a 6.5' bed, the CC 1500 bed is just too small. In the end I think the cost would have been about the same between the 1500 and the HD.

Anyway thanks for your help!! I think all I need now is a topper and some new rubber, the stock tires are just too small under that truck!

Al

It makes no different how much you paid under MSRP. That is just a made up number that really does not mean anything (tax purposes only). How much did you pay under GMS? That is the question. I'd bet you left $1000's on the table and didn't even hit invoice.

ursandal · November 27, 2007

It makes no different how much you paid under MSRP. That is just a made up number that really does not mean anything (tax purposes only). How much did you pay under GMS? That is the question. I'd bet you left $1000's on the table and didn't even hit invoice.

Gee, thanks for the positive note.......Invoice was 34400, not sure what GMS was on this particular truck. On other trucks in this price range GMS was about 4100 below MSRP, atleast that's what I was quoted. So assuming that the GMS on this truck was around 33.4k. Subtract the rebates/incentives ($2500) = 30.9k. I paid $31.5 and got inexpensive financing.

Isn't how much I paid below GMS also just "a made up number"? So if my numbers are right I paid $1900 below GMS. Does that help you any? Maybe "I left" $600 on the table but to say I left 1000's and didn't hit invoice is just plain dumb. Either way I'm happy with the deal and that's all that matters.

Have a nice life!!!

Al