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Mercedes Benz E-Class Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#1850 of 1988 Re: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E350 SPORT SEDAN [graphicguy] by abacomike

Feb 19, 2013 (8:17 pm)

Replying to: graphicguy (Feb 19, 2013 7:47 pm)
FYI!
 
That pull ahead program is for leased vehicles only, unfortunately. As for special incentives like they mention, you can't use those in conjunction with USAA BUYING SERVICE, which is a $2000 below invoice deal - and I can use my $1000 Mercedes Club bonus with USAA. So I make out better the way I do it - requires the dealer to sell me the car below invoice.
 
I'm hoping there will be some additional incentives to bring in E Class owners to trade their E's on the newly revamped E.
 
My dealer ( I work with the GM ) is always up front with me on every incentive I can qualify for.
 
My fingers are crossed this time for the loyalty incentive from Mercedes Brnz Credit.
 
Thanks for the info, GG

#1851 of 1988 Re: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E350 SPORT SEDAN [abacomike] by graphicguy

Feb 20, 2013 (7:41 am)

Replying to: abacomike (Feb 19, 2013 8:17 pm)
Mike...I had read on several occasions that BMW and Mercedes were in a fight to gain market share in the U.S. Heated competition is always good for the consumer.
 
Is it in "bad taste" to ask your dealer for the VIP money from Mercedes?

#1852 of 1988 Re: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E350 SPORT SEDAN [graphicguy] by abacomike

Feb 20, 2013 (10:03 am)

Replying to: graphicguy (Feb 20, 2013 7:41 am)
Is it in "bad taste" to ask your dealer for the VIP money from Mercedes
 
No, not with the relationship that I have with my dealership. But, you cannot combine certain incentives with other incentives. As I mentioned before, I can combine the USAA "below invoice price" with the Mercedes Benz Club of America Coupon for $1000. I can also combine the Mercedes Benz Financial Services Loyalty incentive (if it becomes available again) with the other two incentives. But you cannot combine any other incentives or discounts with those three.
 
When I traded in my Lexus (which I hated) for the 2013 Mercedes, I did not take the conquest incentive because I made out better with the USAA pricing below invoice plus Mercedes Benz Club coupon.
 
When my car comes in from Germany in late April, he will probably consider the VIP incentive, but I will still do better with USAA pricing, depending upon the pricing incentives they have available on the 2014's. Sometimes, at the beginning of a new model year, they give an amount below MSRP as their incentive, so the VIP incentive would be better for me. Whatever I do better with, that is what he gives me.
 
He does not mind selling me cars for very small profits or no profits because I send him so much business - besides, he always has a very good customer - according to him, his best customer.
 
We'll see what happens - I won't know until late April.

#1853 of 1988 . by fintail

Feb 21, 2013 (12:35 pm)

Never checked in here for advice before I made the move, but I recently leased a 2013 E350 Bluetec a few days ago. My first ever lease. I had been tempted a week earlier by a special sitting on the showroom floor - a P1 pano Bluetec with a $489 lease sign in the window, but with $3750 down. I really wanted P2, and a different color (special car is black on black).
 
I now have a white on black car with P2/pano/parktronic/lane tracking/power outlet/folding seat/spoiler. MSRP over 63K, they gave me a fair price for my old car, I threw in $3500 from that, payment is ~$570 + tax, 24 months, 10K/yr (I live close to work). I hope that's a fair deal, seemed to be cheaper than anything I had seen so far. I know they are blowing out these cars for the upcoming facelift, but I like the quad light design more.

#1854 of 1988 Re: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E350 SPORT SEDAN [abacomike] by gpp2

Mar 25, 2013 (6:45 pm)

Replying to: abacomike (Feb 18, 2013 8:38 am)
Hey Mike,
I am looking at ordering a 2014 E350, but my dealer has no info, no delivery, nothing. Have you confirmed that yours has been built. I have a couple friends who just returned from Germany where they took delivery of a 2013 E350 Wagon and they said the 2014's were not in production yet - that was last week - they were at the plant!
Also, I am interested in the Diamond White, but have never seen one. Is it more Ivory than White?

#1855 of 1988 Re: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E350 SPORT SEDAN [gpp2] by abacomike

Mar 25, 2013 (7:36 pm)

Replying to: gpp2 (Mar 25, 2013 6:45 pm)
I am looking at ordering a 2014 E350, but my dealer has no info, no delivery, nothing. Have you confirmed that yours has been built.
 
I did order mine - 2014 E350 Sport Sedan in Iridium Silver, Gray perforated Leather, Lane Tracking/Blind Spot Monitor, Ventilated Seats, Wheel Package, LED front Lighting Package, Rear Spoiler, Wood Steering Wheel, Wheel Locks, Comfort Box, Keyless Go Package, Premium Package.
 
It was ordered 5 weeks ago and is scheduled to be built April 2nd.
 
The ordering info has been available to dealers for 6 weeks, so either your dealer is an idiot or he is lying to you. My dealer already has 40 of them on order. Mine is expected to be here on or about the first week of May.
 
As for Diamond White, which is what I have now with Saddle Leather Interior (natural beige leather is discontinued for 2014), it is about $760 more than regular metallic paint, and about $1600 more than Polar White. The Diamond White is a bit off white whereas polar white is a true bright white. If the cost is not detracting you, get the Diamond White. Much more elegant that a white enamel.

#1856 of 1988 Re: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E350 SPORT SEDAN [gpp2] by abacomike

Mar 26, 2013 (9:02 am)

Replying to: gpp2 (Mar 25, 2013 6:45 pm)
Hey Mike,
 
I am looking at ordering a 2014 E350, but my dealer has no info, no delivery, nothing. Have you confirmed that yours has been built
 
I just got back from getting a carwash at my dealership and looked at the ordering guidelines all dealerships have. It lists all combinations, approximate pricing, changes, etc.
 
He informed me that my car HAS BEEN PRODUCED and is awaiting transportation. They already have a VIN number. He said it should be here on or about April 15th, for the USA launch.
 
So I think your dealership is not telling you the truth. My dealership ordered my car on January 28th of this year. So there is something wrong with the information you are getting.
 
I think they are speeding up production so there is sufficient availability of the new Sport Sedan at dealerships. From what I was told, the car should be shipped with the first load of 2014's in a day or two. It takes about 3 weeks from time of production to the time it arrives at the Port of Entry where they ready the cars for delivery to the dealerships. Our port of entry is Jacksonville.
 
If you want any specifics about pricing or packages available, let me know, and I will give you the info. There is no longer a Premium 1 and Premium 2 package, just Premium 1. Keyless go and power trunk closer are separate options now. There is a new 18" AMG wheel package available, and walnut wood comes in two options - light walnut glossy and light walnut "matte" finish.
 
Let me know if you need any other info.

#1857 of 1988 Re: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E350 SPORT SEDAN [abacomike] by gpp2

Mar 26, 2013 (12:01 pm)

Replying to: abacomike (Mar 26, 2013 9:02 am)
Yes, if you could post or send to me the specifics you have on pricing and packages that would be fantastic. Do you know if the "sport grille" is only available with the sport option? Or can you get the sport grill on the luxury model. I was also looking at the Xenon headlights - are they still available? Thanks.

#1858 of 1988 Re: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E350 SPORT SEDAN [gpp2] by abacomike

Mar 26, 2013 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: gpp2 (Mar 26, 2013 12:01 pm)
Yes, if you could post or send to me the specifics you have on pricing and packages that would be fantastic. Do you know if the "sport grille" is only available with the sport option? Or can you get the sport grill on the luxury model. I was also looking at the Xenon headlights - are they still available? Thanks.
 
Sure, I have all the info in front of me - but remember the pricing has not yet been firmed up - so there could be a few minor changes:
 
*The new grille, rear bumper, etc., is only available on the new 4 Door Sport Sedan - w/sport package. The luxury version will still have the old grille from 2013 (similar) with the MB Star Ornament. The sport will not have the star ornament.
 
*Base price is $52,000.00 I do not know if that includes shipping, but I think it does.
 
*Note that on both luxury and sport models now, there will be no black dash, headliners, etc. As an example, I am getting gray perforated leather, so the dash, pillars and door panels will be in darker gray. If you order black, perhaps that will come with black dash, pillars and headlines. It used to be that if you got the sport, everything else was black.
 
*Driver Assistance Package is $2800 and includes Blind Spot Monitor, Lane Keeping assist, Distronic Plus, with steering asist and Pre-Safe brake, etc. Availability delayed until June, 2013.
 
*Keyless-Go includes keyless entry, Electronic Trunk Closes, keyless start. $990
 
*Premium Pkg is now $3870
 
*Lighting Package is $1500 and includes full LED headlights. They have dropped the Xenon option. Included Adaptive highbeam assist, curve illumination, cornering illumination.
 
*Parking Assist is $1290 - includes Parktronic w/active park assist, surround view camera system (sourround camera no available unitl 6/13)
 
*Standard equipment includes ECO start/stop (when car comes to a stop for several seconds and foot is on the brake, engine is turned off automatically. It restarts when foot is removed from brake), Collision Prevention Assist
 
*Lane Tracking Package is $850 and only includes Lane Keeping Assist and Blind Spot Assist. This is a cheaper version of Driver Assistance Package which is listed above.
 
*Leather $720
 
*rear spoiler $300
 
*Wood Steering wheel $590
 
*Heated and Ventilated Seats $450 (this option requires leather upholstery)
 
*AMG Wheel Package is $780 and includes AMG wheels and sport steering wheel.
 
*Comfort Box in trunk for loose items $290
 
*Metallic Paint $760
 
USA launch is scheduled for April 15th, assuming they have enough 2014's in the dealerships.
 
I am sure you will be able to find something in inventory you will like.
 
Hope this stuff helps.

#1859 of 1988 Re: 2014 MERCEDES BENZ E350 SPORT SEDAN [abacomike] by gpp2

Mar 29, 2013 (2:02 pm)

Replying to: abacomike (Mar 26, 2013 1:00 pm)
Mike,
Yes, it helped a bunch. Many thanks.

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