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Do Dealers Tend to Mark-Up MSRP from Online Configurator?
Saw this m340i on my local dealer’s online inventory and noticed the MSRP and the listed packages. I thought there had to be a mistake and went to BMW USA’s online configurator and created the same spec. It was around $4000 cheaper online. Is this expected? Am I missing something that would account for that cost? $66k seems steep considering it’s missing packages and options.
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It is steep. I haven't seen this yet, but I have heard rumors (on this forum) that the PNW is expensive.
I looked it up. And it's MSRP is something like $63,320 (they add the destination fee) . If you're willing to travel, I'd say you should be looking at 10% off MSRP or $57k. Unless you have to get the car now, just come in with a strong offer. They *should* work with you if you're a regular customer. They're incentivized more these days to retain customers.
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That said, have you looked at the 330's? Those are great and especially if you're coming from a 328, it might still make you smile but be at a good price point.
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you never ever pay what they advertise it for, they know we're going to negotiate so they always inflate their prices.
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The the OP: while it wouldn't shock me to see a dealer marking up above MSRP, I would caution you that many times the dealer's online listings don't include all the options on the car. You really need to get the build sheet or window sticker from the dealer to confirm. And if there are port installed options (such as M Performance parts) those are very rarely properly shown on the web listings.
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I really hope COVID and this environment force dealers with poor internet sales to go under or reinvent. You also see dealers trying to ignore the fact that higher knowledge buyers already know what they know.
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