Dealer Cost

Coach-man wrote:
Went looking today, some of you stated you went to several differant dealers and got several differant MSRP quotes. At the one dealer the salesman showed us the "price list" and there were 3 differant MSRP for 3 identical rigs in the lot. He explained that the actual cost to the dealer was identical, and pushed the rig with the highest MSRP so on paper we could get more for our trade. So I guess it would be normal to get a range of MSRP for the same rig. It does make it harder to get a good deal, so the point is what is the actual price you end up shealing out, not the discount!

The "M" in MSRP - stands for "Mysterious"!

That's why you shop for the best price - period.
Don't buy off the lot from dealer stock -(order it).
If you must have it *NOW* - the next will still help - a bit.
No trade-in.
No dealer financing (if you need it, find your own in advance).

If the *mfgr* doesn't publish MSRP, the dealer can call it any amount he wants - change it whenever he wants, etc.

And - for any number of reasons - he *may* have paid a higher price -dealer cost- for identical units.
Which has nothing to do with what *YOU* pay.

You might get 30% off supposed MSRP - I get 20% off supposed MSRP and we both end up paying the same price out the door for identical RVs.

Who got the better price?..:?

BTW - if you are "negotiating" with a *trade-in*, as stated before, you are "DRT" - the dealer has you in his back pocket!..:(

It's all "smoke and mirrors"!!..:W
Good trade-in value? = high(er) price for RV you're buying..
Hot price on RV? - lower trade-in value.

WAY better off to sell your current RV yourself. Plenty of folks want it. Also, line up your own financing..;)

Only way to find the best price is to shop for what you want - and order it.
Otherwise you're at *their* mercy.

As always, Happy Negotiating!..:)

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Went looking today, some of you stated you went to several differant dealers and got several differant MSRP quotes. At the one dealer the salesman showed us the "price list" and there were 3 differant MSRP for 3 identical rigs in the lot. He explained that the actual cost to the dealer was identical, and pushed the rig with the highest MSRP so on paper we could get more for our trade. So I guess it would be normal to get a range of MSRP for the same rig. It does make it harder to get a good deal, so the point is what is the actual price you end up shealing out, not the discount!

Redrider007 wrote:
I'm in the market for a new fifth wheel 2014 Big Country 3070 RE and want to hear from all of you on pricing. I've been told to start at 30% below msrp-Is this accurate or should I take it lower? I've seen dealerships online with pricing at 30% below which leads me to believe I can start lower.

Love that (laughable) thread title "Dealer Cost"..:B

NOBODY, NO ONE will ever know "Dealer Cost" - except the dealer..:S

You can come *close* to knowing Dealer Cost (less than Dealer Invoice) on *Cars & Trucks* - which is still *not* dealer cost.
RV's = completely different kettle of fish.

*Some* manufacturers post MSRP on their web sites, ex: Jayco.
Obviously, if a dealer has a sheet with higher MSRPs, it's bogus!.:(

Unfortunately, a lot of mfgrs consider *everything* so secret, even Edward Snowden and/or the NSA doesn't have their pricing.

MSRP is pretty meaningless, so....

If you are willing to *order* your RV the best method - as someone else stated - shop *EXACTLY* what you want -model, floor plan & options- "far and wide".

The Internet is your friend.
The lowest price you receive, is now your "benchmark".
Use that to re-check with dealers closer to you.
Will they meet or come close enough to your benchmark to get your business?
Are you willing to travel for the best deal? How far?

DRT = "Dead Right There".
*If* you are trying to purchase a unit from dealer stock (on the lot)
- all of the above is moot.

It's time to go camping! Spring has sprung (at least in some places).
RVs in stock are also "in competition" from buyers just like you!

"Offer" whatever you like, and happy negotiating!.;)


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As long as YOUR happy with what you paid than it was a good deal!!! Congratulations on the soon to be new fiver!! Good luck and Happy Camping...

We have to go and sign the paperwork on our new 5er on Monday. What we ended up doing is hunting all over the internet looking at comparable prices. We only found one dealer 4 1/2 hours away that was $800 cheaper. Even one rv wholesaler was 1200 more then the price we were quoted at the local dealer. I used that as a bargaining tool and they still wouldn't budge on price but I got them to split the cost on a morryde pinbox in half with me so I ended up paying less for it then if I would have bought it and I don't have to do the install. And now we bought from a dealer that is 15 miles away from home so we get local service which to me is worth the 800 difference.

We buy large items seldom compared to the dealer that negotiates several times a day. We cant win. Pay what you are comfortable with and then forget what you paid. Just enjoy. There will always be someone that got a better deal, bigger fish, bigger truck, etc.

laknox wrote:
Personally, when I'm ready to buy again, I'll concentrate my search on companies that allow a "build and price your rv" on their home site.

Out of curiosity, what manufacturers do this?

Personally, when I'm ready to buy again, I'll concentrate my search on companies that allow a "build and price your rv" on their home site. That way, I feel I'll be able to get more consistent pricing info. The only real price differences =should= be dealer add-ons and delivery costs to specific dealerships. If they're out of whack over the mfr's site, then you've got to wonder what that dealer's adding in hidden costs.

Lyle

Shop the internet, RVtrader.com, wholesale sites and find the best price for the model you want. Take the quotes to your local dealer and see if they will match it. We did this and our dealer came within $500 of our lowest quote and I prefer to buy local so it was a win win not have to drive 1000 miles to pick up our unit. Good luck.

This might help.

http://www.seedealercost.com/products/manufacturer-models/index/id/230/productCategorySlug/recv