Dealer fees..

[jefferios]

Thanks for posting the information!

[meaux61]

It is sometimes hard to see humor on the internet, emotocons and all. I took at as a gentle ribbing. I know that Jeepster and I agreed to disagree on this issue. Given all of that....we are on a new page now, so I need to repost with the additions I have been collecting...in my spare time.

Meaux

[meaux61]

You are welcome Jeffarios

[meaux61]

Dealer fees..

What I am talking about is anything above and beyond MSRP, tax, title, license and destination charge.
Please list fees that are not included in the above.
From Highest to lowest dealer rip-off add on profit. Most are called "doc fees", some are called prep fees....even a notary fee!!!


Tampa, Fla - 599.00
Palm Beach Fla- 595.00
Tyson's Corner, Va-584.70-various fees mysterious and otherwise
Orlando Fla- WAS 799.00 PLUS 30.50 misc fees...down to 499.00 plus 30.50 under PRESSURE !!!
Louisville KY- 499.25
Clearwater, Fla - 699.00-reduced to 499.00 UNDER PRESSURE
Ft. Lauderdale Fl (Westin)-499.00
Sarasota, Fl- 489.50
Jacksonville, Fl -479.70- the seventy cents must be for licking an envelope.
Orange Park Fl- 479.00
Chandler Az.-400.00
Atlanta, Ga- 399.00
Merriam, Ks- 399.00
Va Beach, Va- 399.00
Charlotte, NC - 399.00
Carey, NC - 398.00
Knoxville, TN -395.00
Winston Salem, NC -389.00
Alexandria, Va-349.00
Smithtown, NY -349.00
Fairfield Ct - 299.00
Hartford Ct- 299.00
Lindon, UT- 298.00
Denver, CO -295.00
Englewood, NJ 295.00
La Vista NE-279.00
Lynnfield, Ma- 259.00
Bedford Oh- 250.00
Columbus Ohio- 250.00
Edison NJ-249.00
Albuquerque, NM-239.50
Creve Coeur, MO. -195.00
Bloomfield Michigan - $180
Lake Bluff IL-150.00
Lincolnwood, IL -150.00
Indianapolis-150.00 (raised from first delivery which was 95.00)
Milwaukee, WI - 125.00
Annapolis Md. - 100.00
Germantown, Md.-99.00
Cherry Hill NJ- 95.00
Warwick RI -95.00
Tulsa, Ok - 89.00
Pittsburgh, Pa-55.00 (plus 29.00 misc dealer fees) TOTAL of 84.00
Roslyn NY 65.00
Beverly Hills Ca-55.00
Laguna Niguel Ca-55.00
Riverside, Ca- 55.00
Sacramento, Ca-55.00
San Diego, Ca-55.00
San Francisco, Ca-55.00
San Jose, Ca-55.00
Santa Barbara, Ca-55.00
Universal City, Ca-55.00
West Covina, Ca -55.00
Devon, Pa- 55.00
San Antonio, Tx-50.00 but BEWARE the $100.00 window etching, just say NO!!
Bloomington, MN- 50.00
Portland, OR-50.00
Seattle Wa.- 50.00
Manhattan, NY. -50.00
Roundrock Tx- 50.00
Dallas, TX- 50.00
Houston , Tx - 50.00
Sugarland Tx- 50.00
Buffalo NY - 45.00
latham, NY -45.00
White Plains, NY-45.00

Please...if your dealership is not listed here and you have had a delivery, please post doc fees and other dealer markups here. If you had NO doc fee or dealer fee, please note that as well. I want to get every dealer in the USA and thier policies.
Thanks,
Meaux


I think we should send this to Mr. Penske when we are finished so that he knows how these dealers are making him look bad on his promise. I am sure glad I do not live in Florida at the moment...even with 6 inches of snow on the ground.

[saronian]

Originally Posted by tivoboy

Has anyone bought in the Bay Area. Wondering if there are any DEALER PREP fees to take into consideration. I was under the impression that DOC FEE at 55$ was all I would have to deal with. No PREP, wash, storage, etc.

Please respond

Only charges at SF dealer:
$ smart Sticker Price
$45 Document Fee
$ California Sales Tax 8.75%
$101 California License
$64 California Registration Fee
$7 California Tire Fee

[tivoboy]

Seems about the same plus of course the $645 destination charge, but the registration seems different and the doc fee is $55 everywhere else in CA.

[raytmercer]

In Georgia, because of a State law, automobile dealers use the line that "they have to treat everyone the same". So if the MBZ side charges $399 for $100,000 car, guess what a $15K car gets to pay.

Also, when you have no competition for a unique product that people will pay almost anything to get...it is a seller's market.

[jwight]

I think it's interesting that a lot of of the furor over dealer fees (myself included) seems to have died down now. I guess most people are just resigned to paying them since there isn't much to be done to get them changed. As always seems to be these case, the game is set up in favor of the house.

[Big Panda]

Originally Posted by Fredvon4

HUMMMMMMM..........................anybody ever tell you that you have way too much time on your hands?
= sarcastic perhaps you intended or ;) in that case I take it all back..... shrugs and grins ;)

Originally Posted by meaux61

It is sometimes hard to see humor on the internet, emotocons and all. I took at as a gentle ribbing. I know that Jeepster and I agreed to disagree on this issue. Given all of that....we are on a new page now, so I need to repost with the additions I have been collecting...in my spare time.

Meaux

thanks "meaux".......guess i should have just 'PM'd ya instead.

on the other hand, you've made alot of friends here on this site and it's great to see they're willing to stand up for you when need be. i've just always gotten the impression that you're one that can 'take care of herself' just fine!!!

[vwW12]

Coral Gables FL: called today. $399 dealer fee. $15 or so misc fees (tire & battery disposal). As we all know, these are just extra profit margin.

A more honest approach would be to call it "extra owner profit fee."

I tried to figure out if, as they deliver my car in a few days, there would be something to sign to confirm the deal. Pay a deposit, for instance, and get a 30 day contract (supposedly to seek financing). Then come back with cash the next day and tell them I would stretch it to 29 days unless they take away the spurious fees. Even then, however, their financing costs would be only around $150 for 30 days.

But actually not even this (weak) strategy works. Their attitude is that I basically have 10 days to complete the transaction or they'll sell the car to others.

These guys are a delight to do business with.

Hmmm. Only leverage seems to be to walk away from the vehicle. Which maybe I should.