Is this a good deal?

Just got a dealer to email me the details of my Raptor order and before I sign, wanted to get opinions if this is really one of the better deals that I am going to find or not?

This is what they are showing on their Vehicle Order Confirmation:

2014 Raptor SCREW
Retail - $47315
Inv - $42937

Ruby Red
Retail - $395
Inv - $337

801A
Retail - $4760
Inv - $4059

Moonroof
Retail - $995
Inv - $848

HD Graphics Pkg
Retail - $900
Inv - $767

Bed Extender
Retail - $250
Inv - $214

Tailgate Step
Retail - $375
Inv - $320

SVT Special Ed Pkg
Retail - $2295
Inv $1957

Front/Rear Camera
Retail - $525
Inv - $448

Tonneau Cover
Retail - $495
Inv - $422

Spray-In Liner
Retail - $475
Inv - $405

Dest/Del Charge
$1195

Now here is where I went, hmm..
Fuel Charge - $124.92
Adv Assessment - $882

Total MSRP - $59975
Inv (including the Fuel and Adv) - $54915.92

Dealer mark-up - $50
Admin Fees - $249

Total deal price - $55214.92

Thoughts?

$299 over invoice is a good deal.

etalian2005 said:

$299 over invoice is a good deal.

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Does invoice always include the fuel and Adv for $1006? Or are they throwing that in there to really sell it $1305 over actual invoice?

RDFTS said:

Does invoice always include the fuel and Adv for $1006? Or are they throwing that in there to really sell it $1305 over actual invoice?

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pretty sure it's standard. atleast that's what I've gathered.

Yep, Fuel and ADV are extra and are on every truck.

That's a good deal. Go for it

what dealer is this?

This is at Louisburg. They said there is a 4-6 month waiting list. For me, the wait is fine as I have a 2011 F-150 KR that isn't paid off yet (still have $5k). I will have it paid off in 5 months (paying more than min) so timing is okay.

My KR as shown on KBB for trade is $29-33k. On nada it is $32-35k
I know dealers will never give you what those sites show.

They said in 4-6 months, when the Raptor arrives and as long as I keep my mileage under 30,000 miles (currently at 26k), then they would give me $29-30k on trade.

Seems low on trade but kinda what I was expecting. I think my only counter offer would be to allow the mileage up to 32,000 instead and firm at $30k. That way I am only borrowing $25k for the new Raptor. Trading in my KR is optional on the deal.

Thoughts?

(I am doing a trade because my truck is a business write-off and if I sell it privately, then I have to claim the sale as income on my taxes). My accountant said it would take about 5 years for me to break even on the tax situation vs. selling privately. I plan on trading the Raptor in 5 years anyways so seems to be a wash.

It's an excellent deal so take it. And if you want a higher trade in then I am sure the dealer would be more than happy to increase the markup.

Everyone wants a higher trade-in with the lowest possible sales' price on a new car. In this case you can't have you cake and eat it to. Dealer has to make money somewhere.

From what I've gathered on Fuel & Advertising fees, other manufacturers include them in the base invoice price so you don't see them. Ford adds them after the base invoice, but everyone pays them.

If anyone has successfully negotiated these out, let us know how.

Again, Raptor911 is right. The quote is good, but you'll have to sell your other vehicle privately or elsewhere to get much movement.