How to Buy a New Car for Below Dealer Cost
Car manufacturers prefer giving these "hidden" incentives because it helps prevent damage to the brand's image, and helps keep resale values higher than they otherwise would be.
In recent months, stair-step incentives have been implemented by the following manufacturers: Honda, GM, Chrysler and Nissan.
In an effort to cash in on these bonuses, some dealers are willing to gamble and sell cars for up to $2,000 below cost in hopes of hitting their sales targets. Here's a quote from Automotive News describing the situation - "Dealers gunning for their sales bogeys in the final days of a program often slash prices well below cost - willing to sustain, say, $30,000 in losses in hopes of a $100,000 volume-based bonus at the end - and drag down other dealers' prices in the process".
If you're willing to comparison shop and get price bids from multiple dealers - especially near the end of the month, you stand a great chance of buying a car for below dealer cost.
I recommend you start with the free RydeShopper which allows you to get multiple price bids without having to visit dealers.
The Hidden Bonuses
Here's a sampling of what's currently being offered: GM is offering dealers $100 to $750 in bonuses for each vehicle they sell above a certain threshold. The models eligible for the bonuses include the Chevrolet Cruze, Malibu, Equinox, Traverse, and Silverado, plus all Buick models.
Honda, in an effort to clear 2012 models off the lots is offering $100 to $500 in bonuses on the Accord.
Chrysler is offering $200 to $600 for each vehicle sold once the dealers hit a certain sales threshold.
Nissan is paying dealers $200 to $800 per vehicle for reaching three different sales goals.
Use the free RydeShopper to take advantage of these hidden incentive opportunities.
3 Steps Every Car Buyer Needs to Take to Save Maximum Money
The key to getting the best deal is to gather price or lease bids from as many local dealers as possible. Then shop that best price around until no one can beat it. Here are the steps:Step 1 Get Prices From My Trusted Network
Select the vehicle you're interested in to see if there are local dealers in my network who will provide you with their best upfront price. You will get direct access to an internet sales manager who you can further negotiate with online (no need to visit dealership).Step 2 Get Prices From TrueCar / CarsDirect
TrueCar, and CarsDirect are my top 2 online price quote recommendations. These services show you pre-negotiated prices from dealers closest to you - and the deals are usually pretty decent. But remember, you can still negotiate further.Step 3 Complete my Checklist
Follow this up with my checklist to make sure you squeeze out every last bit of savings.- Gregg Fidan

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