X Plan Question
#1
X Plan Question
So my father and I each separately joined a one year membership to Mustang Club America ( MCA) and while reading over the benefits it talked about getting an X plan pricing for purchases.
Now based on my reading its my understanding that not every Ford dealership in the country partakes in the X plan pricing. Is it safe to assume a large majority of Ford dealerships do participate in the x plan pricing?
Also, its my understanding that if a dealership does except x plan pricing they are obligated to show the customer the dealers invoice and somewhere either next to it, under it, or very close to it, there is the x plan price.
My question is this. Is the X plan price less than the dealers invoice price? Is the x plan price higher than the X plan price or the same? I thought I have read on the forums people can negotiate lower pricing than taking advantage of the X plan price or is this not the case.
What is the advantage of the X plan over negotiating ones own deal?.
Now based on my reading its my understanding that not every Ford dealership in the country partakes in the X plan pricing. Is it safe to assume a large majority of Ford dealerships do participate in the x plan pricing?
Also, its my understanding that if a dealership does except x plan pricing they are obligated to show the customer the dealers invoice and somewhere either next to it, under it, or very close to it, there is the x plan price.
My question is this. Is the X plan price less than the dealers invoice price? Is the x plan price higher than the X plan price or the same? I thought I have read on the forums people can negotiate lower pricing than taking advantage of the X plan price or is this not the case.
What is the advantage of the X plan over negotiating ones own deal?.
Last edited by 2011 Kona Blue; 5/14/14 at 04:14 PM.
#3
X plan pricing varies based on the specific car. It's generally a bit over invoice. I think it was a few hundred over for me. I don't have my paperwork handy, but I did see invoice price on the car. Whether or not that was because of X plan...I don't know.
ETA - also, you can always try and negotiate lower prices, but no dealer in my area would bother. Obviously if using X plan pricing then that is the price you get, no lower.
ETA - also, you can always try and negotiate lower prices, but no dealer in my area would bother. Obviously if using X plan pricing then that is the price you get, no lower.
Last edited by Joeywhat; 5/14/14 at 05:57 PM.
#4
X-plan is dealer invoice less 0.4% + admin fee
Less retail rebates if applicable ( it states for all models but when I went to purchase a Boss, Ford said it was not part of the X-plan. The Shelby is not part of that program nor is it part of the A,Z,or D program).
Right now ( for my zip code ) a GT premium is $30,299. That is with the $3000 incentive.
It states
optional equipment
$825 destination fee
Doc fees
Tax
Title
License fee
Are extra
You can get bonus cash if use ford credit
Hope this helps.
Less retail rebates if applicable ( it states for all models but when I went to purchase a Boss, Ford said it was not part of the X-plan. The Shelby is not part of that program nor is it part of the A,Z,or D program).
Right now ( for my zip code ) a GT premium is $30,299. That is with the $3000 incentive.
It states
optional equipment
$825 destination fee
Doc fees
Tax
Title
License fee
Are extra
You can get bonus cash if use ford credit
Hope this helps.
Last edited by pminri; 5/14/14 at 06:17 PM.
#5
X plan pricing varies based on the specific car. It's generally a bit over invoice. I think it was a few hundred over for me. I don't have my paperwork handy, but I did see invoice price on the car. Whether or not that was because of X plan...I don't know.
ETA - also, you can always try and negotiate lower prices, but no dealer in my area would bother. Obviously if using X plan pricing then that is the price you get, no lower.
ETA - also, you can always try and negotiate lower prices, but no dealer in my area would bother. Obviously if using X plan pricing then that is the price you get, no lower.
#6
X-plan is dealer invoice less 0.4% + admin fee
Less retail rebates if applicable ( it states for all models but when I went to purchase a Boss, Ford said it was not part of the X-plan. The Shelby is not part of that program nor is it part of the A,Z,or D program).
Right now ( for my zip code ) a GT premium is $30,299. That is with the $3000 incentive.
It states
optional equipment
$825 destination fee
Doc fees
Tax
Title
License fee
Are extra
You can get bonus cash if use ford credit
Hope this helps.
Less retail rebates if applicable ( it states for all models but when I went to purchase a Boss, Ford said it was not part of the X-plan. The Shelby is not part of that program nor is it part of the A,Z,or D program).
Right now ( for my zip code ) a GT premium is $30,299. That is with the $3000 incentive.
It states
optional equipment
$825 destination fee
Doc fees
Tax
Title
License fee
Are extra
You can get bonus cash if use ford credit
Hope this helps.
#7
#8
X-plan is dealer invoice less 0.4% + admin fee
Less retail rebates if applicable ( it states for all models but when I went to purchase a Boss, Ford said it was not part of the X-plan. The Shelby is not part of that program nor is it part of the A,Z,or D program).
Right now ( for my zip code ) a GT premium is $30,299. That is with the $3000 incentive.
It states
optional equipment
$825 destination fee
Doc fees
Tax
Title
License fee
Are extra
You can get bonus cash if use ford credit
Hope this helps.
Less retail rebates if applicable ( it states for all models but when I went to purchase a Boss, Ford said it was not part of the X-plan. The Shelby is not part of that program nor is it part of the A,Z,or D program).
Right now ( for my zip code ) a GT premium is $30,299. That is with the $3000 incentive.
It states
optional equipment
$825 destination fee
Doc fees
Tax
Title
License fee
Are extra
You can get bonus cash if use ford credit
Hope this helps.
#9
Also the later in the model year the better pricing and you will notice greater incentives.
When I ordered my 2014 GT last September the incentives were only $1000 now they are $3000. I'm betting they will be $4000 by the time the 2015's are able to be ordered.
The best thing I would suggest is to do your home work. If your looking for the best deal try to find something on a lot. I wanted mine ordered exactly the way I wanted mine so a few hundred dollars on a $35000 car didn't make much difference to me. I also suggest that if you are going to use the X-plan is to get your "pin" number and log onto the X-plan website ( you cannot access it without a "pin" configure the car the way you want and print it out. It will have the reduced pricing from the X-plan site. At that point you can check dealer inventory and you will have a starting point to haggle with on a similar or exact car on the lot. The most important thing when negotiating is the willing to walk out (if your not using the X-plan). If they know you really want the car they won't negotiate. If you have a trade, don't tell them. Lie if you have to by saying you don't have a trade. Then after tell them you changed your mind and have a trade.
Sorry for the long winded answer. Just trying to educate / inform.
#10
Price can typically be negotiated on a car that is on the lot. It is harder to negotiate on a car that is being custom ordered ( that does not mean that it can't be done but it is much harder. The longer a car sits on a lot the more they will negotiate. That's why it is harder on a custom ordered car.
Also the later in the model year the better pricing and you will notice greater incentives.
When I ordered my 2014 GT last September the incentives were only $1000 now they are $3000. I'm betting they will be $4000 by the time the 2015's are able to be ordered.
The best thing I would suggest is to do your home work. If your looking for the best deal try to find something on a lot. I wanted mine ordered exactly the way I wanted mine so a few hundred dollars on a $35000 car didn't make much difference to me. I also suggest that if you are going to use the X-plan is to get your "pin" number and log onto the X-plan website ( you cannot access it without a "pin" configure the car the way you want and print it out. It will have the reduced pricing from the X-plan site. At that point you can check dealer inventory and you will have a starting point to haggle with on a similar or exact car on the lot. The most important thing when negotiating is the willing to walk out (if your not using the X-plan). If they know you really want the car they won't negotiate. If you have a trade, don't tell them. Lie if you have to by saying you don't have a trade. Then after tell them you changed your mind and have a trade.
Sorry for the long winded answer. Just trying to educate / inform.
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