Discount on a new Mercedes-Benz for Premier members
Apr 5, 2015, 10:55 am
#17
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: KEWR
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Hi Everyone,
There was far too much speculation on this so I'm going to give you the straight on it.
I purchased a 2015 GLK350 that stickered near 49k for a lot cheaper than I could negotiate on my own. You can configure it yourself: I got the Multimedia package (320), Convenience Package 1 (P01), Heated Front Seats (873) and Keyless Go (889).
Here is what Truecar says:Estimated Savings off MSRP: $1,791
Well, I can tell you I purchased it for 43,898.00 (not including tax and title fees) and I'm getting 25k UA miles. I couldn't beat the deal!
So, when it is all said and done, it saved me a lot of money, hassle and gave me 25k miles.
Let me know if you have any questions...
There was far too much speculation on this so I'm going to give you the straight on it.
I purchased a 2015 GLK350 that stickered near 49k for a lot cheaper than I could negotiate on my own. You can configure it yourself: I got the Multimedia package (320), Convenience Package 1 (P01), Heated Front Seats (873) and Keyless Go (889).
Here is what Truecar says:Estimated Savings off MSRP: $1,791
Well, I can tell you I purchased it for 43,898.00 (not including tax and title fees) and I'm getting 25k UA miles. I couldn't beat the deal!
So, when it is all said and done, it saved me a lot of money, hassle and gave me 25k miles.
Let me know if you have any questions...
Apr 5, 2015, 11:14 am
#18
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Apr 5, 2015, 3:06 pm
#19
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: ORD/IND
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Invoice for that is around 46k. In 2013 I bought a basic GLK with just heated front seats and MP3 player for under 38k with Fleet. (You're in the same area as I am so prices should be apples to apples.) Do you know how much the discount was for MP? Trying to figure out which one is cheaper, using Fleet or MP, when I trade mine in next year.
Apr 5, 2015, 6:26 pm
#20
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
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When buying them it's about getting the % off.
If you bargain correctly, the MP discount is useless. I got 13.8% off MSRP leasing in the worst month possible (August, right before fall). Same year model, just hit the mid change. What makes you want another MB? This is my first and last with them...............
Apr 6, 2015, 5:19 am
#21
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: PHL and EWR
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 33
2015 glk350
The sticker was 48,645. Plus I got the all season mats and cargo liner, making it 48,900.
Important notes list prices:
1.) awd gasoline (diesel looks nice until you find out you have no spare and tires are $450 each and not in stock. Also, maint. costs 1000's more over 4 years eating up all costs of diesel savings).
2.) p01 - premium package $3450
3.) 320 - multimedia package $2970
4.) 873 - heated front seats $750
5.) 889 - keyless go $650
BTW, I know the GLC is coming out. We supply MB and I've been to their facilities many times in negotiations. I liked the GLK's look and its what I wanted.
I also called over 6 dealers, $2500 off for the UA deal. In the end I got as much off as my supplier discount (which is better than the fleet only discount) plus 25k miles.
Important notes list prices:
1.) awd gasoline (diesel looks nice until you find out you have no spare and tires are $450 each and not in stock. Also, maint. costs 1000's more over 4 years eating up all costs of diesel savings).
2.) p01 - premium package $3450
3.) 320 - multimedia package $2970
4.) 873 - heated front seats $750
5.) 889 - keyless go $650
BTW, I know the GLC is coming out. We supply MB and I've been to their facilities many times in negotiations. I liked the GLK's look and its what I wanted.
I also called over 6 dealers, $2500 off for the UA deal. In the end I got as much off as my supplier discount (which is better than the fleet only discount) plus 25k miles.
Last edited by griftsno1capper; Apr 6, 2015 at 8:21 am Reason: Clarification
Apr 6, 2015, 11:16 am
#23
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: PHL and EWR
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 33
Leasing isn't for me
If I see your posts, I get the impression you don't like MB and you likely had a less than stellar experience. I've had those with Lexus and others so I know the feeling when you are let down.
Last edited by griftsno1capper; Apr 6, 2015 at 11:23 am
Apr 6, 2015, 1:36 pm
#24
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
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Thanks for the input, I'm comfortable ;-) But really, it is a good deal, you don't know what they gave me for my trade in on top of the discounts.
If I see your posts, I get the impression you don't like MB and you likely had a less than stellar experience. I've had those with Lexus and others so I know the feeling when you are let down.
If I see your posts, I get the impression you don't like MB and you likely had a less than stellar experience. I've had those with Lexus and others so I know the feeling when you are let down.
It's a great look but it's driving feel isn't as great as its competitors.
Audi's the best IMO but there interiors are like fords.
Apr 7, 2015, 8:27 am
#25
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: PHL and EWR
Programs: UA 1K, AA Gold, Marriott Gold
Posts: 33
Still, if an Audi dealer was close to me I'd definitely consider one, I love the A4's I rent in Europe.
Last edited by griftsno1capper; Apr 7, 2015 at 8:48 am
Apr 7, 2015, 8:53 am
#26
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
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We changed to Volvo for our fleet last year - last time we bought BMW in 2009 and they gave them away due to recession. We bought three demos at 1/2 MSRP.
Nov 29, 2015, 4:47 pm
#27
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: MRY
Programs: UA 2 MM, HH Diamond, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hyatt Platinum
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UA-Mercedes Benz Bonus Award Miles
New to the Forum. Last spring, I purchased a CPO Mercedes-Benz to take advantage of the UA/Mercedes-Benz Bonus Award Miles offer. They are offering 25,000 UA miles for purchasing a CPO Mercedes and 50,000 miles for purchasing a new Mercedes.
My experience with this promotion was less than satisfactory. Although I purchased my CPO Benz in May and the dealership submitted the paperwork to Mileage Plus, I didn't receive the bonus award miles until October. I had to repeatedly contact the Mileage Plus customer service office for help, and for months was told my miles would be credited within a few days. But they never showed up in my account.
Finally, I posted a negative review on UA's Facebook page, and got a response immediately from their social media staff. They offered to help resolve the situation and that did the trick. Within a few days, the 25,000 bonus award miles were deposited in my account. It took more than six months after the purchase of my Mercedes-Benz for the miles to show up in my UA Mileage Plus account.
YMMV
My experience with this promotion was less than satisfactory. Although I purchased my CPO Benz in May and the dealership submitted the paperwork to Mileage Plus, I didn't receive the bonus award miles until October. I had to repeatedly contact the Mileage Plus customer service office for help, and for months was told my miles would be credited within a few days. But they never showed up in my account.
Finally, I posted a negative review on UA's Facebook page, and got a response immediately from their social media staff. They offered to help resolve the situation and that did the trick. Within a few days, the 25,000 bonus award miles were deposited in my account. It took more than six months after the purchase of my Mercedes-Benz for the miles to show up in my UA Mileage Plus account.
YMMV
Dec 29, 2019, 9:00 am
#28
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 216
I'm bumping this very old thread to see if anyone has recent experience with this program. We have been negotiating on a GLC300, and have agreed a price over the phone with a dealer but haven't signed any paperwork. After agreeing the price I found the United deal. It looks like the money comes from MB, so it wouldn't cost the dealership anything. I mentioned "hey, there's a United offer" and the guy said "we've already applied everything we can to get you this deal", but he never asked if we were United members. Can we add that on to the deal we have already agreed? We were able to log in and get a certificate printed for a discount of $1750 plus 25,000 miles.
Dec 29, 2019, 2:27 pm
#29
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 237
I'm bumping this very old thread to see if anyone has recent experience with this program. We have been negotiating on a GLC300, and have agreed a price over the phone with a dealer but haven't signed any paperwork. After agreeing the price I found the United deal. It looks like the money comes from MB, so it wouldn't cost the dealership anything. I mentioned "hey, there's a United offer" and the guy said "we've already applied everything we can to get you this deal", but he never asked if we were United members. Can we add that on to the deal we have already agreed? We were able to log in and get a certificate printed for a discount of $1750 plus 25,000 miles.
Next best thing would be to see if the dealer will take it but waive the $1750 discount so that you get 25,000 miles. They might do that if the 25,000 miles doesn't cost them anything.
How about European Delivery?
Dec 29, 2019, 2:46 pm
#30
Join Date: May 2006
Location: New York, London, Sydney
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Posts: 9,847
I'm bumping this very old thread to see if anyone has recent experience with this program. We have been negotiating on a GLC300, and have agreed a price over the phone with a dealer but haven't signed any paperwork. After agreeing the price I found the United deal. It looks like the money comes from MB, so it wouldn't cost the dealership anything. I mentioned "hey, there's a United offer" and the guy said "we've already applied everything we can to get you this deal", but he never asked if we were United members. Can we add that on to the deal we have already agreed? We were able to log in and get a certificate printed for a discount of $1750 plus 25,000 miles.