2025 discounts off msrp

[jeffcotransplant]

What are people seeing in July for msrp discounts? I had a discussion with a dealer today and they’d give me a little more for my trade but wouldn’t budge off msrp

 

[TruckNut]

Look at other dealers inventory. Not uncommon in TN to see $10-15 k off 2025 4WD Big Horn models.

 

[kt4hx]

If a dealer will not go under MSRP, look elsewhere. Take a look at the two dealers below, just for example.

Mark Dodge in Louisiana:

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www.markdodge.net

Or closer to home for you, Granger CDJR in Iowa:

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www.grangermotors.com

 

[DanAR]

I saw up to $14k discounts marked on the windshields at my local dealer a few weeks ago. But I think someone mentioned recently getting $17 k knocked off of their new RAM.

 

[Riccochet]

My local dealers are doing 14-18k off. Sadly they're really terrible when it comes to trade value. If I was in the market I'd sell my truck to Carvana.

 

[Michael Phipps]

@Riccochet that's a good idea. I'll look into that.

@kt4hx I sent a message over to Mark Dodge here on the forum. They don't have what I'm looking for on their lot, but they may have access or work with me on an order I hope

 

[kt4hx]

Sometimes working a trade can be challenging. Getting a quote from both Carvana and Carmax, as well as a market evaluation from Carfax or Edmunds at least gives you something to work with in terms of negotiation. All else fails, sell it to Carvana or Carmax as mentioned and apply the money to the down payment.

 

[Shutterbug57]

Sometimes working a trade can be challenging. Getting a quote from both Carvana and Carmax, as well as a market evaluation from Carfax or Edmunds at least gives you something to work with in terms of negotiation. All else fails, sell it to Carvana or Carmax as mentioned and apply the money to the down payment.

I used CarGurus to get a few quotes. 3 dealers called me and I went to their lots and got written offers; they were all within $1k of each other. One of the dealers was a sister lot to where I bought my truck.

When the dealer where I ordered my truck tried to low ball me - $6K less than my written offers - I showed them the offer from their sister lot and told them to do an intercompany transfer. After a rather heated conversation with an irritated sales manager, he relented. Bottom line, having written offers in hand while you are negotiating can save you thousands. Getting these offers took about half a day.

 

[ExpressRules]

Dealer near me where I bought my 2019 used is advertising 8 and 9 k off MSRP. I'll probably never buy another new RAM because since I've retired my miles per month have gone way down and happy to let someone else buy it new and take advantage of depreciated value of used.

 

[mgrasber]

Bought a 2025 limited less than 2 weeks ago and got $22,300 off of MSRP. Deals are out there if you look hard enough.

 

[Kodabear]

Bought me a new Laramie just over a week ago and got $19k off MSRP. The dealership also gave me more than $4k for my trade than anyone else. I had been shopping online for about 4 months, getting quotes and offer sheets. Finally found the dealership I felt like really wanted to deal with me. Just had to be patient.

 

[Michael Phipps]

OK, so I wanted to follow up on this. Bottom line was the dealer in question wanted MSRP for the 25 truck and would not move off of that number. In addition, they were only offering $33k for my truck. Carvana offered $37k and Carmax offered $34k. I know it doesn't matter for a used truck, but my truck has a lighted bedrack system, a decked system, a grill guard, and a custom lighting package that I spent over $6k on that I'd be walking away from. It bugs me a little bit. I already plan on taking my custom wheels and tires off the truck anyway, but that's about all I can move from an 18 to a 25. Just for parity's sake I asked how much it would cost me to boost the 2025 truck to the same warranty standard on the 26's, and they quoted me $4600 with no room for negotiation. So $86k for the new truck, $33k for mine, another $4600 to boost the warranty, and I had to finance through chrysler capital or face another $2500 penalty.

Meanwhile, @AnthonyRI @ Mark Dodge is offering me a 26 with the improved warranty included for a top - spec PW for several thousand less than the 25. Only thing is I'd have to be patient and wait for it, I'd have to sell my current truck outright or drive it to LA and hope they give me a good price, and I'd have to trust the whole process being done online was above board. Oh and I'd have to commit to getting down to LA one way or another and drive it home to STL MO, or pay $800 and have it delivered to the house. Part of me thinks delivery would be cheaper especially if I have to fly.

I'm a modern guy. I bought 2 houses basically over the internet and it's gone well both times. Plus Mark Dodge has a great reputation that I can tell around here.

I've looked at one other dealer in my area, but they aren't suggesting they can offer a better deal than Mark Dodge. My local dealers just kind of suck it seems when talking about new trucks.

So, I need to think about how I want to finance it but it looks like Mark Dodge is going to be my best option to get what I want. I don't particularly relish the idea of paying cash up front for my truck as I like that good credit history, but it looks like some of the best financing rates are <gulp> over 6% whether I go with my bank or chrysler capital. I have an over 800 credit score so I know I'll get "the better rates" but 6% feels excessive to me.

Feel free to post here or send me a PM if you have any caution or better ideas.

 

[Michael Phipps]

Oh and PS, Granger in IA never responded to me.

Thank you for all the good feedback and advice!

 

[GIJoe2010]

Over 800 credit score and 6% interest seems outright ridiculous.

I’m sitting at a 750 credit score, and I can’t say I’m in the market right now for a new vehicle but I dread the day I need to get another truck (I’ve got 2 boys, 12 & 14) and I’m keeping my 2014 Ram till the wheels fall off at this point.

 

[Dredger]

OK, so I wanted to follow up on this. Bottom line was the dealer in question wanted MSRP for the 25 truck and would not move off of that number. In addition, they were only offering $33k for my truck. Carvana offered $37k and Carmax offered $34k. I know it doesn't matter for a used truck, but my truck has a lighted bedrack system, a decked system, a grill guard, and a custom lighting package that I spent over $6k on that I'd be walking away from. It bugs me a little bit. I already plan on taking my custom wheels and tires off the truck anyway, but that's about all I can move from an 18 to a 25. Just for parity's sake I asked how much it would cost me to boost the 2025 truck to the same warranty standard on the 26's, and they quoted me $4600 with no room for negotiation. So $86k for the new truck, $33k for mine, another $4600 to boost the warranty, and I had to finance through chrysler capital or face another $2500 penalty.

Meanwhile, @AnthonyRI @ Mark Dodge is offering me a 26 with the improved warranty included for a top - spec PW for several thousand less than the 25. Only thing is I'd have to be patient and wait for it, I'd have to sell my current truck outright or drive it to LA and hope they give me a good price, and I'd have to trust the whole process being done online was above board. Oh and I'd have to commit to getting down to LA one way or another and drive it home to STL MO, or pay $800 and have it delivered to the house. Part of me thinks delivery would be cheaper especially if I have to fly.

I'm a modern guy. I bought 2 houses basically over the internet and it's gone well both times. Plus Mark Dodge has a great reputation that I can tell around here.

I've looked at one other dealer in my area, but they aren't suggesting they can offer a better deal than Mark Dodge. My local dealers just kind of suck it seems when talking about new trucks.

So, I need to think about how I want to finance it but it looks like Mark Dodge is going to be my best option to get what I want. I don't particularly relish the idea of paying cash up front for my truck as I like that good credit history, but it looks like some of the best financing rates are <gulp> over 6% whether I go with my bank or chrysler capital. I have an over 800 credit score so I know I'll get "the better rates" but 6% feels excessive to me.

Feel free to post here or send me a PM if you have any caution or better ideas.

Buy from Mark Dodge and let them ship it to you. Sell your old truck to Carvana. Remove bed rack, decked system, grill guard and lights from old truck and sell separately.

 

[Dusty]

Buy from Mark Dodge and let them ship it to you. Sell your old truck to Carvana. Remove bed rack, decked system, grill guard and lights from old truck and sell separately.

Any idea what Mark Dodge charges for shipping?

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 133194 miles.

 

[VTCharlie]

Great deals here in Vermont. Thousands off of MSRP. I could buy a 2025 for a way better deal than I bought my 2024 back in March of 24.

 

[KeithP]

If you’re good with the Hurricane engine, and not overly picky about options, wait till the 26 Hemis are on the lots then shop for a leftover 25. Betting the prices will drop dramatically on the 25s.

 

[Dredger]

Any idea what Mark Dodge charges for shipping?

Regards,
Dusty
2019 Ram 1500 Billet Silver Laramie Quad Cab 2WD, 5.7 Hemi, 8HP75, 3.21 axle, 33-gallon fuel tank, 18” wheels. Build Date: 3 June 2018. Now at 133194 miles.

So sorry I'm late on this. Michael Phipps stated $800 to St. Louis, Missouri in post #12.

 

[Daw14]

You

OK, so I wanted to follow up on this. Bottom line was the dealer in question wanted MSRP for the 25 truck and would not move off of that number. In addition, they were only offering $33k for my truck. Carvana offered $37k and Carmax offered $34k. I know it doesn't matter for a used truck, but my truck has a lighted bedrack system, a decked system, a grill guard, and a custom lighting package that I spent over $6k on that I'd be walking away from. It bugs me a little bit. I already plan on taking my custom wheels and tires off the truck anyway, but that's about all I can move from an 18 to a 25. Just for parity's sake I asked how much it would cost me to boost the 2025 truck to the same warranty standard on the 26's, and they quoted me $4600 with no room for negotiation. So $86k for the new truck, $33k for mine, another $4600 to boost the warranty, and I had to finance through chrysler capital or face another $2500 penalty.

Meanwhile, @AnthonyRI @ Mark Dodge is offering me a 26 with the improved warranty included for a top - spec PW for several thousand less than the 25. Only thing is I'd have to be patient and wait for it, I'd have to sell my current truck outright or drive it to LA and hope they give me a good price, and I'd have to trust the whole process being done online was above board. Oh and I'd have to commit to getting down to LA one way or another and drive it home to STL MO, or pay $800 and have it delivered to the house. Part of me thinks delivery would be cheaper especially if I have to fly.

I'm a modern guy. I bought 2 houses basically over the internet and it's gone well both times. Plus Mark Dodge has a great reputation that I can tell around here.

I've looked at one other dealer in my area, but they aren't suggesting they can offer a better deal than Mark Dodge. My local dealers just kind of suck it seems when talking about new trucks.

So, I need to think about how I want to finance it but it looks like Mark Dodge is going to be my best option to get what I want. I don't particularly relish the idea of paying cash up front for my truck as I like that good credit history, but it looks like some of the best financing rates are <gulp> over 6% whether I go with my bank or chrysler capital. I have an over 800 credit score so I know I'll get "the better rates" but 6% feels excessive to me.

Feel free to post here or send me a PM if you have any caution or better ideas.

just need to finance with ram ,then in sixty or ninety days pay it off or change who you’re financing with.

I hear you about the credit score , I’m over 800 but that doesn’t matter to the dealer.


It always used to be a discount for paying cash, now they have it rigged to force finance to get the best price.