I have heard/read that Mercedes USA will be considering "no haggle prices". They state that this is to prevent additional Dealer markups for high demand cars and also to prevent consumers from shopping dealer to dealer for best price. That would mean everyone would pay the same price MSRP nationwide.

I just looked at www.edmunds.com (http://www.edmunds.com) for the 2000 prices. MSRP prices have gone up slightly, however the invoice (dealer) cost have shot up tremendously. For the 2000 C280 the base MSRP went up only $350, but the invoice went up $2104 from 1999 prices. The 2000 E320 went up only $900 (base MSRP) but the invoice shot up by $2713. This all means that the dealers have little or no choice to make deals because their actual cost have skyrockted and they will pass the price increase onto comsumers.

Ever since MBZ sold over 120,00/170,000 cars in 1997/1998 they have become like the Mercedes of old by raising prices under the table with the huge increase in invoice.

Anyone out there that paid an Additional Dealer Markup or the dealer would not budge from the MSRP?

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<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
<LI>1998 MERCEDES-BENZ E430
<LI>XENON H.I.D.
<LI>DEBAGDED E430
<LI>AMG CHROMED TIP DUAL EXHAUST
<LI>CARLSSON 1/6 CHROME (PLUS 1) WHEELS
</UL>

Even if MB is taking any action(as if it's gonna work at all), dealers just don't care.

The high demanded SLK230 was listed $56000 CDN, however, dealer said it's a high demanded car, therefore, price can vary(depend on what color combo, and what equipements you want)from $58000 to $64000 CDN. Come on, at that price, I can get a fully loaded C5 Coupe or Boxster 6-speed.

we call it N.F.P. Negotiation Free Process. not every retailer is involved in that program. but if they are, you will pay sticker price. you can always call 1-800-FOR-MERC to find out if a dealer is involved with the NFP.

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Just a MBUSA employee