How does the Costco Auto Program compare when Stinger shopping?

[pantheman75]

I just got a quote for a 2019 GT2 AWD with 19" rims and remote start (MSRP of $53,890); the Costco member price was $49,556 (before any manufacturer incentives are applied). How does that compare to other deals out there?

 

[brancky3]

I just got a quote for a 2019 GT2 AWD with 19" rims and remote start (MSRP of $53,890); the Costco member price was $49,556 (before any manufacturer incentives are applied). How does that compare to other deals out there?

That seems really high. When I did the Costco program quote the MSRP was $50,100.00 and the member price was $43,312.00.

MSRP: $50,100.00
Savings: ($2,888.00)
Additional Discount: ($1,400.00)
Limited-Time Discount
($500.00)
Installed Items:

• 
  No Additional Items Installed.

Price Including Dealer-Installed Items * $45,312.00
Manufacturer-to-Customer Rebate :**
**Manufacturer's rebate is credited after applicable taxes are calculated. ($2,000.00)
Costco Member-Only Price* $43,312.00


I didn't take this deal since I got a better deal at a local dealer, the Costco dealer was 100+ miles away

 

[NS_Stinger]

Wouldn't this entirely depend on time you're shopping and the model year? I assume if you got a quote in November of this year for the 2019 model you'd probably get a much lower price and that's just one variable. Too many variables at play here if you ask me...

 

[Rob M]

That seems really high. When I did the Costco program quote the MSRP was $50,100.00 and the member price was $43,312.00.

MSRP: $50,100.00
Savings: ($2,888.00)
Additional Discount: ($1,400.00)
Limited-Time Discount
($500.00)
Installed Items:

• 
  No Additional Items Installed.

Price Including Dealer-Installed Items * $45,312.00
Manufacturer-to-Customer Rebate :**
**Manufacturer's rebate is credited after applicable taxes are calculated. ($2,000.00)
Costco Member-Only Price* $43,312.00


I didn't take this deal since I got a better deal at a local dealer, the Costco dealer was 100+ miles away

Why does that seem "really high". It's only a $444 less discount than the deal you quoted, but you didn't state whether yours was also for a 2019.

$50,100 - $45,312 = $4,788 'discount' using Costco.
pantheman was quoted $53,890 - $49,556 = $4344 'discount' using Costco

pantheman, did you give up on the lease concept?

 

[pantheman75]

pantheman, did you give up on the lease concept?

No, I haven't. This still fits that idea... so my price would be the Costco price + fees + TTL - $8,500 in current lease cash (if I understand everything correctly).

 

[brancky3]

Why does that seem "really high". It's only a $444 less discount than the deal you quoted, but you didn't state whether yours was also for a 2019.

$50,100 - $45,312 = $4,788 'discount' using Costco.
pantheman was quoted $53,890 - $49,556 = $4344 'discount' using Costco

pantheman, did you give up on the lease concept?

Mine was for a 2018 but I also did that like 7 months ago... I didn't realize he was posting the price before the manufacturer rebate instead of the true member only price.

 

[Hamburger1971]

When I got a quote from Costco on a '19 GT1 AWD last year, they were $46,450 against an MSRP $49,010, or $2560 under MSRP before any incentives from Kia. I was able to get a dealer to discount over $5K off MSRP before any incentives from Kia, literally more than 2x the 'deal' through Costco. Talk to several dealers, be clear on exactly what you're looking for, and make sure they know you're shopping around. You should be able to beat Cosco.

 

[MisterMac]

It truly depends on the brand and the vehicle. When I was shopping the 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn last summer, the Costco price was less than the dealer paid (invoice - holdback), Fiat Chrysler America. Now, don't get me wrong, Fiat Chrysler America reimburses their dealers after the sale, but the purchase price was lower than any other option outside of automobile manufacturer employee pricing.

 

[Rob M]

IMO and experience car buying services like the Costco program discussed here have the most use when you are trying to negotiate a decent price on a vehicle that is in demand. Stinger demand is pretty low so it should be fairly easy to get a Stinger for less than that price provided you are willing to do some negotiation. I used a buying service once back in 2001. My fiancé wanted a Ford Escape which was in its first model year. Most dealers were only moving a few hundred to $1K off the MSRP. The buying service I used got us closer to $2K off without the need to waste additional time negotiating. Even if you use the buying service, you have to be careful to understand what the dealer will attempt to add back in fees (processing, advertising, preparation, etc.).

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I used the Costco program to buy an Infiniti probably 10 years ago.
They tell you who to ask for at the dealership, and he is the guy who does the work.
When I told the guy that the price was too high, I got them to go lower than the Costco price.
I don't remember how much lower (maybe a grand or two), but they did go lower, and I bought the car.