Again, I'm not picking on you.
I'm simply explaining, to everyone who might post here, what should be included in the dealer price and how to calculate your discount.
I'm not saying the doc fee should be included "as part of the MSRP" as you claim above.
I'm saying it should have been part of the "Selling Price" line in your original post.
Here is what you posted, which is incorrect...
MSRP/Retail $36,910.00
Selling Price $33,033.90
Total Savings $3,876.10 (10.5%)
Here is the correct way...
MSRP/Retail $36,910.00
Selling Price $35,230.90
Total Savings $1,679.10 (4.5%)
You have to factor all of those dealer charges in your "Selling Price." In my earlier example, what if dealers...
- Sold you the car for $1,000, then added a $32,000 doc fee.
- Sold you the car for $32,000, then added a $1,000 doc fee.
No matter what shell game the dealer plays with the numbers, you are still paying $33,000 for the car.