I went to each dealers websites and try to get emails of the internet managers or sales managers directly as those are the one that can make decisions. If you end up involved with a regular commission sales men it will be harder to negotiate as they will get a cut of the sale. Don’t waist your time, only talk to a sale manager.
Below is a sample email I sent to all the dealers. I got all my numbers from Edmound.com. By now they are outdated and it is my understanding that prices have increased.
“ Good morning (Dealership name) team.
My name is _______ I am interested in the Hyundai palisade VIN# KM8R5DHE1LU082846
I will like to buy the vehicle today Out of the Door keys in hand for $44,600 + TTL
To break down the offer.
Dealer invoice price is $43,980
First resp incentive is -$500
Hyundai value owner -$500
total dealer invoice ________
after discounts = $42,980
Added features @ Invoice:
-carpeted floor mats, +$120
-cargo net. +$35
-Cargo tray. +$115
-splash trim. +$95
Freight transport charge: +$1095
Additional dealer profit: +160
_________
Totaling my offer of $44,600 + TTL
I think this is a very fair offer not including the 3% dealers holdbacks and manufacture to dealer direct incentives. on top of that as soon I drive off the lot the vehicle decrease in value and approximately be worth $41,000 private sale or much less.
I have secured financing, but if it helps breach any gaps I am willing to finance through you as long as it matches or beat my current interest rate offer.
Let me know if we got a deal and I’ll buy the vehicle today. “