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I'm getting ready to order a new boat. The dealer is offering a 20K discount off MSRP, roughly 10%. For anybody that's ordered a new boat recently, is this discount in-line with what most dealers are offering? Thanks
 
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I received an email from Bennington the other day offering 10k rebates on select models. Not sure what is or isn't included since I am not in the market.
 
rocknbeau said:
I'm getting ready to order a new boat. The dealer is offering a 20K discount off MSRP. For anybody that's ordered a new boat recently, is this discount in-line with what most dealers are offering? Thanks
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What does that work out to, percentage wise?
 
If you are paying cash, I am sure you could negotiate another 8-10% off MSRP. But only if the boat was sitting on the lot. You said you were ordering a new boat so 10% sounds reasonable. Would really depend on supply and demand.
 
rocknbeau said:
I'm getting ready to order a new boat. The dealer is offering a 20K discount off MSRP, roughly 10%. For anybody that's ordered a new boat recently, is this discount in-line with what most dealers are offering? Thanks
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Welcome! Yes "in line" Go for it!
 
The % off depends on the model of boat. What model are you looking at? I think you can get more than 10% off these days
 
Are you putting the order in on specifics…made to order? Or casual language, and really buying a new one off the lot? That can impact dealer flexibility a little bit. Also, if they have any leftover ‘23 models on the lot that check your boxes, those were getting steep discounts this spring with many dealers clearing out leftover inventory.

All that said, if I were in the market now on an R series, I’d want to be seeing 20% off MSRP to be in the conversation. If I got that or more, I’d pull the trigger.
 
My dealer today on a new 2023 Bennington.
 

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$20k off of MSRP???

My boat only cost $20k (without the motor or trailer, just the boat). That was 12 years ago though. But wow, maybe I could sell it for more than I paid for it...
 
MSRP is a whim number. I deal with MSRP all day long in the building industry. I think it’s an arbitrary number to make people feel good about getting a deal.

$80K no discount
$88K with 10%
$100K with 20%

Without knowing the $80K is the key number, which scenario makes you think you’re getting a deal. They all equal the same ending number.;)
 
kaydano said:
$20k off of MSRP???

My boat only cost $20k (without the motor or trailer, just the boat). That was 12 years ago though. But wow, maybe I could sell it for more than I paid for it...
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I’d bet easily based on today’s pricing. Priced mine (looks like new) and it’s somewhere in the 60’s now. I could probably get $40K and break even after 8 years of use.
 
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