Non-current Discounts of MSRP

RadioguyJ

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Hi everyone! New to the forum, looking at buying our first Bennington. I’m curious about what you guys are seeing for discount % off MSRP on non-current inventory. Some dealers have sale prices posted, but I guess I’m most curious about what people are actually paying. I’ve seen some new 2023’s available, and a ton of 2024’s. I know the discounts will vary based on MSRP (higher MSRP, higher discount potential) but I’m most curious about models with MSRP’s around $50k-$60k.
Is it reasonable to expect a 30% discount off MSRP on a 1-2 year old non-current in that range?
 
Discounts vary from dealer to dealer based on sales volume . The higher end lines get a larger discount than the low end . Q, R, L,M,S.
Also how long a previous model year ( or 2 ) has been in the dealers inventory .
 
You can also check prices here .


 
My discount was +30% but was on a nicely non-current equipped SX tritoon. I also committed at the end of the calendar year which seems like a good time to buy given that sales might be slow with holidays and new models are arriving. It seems that price discounts are lower now IMO given the time of year.
 
My discount was +30% but was on a nicely non-current equipped SX tritoon. I also committed at the end of the calendar year which seems like a good time to buy given that sales might be slow with holidays and new models are arriving. It seems that price discounts are lower now IMO given the time of year.
Was yours a 1 model year old non-current, or 2?
 
Mine was 2024 and 2025’s were already on show floor. I was surprised with the discount. Just going for an almost identical 2025 would have cost approximately $10k more. My experience probably isn’t typical given when I purchased and my feeling that it was a blowout price from a high-volume, quality dealer. I didn’t negotiate - it was marked down on the floor sticker. Also, my model was a very nicely equipped SX model (power Bimini, etc) that I couldn’t seem much difference with some of the next model higher up on the food chain. Per Jack M’s post, discounts seem lower on lower priced models. It can really vary by dealer. My same model at other dealers at the same time was listed higher, but they seemed to have less inventory.
 
Mine was 2024 and 2025’s were already on show floor. I was surprised with the discount. Just going for an almost identical 2025 would have cost approximately $10k more. My experience probably isn’t typical given when I purchased and my feeling that it was a blowout price from a high-volume, quality dealer. I didn’t negotiate - it was marked down on the floor sticker. Also, my model was a very nicely equipped SX model (power Bimini, etc) that I couldn’t seem much difference with some of the next model higher up on the food chain. Per Jack M’s post, discounts seem lower on lower priced models. It can really vary by dealer. My same model at other dealers at the same time was listed higher, but they seemed to have less inventory.
Forgot to mention that I also received an additional 3 years of warranty on my motor.
 
Mine was 2024 and 2025’s were already on show floor. I was surprised with the discount. Just going for an almost identical 2025 would have cost approximately $10k more. My experience probably isn’t typical given when I purchased and my feeling that it was a blowout price from a high-volume, quality dealer. I didn’t negotiate - it was marked down on the floor sticker. Also, my model was a very nicely equipped SX model (power Bimini, etc) that I couldn’t seem much difference with some of the next model higher up on the food chain. Per Jack M’s post, discounts seem lower on lower priced models. It can really vary by dealer. My same model at other dealers at the same time was listed higher, but they seemed to have less inventory.
Great info, thank you. Most of my boat buying experience comes from larger boats, where 25%-30% off MSRP is the norm. So I guess, in my head, 30% is a magic number.
On the remaining 2023’s in the S-line, I have noticed the styling is different in a few areas, which I assume happened for the 2024 model year. That makes me wonder if one could expect an even greater discount than 30%, considering a 2023 is 2 years old and with a now “dated” appearance. Could be wishful thinking on my part!
 
I actually like the older railing versus the the new “s” line. Just my opinion. Then again, I also like older stuff.
 
Probably a good time to buy, several boat dealers (non-Bennington) around me are getting eaten alive by floor plan interest because of the slowdown in buyers. Newer, in demand models are probably keeping their premium prices but '24 and older and certainly less-popular models can be negotiated down further.

You may want to check out the used side especially once a lot of these gov't cuts in spending start trickling through the economy. You may find some desperate sellers. I spoke with a neighbor of mine a few days back and she and her husband (both Fed workers) are considering selling their house if either of them lose their jobs. All the toys would be sold first of course.
 
Another metric to consider is potential impact, if any, on tariffs regarding aluminum. I made my purchase given the discounts and the extra motor warranty. Six years on the motor and Bennington’s warranty is fantastic IMO. Not to mention Bennington quality.
 
All good points, thank you.
Another thing that I have considered when comparing new/used….a used boat that is being sold by the owner (vs dealer owned) is not subject to sales tax here in MN. I would only pay tax on the trailer. That would be nearly $3k saved on a $40k purchase. Definitely makes a late model used Bennington more attractive. I believe the 10 year warranty also can be transferred to subsequent buyers, correct?
 
Not all of the warranty is transferable. Read the fine print

You can do a search in the upper right corner for warranty statement.
 
Funny update. I had a dealer who claims to be the “largest Bennington dealer in the US” turn down my offer on a new 2025 order, 20% off MSRP ($51k) on an SL model, plus me buying a trailer and sea legs at full price. The 25’s he has in-stock are advertised at 20% off. Obviously they want to sell what they have, but how smart is it to turn down an offer like that when the next dealer is likely to say yes?
To me as a dealer, getting a new order that I know isn’t going to sit for months or years on my floor line (and making subsequent curtailment payments) would be enough to justify a quick YES to the offer, especially considering the economic uncertainty that might lie ahead.
 
Are you willing to travel ? I am not a dealer but I have a friend who is .
 
Sometimes it is hard to follow the discounting logic. Bennington might have some dealer rebates that only apply to inventory in stock as of a certain date. I am guessing Bennington was trying to help their dealer network, but not 100%, but I could see the logic of limiting discounts to in stock units and trying to clear existing inventory. The carrying cost of dealer inventory might be the issue they are trying to solve. Just a guess.
 
Sometimes it is hard to follow the discounting logic. Bennington might have some dealer rebates that only apply to inventory in stock as of a certain date. I am guessing Bennington was trying to help their dealer network, but not 100%, but I could see the logic of limiting discounts to in stock units and trying to clear existing inventory. The carrying cost of dealer inventory might be the issue they are trying to solve. Just a guess.
You’re probably right. Oh well….I’m not willing to pay more, and they’re not willing to sell for less. At the end of the day, that’s where we stand.
 
Keep in mind custom orders need to be transported, so if dealers don't have other orders to fill out the load (my dealer said they come in batches of 4 or 5) , these costs can't be spread out. I've even heard some boat manufacturers force their dealers to carry inventory so they then try to get customers to buy whats on the floor.
 
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