Curious to know what people are getting for rebates/incentives on new 2015 f150's ? What's typical (for time of yr.) vs.- most bang for your buck off of invoice price ?

thanks-

 

As far as I know, typically, the incentives are better in the fall and early winter as the next model year has just come out. Incentives do change year to year though based on how well the current models are selling, and what the competition has for newer models and incentives. It's a pretty dynamic situation.

 

I think this is going to be kinda tricky this year because the lots still have a bunch of 2014's to move. Some more than others.

 

thanks. So may even find bettter incentives on '14 's ?

 

If your dealer has a 2014 in the configuration you want, the incentives on that should be much better than on a similar 2015.

 

Yes, they'll deal on 2014's. The only incentives I found on the 2015's were the $500 for the Platinum Luxury Discount and $500 for the Tech/Park/Cruise discount. Also, if you finance via Ford you'll get a $750 discount.

 

Ford doesn't do model end change on a normal cycle, so there isn't one set time of year. It changes by model each year. That being said, I find the best mix of incentives and availability to be about 1-2 months after new models come out. A little different of course for F150 right now with two plants switching over. The new F150 is pretty damn good, and it'd take more than a few grand to make me get a '14. The strong leasing programs for the '14 dried up after March. Best deals are of course for a leftover.... but most vehicles become leftovers because they aren't generally optioned as desired. I have a yellow XL ecoboost crew cab on my lot that we are selling well under invoice even before rebates. Its one of the oldest vehicles on my lot. If you've always wanted a yellow vinyl crew cab ecoboost just let me know!

 

good to know info., thanks.

 

So yall are only getting about $1k off msrp?

 

Didn't say that. The question was about "rebates/incentives". I went with Consumer Reports' Build & Buy program and got the price reductions they indicated would be available - on top of the rebates/incentives. But, I don't want to advertise what that was.

 

It depends what you want. If you are like me and would order a base 2wd reg cab 8' then you won't get much more than $1000 before rebates. The more expensive a vehicle, the more profit we can make selling them. Demand matters too, though the F150 is meant to be volume for Ford, so finding a deal on the right truck shouldn't be hard. I always suggest finding an honest salesman at your local dealer you like (service/body/sales). We all buy em for the same price. Educate yourself and make a friend. It'll be worth your while in the long run. If you want to use a buyers programs and your dealer doesn't participate, there is a good chance they'd still honor the price. We all get em for the same amount. Be cautious when comparing between states. Many states don't require destination to be includes, or have no cap on dealer fee cost. At our shop we always include destination cost (around $1200). Different states have different laws on fees too. PA is capped at $134 doc fee. Maryland to our south avg is $400 something last I checked. Some places include rebates that can't be combined, or are uncommon to be eligible for. Heck, some places even have $1000 prep fees. I wish it were simple, but it's not. Honestly, just go to true car, dont' enter in personal info, get a ballpark of what you can pay and go to the dealer you like and trust. You should have a good experience.

 

thanks for the pointers

 

There are two main factors right now: 1) supply & demand, and 2) competitive pressures. Ford still isn't at full capacity on the 2015s yet (but will be shortly), with strong demand. That makes it a little difficult to justify offering incentives. Chevy can offer all the rebates they want, but if they aren't selling as many Silverados as we are F-150s... why would you offer big rebates? As production increases towards the end of the year and IF Chevy is closing in on sales numbers, then you'll see incentives.

Reminds me of the old days (late 70s- early 80s) when Honda dealers were adding $1500-$2000 to the sticker price of an Accord. You could stand in front of the salesman at his desk and argue all you wanted about how unfair it was; he'd patiently listen and reply, "I understand completely, sir. Now, could you please step aside and let the 12 people standing in line behind you have a chance at buying the car for that price?"

 

Thanks Frantz. I reckon you're a dealer, eh? Appreciate your insight. Like I say, we know dealers and salesmen have to buy grits and eggs too, wha' we canno' stand is pressure, feeling like we're getting scammed, etc., just the normal disrespect that won't work in any bidness. I have two gold dealers near me here in Mississippi, and one 50 miles away at my Georgia place. Local dealers there not so good with their reputation, so I have to go to the good dealer. He's in Waynesboro.

I missed the leftover '14 Lariat, but they just wouldn't come down enough for me, and it already had over 1,000 miles on it.

 

I like my dealer's doc fees...ZERO.