OK so which dealer has the lowest online advertised pricing? Primarily interested in using the information to squeeze the local dealers. I always thought Koons Ford in Baltimore was the best dealer for this. Right now on a 2018 they list a $79k msrp platinum for ~ $4300 off. (includes current $1000 incentive and adds back in destination charges which they remove from their WOW pricing)

I recently heard about Flood ford which has a similar $78.5k platinum for $73,000, or $5500 off (including $1000 incentive)

Or in other words on a 79k truck Koons is $4300 off MSRP, Flood is $5500 off. Anyone know any other dealers across the USA which offer better advertised prices to use against local dealers? It would be nice to have a fairly solid consensus on which dealer has the best prices. Just like Laura Buick GMC is for anyone buying a GMC.

Thanks!!

UPDATE:
OK so I had a really hard time finding exactly the same trucks, so I am comparing 2018 trucks, and as close to 79k platinum as I can, comparison will remove FORD incentives and will be in % off MSRP.

Comparison (% Off MSRP):
Koons (MD): $3300 off $79k MSRP: 4.1%
Flood (RI): $4500 off $78.5k MSRP: 5.7%
Holiday (TX): $4375 off $65.2k MSRP: 6.7%
Vernon (TX): $4625 off $68.9k MSRP: 6.7%
Holzhauer (IL): $6729 off $80.3k MSRP: 8.4% (Most trucks had call for price, some had actual prices listed)
Autonation Katy (TX): Only listed MSRP online
Sheehy (VA): $4172 off $78.9k MSRP: 5.3%
Haag (IN): $7668 off $79.6k MSRP: 9.6%
Planet (TX): $8319 off $78.3k MSRP: 10.6%

So far Planet Ford in Spring TX, is the current winner with 10.6% off MSRP, thanks guys for all the contributions to this, if others know more please keep them coming!!

 

I've heard and seen good prices from both Holiday Ford and Vernon Ford in Texas.

 

Holzhauer Ford in Nashville, Illinois has some pretty low advertised prices.

 

Nevermind, I now understand your post

 

Take a look at AutoNation Katy Ford. They have their 2017s at 7k+ off. I honestly can’t see why they wouldn’t match it.

 

Sheehy Ford is where I drove to get mine. Advertised pricing was no BS and the salesmen, Scott Gillespie, was very pleasant and accommodating.

 

Added updates above.

 

 

Haag Ford in Greendale, IN are tough to beat. Almost got a one way ticket to them from Ga when I was looking but found a local dealer that wanted to deal.

 

Here's the thing. You're looking to buy a new truck, a 2018, at the beginning of the model year. WHY?

In 2015 I started looking at F250 Powerstroke diesels. Yet word on the horizon was that the 2017 would have a fully boxed frame, aluminum body and a towing capacity for each trim level that was greatly enhanced over the prior years. So I waited until December 26th to buy a 2017 F250 SRW 6.7L Lariat Ultimate with the options that came as close to what I wanted as possible. I ordered my 2011 Mustang and found that it wasn't worth the extra money to have one built exactly as I wanted it because I cherish every penny I've made and saved.

Right now, you can buy a 2017 F250/350 SRW or DRW truck for MUCH less than the new 2018. If you have the money to waste, go for it. If you actually want to save money, there's very little difference performance to physical wise from the 2017's.

It's up to you man. But buying at the beginning of a model year is sure to do two things. See you get little extra for your money and ensure you pay the maximum price for a truck that in 10 months, will be the outgoing one that you could have saved thousands on if not for your eagerness. Up to you though.

 

Re purchasing a 2018 model vs a 2017 (or any Dec/Jan time frame when both model years are available), sure, you can save a few thousand on the outgoing model, but never mind that it's new with 10 miles on it, you just bought a vehicle that is immediately titled as one year old. If you sell it or trade it in the next few years, you'll get less for it than if you had bought the 2018. If you keep it for 15 years, then it doesn't make much difference.

Everyone has a different approach and their own reasons for it. Personally, I always buy the newer of the two model years at the transition time. I look high and low and always find a dealer who will discount the newer year pretty heavily.
YMMV ... I am aware that the Ford SD's seem to be in high demand, so that certainly affects this whole scenario.

 

We have a new winner! Thanks so much!

 

I tend to trade every three to four years although I'll keep this F250 for at least six. Due to the fact my truck only had 35 miles on it when I bought it on Dec 26, it will show as having less miles than normal for the year model and that typically gives me a better used vehicle value than one that is one year newer. Also, by waiting until the end of the year, I save a minimum of $5k from what the dealership typically asks. I'm a DAV member and get Z-Plan pricing. Yet by waiting until Dec to buy, I get better prices because the dealership is willing to let them go at cost or slightly below to make room for the 2018 inventory. I'm 48 now and was upsidedown on a car value once when I was 19. Ever since then, I'm always in the good, by quite a few thousand dollars, when I trade. Just my advice.

 

All dealers can sell you a truck for the same price. If you have a trade the selling price is irrelevant, the trade "difference" is what matters. However, if you don't have a trade, go to buy and leave all the tough guy bull**** at home, be polite ask to speak directly to the internet sales manger or sales manger and with your credit card or checkbook in hand(for deposit) tell them you would like to buy locally today and you will buy for 500 bucks under invoice. That will give them 1-2k in profit on a big truck( in holdback money) and you will be getting a fair deal. If you have a business and buy lots of trucks or you personally like a new truck every year or so, make buddies with the sales manger and then they will dump more money in your trade in than they are worth. Money is hard to come by so looking for deals is cool, but I crack up when I see guys arguing over 1,000 bucks on a 75,000 truck.

 

I usually find Planet Ford (www.planetford45.com) in the Houston area to have the lowest advertised prices. I just bought a 2018 F350 KR with MSRP of $78,830 that was advertised at $68,907. This one included the Tow Technology Package and KR Ultimate package. I also qualified for the Texans Partners and Farm Bureau discounts, so it was a helluva good deal.