I am not a newbie by any stretch, as this will be my 5th lease transaction. If and when I’ve weeded through these shyster dealers. So with this latest communication, I have to call absolute BS. But perhaps I am mistaken?
“The equipment you have asked to be removed has come from the manufacturer, it it attached to the VIN of the vehicle and is not an option added by our dealership.” Really? A cargo mat, carpeted floor mats, cargo net, cargo cover and wheel locks are ALL attached to the VIN of the vehicle, to the tune of $510? This reeks identically to the $45 First Aid Kit and $300 Marketing & Promotion charges Hyundai tried to swindle me out of 3 years ago before I walked.
When I leased my Honda Civic in 2010, the dealer at the time told me that I had to spring for mud flaps which were already installed, but never requested by me in advance when I started the negotiations. So my response was, “Take them off, I didn’t ask for them. Do you need a screwdriver, because if so I have one right here we can use.” So they just left them on and removed their overpriced line item cost in the lease deal.
What is the straight dope here? Can dealers require buyers/leasers to pay for “Additional Installed Equipment”?
I don’t know anything about KIA, now known as KN, but on a BMW you can absolutely have accessories ordered with the car, that are shown on the window sticker and are part of the MSRP.
As a matter of fact, “cargo mat, carpeted floor mats, cargo net, cargo cover and wheel locks” all sound like things one could order on a BMW and have included on the sticker. I mean it’s simple, look at the original window sticker and see if it’s there. BMW even has a first aid kit.
When I got my IONIQ 5, “cargo mat, carpeted floor mats, cargo net, cargo cover and wheel locks” were on the window sticker. You tagged EV and Kia, so perhaps it’s true. EDIT: Just saw the window sticker, not sure what you’re angry about, they came from the factory.
When I read MANUFACTURER’S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE at the top, I am taking that literally as THE MSRP. Once they’ve added on the ADDITIONAL INSTALLED EQUIPMENT, it really chaps my hide.
Takeaway for me: if it’s on the Monroney, I have to pay for it. Correct—no wiggle room?
You are not alone… here are some recent Chevrolet ones I have encountered: third brake light (makes it flash or something?), RecovR (like lojack?), car care package (Xzilon Paint Coating As well as Interior Carpeting, Seating, and Floor Mats), clear shield etc., just to name a few. One dealer has $2500 in add-ons, plus their $1k Florida doc fee. Others put window tint or pinstriping. Fun times!
Additionally: I was aware of the $1,300 price for the Wind Preserve Package, want those additional features and was planning to include them in the lease proposal. But FYI for anyone else in the market for a Niro EV, and who may not have been aware of it, I was told that at least in the Pacific NW you HAVE to get either the Wind or Wave package due to our colder climate.
Your discount will be based on the total msrp price. They may be able to increase the discount by the amount of the option you don’t want, but they cant remove the fsctory options. Your residual value is based on the actual msrp and youre on the hook for returning it with all the factory options on the vehicle.
