So I have been looking for another gladiator for the last couple months so I am deeply ingrained in the Jeep market right now.
First off, you aren’t getting a good deal unless it’s 10% off MSRP before incentive. Which brings me to my second issue, I don’t know where they are getting a $2,500 rebate from. In your zip code, there is only $1,500 rebate on the willys.
I leased a Sport S when they first came out and was able to get 5k off of a 45k sticker so you still have some room. But you need to get them to break out the rebates for you to see if it’s something that you actually qualify for or if they’re making a mistake. Also, the best terms are 24 and 36 months residual wise. Don’t put any cash down and ask them for 24 and 36 moth options. Hope some of this helps.
Saying this for your own good. Before something happens in the finance office.
The best place to start is
Please read links in there such as “how to calculate payments” and other helpful articles.
It might seem like a lot but TBH there are fewer <60 minute exercises which will save you so much time, money and anxiety over your driving lifetime.
It may also save you (after your negotiations with LH input) inside the finance office where no one can from the internet can really help you.
Remember, it’s almost impossible to reverse-engineer the math starting from the output (monthly payment) and figure out if it’s a good deal. Start at the beginning.
Quite a few volume dealers throughout the country are offering 7-8% under invoice which works out to 10-12% off MSRP. I have specifically worked with Criswell in Maryland but there is also Gupton in Tennessee. They structure a no hassle 8% under invoice by a standard 4% under invoice + 2% using CCAP + 1% under with an FCA control number.
Signing up and making a $100 donation for treadlightly gets you the 1% under with the FCA control number. Just have to wait 30 days to receive it
This is how I’m doing it, it makes it a lot easier to order exactly what you want because the pricing is cut and dry. That being said, people are still getting better deals than this from time to time. But I use this as “you should Atleast be getting this” because it’s so easy.
Like I said earlier. There isn’t $2,500 in rebates for the gladiator right now. There is $1,500 lease cash.
Also, the rebates don’t come from the dealer, so if I could get them to 10-12% off MSRP, you should be able to as well, THEN stack the rebate on top of it.