As others have noted, brokers have 2024 GLC43 deals at 12% off MSRP plus incentives. And the Amex/Sam’s Club incentive for a 2024 GLC43 is $5,500 which is nice on a lease. I just leased a 2024 GLC43 with Driver’s Assistance Package, Night Package and Pinnacle Package. Not quite the eye-popping deal as on the electric vehicles but it seemed solid for what I was looking for.
What was your monthly? I think the 15% off MSRP he was offered plus full incentives and buy rate MF should be a decent lease on a ICE that will be 100% more fun to drive than an EV.
No need to make things complicated or beat around the bush.
'I want stock number x. If you can do $xx/mo with $yyy das based on these incentives and this tax rate for this zip, i can be there in 2 hours to take delivery".
Deal done in 2 minutes. If they say no, go spend 2 minutes with the next dealer.