Just wanted to share a successful hack on a 2025 Cadillac Lyriq Lux 1 in White. I managed to negotiate a substantial dealer discount on a unit that was located about 100 miles away. After some back-and-forth, the dealer not only met my target price but also included free delivery to my driveway.In addition to the immediate savings, I am accounting for the post-purchase utility rebate and the end-of-lease disposition fee to get the true “effective” monthly cost
The Numbers:
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MSRP: $65,415
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Dealer Discount: $7,800 (~11.9% off MSRP)
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Rebates: $4,750 (Qualified for Conquest + Costco/Supplier)
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Total One-Pay: $7,921.97
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Term: 24 months / 10,000 miles per year
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Residual: 78% (for Lux 1 AWD)
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Tax Rate: 9.375%
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Add Disposition Fee: +$595.00
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Subtract PG&E Rebate: –$1,000.00
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True Total Cost (24 Months): $7,516.97
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Final Effective Monthly Cost: ~$313/month
The Process: I started by targeting a ~12% pre-incentive discount, which is aggressive for 2025 models but doable if you find the right dealer. I leveraged the fact that I was ready to do a One-Pay lease, which typically helps lower the money factor compared to a standard monthly lease.
I shared my target worksheet with a few dealers in the NorCal region. This specific dealer was a bit further out, but they were the most transparent and willing to move the unit. They handled the paperwork digitally and had a driver bring the car to me at no extra cost.