Let me use my build as an example to attempt to clarify it.
MSRP
$62,720
Invoice (FWP)
$59,035
6% below invoice + 1% for Tread Lightly (Gupton as an example)
-$4,132
Assume $2,000 in doc fees (significantly above reality, but to make a point)
+$2,000
Total after fees
$56,902...
Isn't the final tally all that really matters?
In my mind people are nuts to pay MSRP or above unless they're not in a position to wait for that custom order. From what I've seen most (even local) dealerships will honor affiliate discounts (e.g. Tread Lightly). That's 1% below invoice, which...
Yes, there are two different 3.6L V6 Pentastar engines for the Wrangler: eTorque and ESS. There have been a few people that ordered Wranglers that Jeep switched to the other type of V6 and the resultant weight class changed. Weight class is part of the VIN.
I've put together a spreadsheet on the Wrangler side of the Jeep community that attempts to consolidate details about all of the dealerships that are offering below invoice pricing. It makes sense to share those details with this community in hopes that the concept might become more prevalent...
There shouldn't be any changes, but on the Wrangler side of things:
Jeep notifies people to give them the option to switch to an engine that can be built (usually just between the flavors of the 3.6L V6)
Jeep switches to a different 3.6L V6 without telling them
Jeep gives 392 orderers the...