Affiliate Preferred Pricing Question

[CarneroAsada]

Hi everyone, new member here slowly trying to convince myself that I need to give up my old Charger and get one of these beauties. Granted the Charger of late seems to be doing more to convince me of that than I am. Anyway, the reason for this thread. I started a new job back in January and a few weeks ago I learned that they are part of a program called Affiliate Rewards Preferred Pricing. They work with Stellantis, Ford, GM, Volvo and Mercedes. I was wondering if anyone here had any insight into how it worked exactly. I was reading the site and have a basic idea, but it kind of fumbles the ball in explaining towards the end.

As a basic example; there is a Mojave X I have been looking at for a while now on the local lot that has an MSRP of $69,705. Their sale price tends to bounce between $59k and as of this morning back up to $64k. So the way I understand it the Preferred Pricing program takes the dealer invoice and puts my price at 1% under that. Easy enough to follow, but what I was curious about (and really making me wonder if this program is even worth it) do we still apply the discounts on top of that?

So for example I have this truck at $69,705. Invoice may be $1000-$1500 less than that I read somewhere (I know they have the actual invoice to show to get better numbers as opposed to something I probably came across on reddit while googling) so I mean using $1000 and 1% that only drops me to $68,017.95. Would I apply the $5k-$10k in discounts they have on top of that or would the program honestly be a waste?

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[cranbiz]

Discounts are normally applied on top of the affiliate price. You do have to make sure you qualify for them.

However, you really need to check on the current deals on left overs. You can easily get a better deal with the current deals and dealer discounts to move inventory. Search the Jeep website and then see what the deals are on the vehicles listed that come close to your wish list. If you really want to order one exactly the way you want it, the affiliate pricing can be good however several vendors here offer more than that if you don't mind traveling a bit.

For example, Koons in Tysons Corner offers forum discounts if you contact the internet sales people. It used to be Craig but I think it's now someone else. In Eden, NC, Tri City offers forum discounts.

 

[CarneroAsada]

Oh I'm more than happy to take one off of a lot, never really considered ordering one to be honest as I don't want much. Anvil, silver or sarge green (if I could still find one) in either Rubicon or Mojave. Just looking more for a good price than anything. The Mojave with the newer greenish leather seats really catch my eye, but it certainly isn't a deal breaker.

That is good info to know though about Koon's though. Really appreciate it.

 

[FreshStart]

I've purchased multiple vehicles under Affiliate Rewards. It's very simple, as long as the dealer is cooperating with it. They bring out the invoice, show you the line that says "PP" and there's your number. From there, you can also include and rebates/incentives you may qualify for.

You do need to be sure it is a vehicle that qualifies for the program, since some leftovers may be too old to qualify for the program. I honestly don't know if I could have saved a little more on my own, but not having to scream at a finance manager the last three times has made buying a car exciting again. The dealer did throw in a few 'extras' outside of the program, which was just through BSing with the finance manager and he realized I actually use my Jeeps as Jeeps and a long-time Chrysler customer.

Again....maybe I could have done a tiny bit better, but I'm happy!

 

[Tom C]

Since there only a few minor differences between a 2023 and a 2024 (grill/infotainment screen/etc), I'd go look for a 2023 that is still on the dealership's lots and work and even better deal.

2023 Gadiators nationwide that are still on the lot. - 1,250
High Altitudes - 25
Mojaves - 140
Rubicons - 225
Sports - 15
Sport S - 463
Willys - 318
Texas Trail - 64

If you want a diesel there are 186 available.

If you want a 6 speed manual there are 6 available.

 

[CarneroAsada]

I've been going back and forth on 23 and 24. It really doesn't matter much the year, the grill would be an easy enough swap since i do like the 24 better.

Truthfully the colors are what seem to draw me in the most. Anvil might be my favorite so far, but the right price on a silver or sarge would definitely give me pause. Most of the sarge green I've seen that are left though haven't had much in the way of a good deal though. I guess they figure since it's discontinued they don't have to discount as much.

The other thing that has me waffling back and forth is the interior color. I have a nearly 2 year old so leather would probably be a better choice, but regardless I love the tan interior of the pre '24 Rubicon's, but that's not as popular an option and even the ones that still have it are listed as black most of the time on Autotrader and Cargurus so I'm sure I'm missing quite a few of them. For 24 definitely the green Mojave leather. Seems trivial when I step back and look at the total package, but every car I've ever owned has always had black or gray interior and I'm ready for something a little different lol.

 

[CarneroAsada]

So I can't believe I didn't think of this sooner, but I went to the Jeep site and checked their new vehicle search for 2023 and there is a Sarge Green with the tan interior like 30-40 miles from me for like $47k list. I appreciate the advice.

 

[Dave-in-RI]

Is there any reason to worry about 2023s still on the lot, in terms of "lot rot" (rubber, gaskets, gas, mice, batteries, etc.)? Would a diesel have any weird diesel-specific issues for sitting that long? A 2024 in 2024 seems fine, but a 2023 coming into 2025, seems ehhh might have some headaches. (But that's not grounded in knowledge.)

 

[AustinLonghorn]

Is there any reason to worry about 2023s still on the lot, in terms of "lot rot" (rubber, gaskets, gas, mice, batteries, etc.)? Would a diesel have any weird diesel-specific issues for sitting that long? A 2024 in 2024 seems fine, but a 2023 coming into 2025, seems ehhh might have some headaches. (But that's not grounded in knowledge.)

I'd honestly not be concerned - you'd know about rodents pretty quickly, either by evidence of their presence (poop, nests, etc.) under the hood or mysterious fault codes from damaged wiring/shorts.

If the main + ESS batteries sat fully depleted for a while, they'd probably have a much shorter service life going forward.

Ask for complimentary Mopar Maximum Care 8-year term with purchase to sweeten the deal? (probably costs the dealer ~$2K +/-, depending on what mileage you plan).

 

[Gladiatorx2]

I purchased a 2023 that was on the lot for a year. Auxiliary battery was replaced under warranty. $15,000 off MSRP so happy with that!

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