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[Indy Mav]

So I’m finally getting around to hopefully making a purchase today. I have to drive an hour + to the dealer so I’m looking for some pricing/dealing suggestions. They are giving me a descent price for my trade in so I’m good there and they have the sale price $775 below sticker, not great I know. Over the phone he seemed pretty firm there were no other discounts on price. Any thoughts or suggestions ?

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[Cherokee]

On 12/31/24 I took my 2024 Awd Ecoboost Lariat off the show room floor for $36,000
Plus tax tag and title that I paid up front.
I financed $27,000 I cleared $9,000 for trade in after paying off my 2021 Bronco Sport Base model. They gave me $19,000 for it with 57,000 miles. It was $29,600 including tax tag and title when new and was four years old to the month. It was also a first run and the very first Bronco Sport in Cherokee county.
I had celebrity status for the next three months, everybody taking pictures of it and asking questions. I was very happy with the little 3 cylinder dragon engine. It was pretty peppy and matched the AWD Hybrid Maverick In Horse power and torque.

But I must admit that after test driving the Hybrid then the Ecoboost with its turbo and the feel of V-8 power I only had eyes for the Ecoboost.
The cost if fueling the Ecoboost was not a concern and I’m very happy with my mpg’s.

They gave me a $1,500 military discount and a dealer ‘Incentive’ what ever that is for a total of
$2,300 off the window sticker of $38,300
Hey they were trying to get rid of the 2024’s
A blue 2024 XLT replaced my Lariat on the show room floor. They sold that the next week.

My window sticker said I paid an extra $780 for the Hot Pepper Red paint job. That color really looked fantastic under the show room lights and even better out in the Sun. I liked it bunches. I had never in my life paid an up charge for a paint color but it’s a New World Order so I thought, wtf.

The only options I didn’t get or need was the sun roof, that I’d never use and the 4k towing package that I didn’t need.

My little 4x8 flat trailer loaded has never gone over 2,600 pounds and my Maverick effortlessly pulls it up and down my Appalachian mountains with no issues.
Since I pull it so rarely I didn’t want the lower gearing of the 4k.

My plan was to beat the 2025 price increase and I did. The next 2025 Loaded Lariat Ecoboost they got in was $42,500. Plus I did not like the 2025 front end. It’s fine now, I got used to it.

The Maverick is in high demand and is steady becoming too expensive to be a deal.
Still watching and expecting to see tariffs destroy the sale of Mavericks. I expect the 2026 AWD Eco Lariats to top $48,000

If so I’ll drive mine into the junk yard. I’ll never sell it or trade it in. But if Ford gets its shit together and moves Maverick manufacturing into the states I will be supporting American workers and I’ll gladly pay $48,000 to drive a 2030 model.

Op, I think it wise you grab one now and not stress over some single thousand dollar discount. Then you can drive this fantastic mini pick up truck now, before you die.
Life is really that short and It is still the only one out there.

 

[710-oil-614]

You missed employee pricing by less than a week. Really bad timing.

If I were you I’d put the purchase off for 90 days - apply for a mustang club of America membership so you get X plan pricing (after 90 days) and a farm bureau membership for another $500 off.

This will get you to about $1500 under msrp give or a take a few bills depending on trim level.

If you don’t care about additional savings then go ahead and pull the trigger now.

 

[Indy Mav]

@Cherokee that was kinda my thinking as well since it’s my fault for dragging my feet on the purchase. I’ll do my best to leave with it today.

 

[ScottyC]

...But if Ford gets its shit together and moves Maverick manufacturing back into the states ....

Maverick was never built in "The States" in the first place.....just sayin'

 

[NHRider]

So I’m finally getting around to hopefully making a purchase today. I have to drive an hour + to the dealer so I’m looking for some pricing/dealing suggestions. They are giving me a descent price for my trade in so I’m good there and they have the sale price $775 below sticker, not great I know. Over the phone he seemed pretty firm there were no other discounts on price. Any thoughts or suggestions ?

Have you found similarly equipped ones at other dealers? When I bought mine in June I had quoted 3 dealers on a maverick. I was a little flexible on color (CSG, Ruby Red, and Eruption Green were all fine with me). Was able to get written "out the door" quotes from all 3. A little negotiation got an extra $750 plus the employee discount. I was also able to negotiate a deal on having the hard trifold cover installed. Recommend you have a firm finalized offer before you drive the hour. You'd hate to get there and have the dealer play games. Best of luck with your truck. Which ever way you go you're going to love your Maverick

 

[Merrick]

So I’m finally getting around to hopefully making a purchase today. I have to drive an hour + to the dealer so I’m looking for some pricing/dealing suggestions. They are giving me a descent price for my trade in so I’m good there and they have the sale price $775 below sticker, not great I know. Over the phone he seemed pretty firm there were no other discounts on price. Any thoughts or suggestions ?

Join a farmers bureau to get an extra $500 off. Only problem is that you have to be a member for a month for the discount to kick in. Others in this forum can give you information on what State Farm bureau to join. Remember, it does not have to be your state and all states have different prices. I think mine was $25.

 

[710-oil-614]

Join a farmers bureau to get an extra $500 off. Only problem is that you have to be a member for a month for the discount to kick in. Others in this forum can give you information on what State Farm bureau to join. Remember, it does not have to be your state and all states have different prices. I think mine was $25.

Illinois.

But it sounds like OP has his mind made up.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Maverick was never built in "The States" in the first place.....just sayin'

Sure it was,,,,,,,,

HRG

 

[Indy Mav]

Thanks for all the help/advice, been busy at the dealer. Just got home from a 2 hour drive from the dealer. Gotta say I’m very pleased.

$1,800 off and with my trade in only paid a difference of $9,800 and I’m very happy

XLT
XLT luxury package
Black appearance package

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

Congrats, and enjoy!

HRG

 

[Gene465]

Congrats on your purchase! I had considered the same truck but after getting what I wanted in my trade in, employee pricing, and 1k vet discount I went with the Lariat, no regrets! Enjoy your new truck!

 

[asylus]

If so I’ll drive mine into the junk yard. I’ll never sell it trade it in. But if Ford gets its shit together and moves Maverick manufacturing back into the states and I am supporting American ROBOTS and Ai I’ll gladly pay $48,000 to drive a 2030 model.

Fixed that for you.

 

[Bob zimmerman]

Thanks for all the help/advice, been busy at the dealer. Just got home from a 2 hour drive from the dealer. Gotta say I’m very pleased.

$1,800 off and with my trade in only paid a difference of $9,800 and I’m very happy

XLT
XLT luxury package
Black appearance package

Oh man, that’s a nice truck. You did well.
And it’s a 25’ which is good.
Hybrid or EB?

I gotta say, every time I drive my Mav I m so impressed with the quality of the drive. Smooth, quiet, very comfortable. Luv my truck.
Bob

 

[Indy Mav]

Thanks for all the help/advice, been busy at the dealer. Just got home from a 2 hour drive from the dealer. Gotta say I’m very pleased.

$1,800 off and with my trade in only paid a difference of $9,800 and I’m very happy

XLT
XLT luxury package

Oh man, that’s a nice truck. You did well.
And it’s a 25’ which is good.
Hybrid or EB?

I gotta say, every time I drive my Mav I m so impressed with the quality of the drive. Smooth, quiet, very comfortable. Luv my truck.
Bob

EB…Took the wife out to dinner and she was very pleased.

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