Costco vs X-Plan

[oldgeezer]

I'm getting ready to order. Anybody know which will get you a better deal - X-Plan or Costco?

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[GrabberBlue5.0]

Is it possible to combine the deals?


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[PRG3k]

Is it possible to combine the deals?


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Don't think so. But interested to hear this.

 

[113]

You cannot combine the deals.

When I was doing my research I spoke with a dealer that said the difference between the two is negligible, roughly $100, so a wash. With X-Plan however, dealers are limited to $100 "Document" fee, but with Costco I believe they could charge more than that.

 

[RobbieFrazier]

You cannot combine the deals.

When I was doing my research I spoke with a dealer that said the difference between the two is negligible, roughly $100, so a wash. With X-Plan however, dealers are limited to $100 "Document" fee, but with Costco I believe they could charge more than that.

That's not necessarily true. X-Plan price for my car was $39,800, but the Costco price was $38,600, so about $1200 less than X-Plan. Both of these prices were before incentives. These were quoted in March 2015 for a retail order (not from dealer stock). YMMV.

 

[Rough Hollow Man]

Combo deal...yes!

Is it possible to combine the deals?


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With the Costco Car deal, it is possible to combine that deal with the best deal around...the Costco Hot Dog/Soda Combo $1.50 Special. Just saying...:doh:

 

[Five Oh Brian]

X-plan is a set price on the invoice of each vehicle. It is a violation of Ford's rule to use X-plan and alter the price at all.

Costco pricing is a specific price, as well, based on a dollar amount above or below the factory invoice total. Costco pricing varies around the country and even within geographical areas as dealers on the program simply have to price within $300 of the nearest Costco dealer.

The reason you can't combine these two offers is that neither is a discount (like a rebate). Each is a set price.

 

[vr4]

I did this exact search a few months ago and came up with Costco being a slightly better deal but you were limited to what the dealer had or was willing to work with. You couldn't special order a car on the Costco pricing.

I've decided to spend a little more to go with xplan since there is nothing hidden. They must abide by specified rules.

 

[bozobuttz]

I'm using the Costco pricing for my GT and my salesman priced it at "$400 under invoice".

 

[Rich of So Cal]

I'm using the Costco pricing for my GT and my salesman priced it at "$400 under invoice".

My Costco deal was $450 under invoice. It was very easy and fast. I had my pick of all the So Cal dealers. They traded one of theirs for the one that I chose. Had it the next day.

 

[obgod3]

Interesting I just ran the Costco deal, pretty good, I'll have to compare it to my USAA calculator. Thanks guys I never thought about Costco.

Can you order under these plans or is it only for what's on the lot?

 

[Renner]

Try truecar.com I found a dealer that was cheaper than xplan on there when I was shopping around

 

[bozobuttz]

Interesting I just ran the Costco deal, pretty good, I'll have to compare it to my USAA calculator. Thanks guys I never thought about Costco.

Can you order under these plans or is it only for what's on the lot?

Yes, you can order with Costco pricing. That is what I did, but it depends entirely on the dealer. As you know, they would much rather sell you a car from the lot.

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