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I know you can often do better than s-plan but I am looking at a 2.5l mazda3 with a manual and there aren't that many of them around. I asked one dealer what the s-plan price was and he said "5% over msrp". Mazda describes s-plan as "a no-hassle, set price at a significant savings vs. the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)." What gives?

I bet he misspoke. I would think more like 5% over invoice.

When I was shopping for a CX-5 for my Mom, I got S-plan approval. I didn't think the prices sounded all that great - I could easily match or beat them just by using Autotrader.

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Karl S.
2014 Baby, 2014 House, 2013 Ford Focus ST, 2013 BMW 328i, 1994 Mercedes E320
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Whoever you spoke to has no idea what he's talking about. You should mention that due to his lack of knowledge, that you'll be going to somewhere else.

I mean... Mazda has this available on the website: http://images.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/musa ... _Sheet.pdf

As a follow up - I got the car slightly under edmunds TMV which is way cheaper than s-plan. Also, I actually fit in the front with the baby seat behind me so I don't need to ride in the back when Cait is driving anymore.

Edit:
Also, mazda3s are kind of huge now. This is not a small car.

2.5L of all motor fury:

you should have considered buying a red one =) Nice ride!

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Rodney

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Now just a guy driving a mustang....

I like the styling.

Richard

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Richard Casto
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