Local Audi dealers marking MSRP up above Audi's MSRP

[tom_9109]

Just a heads up for you Audi owners. Audi in Calgary marks their parts up an additional 20 - 25% above the MSRP set by the manufacturer. As an individual consumer they will not let you purchase it at MSRP. The bodyshops still get Manufacturer MSRP - % so they can make money but as an individual consumer you pay extra.

I know theres other dealerships than audi that do this. little bit of a rant. Edmonton Audi is MSRP + 10% however they were willing to take 10% off the price which makes it about the same as it should be.

[4DoorGTZ]

Good to know but isnt it common sense that the dealers screw you on parts? The Rear end for my V was $3900 from GM Canada and $1350us from a GM dealer in the states.... go ahead and figure that mark up

[thedave]

They already make enough money on MSRP... craziness.

[bituerbo]

Yeah, there dozens of reputable audi parts sources online.

[Rstar]

haha wow. Inflation in Calgary is just over the top. I've never done a real comparison but just from anecdotes, it seems like everything is more expensive.

[tom_9109]

Originally posted by bituerbo
Yeah, there dozens of reputable audi parts sources online.

But body sheet metal is tough to find.

[Wrinkly]

I can believe it - hence they won't be getting my business. I was recently quoted $1,400 for a timing belt replacement. The parts (to me) were listed at $600 of that. I can get OEM online for $300 (US though, but damn close to par ATM anyway).

[Pahnda]

Oil from the dealership is cheaper than I was expecting, $8.50 for a quart of 5w-40 castrol syntec which is like $9.50 at Canadian tire. It's not much different but still, I was expecting a bit of ridiculousness there.

The oil filter for the 2009+ 2.0TFSI (06J115403C) is like $23 though... you do the math on that one...

[tom_9109]

For mechanical stuff

carpartscanada

is cheap and shipped for free.

[2002civic]

Is this really a surprise? I think every manufacturer is like this. The US to Canada cost though is actually the manufacturer not being up to date with the current dollar. Now still that is a high mark up.

Cost on a part in Canada is no where near the cost for the U.S.

[Wrinkly]

Originally posted by tom_9109
For mechanical stuff

carpartscanada


is cheap and shipped for free.

Anyone have any experience using these guys? Reviews?

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Pahnda
The oil filter for the 2009+ 2.0TFSI (06J115403C) is like $23 though... you do the math on that one...

Not that outrageous IMO. It is $15 on-line but you have to pay shipping. And a crappy compatible one is about $10.

Yeah, I heard Edmonton has a more fair price, it's typical Calgary mark up IMO.

[scat19]

BMW jacks it up 60% compared to the states.

[tom_9109]

Let me be clear.

AUDI CALGARY IS MARKING IT UP ABOVE CANADIAN MSRP.

As far as Audi Canada vs Audi US compare, prices aren't too out. Not much savings south of the border. Honda on the other hand I save 50 - 80% shipping it to sweetgrass.

[2002civic]

Originally posted by tom_9109
Let me be clear.

AUDI CALGARY IS MARKING IT UP ABOVE CANADIAN MSRP.

As far as Audi Canada vs Audi US compare, prices aren't too out. Not much savings south of the border. Honda on the other hand I save 50 - 80% shipping it to sweetgrass.

Every dealer does this regardless of brand, MSRP really means nothing. Key word is suggested....

[tom_9109]

Originally posted by Wrinkly


Anyone have any experience using these guys? Reviews?

I use Carpartscanada frequently. If they have it, I get it there. Fast shipping and great prices.

[cocoabrova]

Originally posted by tom_9109
Just a heads up for you Audi owners. Audi in Calgary marks their parts up an additional 20 - 25% above the MSRP set by the manufacturer. As an individual consumer they will not let you purchase it at MSRP. The bodyshops still get Manufacturer MSRP - % so they can make money but as an individual consumer you pay extra.

I know theres other dealerships than audi that do this. little bit of a rant. Edmonton Audi is MSRP + 10% however they were willing to take 10% off the price which makes it about the same as it should be.

What part(s) are in question?

[tom_9109]

Originally posted by cocoabrova

What part(s) are in question?

Grille, Left Fender.

And I'd imagine any other part.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Originally posted by 2002civic


Every dealer does this regardless of brand, MSRP really means nothing. Key word is suggested....

[Wrinkly]

Originally posted by tom_9109



I use Carpartscanada frequently. If they have it, I get it there. Fast shipping and great prices.

Cheers!