[yogi4]

I'm trying to create a document on different fees charged by dealerships to make ordering process easier for new. I've been seeing many posts with confusion over dealer fees, MACO fees , training fees etc. To make things easier for ordering a new car I want to create this document on pricing . So if you could please post the MACO fees, typical dealership fees in your state or city that would be helpful .

MACO fee is charged in some cities . That's the advertising fee
for example the chicago city has an advertising site called http://www.chicagolandbmw.com; which I guess is maintained by BMW NA

Note: Some dealerships in these cities may not charge this fee; but if you are trying to work the order based on invoice, the chances are that the MACO fee would be charged

Chicago
MACO fee: $200
Doc fee: $150

philadelphia
MACO fee: $100 ( I'm not sure about this, but i saw a post stating $100)

I will create a final draft once I collect the information about other cities .

[IrvRobinson]

It reallly varies by state ( the doc fee) since some states are regulated while others aren't ( which means they can charge whatever they like ) and some charge as high as 700 or more,so even if you're getting the car at XXX -XXXX over invoice,you're really paying much more.As for MACO,these fees vary greatly depending on the region and the size of the market.Good luck,this is a major undertaking !

[yogi4]

Originally Posted by IrvRobinson

It reallly varies by state ( the doc fee) since some states are regulated while others aren't ( which means they can charge whatever they like ) and some charge as high as 700 or more,so even if you're getting the car at XXX -XXXX over invoice,you're really paying much more.As for MACO,these fees vary greatly depending on the region and the size of the market.Good luck,this is a major undertaking !

Thanks a lot

[yogi4]

Originally Posted by IrvRobinson

It reallly varies by state ( the doc fee) since some states are regulated while others aren't ( which means they can charge whatever they like ) and some charge as high as 700 or more,so even if you're getting the car at XXX -XXXX over invoice,you're really paying much more.As for MACO,these fees vary greatly depending on the region and the size of the market.Good luck,this is a major undertaking !

Thank you ! yeah i just want to create a reference , because some think that MACO fee is not legit !

[Phil G.]

I was told by a PA dealer that the MACO fee (advertising fee plus doc fee) is part of the dealer invoice and therefore, is paid by the dealer. That's why it's being passed on to me. I recall seeing similar fees on the dealer invoice when I bought my Audi TT last summer.

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

Originally Posted by Phil G.

I was told by a PA dealer that the MACO fee (advertising fee plus doc fee) is part of the dealer invoice and therefore, is paid by the dealer. That's why it's being passed on to me. I recall seeing similar fees on the dealer invoice when I bought my Audi TT last summer.

That is correct.



Ours (Park Ave BMW in NJ) is as follows:

Doc: $249
MACO: $300
training: $180


Good luck with this project heh

[willa1975]

The doc fee on my order is $197. Ordered from Flemington BMW in NJ.

[yogi4]

Originally Posted by AutoCouture

That is correct.



Ours (Park Ave BMW in NJ) is as follows:

Doc: $249
MACO: $300
training: $180


Good luck with this project heh

Thank you ! highly appreciate your input

[yogi4]

Originally Posted by Phil G.

I was told by a PA dealer that the MACO fee (advertising fee plus doc fee) is part of the dealer invoice and therefore, is paid by the dealer. That's why it's being passed on to me. I recall seeing similar fees on the dealer invoice when I bought my Audi TT last summer.

Thank you ! if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay !

[yogi4]

Originally Posted by willa1975

The doc fee on my order is $197. Ordered from Flemington BMW in NJ.

Thank you

[Sicilian05]

not all dealers charge MACO or Training fee

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

Originally Posted by Sicilian05

not all dealers charge MACO or Training fee

yes they do.


Its added to our base invoice. Most people don't even know what it is, so its never mentioned. Its not a charge to the customer, its actually a charge to the dealer to have a smaller profit.

[abarn]

In Missouri, I paid the following:

MACO: $250
Training: $180
Doc Fee: $50

[JRZFresh]

Open Road BMW in Morristown, NJ.

Maco: $0
Training: $0
Doc Fee: $349

This was ED. I was told it is the same for everyone whether it is ED or not.

[samwoo2go]

Maco: $0
Training: $0
Doc: $55

ED tho

[IrvRobinson]

Not all dealers are in the advertising group for their regions ( we're not since we sell multiple brands,we advertise on our own ).

[Johndong888]

I got charged around 795 for maco plus all the other dealer fee. I just let them raped me. I didn't feel like staying there any longer lol

[in13]

Performance BMW (Chapel Hill, NC)
Maco/Doc: $398
Registration: $74

[yogi4]

Originally Posted by Johndong888

I got charged around 795 for maco plus all the other dealer fee. I just let them raped me. I didn't feel like staying there any longer lol

Oh ! very sorry about that ! Thank you for providing the info .

[trauma2020]

I just paid $380 maco fee in so cal