Worthwhile dealer add-ons?

[Shaymus106]

This is the offer that the local GMC dealer (Raleigh) gave me for a 2024 Yukon XL AT4 with AT4 premium plus package. A) is this a decent offer and B) would you get the line items I circled from the dealer or elsewhere? We had not previously discussed these items, and when I asked about them after seeing this offer, he said they do these things for all vehicles. That’s another $1,750 which to me seems steep for what it is but maybe that’s standard?

 

[E_S_D]

Those options are WAY overpriced. The only windows that need to be tinted are the front doors, all of the other glass is tinted glass from the factory. Nitrogen in the tires is useless, it's nothing but a money maker for the dealer. You can buy a full set of Husky Weatherbeater floor liners for about $220. The infotainment screen protector can be found for $40. LaminX door edge guards ... $16.99, Door cups $24.99 ... total $42 and they want $599.

 

[Shaymus106]

Those options are WAY overpriced. The only windows that need to be tinted are the front doors, all of the other glass is tinted glass from the factory. Nitrogen in the tires is useless, it's nothing but a money maker for the dealer. You can buy a full set of Husky Weatherbeater floor liners for about $220. The infotainment screen protector can be found for $40. LaminX door edge guards ... $16.99, Door cups $24.99 ... total $42 and they want $599.

Thank you for this information. I felt like it was a bit absurd what they were charging for these options. Will have them remove them and will look around for reputable place to get front windows tinted. Thanks for your input!

 

[Stbentoak]

Also $749 is a ridiculous dealer fee. In our area of the Midwest that is usually a 150 to 200 dollars. Another money grab by the dealer.
In Florida it is sometimes a thousand to 1500 dollars. Absolute insanity. I would travel out of state to find a vehicle before I would pay any of these fees, and have a nice vacation to boot.

 

[Polo08816]

That's a rip off. Most high volume dealerships are advertising anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000 off 2024 GMC Yukons these days with no dealer add-ons. Well worth it to travel and get a good deal these days. It'll help the market by increasing the frequency of "arbitrage" as well.

 

[Shaymus106]

Ok, thank you for your input. It’s been several years since I bought a new vehicle, and I am not good at negotiating (female, intimidated pretty easily lol), and I had a feeling I was being taken advantage of. Will shop around. Thank you for this info, appreciate it!

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Ok, thank you for your input. It’s been several years since I bought a new vehicle, and I am not good at negotiating (female, intimidated pretty easily lol), and I had a feeling I was being taken advantage of. Will shop around. Thank you for this info, appreciate it!

Kudos for you coming to this site and ask for a second opinion. Yes, those options are way overpriced, but it boils down to how much is your time worth to individually look for, price, and purchase these options on your own. If you have the time, you can save yourself a nice chunk of change, and the folks above have already given you purchase options to save you time looking for them.

 

[pribilof]

Nitrogen!

Just say no to everything. If you really want plastic film under your door handles and window tint any PPF installer in Raleigh will be able to do that for you for half the dealer cost (or less).

I just did every window in my Escalade ESV with ceramic tint for $800. Regular tint was only $400. I bet if you ask your dealer the $499 window tint is only the front two windows.

ETA: if they won't budge I'd just walk. Hendricks and Parks are both listing identically equipped XL AT4's with the AT4 Premium Plus package. An hour of your time to drive 80 miles is probably worth $1750 to you on an after tax basis (unless you get paid more than $2500 per hour).

 

[RST Dana]

Ceramic tint or its a waste of time if you are looking to reduce heat.

 

[Shaymus106]

Nitrogen!

Just say no to everything. If you really want plastic film under your door handles and window tint any PPF installer in Raleigh will be able to do that for you for half the dealer cost (or less).

I just did every window in my Escalade ESV with ceramic tint for $800. Regular tint was only $400. I bet if you ask your dealer the $499 window tint is only the front two windows.

Ok thank you for this info, super helpful!

 

[Bigburb3500]

These are hilarious actually. I remember when nitrogen used to be a $50 add. $200 is getting insane considering I air down often…

I think most places charge about $50/window. So $100 for the front maybe is what I would have assumed is reasonable.

 

[Shaymus106]

Ceramic tint or its a waste of time if you are looking to reduce heat.

Ok, I did not know this, thank you!

 

[Shaymus106]

These are hilarious actually. I remember when nitrogen used to be a $50 add. $200 is getting insane considering I air down often…

I think most places charge about $50/window. So $100 for the front maybe is what I would have assumed is reasonable.

I’m so glad I asked here, thank you!

 

[RST Dana]

I’m so glad I asked here, thank you!

A big named tire company provided free nitrogen outside fills at one of their plants in Greenville SC. Anyone could drive up, use their jack, and deflate and refill with nitrogen for free. I did it a free times and determined no benefit. Tire discounters used to offer free nitrogen with tires purchases here in OH, but that’s no more an option. Stores said the equipment was too costly to maintain.

 

[Bigburb3500]

If you are purchasing from this dealer, be careful of the finance options too. If you are financing make sure you get a preapproval so you have a fair and non-jacked up rate and then with the products they sell… be careful. Gap insurance is kinda useful but shouldn’t be more than about $700 these days. Lots of places sell for a LOT more but I think their cost is something like $400-500. Warranties… lots of opinion around that. Just think thru them. Good luck! These trucks are real nice.

 

[BacDoc]

As others have said nitrogen is probably not worth it and over priced.

As far as the floor mats go Weather Tech and Husky make great stuff. The GM floor mats have 3 different price points and the premium ones are very nice, maybe even made by Weather Tech but they are expensive. If they throw in premium ones for that price then get them!

What I did was buy the truck and just wait. If you sign up for GM rewards on the app you can get major points for just the purchase and the site often has 10-15% discount on accessories. Then you can order them online and get free shipping.

 

[Tahoe14]

I believe Costco has a car buying service with several different Dealers if you are a member. As others have said Dealers will take advantage of you. Finance office can be brutal also as they will try to sell you everything, GAP, Exterior and Interior protection, car ding protection, key FOB protection, extended warranties, and so on. Tell them no thanks, there are GM Dealers on this forum if you want an extended warranty(service contract) and they sell at a discounted price. Just let us know and we will guide you in the right direction, and no Dealer add on’s. Good luck with your purchase.

 

[Shaymus106]

As others have said nitrogen is probably not worth it and over priced.

As far as the floor mats go Weather Tech and Husky make great stuff. The GM floor mats have 3 different price points and the premium ones are very nice, maybe even made by Weather Tech but they are expensive. If they throw in premium ones for that price then get them!

What I did was buy the truck and just wait. If you sign up for GM rewards on the app you can get major points for just the purchase and the site often has 10-15% discount on accessories. Then you can order them online and get free shipping.

Thanks for the info! Wasn’t aware of the GMC awards/points program. Just signed up!

 

[Shaymus106]

I believe Costco has a car buying service with several different Dealers if you are a member. As others have said Dealers will take advantage of you. Finance office can be brutal also as they will try to sell you everything, GAP, Exterior and Interior protection, car ding protection, key FOB protection, extended warranties, and so on. Tell them no thanks, there are GM Dealers on this forum if you want an extended warranty(service contract) and they sell at a discounted price. Just let us know and we will guide you in the right direction, and no Dealer add on’s. Good luck with your purchase.

Ok, thank you for this information! Wasn’t aware of the Costco service. I’m a member there and will look into it. Thank you!

Those options are WAY overpriced. The only windows that need to be tinted are the front doors, all of the other glass is tinted glass from the factory. Nitrogen in the tires is useless, it's nothing but a money maker for the dealer. You can buy a full set of Husky Weatherbeater floor liners for about $220. The infotainment screen protector can be found for $40. LaminX door edge guards ... $16.99, Door cups $24.99 ... total $42 and they want $599.

I’ve been looking for infotainment screen protector and floor liners. I can’t find a screen protector with good reviews. The ones on Amazon, reviews say they don’t fit the 2024 Yukon screen well, leaving an exposed gap across the top. And the Husky floor liners, there doesn’t seem to be an option for the second row bucket seats; it says “does not fit power sliding center console models” which is what mine is. Any suggestions? Thanks!

 

[slickbrave]

That's a rip off. Most high volume dealerships are advertising anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000 off 2024 GMC Yukons these days with no dealer add-ons. Well worth it to travel and get a good deal these days. It'll help the market by increasing the frequency of "arbitrage" as well.

I agree with the group on the items listed, but the one dealer add-on which was worth it for me are the front Brembo brakes. My Yukon is a Denali so when you have 22" wheels, they don't make the brakes any bigger from the factory. The Brembos have bigger rotors along with the better pads and calipers. My research showed the rear "Brembos" are just factory calipers painted red, but the fronts are the real deal. These are especially helpful if you tow.