Trying to make a decision in the next day or so and want a sanity check from people who know VW / dealer math better than I do.
I’m shopping a 2026 Atlas R-Line with captain’s chairs and have two real options:
Dealer 1:
- New incoming unit
- $56,889 before tax (~$2k off MSRP)
- not on the lot yet, but dealer confirmed in writing they can get it on 4.29 or will sign paperwork to take advantage of 0% and provide a loaner
Dealer 2:
- $53,246 before tax (~$5.5k off MSRP)
- also qualifies for 0% for 60
- 5,342 miles (sales manager demo)
- has been in service about 120 days
- never titled, can still be sold as new
- warranty clock started 4 months ago at in service date
- I’m planning to inspect/test drive it tomorrow
Will have a trade in as well.
Would you take the demo here, or pay more for the fresh unit?
Appreciate any help.