HYUNDAI CIRCLE
Affiliate Guide
May 2011
What’s New for Hyundai Circle in 2011?
Pricing
No Change
Policies
No Change
URL
No Change
Website
All New
All New Program Website!
In Production May 10
th
, 2011
Hyundai Circle Website Improvemen
ts
Simplified Process
Vehicle Locator
Program Review
The Hyundai Circle program is a vehicle purchase program that offers a
pre-set discounted price to our Business Affiliates.
Key Suppliers
Affiliate Companies
Approved Vendors
Community Organizations
The new program replaced the Associate Purchase Plan (APP) effective
February 2, 2010.
Business Affiliate Purchase Plan
Description
Eligibility
Hyundai Motor Affiliates, Vendors, Suppliers & Vendors, Community
Organizations and Friends of Employees.
Pricing
3% Discount from Invoice based on MSRP; Plus Freight and
Advertising; less Consumer Rebates and Hyundai Circle Cash.
Dealer Delivery Fee
2% of Dealer Net Invoice
Special Discount
$250 Per Vehicle
Annual Maximum
No Organizational Limit *
* Individuals within each Organization are limited to four (4) Affiliate Purchases per 12 Calendar
Months.
What Vehicles are Included in the Program?
In General, all the Vehicles that HMA Distributes are Available for
Affiliate Sales
Exceptions:
Recently Launched Vehicles for the First 90 Days of Production
–
EX: Sonata Hybrid
Model Lines in a Very Low Supply Condition
–
EX: MY11 Elantra
Limited Edition or Specialty Vehicles
–
EX: Equus
A Message is Sent Via Email to All Dealers and Affiliate Contacts at
the Beginning of Each Month that Reflects What Vehicles are
Pricing is Now Included on the Certificate
The Dealer and
Customer Should
Always Verify
Pricing using the
most recent
Incentive Matrix
Pricing Calculation – A Plan
Discount is Based on Vehicle
MSRP – Manufacturers
Suggested Retail Price.
Freight and Advertising Fees
are Included on all Sales,
including Affiliate Discounts.
Affiliate, “A Plan”, can have
Specific Incentives that routine
retail sales do not have referred
to as Circle Cash.
Affiliate pricing includes
Customer Rebate where
applicable.
New Hyundai Circle Website
Website Redesign
Vastly Improved Vehicle Locator
Improved System Stability
Full Pricing for Certificate
Simple, Intuitive and Fast to Use
–
E Plan has 5 Screens
No URL Change
PIN Numbers and Certificates Continue to be Fully Transferrable to
Eligible Vehicles
If you choose a specific vehicle on the website, and change it
later on during a vehicle purchase, that’s okay!
Step 1: Select Your Company Affiliation
Affiliate Log In
Vehicle Locate – Two Step Process
Affiliate Certificate Example
Email Confirmations
Email is sent to the Requester
Includes PDF Formatted Certificate
Program FAQs
A Plan FAQ
How does the program work?
Those who qualify for the Plan A can purchase new Hyundai vehicles at the following price:
– Dealer Invoice
– Less 3% of (MSRP minus freight)
– Less Hyundai Circle Cash ($250)
– Less Current Consumer Rebate (if any, must meet qualifications)
– Plus Freight (included in Plan Price)
– Plus Advertising Fee (included in Plan Price)
Who qualifies for Hyundai Circle Plan A purchase?
Approved vendors who are currently doing business with HMA, HCA and HMMA and have an affiliated company ID (CID) provided from Hyundai can participate. Friends and extended family of HMA, HCA and HMMA employees can also participate in Hyundai Circle Plan A.
Are all Hyundai vehicles included in Hyundai Circle?
Most new Hyundai vehicles at participating dealers are eligible for purchase under this program unless specified by Hyundai Motor America management. Any changes to vehicle availability will be identified on Hyundai Circle website. Vehicles recently introduced to the U.S. market, or in limited supply, may have a delayed introduction in the Hyundai Circle A plan.
What documents do I need in order to finalize a Hyundai
Circle vehicle purchase?
The Hyundai Circle PIN Certificate must be presented to your dealership when purchasing the vehicle. The certificate must be signed by both the customer and the dealership at the time of purchase. Hyundai Circle website will provide a printed copy and an email version of the PIN Certificate to bring to the dealership. A photo ID must also be shown to the dealership for verification purposes.
Are dealer installed accessories included in Hyundai
Circle?
The pricing for Dealer installed accessories are not a part of Hyundai
How will the value of a trade-in affect the price of a
new Hyundai?
The value of a trade-in is determined and applied to a Hyundai Circle sale like a standard vehicle purchase. The dealer will determine the value of the traded vehicle at the time of the new vehicle purchase and apply the net value of the vehicle toward the purchase price.
Is financing available as a part of Hyundai Circle?
Vehicle financing is not specifically a part of Hyundai Circle. However, your local Hyundai dealer can assist you in the financing or leasing of your new vehicle. Since rates and terms change frequently, please check with the dealer of your choice for the financing option that best fits your needs.
Does the website show how much a vehicle costs
under Hyundai Circle?
Yes, the website will display pricing information for vehicles in a specific dealer’s inventory. Please note that pricing is subject to change.
Does the vehicle on Hyundai Circle PIN Certificate
need to match the vehicle being bought?
No, a participant can select a different vehicle to purchase than the one used to generate the PIN Certificate. Please be aware that buying a different vehicle will likely alter the Hyundai Circle price. Your final price will require re-calculation to reflect invoice and related cost differences.
Can a vehicle be leased under Hyundai Circle?
Yes, the vehicles purchased using Hyundai Circle qualifies for leasing. The same price that applies to the purchase of a new vehicle will apply to the lease of a new vehicle. A dealer can assist you in determining lease payments and provide financing details.