ChatGPT Prompt to Negotiate Pricing Copy Paste

Pricing pushback is normal. This prompt gives you negotiation language that holds the line, offers smart alternatives, and doesn’t make you sound like a jerk.

Works Best With: ChatGPT | Also works with: Claude

The Prompt

Write a pricing negotiation response.

Situation:
– What we quoted: [$AMOUNT]
– Their counter: [$AMOUNT or REQUEST]
– Our walkaway price: [$MINIMUM]
– Why our price is fair: [VALUE JUSTIFICATION]

Flexibility options:
– Can we adjust scope? [YES/NO + WHAT]
– Can we adjust timeline? [YES/NO + HOW]
– Can we offer payment terms? [YES/NO + OPTIONS]

Tone: firm but collaborative

Structure:
1) Acknowledge their position
2) Restate value without being defensive
3) Offer 2-3 alternative paths
4) Make them choose or propose back
5) Keep the door open

When to Use This Prompt

• A client says ‘your price is too high’
• You’re negotiating a salary or freelance rate
• You need to hold your pricing without sounding inflexible
• You want to offer options without discounting randomly

What You’ll Get

You’ll get a response that acknowledges their concern without apologizing, reinforces value tied to pricing, offers 2-3 structured alternatives, puts the decision back on them, and keeps momentum going.

Why This Prompt Works

• No immediate discount: Dropping price fast signals it was inflated

• Options vs discounts: Lets them choose scope/timeline trade-offs

• Value reinforcement: Reminds them what they get, not just what it costs

• Collaborative framing: ‘Let’s find what works’ vs ‘take it or leave it’

How to Customize This Prompt

1. [VALUE JUSTIFICATION] — Be specific: ‘includes 3 rounds of revisions, 2-week turnaround’
2. [FLEXIBILITY] — Only offer what you can actually deliver
3. [WALKAWAY PRICE] — Know your minimum before the conversation
4. [ALTERNATIVES] — Smaller scope, longer timeline, phased approach

Pro Tips

• Anchor high: First number sets expectations; don’t lowball yourself

• Silence is a tool: After proposing alternatives, stop talking and let them respond

• Get it in writing: Once terms are agreed, send a confirmation email immediately

• Track patterns: If you’re getting the same objection repeatedly, your positioning needs work