Market Adjustment

[twernst]

Saw a Chevy dealer here in NJ wIth a $2,000+ “Market Adjustment” for a High Country. Mind you a GMC dealer just down the road was happy to work price on Denali both non-demo and maxed on options. I get sticker and maybe a “Market Adjustment” on a true unicorn vehicle but a High Country, all dealerships have their rights but I won’t be shopping there.

Wondering if anyone is seeing this same stuff in their markets?

 

[91RS]

That’s all you can do. It’s a free market. They can ask whatever they want and you decide if you want to pay it. It’s a brand new vehicle so it isn’t like you can’t find or order another exactly like it elsewhere. Plenty of people have paid over sticker for these trucks.

 

[Doubeleive]

doesn't look unusual, I was informed that my 2018 went up in value +2000, and dealers have been paying more on trade-in's just to have something on the lot. Like it was stated above America is a free market you can shop elsewhere. lookup Laura GMC see what there prices are

 

[Tonyrodz]

That’s all you can do. It’s a free market. They can ask whatever they want and you decide if you want to pay it. It’s a brand new vehicle so it isn’t like you can’t find or order another exactly like it elsewhere. Plenty of people have paid over sticker for these trucks.

^^^^
This--
I remember the 1st time I saw that. It was around 87-88, a local Buick dealer in my town had just gotten in an 87 GNX. Had velvet ropes all around it. Sticker was around 25k, but he had a "Market Adjustment" of 25k! So he wanted 50k for a Buick--which was unheard of back then. You have the right idea--give your money to another dealer. In my eyes it's just plain greed.

 

[Tiki]

doesn't look unusual, I was informed that my 2018 went up in value +2000, and dealers have been paying more on trade-in's just to have something on the lot. Like it was stated above America is a free market you can shop elsewhere. lookup Laura GMC see what there prices are

Has anyone ever came across a Chevrolet equivalent?

 

[DougAMiller]

Has anyone ever came across a Chevrolet equivalent?

The first 2021 Tahoe that my dealer received had a $5,000 market adjustment, and it wasn't even a High Country. As I recall it was a Premier.

 

[Doubeleive]

Has anyone ever came across a Chevrolet equivalent?

maybe these guy's I don't know
https://www.classicchevrolet.com/

 

[100cars]

OMG a "market adjustment" on a mass market car like this? What are they smoking? LMAO!

 

[91RS]

OMG a "market adjustment" on a mass market car like this? What are they smoking? LMAO!

They wouldn’t do it if people weren’t paying it.

 

[Bill 1960]

I just ignore those when I’m negotiating a purchase. I really have zero interest in their prices; I do my due diligence on market prices and make an offer. They can accept it, or the next dealer will.

 

[Philpug]

MSRP: Manufacturers SUGGESTED Retail Price.

Just as you can negotiate down...they can start high.

 

[sharpetx]

maybe these guy's I don't know
https://www.classicchevrolet.com/

I have purchased 15 vehicles from this dealer over many years. They never charge a premium over sticker price, even on select vehicles. I have seen the new C8 corvettes selling at sticker here. Of course, every one they had allocated was presold but at MSRP. They historically are rated the #1 Chevy dealer in the US.

Call their Fleet Office (Ken Thompson Business Center) for the best deal.

(I am not an employee or have any connection here other than a long time satisfied customer.)