{"id":746,"date":"2019-03-19T11:19:44","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T15:19:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/?p=746"},"modified":"2025-03-06T16:19:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T21:19:19","slug":"the-dealer-paid-what-everything-you-need-to-know-about-dealer-invoice-pricing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/articles.carcostcanada.com\/the-dealer-paid-what-everything-you-need-to-know-about-dealer-invoice-pricing\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dealer Paid What? Everything You Need to Know about Dealer Invoice Pricing!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you are purchasing your first vehicle or looking to make a well-deserved upgrade, the thought of a new vehicle can meet you with much elation. When purchasing a new vehicle, there are a plethora of factors to consider: make, model, colour, add-ons, packages, and the one factor many people look at first – price. Most people have a vehicle in mind, but more often than not, the price is the determining factor when deciding whether or not to go ahead with their purchase. Some will try their best to negotiate with the dealership, but doing so can be tricky, time-consuming, and produce lackluster results.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The price the dealer shows you is the MSRP (manufacturers suggested retail price) of the vehicle, which, as the name suggests, is the recommended price a dealer should charge a consumer for the vehicle. There are ways, however, to lower this cost whether you plan to lease, finance or purchase a vehicle outright. The <\/span>Dealer Invoice Report<\/a><\/strong> can help you save a significant amount of money on your new vehicle purchase without having to practice your best negotiating skills for hours on end.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is a dealer invoice?<\/b><\/p>\n

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A dealer invoice, also referred to as the \u201cdealers cost\u201d, is the price the dealer pays the manufacturer for the vehicle. This price is often lower than the MSRP to allow room for maximum profit for the dealer. For example, the dealer cost of a vehicle could be $30,000; in which the dealer pays said amount to the manufacturer. The dealer will then work with the automakers to determine the MSRP – or \u201csticker value\u201d – \u00a0of the vehicle which more often than not, is higher than the dealers cost. The car could then be put on the market for $35,000 for example, which is the price the consumer would pay for the vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How can a dealer invoice report help me save money on my vehicle?<\/b><\/p>\n

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A dealer invoice report gives you a detailed breakdown of the dealer cost of the vehicle as well as various incentives that can help you save on your new vehicle purchase. For example, if you are looking to finance a new 2019 vehicle, the dealer invoice report will breakdown the monthly payments in accordance with the dealer price of the vehicle. The report also contains discounts, such as dealer cash incentives, that the dealer may not tell you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How do I fill out a dealer invoice report?<\/b><\/p>\n

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Filling out a dealer invoice report is a simple process that can be done online (no need to head to the dealer to do this!). <\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Log in to your account (or create one easily via email or Facebook)<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Pick your desired car make<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Pick your desired model under the make. It\u2019s important to pick the EXACT make you would like. For example, if you are looking for a new Mazda GT, the model comes in both FWD (front-wheel-drive) and AWD (all-wheel-drive); both possessing different price tags. Ensure you pick the exact model you would like.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Review your report + savings<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Bring the report to the dealer to obtain the savings outlined in your report<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    What information can I find on my Dealer Invoice Report?<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Your dealer invoice report will give you a vast amount of information pertaining to your vehicle of interested. Including, but not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n

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