I was about to post a novel, but I decided to rewrite it to be shorter.
I'm looking at getting a 2019 GT2 AWD w/ All Seasons. I have not test driven anything yet and only contacted a few dealers via True Car.
Dealer 1: $5,500 off MSRP, but no 2019s, so I write them off but use the offer as leverage elsewhere
Dealer 2: $50,313 (down from $54,175, $3862 off)
Dealer 3: $49,333 (down from $54,230, $4897 off)
Dealer 2 has a black car that matches my criteria, but I prefer a different color that easier to keep clean. They said they found a grey one that they could get for me with a deposit. I pressed them for a better price though and they said that's just what the manager requires them to send, but they're certain the manager would do better than $4k off. They are about 40 minutes away from me.
Dealer 3 has no 2019s, but can get a blue or silver one with a deposit. I pressed them for a better price but they said that's the best they can do. I asked about the $2k/2.9% and they said the rebate is included but not the rate. When I asked for clarification they said the rate offers can't be combined with the True Car price. They are about 20 minutes away from me. I'd actually pass them on the way to Dealer 2.
I currently have an appointment with Dealer 2 on Monday morning because Dealer 3 didn't get back to me until a few days after making the appointment. I also have a trade to negotiate on.
It seems like Dealer 3 has the best deal right now, but Dealer 2 could have some promise depending on how far they're willing to negotiate. There's also the issue of travel distance for maintenance.