MSRP - Sticker - Historical Record

What's included on a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price Sticker?

MSRP includes things like:

Standard equipment the core features included in the vehicle's Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).

Vehicle identification number (VIN)

Make sure this number is accurate in all documentation.

Manufacturer suggested retail price

The MSRP (aka retail or list price) is the base price, before options and delivery charges are factored in.

Optional equipment

These are extra-cost features that get added onto the MSRP. Option packages can often be more cost effective than choosing individual items.

Destination charge

Covers the delivery of the vehicle from the factory to the dealership. Normally, this is the same for all models within the same brand. It doesn't depend on actual shipping distance.

Fuel economy

City and highway figures are based on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy estimates have been recalculated to better reflect real-world driving.

Total

The "sticker price" is the total MSRP price, including the base MSRP, options, option-package discounts, destination, and market adjustments. This does not include applicable taxes, title fees, or registration. Never bargain down from this instead negotiate up from the dealer's cost.

Smog emissions information

This number reflects how the vehicle is ranks in smog emissions as compared with other vehicles of the same model year. A score of zero or close to zero does not mean the vehicle produces zero pollution, just that the vehicle is doing better than most other vehicles of that model year.

Parts content information

This area indicates which countries major components are sourced from. Final assembly venue is also listed. Many manufacturers build vehicles in places other than their country of origin.

Government safety ratings

Window stickers now have the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) vehicle star ratings on front and side impact crashes and risk of rollover.

You'll need to find out what the dealer really paid for a car(dealer cost)to get the best deal. Once you have this number you negotiate from here to get the best price.

To get the lowest price you don't negotiate down from the sticker price. Instead, negotiate up from the dealer's cost. How can you find that figure? It used to be difficult, but its out there