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From what I can tell, that is a good price you got, if it includes taxes and title; and I am pretty sure that includes the $1000 rebate. The dealer will probably(but may not) slip in a few more dollars(50 to 200) for document fees and such. But, it still looks like a good deal.
I did look at their inventory(through kbb.com) and that car is not listed. I am guessing they either didn’t have it listed or they removed it for you sale(some dealers will leave sold vehicles in the inventory to try and pull in customers).
Now, a few other things to consider, so that you keep a good deal: financing, extended warranty, and maintenance plan.
First, have you looked into financing? If you have a good credit score, then you don’t want to over pay on financing(higher rates). If you go into the dealership with some approved rates in hand, it puts you in the drivers seat; knowledge is power.
Now, if I like the dealer, I will give them a change to meet my best rate; the dealers make money on the loans. If I don’t like them(playing games, hard sell, etc.), then they have to beat it. And sometimes, they will beat it anyway.
As for extended warranty and maintenance plans, first, you don’t have to get it from the selling dealer, assuming you want either of them. Second, you have up to 1 year or 12,000 miles to get it, without paying a charge, if you go with Chrysler’s Maxcare. As a personal opinion, I would stay away from aftermarket warranty plans, even if they are offered by the dealer(especially if the dealer is far away) as you cannot be certain if other dealers will accept the warranty(which means you pay first and try to get the money back from the warranty company).
You may want to consider getting your extended warranty and/or maintenance plan from a local dealer, to build a little good will, unless you plan on taking your car to Cleveland all the time.
But, before you buy any warranty or maintenance plan from a dealer, check the boards(use the search function and search on warranty) and the internet, to find the best prices on the Maxcare warranty(assuming you go with that). Again, having a verifiable number in hand is a great tool; dealers may not like it, but they will usually take little profit over no profit.
And, that is exactly what I did. I got my best prices on the warranty and a maintenance plan, found a local dealership I liked(they turned on my DRLs for free), and gave them the option of meeting my best price; and, they did.
Lastly, watch for the after sale add-ons: window etching, paint protection, stain guard, etc. Usually, those have outrageous mark ups. Again, search the forums and you will learn a lot; that is what I did.
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