Can Dealerships Markup the Price of a Car You Ordered Before You Pick It Up?There’s no universal law that prohibits dealerships from adding a markup to pre-ordered cars before delivery. It’s up to you as the customer to do your due diligence and find a dealership you trust.
The dealer-franchise system you see currently dates back to the 1950s. It has outlived most of people that lobbied for it. And like everything else, it’s about time to give it a fresh look.
Are Dealer Markups legal?
You might think the answer to this is a resounding “yes,” but hold your horses.
A dealer markup is also known as the market adjustment fee. It is the amount a dealer adds to your vehicle’s price. The dealer markup is thus a selling price above the car maker’s MSRP.