How to Order a New Car

If you cannot find the perfect car on dealer's lot, you have the option of ordering a new car from the dealership. You can get the options, color combination and pricing you want for the price you want. It's a simple process but it will take time, up to 12 weeks, depending on the manufacturer.

Instructions

How to Order your perfect New Car

1

Visit your local dealership and go over all colors and options available on the model you want. Determine if certain options you like are stand-alone options or if they only come in a package. You might have to get a full package to get just one option that you really want. Take Xenon Headlights as an example on a 2010 Audi A4. They are only available if you buy the Premium Plus package. This package alone will add $4,000 to the price of the car, so make sure you really want those fancy lights or another option if you buy another make of vehicle.

2

Find out the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) and Invoice pricing of the vehicle you want to order. Just because you are ordering your new car does not mean that you cannot negotiate on the vehicle's selling price.

3

Check for a Lease Protection Plan or Rate Protection Plan from the dealer if you are planning on leasing or financing your new car. Some banks will allow you to use their current specials even though you are ordering a car for a future date.

4

Sit back and wait for your new car to arrive. Again, it can take up to 12 weeks for you car to be built and sent from the factory depending on the make and model you order. Try to take steps to make sure that you have a mode of transportation while you are waiting for your new car to arrive.

5

Be ready to pick up your new car when it arrives. If you are out of town or cannot afford to pay for the vehicle when it arrives, you might lose your order. The dealership has no obligation to hold the vehicle for you.