Glossary / General

dealer markups

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Dealer markups are extra costs that dealerships add to the price of a car. This usually happens when a car is in high demand.

Technical Definition

Dealer markups are additional charges added by dealerships above the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). These markups can occur due to high demand or limited supply of a vehicle.

Hear It Discussed

"but you're not taking into account the potential dealer markups, right? You could walk into a dealer and somebody wants $50,000 over a sticker or more."
Walt Sipp from ProCharger talks about Corvette C8 and Gen 1 Ford Lightning superchargers, OBS Ford Truck superchargers and more. CarCast 04:38

"the way we grade dealers is based on add-ons, dealer markups, the transparency of their pricing. So, that's how you get the grade."
Used Car Prices SKYROCKET & Dealers Can't Sell Overpriced Cars! | Episode 1090 CarEdge Live 30:21

"...this model why pay dealer markups simply for a middleman to be involved in the transaction..."
Kris Buys... The Grandpa-est of Grandpa Cars? Overcrest 40:29