
Drive-Away Price vs List Price Explained
List price is what the manufacturer prints. Drive-away is what you actually pay. The gap between them is where most new car confusion and a lot of dealer profit lives.
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List price is what the manufacturer prints. Drive-away is what you actually pay. The gap between them is where most new car confusion and a lot of dealer profit lives.

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