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Are new car prices cheaper in different states?

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1. Most definitely, especially close to the manufacturing facilities such as Michigan (Dodge, Ford). Or atleast Ive known consumers who have driven to places such as to get a unbelievable deal.
2. Yes because there a different fees for "destination charges". They are posted on the sticker of new cars. This will vary from state to state. Also the emissions laws are different so the equipment may me slightly more expensive in states with higher laws. On the invoice of a new car there are fees that are put on for the advertising cost in your area. The bad thing is that while you can get a car cheaper in some states you can not register it in your state until it has 7000 miles on it. Good luck!!!!
3. By law, all new cars of the same make/model/options must have the same price on the window sticker, regardless of state. Even the destination charges are the same regardless of whether the car is shipped to California or next door to the manufacturing plant. However, most people don't pay full sticker price. Nor do they pay the same tax rate in all states. Cars will be generally cheaper to buy and own in areas where there are multiple dealers competing with each other (large cities), where taxes are lower (some states don't have sales tax), and where insurance rates are lower (smaller towns and rural areas). Of course, what you pay will also depend on supply and demand, and your negotiating skills. Manufacturers often have regional promotions in which a special rebate or low interest rate will be offered in one region of the country, but not in others.
4. Yes they are. It varies mostly by supply and demand. In some areas cars will be cheap and trucks expensive. In other areas it is the other way around. Has really nothing to do with where it was produced. Has more to do with consumer spending on particular brand and model by region. All the car companies spend millions on this kind of research in that way they will no where to ship what vehicles to get the higher demand. It is all marketing. For example I live in colorado. I went to purchase a brand new dodge ram 1500. Well instead I purchased this vehicle back east where my folks live. Main reason was that I saved close to 5000. before any rebates or incentives were added. I actually ended up with more of a vehicle as I was able to get the one with the options I wanted for the same price as I would have paid here in colorado for the same truck with less options. Main reason is that trucks are in higher demand here then back east where my folks live. Where as cars will tend to be a little cheaper here then back east. Colorado is where I bought my wifes car. Was close to 2000. less here then back east