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As you know Gents, it's currently that way with MANY new vehicles! I can haggle, wheel-and-deal. I'm a master at it...but right now sales folks ARE LAUGHING IN MY FACE! As you noted.... cars are sold MONTHS before they ever appear on the lot. Paying THOUSANDS over sticker is to be expected. Looks like I may wait 6 months or so (although I doubt much can actually change in 6 months.... I'm keenly aware of the auto industry's woes) and try again. I understand what's happening and can except (but don't like) a "small" premium "up-charge" but $10,000, $15,000, $30,000? No way!
Marty, one consolation is that my friend with the 2021 got $12,000 over KBB for his C7 trade.
@bob-jackman - Yeah, my C7 is the first and only car I've ever owned (other than classics) that has increased in value.