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What is dealer holdback on a car?
Dealer holdback is a percentage of the MSRP or invoice price that the manufacturer pays back to the dealer after a vehicle is sold. It typically ranges from 1% to 3% of MSRP. Holdback is designed to help dealers cover overhead costs like floor plan interest on inventory, but it also means the dealer's true cost is lower than the invoice price you see.
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Smoothest car transaction I’ve ever experienced. Quick, yet detailed, responses to all my questions. It’s a process I always dread but Sean made it seem so easy and more affordable. Highly recommend
Smoothest car transaction I’ve ever experienced. Quick, yet detailed, responses to all my questions. It’s a process I always dread but Sean made it seem so easy and more affordable. Highly recommend
Ryan Murphy
My wife and I recently moved from the city and needed a car but didn’t know where to start. At first we tried online, but it was honestly a little overwhelming. I reached out to a local friend for leads, and he pointed me to Vantage. I hopped on a call with Sean after work and gave him a rough outline for what we were looking for. I’m not a car guy, so it was basically: “I need something safe, reliable, and not falling apart.” Sean very much IS a car guy, and he took it from there. After going over our budget, he recommended a couple options, as well as compelling reasons to lease instead of buying used as we had planned. The next morning we went back and forth via text to hash out the details, and then that afternoon a beautiful brand new car within our budget rolled into our driveway. I signed some paperwork with his team, and that was that. Literally less than 24 hours after the initial phone call, I was all set. It was easier than 99% of all my other projects that go into moving to the burbs. The whole experience was extremely communicative and chill. And on top of everything else…I straight up love this car. I fear I’m a car guy now. Thanks, Vantage.
My wife and I recently moved from the city and needed a car but didn’t know where to start. At first we tried online, but it was honestly a little overwhelming. I reached out to a local friend for leads, and he pointed me to Vantage. I hopped on a call with Sean after work and gave him a rough outline for what we were looking for. I’m not a car guy, so it was basically: “I need something safe, reliable, and not falling apart.” Sean very much IS a car guy, and he took it from there. After going over our budget, he recommended a couple options, as well as compelling reasons to lease instead of buying used as we had planned. The next morning we went back and forth via text to hash out the details, and then that afternoon a beautiful brand new car within our budget rolled into our driveway. I signed some paperwork with his team, and that was that. Literally less than 24 hours after the initial phone call, I was all set. It was easier than 99% of all my other projects that go into moving to the burbs. The whole experience was extremely communicative and chill. And on top of everything else…I straight up love this car. I fear I’m a car guy now. Thanks, Vantage.
Stephen Gumbrecht
Incredibly easy to buy a car. We found the one we want. All arrangements made on the phone. The car was seamlessly delivered to our house. Very smooth process!!
Incredibly easy to buy a car. We found the one we want. All arrangements made on the phone. The car was seamlessly delivered to our house. Very smooth process!!
Todd Krell
Outstanding service and experience!Many thanks Sean for getting me a great deal and hassle-free experience. 👍👍
Outstanding service and experience!Many thanks Sean for getting me a great deal and hassle-free experience. 👍👍
Sinuhe Valle
Charlie is the man! We’re so happy with our experience. Charlie went above and beyond to make sure we got exactly what we wanted... a 2025 black on black stick Jeep that’s absolutely perfect. He put in the extra effort to get the deal done and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers. Highly recommend Charlie and the team if you want someone who’ll really go to bat for you.
Charlie is the man! We’re so happy with our experience. Charlie went above and beyond to make sure we got exactly what we wanted... a 2025 black on black stick Jeep that’s absolutely perfect. He put in the extra effort to get the deal done and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers. Highly recommend Charlie and the team if you want someone who’ll really go to bat for you.
Anthony Sicoli
My experience with Vantage has truly been exceptional. The group’s streamlined purchasing process and attention to personal needs is highly commendable. I will surely be taking advantage of their services again.
My experience with Vantage has truly been exceptional. The group’s streamlined purchasing process and attention to personal needs is highly commendable. I will surely be taking advantage of their services again.
Debra Sullivan
I just leased a new car with them yesterday and it was a fantastic and easy experience. Charlie was incredibly helpful and thorough. I had the car delivered 24 hours after my first conversation with Charlie! I'll never visit a dealer again. I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group
I just leased a new car with them yesterday and it was a fantastic and easy experience. Charlie was incredibly helpful and thorough. I had the car delivered 24 hours after my first conversation with Charlie! I'll never visit a dealer again. I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group
Tony Perez
Super streamlined way to purchase a car.Very professional and easy to work with.
Super streamlined way to purchase a car.Very professional and easy to work with.
Jason Levy
I’ve always used brokers to get my car, It’s definitely much easier than going to the dealers and getting screwed over later.Brandon and his team were a great help In helping me find a car that suited my needs. Although I was a little skeptical, cause I’ve only done it one other time, but the process was quick and easy. I wanted to carbefore February, and Vantage Motor delivered, I mean actually delivered the car to my house.Only thing I had to do was decide which one I wanted. Will definitely be using them again for my next car!
I’ve always used brokers to get my car, It’s definitely much easier than going to the dealers and getting screwed over later.Brandon and his team were a great help In helping me find a car that suited my needs. Although I was a little skeptical, cause I’ve only done it one other time, but the process was quick and easy. I wanted to carbefore February, and Vantage Motor delivered, I mean actually delivered the car to my house.Only thing I had to do was decide which one I wanted. Will definitely be using them again for my next car!
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