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What Is a Factory-Installed Option?
A factory-installed option is equipment added during production and listed on the manufacturer's window sticker.
Factory-Installed Option in plain English
A factory-installed option is equipment added during production and listed on the manufacturer's window sticker.
It is integrated into the original build and covered according to manufacturer warranty terms.
The item appears on the manufacturer label.
What to review about factory-installed option
The complete transaction matters more than the label alone.
- 1
Sticker listing
The item appears on the manufacturer label.
- 2
Integration
It is installed during production.
- 3
Warranty
Manufacturer terms apply.
- 4
Resale
Original configuration can be documented.
A practical example
A factory tow package includes cooling, wiring, hitch equipment, and programming that a simple dealer hitch may not match.
The customer should compare the complete financial and practical effect before moving forward.
Common questions
Can it be added later? Usually not in identical form.
Is the option price negotiable? The overall selling price is negotiable.
Does it increase MSRP? Yes.
Related terms
Continue with port option, dealer option and option package.
Questions about factory-installed option?
Belgravia can verify the exact factory build before the vehicle is selected.