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What Is a Factory-Ordered Car?
A factory order is a request for a manufacturer to build a selected vehicle configuration for a dealership and customer.
Factory Order in plain English
A factory order is a request for a manufacturer to build a selected vehicle configuration for a dealership and customer.
Production is not guaranteed until the order is accepted and the dealership has the required allocation.
List trim, colors, packages, and options.
What to review about factory order
The complete transaction matters more than the label alone.
- 1
Build
List trim, colors, packages, and options.
- 2
Deposit
Clarify cancellation and refund.
- 3
Price
State how final pricing is determined.
- 4
Timeline
Treat production and transport dates as estimates.
A practical example
A customer submits a rare configuration but the dealer lacks allocation, leaving the order unscheduled.
The customer should compare the complete financial and practical effect before moving forward.
Common questions
Can incentives be locked? Sometimes.
Can the order be changed? Often before a production cutoff.
Do I buy from the factory? No, through a dealer.
Related terms
Continue with vehicle allocation, purchase order and in-transit vehicle.
Questions about factory order?
Belgravia can search existing California inventory first and coordinate an order when necessary.