Factory Order vs. Buying Off the Lot – Which is Better?

Are you in the market for a new vehicle, but you’re debating ordering a car vs. buying it off the lot? Several of our Webster customers have had the same conundrum. It really depends on how important customization, getting the best price, timing, and overall convenience are to you. To show you what we mean, we’ve put together the detailed factory order vs. buying off the lot comparison below.

Factory Order vs. Buying Off the Lot – Customizing

Our Clear Lake customers like to have options. While we often have multiple cars of the same model with different combinations of options, ordering a car from the factory allows you to completely customize your vehicle with exactly the options you want.

Ordering a Car vs. Buying Off the Lot – Waiting on Your Car

If you need a car right away, buying off the lot is by far the better option. The process is simple – come to our dealership, pick out the vehicle you want, sign the paperwork, and drive away in your new car. Ordering a car from the factory, however, often involves waiting weeks, sometimes months, until your car arrives.

Factory Order vs. Buying Off the Lot – Special Offers & Deals

When you buy a car on our lot, you often get to take advantage of special offers and incentives, like our new vehicle specials and regional incentives. Generally, you don’t have that opportunity when you order from the factory, nor do you get to negotiate for the best price.

Ordering a Car vs. Buying Off the Lot – Overall Convenience

It might seem obvious that ordering a car from the manufacturer’s website would be the more convenient option. After all, you don’t have to leave your home and the car gets delivered directly to you. However, we give you the option, through our Remote Start program, to purchase a car from our inventory and even apply for financing online. Depending on how far you live from the dealership, we can even deliver it to you, and you won’t have to wait weeks or months for it to arrive.

Buy or Reserve Your Next Car from Big Star Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat Clear Lake

Even when you come to our dealership, you can either buy one of the cars in our inventory or let us help you order one with all of your chosen options from the factory. You can also reserve the car you want from our website. If you are inclined to visit us, we’re conveniently located near both Houston and Pearland. Otherwise, feel free to contact us about your next automobile.