sticker price: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No, it is almost never the final price. The final price, often called the 'out-the-door price' or 'drive-away price', includes taxes, registration, dealer fees, and any negotiated discounts from the sticker price.

Yes, but it's less common. It can be used for other major purchases like appliances, electronics, or furniture, especially in an American context, to mean the initial advertised price before negotiation or discounts.

The 'sticker price' is what the manufacturer suggests the dealer sell the car to the customer for. The 'invoice price' is what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car. The dealer's profit is the difference between the invoice price and the final selling price.

It depends on the vehicle's demand. For highly sought-after or limited-edition models, customers may pay at or above sticker price. For most standard models, negotiation is expected, and paying the full sticker price is often seen as a poor deal.

The official manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for a new vehicle, typically displayed on a sticker in the window.

Sticker price is usually formal, technical (automotive), business, consumer finance in register.

Sticker price: in British English it is pronounced /ˈstɪkə ˌpraɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈstɪkɚ ˌpraɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.