The Mechanics

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eucnb7Qf08U

For the most part, almost all new car dealerships will pay the same price for a particular make and model new car. Theoretically the invoice price of the car is determined by all of the materials used to build the car as well as any optional features that have been put into the car. Now the reason that I say theoretically is because the car manufacturer also charges the dealership for actually putting the car together, obviously. The problem arises from the fact that manufacturers can set whatever price they want for the service of building the car. 

While all new car dealerships pay the same invoice price for new cars and trucks, they don't all pay the same to have new cars and trucks delivered to the local dealership. 

Shipping costs for new cars and trucks can vary considerably depending on the type of vehicle being shipped and the distance that delivery trucks must travel to bring new cars and trucks to your local new car dealership.

Generally speaking, you will find that new cars may be a little cheaper in areas that are very close to the manufacturing plant of the vehicle, while on the other hand they may be a little more expensive in areas that are hundreds or thousands of miles away from the manufacturer. This is based largely in part on the amount of money that it cost to ship a vehicle from one point to another. However, the differences in price caused by shipping costs are usually not so much that it will warrant purchasing your new car truck from a far-off location—as you will have to pay shipping costs as well. Even if you don't, driving a car long-distance will require some investment in time as well as fuel.