[maximus-decimus]

They're kinda all shady.

"Our car is only 15k!*"

* Except no manufacturer sells the base model. Plus they'll add their own add-ons like anti-rust that has no scientific basis. Also doesn't include the shipping cost. Also AC tax isn't included despite literally all cars having AC

The only manufacturer website I've seen that isn't super shady and actually includes shipping costs by default is Subaru for some reason.

[baking]

If you shop around, I have always found a base model. 4 of the last 5 new cars I bought were base models. The exception was probably a mistake on my part. (It had a dealer installed sun roof that popped out on the highway at 6 years.)