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2024 Rivian R1S — advertised price jumps thousands at the desk

DealDetailer461Community StarterApr 5, 20262024 Rivian R1S Dual-MotorHouston
2024 Rivian R1S Dual-Motor, about 23,500 miles. The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipment and other preinstalled items that were not obvious online. How do you compare the real OTD price across dealers? I would rather test this logically than replace parts.
apr
5.64
location
Houston
trade in
ppi planned
term months
60
asking price
74000
dealer addons
1495
dealer doc fee
899
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TrackCamper66Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 5, 2026permalink
The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. In Houston, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Rivian R1S comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. That's the whole play. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. Going to compare one more dealer before I decide.
BoostGal550Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 5, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. Call your insurer in Houston before you fall in love with the 2024 Rivian R1S. If they balk, that's your answer. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Sleeping on the number either way.
V8Builder435Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 5, 2026permalink
I would not stare at the monthly. In Houston, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Rivian R1S comparison for me more than the sale price did. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? A day of patience here is cheaper than a wrong part. Not wiring anything in the meantime.
EVHaulerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 6, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: Two 2024 Rivian R1S quotes only help if both include tax, title, and the same options. Then the comparison gets honest. Do that first. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. If the title is messy I'm out, full stop.
EVHaulerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 5, 2026permalink
Insurance and tax belong in the comparison, not as a surprise. Call your insurer in Houston before you fall in love with the 2024 Rivian R1S. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “advertised price jumps thousands at the desk,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Do that first. If GAP is bundled I'm making them unbundle it.
PistonCamperCommunity StarterCommunity StarterApr 6, 2026permalink
Fair point. Counterpoint: In Houston, insurance quotes flipped a 2024 Rivian R1S comparison for me more than the sale price did. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
CamberMiles675Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 5, 2026permalink
Insurance and tax belong in the comparison, not as a surprise. Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Rivian R1S with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. On “advertised price jumps thousands at the desk,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2024 Rivian R1S in Houston with 23,500 miles. Do that first. Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. That's my plan before I call anyone.
DealDetailer461Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 5, 2026permalink
PPI is scheduled. I'm not depositing until I see the 2024 Rivian R1S notes. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.
DealDetailer461Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 6, 2026permalink
Quick update: a second 2024 Rivian R1S quote made the first offer look ordinary. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
TrackCamper66Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 6, 2026permalink
I'd want competing paper, not competing stories. Ask for out-the-door on the 2024 Rivian R1S with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. I'd rather lose the car than buy a foggy deal. Do that first. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
BrakeHauler786Community StarterCommunity StarterApr 6, 2026permalink
Insurance and tax belong in the comparison, not as a surprise. A written buyer’s order on the 2024 Rivian R1S is worth more than any verbal “we’ll make it work.” If they balk, that's your answer. On “advertised price jumps thousands at the desk,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Did the worksheet show tax yet? Climate here is different, so treat that as a local data point. I screenshotted the quote for later.
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