: Most major manufacturers now allow you to "build and price" a vehicle on their website. While you often still pick it up at a local dealer, the price and specs are largely set before you arrive. II. Pros and Cons of the No-Salesman Model

: Companies like Tesla and other EV startups use a pure DTC model. You design and order your car on their website, and the price you see is the price you pay—no negotiation required.

: CarMax offers "no-haggle" pricing at physical locations and online. While they have staff, their roles are generally non-commissioned facilitators rather than traditional high-pressure salesmen.