Highlander
The following is a classic distributive bargaining scenario wherein each party is attempting to maximize their gains at the expense of the other. In this situation Michelle is interested in purchasing a Toyota Highlander. Michelle has two dealerships to choose from (Toyota of Louisville and Green Tree Toyota). Although she has no desire to travel a long distance there are dealerships in Cincinnati Ohio and Indianapolis Indiana that she could represent as alternatives as well. Michelle decides to visit Toyota of Louisville first and finds the vehicle she wants a 2013 Toyota Highlander. The Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the vehicle is $29865 while the factory invoice (the price paid by the dealership for the car) is $27929. While Michelle only knows the MSRP for the vehicle the dealer knows both the MSRP and the factory invoice price. Michelle has a trade-in but she is unsure of whether or not to let the dealer know this as she is unsure of what impact this will have on the dealers initial offering price.
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