# Buyer Lane vs. Dealership: A Real Price Comparison\n\nOn the same car, dealerships and FlipLane Buyer Lane are often $4,000–$7,000 apart.\n\n## Honda Accord 2022 EX-L\n\n| Source | Price |\n|--------|-------|\n| FlipLane Buyer Lane | $17,500 |\n| Average dealership | $23,200 |\n| **Gap** | **$5,700** |\n\n## Toyota Camry 2021 SE Nightshade\n\n| Source | Price |\n|--------|-------|\n| FlipLane Buyer Lane | $16,800 |\n| Average dealership | $22,600 |\n| **Gap** | **$5,800** |\n\n## Ford F-150 2020 XLT SuperCrew 4x4\n\n| Source | Price |\n|--------|-------|\n| FlipLane Buyer Lane | $22,500 |\n| Average dealership | $29,800 |\n| **Gap** | **$7,300** |\n\n## Why Are Dealerships So Much More?\n\n1. Dealer acquisition cost\n2. F&I office margins (60-80% on warranties, GAP coverage)\n3. Salesperson commission ($200-$500/unit)\n4. Facility and advertising overhead\n\nNone of these costs apply to wholesale sourcing. [See how wholesale auction buying works →](/blog/car-auction-101-buying-smart-at-adesa-copart-iaai)\n\n## Want to Source Cars Even Cheaper?\n\nIf you want to go beyond Buyer Lane and access wholesale auctions directly — [learn about the FlipLane co-op membership →](/partner). Members flip cars at even deeper discounts, [and keep 100% of the profit](/pricing).\n\n## Ready to Buy Below Market?\n\n[Request a Buyer Lane search →](/buy) or [apply to start flipping →](/apply)