What is a Dealer Demo and What are the advantages of buying one?

The perfect vehicle is right at your fingertips-but you may be shopping on a limited budget or just want to save a few thousand dollars on your purchase. To hit all of the must-haves on your list, you're likely considering buying a used or Certified Pre-Owned model, or something you think is more affordable.

But there are a lot of factors that go into buying a used vehicle: prior service records, environment, age, mileage, etc. Most of that is out of your hands, and finding the best deal on a pre-owned vehicle generally comes down to luck.

What if there was a better way?

When you explore your options for a competitively-priced dealer demo vehicle, you can get the performance and reliability you want at a price that's hard to beat at just any used-car dealership. Our retired demonstrator cars offer an excellent opportunity to drive a new Lincoln, Ford, Kia, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, or Ram at a significantly reduced price and still receive new car rates and special discounts.

What Is a Dealer Demo Vehicle?

Dealer demo cars, also known as demonstrator vehicles, are new cars that have been driven by dealership staff, such as salespeople, managers, or executives, but have never been registered with the state. While these vehicles may have some mileage, they're still technically considered new vehicles in terms of title.

Rule of Thumb: Once a vehicle has been registered, it is legally considered used. Dealer demo cars, however, are like-new vehicles that have not been titled, which means they still qualify for new car incentives and warranty benefits.

Interestingly, demonstrator car inventories contribute to one of the highest resell rates within 12-18 months of purchase. This is because dealerships are incentivized to rotate their demo fleet frequently, offering consumers access to like-new cars at a pre-owned price.

 What Are the Advantages of Buying a Dealer Demo Car?

1. Competitive Prices

Demo cars are typically offered at a lower price than brand-new vehicles, but still offer many of the same benefits, such as factory warranties and premium features.

2. Receive New Car Rates and Special Discounts

Since demo cars have never been titled, they qualify for new car interest rates and any active manufacturer rebates, giving you the perks of buying new while saving on price.

3. Higher Standards of Quality

Dealer demo vehicles are hand-selected to represent the dealership, meaning they often come with upgraded features and are kept in excellent condition.

4. Avoid Depreciation

New cars lose the most value in their first 1-3 years of service. With a dealer demo car, you avoid the steepest part of the depreciation curve, saving thousands in potential resale value loss.

5. Regular Maintenance

The demo cars at our Kenwood Dealer Group stores receive routine scheduled maintenance at our auto dealership locations in Dayton and Cincinnati. This includes oil changes, tire rotations, and any minor work necessary to keep them in top condition. You can rest assured that every demo car has been treated with the utmost care by our certified technicians.

 Why Buy a Dealer Demo Car from a Kenwood Dealer Group dealership?

At our Dayton and Cincinnati dealerships, we pride ourselves on offering our clients top-quality vehicles that deliver both value and peace of mind. Our demo vehicles are meticulously maintained and come with new car benefits at pre-owned pricing. Whether you're in the market for a Lincoln, Ford, Kia, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, or Ram, we've got you covered with exclusive deals on our demonstrator vehicles.

Browse our inventory today to compare pre-owned demos and more!