re: Updated v.3.16 - Will Cover's 2018 buying guide to purchasing a new vehicle

Identify the type of vehicle you want, for example, 2018 F-150 with Lariat package. (It helps to not be particular about color).

Email the internet rep of all the dealers in your area (Houston, too, if you're willing to ttavel) and ask for the best price.

Call the 2 with the best opening price and get them to email you the OTD price on the specific vehicle that you've found on their website. They will whine, but they'll do it.

Buy from the one you feel best about.

On extended warranties, which are an excellent idea if you're going to keep it over 5 years, search vehicle-specific forums.
There is always one dealer selling them for $100 over cost.
You have 30 days to buy one and you don't have to buy it from the selling dealer.

It really is not a complicated process.