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My answer is not as elegant as trm0002's but I do believe the dealer/owner is stuck. While it may be true the dealer does not have to honor the supplier discount, in this case he apparently did, all the way to the bank. While there may be many legal arguments he might try in order to wiggle out of this deal, the point is, there was a completed deal. About the only legal theory I can think of that might hold water is "mistake of fact". Unfortunately for the dealer though, MOF generally requires a MUTUAL mistake of fact. There was no mistake on your part, only the dealer's. He could try to argue "unjust enrichment" but likely would lose there as well. So what is the dealer left with? He can huff and puff and you know the rest......... The fact is, is this dealer going to sue you over a couple of hundred $ and tons of lost goodwill, as you tell your story (true story -therefore not slander) to anyone who will listen? Not likely. I doubt he is that inept. But you never know, he has called you in for a chat. Tell him to take a hike. Or better yet.... offer him a ride in your new ride.
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