Actually, they complied with Federal Law which stipulates that the lowest advertised price is the highest amount that may be charged for the vehicle. The only exception to this is if there is a specific, signed statement of facts and disclosure signed by the customer agreeing to the higher price.
What you had was an ethical dealer more concerned with your satisfaction than with short-term gain. Make sure to tell your friends and relatives about this dealership and make sure to patronize them for your service needs.

Don't go crazy with the money!

Thanks Walter. Yes, they are a very nice dealer. My reason in posting was to let people know to cross check the internet when buying a used car. It was quite a surprise to me and it worked in my favor.

Hmmm, maybe I'll post something nice on Facebook - no disrespect for Salon, but my family/friends are all Facebook users.

Steve, the money's going back in the bank against the money I put down on the car. No spending spree here - too much a tightwad.

Don't quote me. But, I read in the bible that hell will be filled with layers and used suv car folk.

Politicians, and editors, and
they can smoke illegal cigars.
Yea! Keep practicing Tai Chi!
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The finer the sense for the beautiful and the lovely,
and the fairer the lovelier the object presented to
the senses;
the more exquisite the individuals capacity for joy.
and the more ample their means and opportunities
of enjoyment,
the more heavily will S/he feel the ache of solitariness
the more unsubstantial becomes a feast spread around.

-from 'The Blossoming of the Solitary Date-Tree' by -
Samuel Taylor Coleridge.