How do I negotiate a car deal by email or text?

Contact the internet or sales department, identify the specific vehicle, and ask for an itemized out-the-door quote with each fee listed. Reply with your offer as an out-the-door number and your reasoning. Keep messages short and save them, since a written trail helps if numbers change later. Request quotes from several dealers to compare. If anything is unclear, ask them to clarify in writing before you visit.