Money Some new-car buyers are paying more than sticker price: Pickups, SUV shortage causes ripple effect November 8, 2021Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free PressComments Off on Some new-car buyers are paying more than sticker price: Pickups, SUV shortage causes ripple effect Car buyers beware: Discounts are nearly non-existent and more dealers are tacking on a surcharge above sticker price given the shortage of inventory.