The Greenway Auto settlement would require the dealership group to show the actual price consumers must pay in vehicle advertisements. The Federal Trade Commission announced the proposed order on October 8, 2026, after alleging that advertised prices understated final charges.

Why the FTC Sued Greenway Auto

The FTC said Greenway added mandatory administrative, dealer, delivery and processing fees to advertised vehicle prices. It also alleged that some advertised prices included conditional discounts available only to a subset of buyers.

Regulators said the group received a warning in March 2026 but continued the disputed practices while adding price-transparency assurances to its websites. The case follows other consumer-protection actions, including the agency’s Cleo AI refund distribution.

What the Greenway Auto Settlement Requires

The proposed order says vehicle advertisements must prominently display the actual purchase price, excluding only government-required charges. It also prohibits misrepresentations about whether fees, taxes, products or services are optional or required.

Greenway would also face restrictions on claims that buyers must use a particular financing source. The order separately bars deceptive prize mailers, which the FTC alleged falsely told recipients they had won cash.

What the Case Means for Auto Retailers

The Commission voted 2-0 to authorize the complaint and proposed order in federal court in Florida. The stipulated order takes legal effect only after a judge approves and signs it.

The action adds auto retailing to a wider federal focus on pricing and distribution practices. Recent examples include the Gildan wholesale-pricing agreement and the farm-equipment competition inquiry.

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