Thanks for the reply. Actually, I just got off the phone with the dealer - via internet sales, and they are offering invoice (32,531.95), also taking off $500 holdback, plus, of course, $2500 in rebates. If you check the vin - you'll see that it is a limited, without the sun roof (didn't want that), but it has 20inch wheels and a rear seat entertainment system. I already have the GPS navigation - so I didn't need that. It includes roof rails which I didn't need. I think it's a decent deal. Considering the 2009's will be out soon, it's probably already depreciated in value - and certainly will when I drive it off the lot. But I plan to keep it for a long time - 6-8 years - unless it turns out to be a dud.
This will be only the second Ford I've owned. My first ever - bought in 2001 - is a 2002 Expedition - Eddie bauer. Best vehicle I've ever ever owned! Just can't afford to drive it much anymore - except on long trips or vacations. But I will keep it a few more years.
I hope this Edge serves us as well as the Expedition has!
Thanks