I also ordered a production slot, preorder w/milatary sales, and was shocked at the price. The markup, in my humble opinion, is due to equipment that was standard on the 08 are now options for the 09 i.e. 13 Kicker audio system, option package 1-3. There's 7 yr warrantey(est $2K), overseas delivery $700, $800 manual tranny etc. I added all the "new options" it comes up to $3400; $5400 with the extended warranty. The price may be lower because they don't have the official pricing and order software. However, I am expecting to pay around mid to upper 40's. It does make me sick a little thinking I can get two 2007 R/T Charger for around $21K. But, I am a firm believer to either go really cheap or get what makes you happy the first time.

Here' my info:

Challenger SRT
Hemi-Orange
Manual
Fully Loaded
1-3% below MSRP (awaiting pricing)

In the family growing up...
69 GTX 440 Six Pack, second owner, B5 blue
72 Charger SE 318 Original Owner, metalic silver
72 Charger racing 340, black (dad sold it for $3400 in 1993 because my brother didn't pay him all the money for it)