order process

So I've decided on a must have list of three things for a Dart, it must be a GT in a 6-speed manual with the Sun/Sound package. I've had my eye on one that had exactly that, but sadly I waited too long and it sold. That was the only Dart that came up through the Dodge website that matched my...

So the GT model is the first car i plan to buy new so im not familiar with the ordering proces. I want to order the GT when it becomes available to order. So my question is how is that process? do you go to the dealership, build your dart and then start negotiating price with the dealer or do...