DW and I are in the market for a new Volvo SUV to replace her 11 year old Honda. At this point in our lives, we would like a nicer car than a Honda. BUT, that doesn't mean we like being forced to buy features we don't want (nav system, panoramic roof, etc...). The response we've received from dealers is that those features are installed because they're what customers want. This seems like a load of BS to me, since several have offered to discount heavily those same features to try and make a sale (hence, I assume they're major money-makers for dealers). So, the alternative is ordering the car from the factory without the unwanted features. In response, dealers have told us that they can't guaranty the various Volvo incentives will be around in 8-10 weeks when the car is delivered - even if I already put down a deposit to lock in the price (apparently I can only lock in the dealer's price).
If there is a model that would suit you, look into custom ordering a BMW. I have leased at least 10 custom ordered BMW's. I love being able to get every option I want and not having to pay for any option I don't want. BMW has always locked in the incentives available, and the lease terms (interest rate, residual value) at the time of order. If better terms are available at the time of delivery, I have been given those. Last one I ordered took about 10 weeks for manufacture and delivery. One can monitor the progress of the vehicle through manufacture and transatlantic shipping, it's kind of fun :