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I recently ordered a CLP280PE for $4000 out of state because my local dealer in Southern California was only willing to sell for $5000. The dealer I ordered from didn't have any in stock but was able to order one and get it in 1 week. It was then shipped to me in 2 weeks so I was able to get it in 3 weeks total.

I believe your dealer will still be making money selling to you for $4200 and I think you should hold them to it. If not you could always buy out of state.

They sound like a car salesman. First they give you an offer then the manager refuses it.
I would get a better price elsewhere even if it is out of state. Extra cost for shipping. Then confront your manager and say I have this offer you meet it or you will lose me as a customer.

Today we were able to work out a deal that is agreeable to both of us. I had to talk to some out of state dealers to find someone that could find a unit before Christmas. After debating that approach (and deciding against it), I decided to make an offer to the local dealer. They are loaning us a non-PE for free while we wait for the PE to arrive, giving us 0% financing for 12 months, and agreeing to a price closer to $4200 + tax.

Closure on this deal in a timely fashion (as this is a Christmas gift) was more critical than getting the unit for $4200.

Thank you everyone for your thoughts on the matter. There was a mix of peoplpe online and off that thought I should or should not push for the original price. I think it was an honest mistake giving the fact that the salesman had the same price on his sheet for rosewood and PE.

i'm glad that things worked out for you. congrats on your new piano!