Inventories - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest credits and advertising assistance	$ 53.3	$ 63.7	$ 52.6

Floor plan interest credits and advertising assistance received from vendors, which reduce the cost of sales.

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