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If the car isn't even ordered why wouldn't you be entitled to your deposit back? I'm sure there are state laws governing this one.
Find out where the state laws puts you.
Also, you signed an agreement, no deposit back until the car is sold.
However, if the car isn't ordeded yet, [if its not in the pipeline], then there is no detriment to the dealer if he cancels and refunds the deposit.