Thanks everyone for the responses.
It is just a local shop with the one location. It's the only Giant retailer in my city, there are three in the next city over (about 60 miles) but since we moved we don't make it out there anymore. I might try giving them a call though, especially since I don't think the local one had this bike in the color I'd prefer. This shop does do lifetime warranty on the frame, I think 1 year warranty on other parts, and lifetime tune ups
I've tried looking at Craigslist, but since my bike knowledge is on the level where I literally had to ask the bike shop how shifting works on a bicycle and the only brand from either bike shop I'd heard of before was Trek I don't think that's a good option for me. And since my city is small and not very much into biking the selection doesn't look very good.
I know it's one of the lowest end bikes you can get without being a Walmart bike but since I'm just starting that's all I need. My commute is 3 miles with no hills so I just need something to get me started. I don't want to drop a ton of money on a bike just to decide I hate it and never use it.
Slam, thanks for the tip on negotiating in accessories instead of lowering the price. I may have to try that too since I'll most likely want things like fenders, lights, rack, lock, and helmet