Exactly that and, for the most part, the differences between model years are not so huge (sometimes they are) so it's absolutely fine getting the outgoing model. If it's one they have on their showroom floor, they will obviously be more motivated to get rid of it first.

I share this tip a lot because I had a bad first experience in 09 I think it was. I bought a bike that the salesman told me for me perfectly only to realize later that I needed the 1 size up from it. It was a model I think they were just wanted to get rid of so they pushed it on me by lying. I mean, the size (a large) wasn't Super small for me but all other treks that I have bought have been XL and they've always fit perfectly. Rookie mistake on my part.

Make sure the size you get is the right one for you.

Just sharing my experience as a newbie with you.