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Nially
That's almost exactly how it works.
Random pick
Canyon Aeroad CF SLX @ £3900
https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/women-bikes/road-bikes/race-bikes/aeroad/aeroad-wmn-cf-slx-8.0-di2/2121.html
Buying the parts separately at RRP
Frameset @ £2450
Ultegra Di2 @ £1700
DT Swiss ARC 1400 48mm @ £1675
Ergon SR1 @ £50?
Canyon Seatpost @ ~£150?
Canyon Cockpit @ ~£300?
GP5000S @ £100
Add the lot up and you've got components 'worth' £6425. Call it an even £6500 as I didn't bother with some of the finishing kit.
So yes. A £2.5k frame with £4k of parts. Knock 40% off and you're bang on the asking price
of £3900