Car Buying Kit

Your Car Buying Cheat Sheet

Compare vehicles, find the best financing, and walk into the dealership with a game plan. Knowledge is your best negotiation tool.

Purchase

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Loan amount$31,500
Monthly payment$616.33
Total interest$5,480

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Best Value

Purchase

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Loan amount$27,000
Monthly payment$528.29
Total interest$4,697

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5-Year Total Cost Comparison

Vehicle 1$45,730
Purchase
Int.
Running
Vehicle 2$42,697
Purchase
Int.
Running
Purchase Price Interest Running Costs (5yr)

Vehicle 1

$762.17

true monthly cost

Vehicle 2

$711.62

true monthly cost

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Car Comparison Results

Best value: Vehicle 2 at $42,697 over 5 years

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