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Strategies for Smart Car Buyers LOAN RATES**
Know All the Costs Before Saying "Yes" Department of motor vehicles fees All rates are quoted as Annual Percentage Rates
By Philip Reed, Senior Consumer Advice at A "documentation fee" (APR). The APR you receive is determined
www.edmunds.com The so-called "doc fee" is set in some states, based on your creditworthiness. Additional rate
such as California where it is $45. In other discounts may be available. Contact the Credit
states, dealers can charge anything they Union for details.
think they can get for the doc fee. We've
heard reports of customers being charged New Auto......................4.00% - 13.75%
up to $900 for doc fees. In such a scenario, Used Auto.....................6.00% - 14.75%
the dealer would quote an attractive price Savings/CD secured......3.30% - 9.00%
for the car, knowing they would make their Mortgage.......................Call 1-888-469-4048
profit by sliding the $900 doc fee past an Signature Loan..............6.49% - 17.99%
unwary customer.
In most cases, when you ask for the out- DEPOSIT RATES**
the-door cost, the salesman knows exactly All rates are quoted as Annual Percentage Rates.
what you mean. The good salesman
immediately replies with something to Additional rate discounts may be available
There's one question you can ask when Contact the Credit Union for details.
buying a car that could keep you from the effect of "besides the cost of the car,
paying thousands more than you should: you will pay sales tax, DMV fees and a Share
"What's my out-the-door cost?" doc fee which is ¿" and then they name a
figure that is hopefully less than $100. If $25 - $100 0%
you get a vague answer, or they tell you it $101 - $2,500 .30%
Why is this so powerful? In this climate of $2,501 - $5,000 .50%
cut-throat competition, some dealers may is impossible to calculate this figure, you
try to hide profit in extra fees or products should be on guard. $5,001 - $10,000 .70%
you don't need. This question flushes out $10,000+ .90%
hidden costs in a non-confrontational way. Better yet, calculate your out-the-door cost
using our calculators. Put in the amount Share-Draft..................0.20%
Here's how to use this question to make
sure you don't get taken. you expect to pay for the car you are CD 6 - 36 months........call or visit our website
considering. To find this figure, use our True Money Market..............call or visit our website
You are negotiating on a car when the Market Value (TMV) price, which is the IRA..............................2.50%
salesman finally gives you a good price. amount that other people in your area are **Rates are subject to change
The salesman might realize you've reached paying for cars that are similarly equipped.
the "buy point" and press his advantage by You will see that the "Total Amount to be BRANCH LOCATION & HOURS
saying, "So, do we have a deal?" Financed" will be your out-the-door cost. Burlingame
Some of you might be wondering how 1801 Murchison Dr. #202
Wait! Don't shake his hand yet (even though Burlingame, CA 94010
you wouldn't be legally bound by such a this strategy works when financing a car
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gesture). Instead, say, "Your price sounds
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"What do you want your monthly payment City Credit Union Center
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costs?" means "Are there any hidden fees approved financing. Then, you can proceed Honolulu, HI 96819
or extras in the contract?" It's much better as a cash buyer by carrying a check from
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the deal is still in flux, than when you are Negotiating solely on the price of the car is
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At some dealerships, the "out-the-door" Advantage FCU and strategic use of the
costs are abbreviated as "TT&L" or tax, title out-the-door cost question will help you El Segundo
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the price of the car, you typically have to confusing process. El Segundo, CA 90245
pay the following costs: (310) 414-2075
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State and local sales tax (310) 414-2078 FAX
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Wednesday...............2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4%
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INSURANCE
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(*) APR = Annual Percentage Rates. Rates as of 4/1/09 and are subject to change at any time. Must meet credit and income criteria. Rate quoted is preferred rate based on a new
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