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The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price — also known as “sticker” price – is basically a recommended selling price that automakers give a new car.
By Joe Bruzek
October 1, 2024
APR is short for annual percentage rate, which is the amount of interest paid on a loan over a year. Here's how it works.
By Cars.com Editors
September 23, 2024
Compared to negotiable auto pricing, the main difference of a no-haggle, or one-price, approach is that the selling price is posted or advertised up front, and anyone who buys that particular vehicle should pay the same amount.
By Rick Popely
September 23, 2024
Read here to know what to prioritize when it comes time to find a dealer, negotiate and pay the fee for a new car.
By Kelsey Mays and Stef Schrader
September 20, 2024
Some 2.5 million fleet vehicles are purchased annually, and most of those will wind up on used-car lots or for sale online.
By Rick Popely
September 20, 2024
A drop in the federal interest rate indirectly affects what consumers pay, so here’s what you should expect if rates go down as predicted.
By Stef Schrader
September 17, 2024
It’s relatively easy to trade in a car or sell a car on which you still owe money — in most cases, it requires just a few extra steps.
By Fred Meier
September 16, 2024
If you're trading in a low-mileage, well-maintained late-model vehicle, your car could be a candidate for a certified pre-owned program.
By Nick Kurczewski
September 12, 2024
Here are three vehicles, all SUVs, offering substantial discounts through the holiday weekend that are worth investigating further if money back is your primary concern.
By Patrick Masterson
August 30, 2024
Along with the entries for the vehicle’s base price and extra-cost options, a destination charge is simply part of the bottom-line suggested retail price for the car.
By Fred Meier
August 30, 2024