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WorksheetsBuying a car
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 3hrs 18mins
The cost of a car is $25,000 and there is a 15% down payment. What is the down payment amount?
$375,000
$2,500
$3,750
The cost of a car is $25,000 and the down payment is $3,750. What is the total amount to be financed?
$28,750
$21,250
$20,000
PMT =1−(1+12r)−ntA (12r)
The total amount to be financed is $21,250 over 4 years with a 7.5% annual rate. What will be the monthly payment amount (PMT)?
***Use the equation***
$513.80
$37.45
$452.21
The monthly payments for a car are $513.80 for 4 years (change to months). What is the total amount to be repaid?
$18,496.80
$2,055.20
$24,662.40
The total amount to be financed is $21,250 and the total amount to be repaid is $24,662.40. What is the total interest?
$400
$21,250
$3,412.40
The cost of a car is $22,000 and there is a 10% down payment. What is the down payment amount?
$220,000
$2,200
$1760
PMT =1−(1+12r)−ntA (12r)
The total amount to be financed is $19,800 over 5 years with a 3.7% annual rate. What will be the monthly payment amount (PMT)?
***Use the equation***
$513.80
$6,105.00
$361.97
The monthly payments for a car are $361.97 for 5 years (change to months). What is the total amount to be repaid?
$1,809.85
$21,718.20
$24,662.40
The total amount to be financed is $19,800 and the total amount to be repaid is $21,718.20. What is the total interest?
$1,918.20
$6,734.60
$523.45
sum of costs in order to purchase, operate, and maintain a vehicle
lease
downpayment
total cost of ownership (TCO)
seller
different versions of the same car that include or do not include specific features
total cost of ownership (TCO)
insurance
trim
warranty
the power the engine makes is compared to the power of a horse. the more power, the faster your car can accelerate or the heavier the weight it can carry.
horsepower
trade-in
lemon
MSRP
if you are willing to give your car to the dealer in exchange for a new car, you can often get a better price
lease
VIN
warranty
trade-in
manufacturer's suggested retail price. price that car builders say the car should be sold at.
downpayment
MSRP
MPG
total cost of ownership (TCO)
most people cannot afford to pay for a new car in one day. you pay the cost over time, but sellers require a certain amount of money the day you buy it.
downpayment
VIN
insurance
seller
the person/company that is selling the car. this could be a person or a dealership.
seller
total cost of ownership (TCO)
MPG
warranty
miles per gallon - the amount of miles (distance) a car can drive on one gallon of gasoline or fuel
MPG
warranty
trade-in
MSRP
vehicle identification number. every single car ever made has its own.
VIN
lemon
trade-in
trim
every car and driver must have car insurance to legally drive in Illinois. driving without this or getting into an accident without this can be EXTREMELY costly.
insurance
MSRP
lease
downpayment
A disadvantage of buying a new car is it loses value faster than a used car. This is called
Capital gain
Inflation
Depreciation
Amortization
Which is NOT an expense of owning a car?
Repairs & maintenance
Gasoline
License & registration fees
Utilities
What is the purpose of a Carfax?
Shows the true market value of the vehicle being purchased
Calculates costs of the vehicle's maintenance & repairs
Offers financing options to the consumer
Supplies a vehicle history report to individuals
When trying to haggle the price of a used car, who should name the first price?
The salesman
You
It is important to comparison shop when purchasing a car. What does comparison shop mean?
Always buy from a local dealership
Take several photos to use for comparison
Compare the true market value of every vehicle
Compare the price & quality from different vendors
What document is often called a "pink slip"?
Proof of insurance
The title
A cashier's check
Car sales receipt
This type of law provides remedy for purchases of cars that fail to meet standards of quality.
Kelley Blue Book
Lemon Law
Edmunds Law
DOT Law
True or False: Buying a new car is always better than buying a used car.
True
False
The monthly payments for a car are $361.97 for 5 years (change to months). What is the total amount to be repaid?
$1,809.85
$21,718.20
$24,662.40
The total amount to be financed is $19,800 and the total amount to be repaid is $21,718.20. What is the total interest?
$1,918.20
$6,734.60
$523.45
Which of the following is the first step in the car-buying process
determine budget
research options
prioritize needs
located preferred vehicles
Which of the following is the last step in the car-buying process?
determine budget
negotiate purchase
examine vehicle
locate preferred vehicle
Which type of vehicle is a smaller version of a sedan?
wagon
van
suv
coupe
Which type of vehicle is one of the most suitable vehicles for hauling, towing and off-roading?
wagon
van
pickup truck
sedan
Your total automotive expenses should NOT exceed what percentage of your net pay?
10%
20%
30%
40%
Your total automotive expenses should NOT exceed what percentage of your net pay?
10%
20%
30%
40%
Which type of auto insurance is required by law in most states?
liability
collision
comprehensive
personal Injury
Sylvia is a first-time car buyer without an established credit history, so she is going to be charged a high interest rate. What could she possibly do to get a lower interest rate?
agree to a lease term of more than five years
take a financial literacy class at a local college
Get a co-signer with good credit, such as a parent
open at least three other credit accounts at the same time
When you lease a car, you are basically paying for which of the following?
value plus interest
value plus endorsement
rent plus depreciation
rent plus down payment
What job might it be a good idea to consider leasing a vehicle instead of buying?
Real Estate Agent
Lawyer
Consultant
All of the Above
Which of the following is NOT a possible consequence of buying a car which is beyond your means to repay?
inability to pay bills
temporary incarceration
repossession of the vehicle
decline in credit score
Invoice price is sometimes also referred to as which of the following?
true market value
dealer cost
sticker price
out the door price
Which of the following is least important when test-driving a vehicle for safety?
driving over bumps, testing the suspension
testing the brakes
listening to the radio
driving on the highway
Which of the following is least important when test-driving a vehicle for safety?
driving over bumps, testing the suspension
testing the brakes
listening to the radio
driving on the highway
Extended warranties are also referred to as which of the following?
service contracts
mechanical add-ons
manufactures' guarantees
incentives
How do you know when you have leverage in a car buying experience
when you can walk away from the deal
when that car is your only option
when you kind of like the vehicle
when really need a new vehicle
A used car lot is having a sale. A one-year old car that had been $25,200 is now on sale, priced at $23,140. How much money can be saved on buying this car?
$2,050
$2,060
$2,070
$2,080
$2,090
A used car lot is having a sale. A two-year old car that had been $17,550 is now on sale, priced at $12,225. How much money can be saved on buying this car?
$5,325
$5,330
$5,335
$5,340
$5,345
A used car lot is having a sale. A three-year old car that had been $33,890 is now on sale, priced at $24,979. How much money can be saved on buying this car?
$8,907
$8,908
$8,909
$8,910
$8,911
A used car lot is having a sale. A four-year old car that had been $27,680 is now on sale, priced at $20,545. How much money can be saved on buying this car?
$7,125
$7,130
$7,135
$7,140
$7,145
A used car lot is having a sale. A five-year old car that had been $23,815 is now on sale, priced at $19,490. How much money can be saved on buying this car?
$4,295
$4,305
$4,315
$4,325
$4,335
Some buyers trade in their old car as part of the payment on a newer car. Find the cash price if a vehicle is listed at $15,000 and you trade in a car worth $500.
$14,500
$14,525
$14,575
$15,000
$15,525
Some buyers trade in their old car as part of the payment on a newer car. Find the cash price if a vehicle is listed at $13,982 and you trade in a car worth $1,083.
$12,895
$12,896
$12,897
$12,898
$12,899
Some buyers trade in their old car as part of the payment on a newer car. Find the cash price if a vehicle is listed at $37,999 and you trade in a car worth $12,455.
$25,444
$25,544
$25,644
$25,744
$25,844
Some buyers trade in their old car as part of the payment on a newer car. Find the cash price if a vehicle is listed at $12,550 and you trade in a car worth $925.
$11,625
$11,635
$11,645
$11,655
$11,665
A used car dealership is offering the following sale:
A guaranteed trade-in of $700 on any car driven into our lot OR $250 cash rebate on any car bought without a trade-in. Use your rebate for a down payment or put it in your pocket!
Find the sale price of a $9,000 used car at this dealership with the guaranteed trade-in deal.
$8,750
$8,600
$8,525
$8,400
$8,300
A used car dealership is offering the following sale:
A guaranteed trade-in of $700 on any car driven into our lot OR $250 cash rebate on any car bought without a trade-in. Use your rebate for a down payment or put it in your pocket!
Find the sale price of a $9,000 used car at this dealership with the cash rebate deal.
$8,750
$8,600
$8,525
$8,400
$8,300
A used car dealership is offering the following sale:
A guaranteed trade-in of $1,100 on any car driven into our lot OR $725 cash rebate on any car bought without a trade-in. Use your rebate for a down payment or put it in your pocket!
Find the sale price of a $13,225 used car at this dealership with the guaranteed trade-in deal.
$12,500
$12,310
$12,125
$11,905
$11,755
A used car dealership is offering the following sale:
A guaranteed trade-in of $1,100 on any car driven into our lot OR $725 cash rebate on any car bought without a trade-in. Use your rebate for a down payment or put it in your pocket!
Find the sale price of a $13,225 used car at this dealership with the cash rebate deal.
$12,500
$12,310
$12,125
$11,905
$11,755
True or False: The cash price of a vehicle is the same as the amount of money that you would typically pay if you took out a loan to buy a car.
True
False
True or False: If you buy a classic car, fix it up, and sell it for more money than you bought it for, the car depreciated in value.
True
False
True or False: If you buy a car for $12,000 and ten years later someone buys it from you for $2,000, the car depreciated in value.
True
False
True or False: A rebate is extra money that you owe on top of the price of a car.
True
False
True or False: A rebate is money you get back after making a purchase.
True
False
True or False: A rebate can come in multiple forms, including as cash or as a gift card to a store.
True
False
This means "the lowest possible price."
market price
rock-bottom price
price haggling
terms of payment
A bottle of coca-cola usually costs 10 RMB. It's on sale today for 7 RMB. What discount is this?
25% off
30% off
70% off
7% off
This TEM-4 textbook usually costs 100 RMB, but today it's 60% off. How much does it cost today?
100 RMB
40 RMB
60 RMB
94 RMB
This word can mean "to pay back an amount of money to customers after they have bought something":
invoice
rebate
market price
wholesale price
Fill in the blank.
"We can _____ you a competitive price of $1,888."
offer
market price
sales contract
rebate
This phrase means "buy 2 for the price of 1".
25% discount
rebate
a competitive price
buy one, get one free
This document verifies the details of a purchase.
sales confirmation
market price
exception
wholesale price
What does "price haggling" mean?
to examine something quickly without stopping
the lowest possible price that can be paid for something
50% discount
the act of arguing about the price of something in an attempt to make the seller reduce it
Select ALL correct answers.
"Our price is already very _______________. We can't lower it any further."
reasonable
competetive
workable
rebate
Fill in the blank.
"Usually this expresso machine costs $59.99, but we can make an __________ for you."
terms of payment
base price
exception
invoice
We can meet you halfway.
We’re ready to compromise.
We’ll figure it out in our further discussion.
We’re able to price you out.
It’s down to you to seal the deal.
It’s not the thing you’re in charge of.
It’s your responsibility.
This is into your consideration.
Could you be more precise...?
Could you be more honest?
Could you be more specific?
Could you be more flexible?
I don’t think we can go that low.
I don’t reckon we can offer you bigger discount.
I’m not certain about the price.
We aren’t able to reduce the price that much.
We are mindful of the situation/circumstances/need for …
We’re careful about the situation/ circumstances/ need for...
We aren’t aware of the situation/ circumstances/ need for...
We’re trying to resolve the situation/ circumstances/ need for...
It sounds like we've found some common ground.
It sounds like the deal is off.
It sounds like we have something in common.
It sounds like we agreed on a solution.
I hear you and I understand where you're coming from.
I hear you and I understand what you’re willing.
I can understand your point of view.
I understand where you originally from.
