A car deal can include taxes, government fees, dealer fees and optional add-ons. Knowing which is which helps you negotiate.
Ask for the out-the-door price
Ask every dealer for the out-the-door price in writing: the total including taxes, fees and anything else. It's the only number you can compare fairly.
More detail
See our dealer fees decoded page for a line-by-line guide.
General educational information. Loan terms and fees vary. Thrifty Horizon isn't paid by any dealer, lender, insurer or warranty company.