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Thinking about buying a new car? Make sure you're familiar with two of the most common ways to get the best deal on your car: 0% financing and dealer rebates. Each comes with its own pros and cons.
What are Dealer Rebates?
Dealer rebates are cash-back incentives to boost sales of certain models. Think of a rebate as a coupon on a new car-it's offered at the time of purchase and most dealers implement the rebate in the form of a discount on the car itself.
What is 0% APR Financing?
This financing is offered with an APR of 0% (or "interest free"), and it's advertised to help drive traffic into the dealership. There's usually a lot of fine print that goes with this offer, meaning those actually eligible for it are very few. Learn more about how 0% APR financing works.
Additionally, car dealers rarely offer rebates on top of interest-free financing, so don't expect to see a lower sales price on top of the amount you'll save in interest. In fact, any reasonably low rate on a dealer-provided loan carries the risk that the seller will inflate the sticker price to make up for the amount you'll save in interest.
Dealer rebates are cash-back incentives that act as a discount on the car.
0% APR financing is interest-free financing available only to very well-qualified borrowers on select models and with shorter terms.
How to Choose the Right Financing Offer
It's important to weigh your needs and circumstances when choosing which incentive is right for you. If you plan to pay the bulk of a car's cost up front, using a rebate can be an excellent deal. If not, 0% APR financing may be an alternative option. The good news? These aren't the only options. Your biggest savings may come from snagging the dealer rebate and getting a great financing deal from your credit union. Finance with someone you already trust, plus be assured the credit union has no stake in your car's price tag.
Real-World Example
Let's say you're considering a Ford F-150 XLT (Super Crew Chrome with the luxury package - you're not skimping out!). A dealer in the DFW area is offering two options:
- 0% APR for 66 months with Ford Credit Financing plus $2,000 trade assist
- OR
- Up to $9,000 in total savings
Take a look at the true total costs of both options:
| 2018 Ram 1500 Lone Star 4x2 Pickup | 0% APR with Chrysler Credit? | OR | Rebate & Low Rate at Texans CU? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Price | $39,395 | $39,395 | |
| Rebate | $1,000 | $6,250* | |
| Amount Financed | $38,395 | $33,145 | |
| Interest Rate | 0% | 3.24% | |
| Term | 60 months | 60 months | |
| Monthly Payment | $639.92 | $597.50 | |
| Finance Charge | $0.00 | $2,833.40 | |
| Total Paid for Car | $38,395 | $35,858 | |
| Total Savings of | $2,417 |
*The offer's fine print showed that the offer of 0% up to 72 Mos plus $1,000 Rebate with Chrysler Financing. Even without the extra $1,000 rebate offer, financing with Texans gives you a lower monthly payment and you pay much less overall for the same car! In this example, you'd enjoy savings of over $2,500 during the life of the loan.
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