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Quote 1
- Lowest effective monthly estimate
- $409.72
- 36-month cost equivalent
- $14,750.00
- Same driving need for every quote
- 12,000 miles / year
The lowest estimate includes upfront cash, remaining payments, contributed trade equity, delivery, end fees and projected excess miles. Fully refundable deposits are excluded; the first payment is counted once.
The comparison length scales each actual-term total to a monthly budget equivalent. It does not change a contract, its residual or its money factor. Different cars, terms or coverage are not identical offers.
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| Cost | Quote 1 | Quote 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Actual term (months) | 36 | 36 |
| Included miles per year | 12,000 | 12,000 |
| First payment in drive-off? | Yes | Yes |
| Quoted monthly incl. tax | $400.00 | $390.00 |
| Cash due at signing | $400.00 | $1,390.00 |
| Refundable part of drive-off | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Trade equity contributed | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Payments after drive-off | 35 | 35 |
| Extra delivery / broker cost | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| End fees | $350.00 | $350.00 |
| Projected excess-mile charge | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total over actual term | $14,750.00 | $15,390.00 |
| Effective monthly estimate | $409.72 | $427.50 |
| 36-month equivalent estimate | $14,750.00 | $15,390.00 |
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