How Do You Read New Car Window Stickers?
Ok so you want to buy a car but, you cannot understand the sticker. This should help you with your purchase to better understand what is on the Dealer Window Sticker. The Manufactured Suggested Retail Price is the price the Manufacturer recommends that dealerships sell the vehicle for. This may sometimes be the price before any Optional Equipment is added. The Optional Equipment is the “extras” that are on the vehicle your looking at. These may or may not be added to the price of the vehicle. The Total Vehicle and Options is the actual price the Manufacturer is recommending based on the options added to the standard vehicle. The Destination & Delivery Charges are usually costs added by the dealership such as “prepping” which ensures that everything is in working order prior to your purchase. It can also include other incidental charges such as lot fees, cleaning while the car is on the lot, etc. Total Price is the recommended price after Destination & Delivery are added to the Total Ve