You Are in the Process of Purchasing a New Automobile

question 6

Essay

You are in the process of purchasing a new automobile that will cost you $25,000.The dealership is offering you either a $1000 rebate (applied toward the purchase price)or 3.9% financing for 60 months (with payments made at the end of the month).You have been pre-approved for an auto loan through your local credit union at an interest rate of 7.5% for 60 months.Should you take the $2000 rebate and finance through your credit union or forgo the rebate and finance through the dealership at the lower 3.9% APR?

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Definitions:

Cost Of Goods Sold

The total expenses directly related to the production of goods sold by a company, including material and labor costs.

FOB Shipping Point

A term used in shipping agreements indicating that the buyer assumes responsibility for the goods and the cost of transport once the goods leave the seller's premises.

Title To Merchandise

The legal right or ownership of goods and products, which is transferred from the seller to the buyer when the conditions of a sale are met.

Report Form

A form of balance sheet with the “Liabilities” and “Stockholders’ equity” sections presented below the “Assets” section.