You Are in the Process of Purchasing a New Automobile

question 53

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 $1000 rebate and finance through your credit union or forgo the rebate and finance through the dealership at the lower 3.9% APR?

---

Definitions:

Deductibles

The amount a policyholder must pay out-of-pocket before an insurance company will cover the remaining costs of a claim.

Moral Hazard

A situation where one party is more likely to take risks because the negative consequences of the risk are borne by another party.

Health Insurance

A type of insurance coverage that pays for medical and surgical expenses incurred by the insured, often providing a hedge against financial risks arising from healthcare costs.

Adverse Selection

A situation in economics where one party in a transaction has more information than the other, often leading to inefficiencies and potentially flawed market outcomes.