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Car Pricing & Fair Value

Are Online Car Prices More Accurate Than Dealership Prices?

Compare online car prices vs dealership prices in the US—which are more accurate, when to trust them, and how to use both when buying.

January 31, 20264 min read
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Car Pricing & Fair Value

Dealer Invoice Price vs MSRP Explained

Understand dealer invoice vs MSRP in the US—what they mean, how they differ, and why neither alone defines a fair new car price.

January 31, 20265 min read
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Car Pricing & Fair Value

How Inflation Is Changing Car Prices

How inflation is affecting car prices in the US—new and used, interest rates, and what buyers can do to protect themselves.

January 31, 20264 min read
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Dealer Fees & Add-Ons

How Much Add-Ons Inflate Car Prices

How much add-ons inflate car prices in the US—hundreds to thousands; get OTD without add-ons so you see true price.

January 31, 20261 min read
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Car Pricing & Fair Value

How Much Room Is There to Negotiate a Car Price?

Learn how much negotiation room exists on new and used cars in the US—by segment, market, and how to find out before you make an offer.

January 31, 20265 min read
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Car Pricing & Fair Value

How Timing Affects Car Prices

Learn how timing affects car prices in the US—season, month, model year, and inventory—and when to buy or sell for better deals.

January 31, 20264 min read
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Negotiation & Dealer Psychology

How to Negotiate a Car Price Over Email

Negotiate a car price over email in the US—get OTD quotes, compare dealers, and avoid pressure before you set foot on the lot.

January 31, 20264 min read
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Negotiation & Dealer Psychology

How to Negotiate a Car Price Without Feeling Awkward

Negotiating a car price doesn't have to be uncomfortable. Learn a simple, script-based approach that works in the US without confrontation or games.

January 31, 20267 min read
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SEO Long-Tail

How to Negotiate Car Price With AI

How to negotiate car price with AI in the US—use AI-powered fair value, OTD, and scripts so you negotiate from data.

January 31, 20262 min read
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