The value of a vehicle based on the Kelley Blue Book, a respected publication that provides used-car pricing on nearly every make and model. Click/tap to access their website.

Cash paid upfront to reduce the size of a loan and reduce monthly payments.

the price the automaker recommends that the dealer charge for the vehicle.

A legal document providing proof of ownership of a vehicle. You will need the title of a car for different situations. A title contains important information about your car. All the information on a title needs to be 100% accurate.

A financial arrangement that enables an individual to obtain a vehicle for use without paying for it entirely. They get access to the vehicle for a certain term (usually two to five years) and then return the vehicle at the end of that period, sometimes with an option to buy it outright.

Determining the right amount of cash to pay upon closing the sale can help buyers get a deal that will work both in the short-term and over the course of the loan or lease.

Three important pricing terms are commonly used in new-car buying: sticker price, invoice price and True Market Value price. Each term has its own distinct meaning and is best used in certain circumstances.

There is no cut and dry choice when determining whether leasing or buying is the better choice; your economic situation and how you intend to use the car will play the largest role in your lease vs. buy decision.

Provides helpful tips and information for teenagers looking to buy their first car.

Valuable tips and advice on buying a vehicle from a former car salesman.

Good advice on all the different stages of buying a vehicle; from Consumer Reports.