CAR-BUYING QUESTIONS
What is an out-the-door price?
The out-the-door price is the total you'd pay to drive the car home: the vehicle price plus taxes, title and registration, dealer fees, and any add-ons, minus rebates or your trade-in. Asking for it in writing is the clearest way to compare offers, because a low advertised price can grow once fees are added. On OffLot, every vehicle page shows an out-the-door estimate using an illustrative tax rate and fees so you know roughly what to expect.
General information, not legal or financial advice; rules vary by state and lender.Related questions
- What does out-the-door price mean?
- Why should I ask for the out-the-door price instead of the sticker price?
- How does OffLot estimate the out-the-door price?
- Can I get the out-the-door price before visiting the dealership?
- Why should I negotiate the out-the-door price instead of the monthly payment?
- How is OffLot's out-the-door estimate calculated?