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​Principle: The sum of cost and fees excluding interest
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Interest Rate: (APR) typically ranges from 3% to 18%,
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Loan Term: The number of months it will take to pay off at minimum payment. Loan terms range from 36-80 months with most people taking 60-month (5-year) loans.
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Down Payment: The amount of cash you pay up front that goes directly toward the principal cost of the vehicle.
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Trade Value: Any cash value you are receiving from the dealer for a trade-in vehicle. Trade value functions the same as down payment.
36 Months = 3 Years
48 Months = 4 Years
60 Months = 5 Years
72 Months = 6 Years

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