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Imagine that you have decided you need a new car, specifically a 2010 BMW 750i, and you want to analyze the financial options available for purchasing it. You plan to make a 10% down payment and consider two financing avenues: a loan from your local bank serviced over four years, and a loan from the dealership’s finance company with specific terms. The goal is to compare the total costs associated with each option and determine which deal is more advantageous in the long run.

First, you should conduct research to identify the current market price of a 2010 BMW 750i. Based on historical data and market listings, the price for this model around that year generally ranged between $70,000 and $80,000. For the purpose of this analysis, let’s assume the retail price of the car is $75,000. With this price, your initial down payment at 10% would be $7,500, leaving a loan balance of $67,500.

Regarding the interest rate from your local bank, typical car loan rates for good credit during this period ranged from approximately 4% to 7%. For this analysis, we will assume the bank offers a 5% annual interest rate. The car loan will be repaid over four years (48 months). To calculate the monthly payment, we will use the standard loan amortization formula, which is derived from the present value of an annuity formula:

Payment = P × r(1+r)^n / ((1+r)^n - 1)

where P is the principal loan amount ($67,500), r is the monthly interest rate (annual rate divided by 12), and n is the total number of payments (48 months). Plugging in the numbers:

r = 0.05 / 12 ≈ 0.004167

n = 48

Calculating the monthly payment:

Payment = $67,500 × 0.004167 × (1 + 0.004167)^48 / ((1 + 0.004167)^48 - 1)

Using a calculator, the monthly payment is approximately $1,556.74. The total amount paid over four years would then be:

$1,556.74 × 48 ≈ $74,721.12

Adding the down payment of $7,500, the total expenditure on the car from the bank loan viewpoint amounts to roughly $82,221.12. This total reflects the principal plus interest paid over the loan period.

Next, consider the dealership’s financing option. Here, the APR is 10%, with the same 10% down payment and a shorter repayment period of three years (36 months). After the three-year term, the dealership offers a rebate of 5% of the original car price, which reduces the effective cost of the vehicle.

Using the same car price of $75,000 and a 10% down payment ($7,500), the financed amount is again $67,500. Applying the loan amortization formula with an annual interest rate of 10%, the monthly rate is:

r = 0.10 / 12 ≈ 0.008333

Number of payments n = 36

Calculating the monthly payments:

Payment = $67,500 × 0.008333 × (1 + 0.008333)^36 / ((1 + 0.008333)^36 - 1)

Calculating the numerator and denominator:

Numerator: 0.008333 × (1.008333)^36 ≈ 0.008333 × 1.374 > approximately 0.01145

Denominator: (1.008333)^36 - 1 ≈ 1.374 - 1 = 0.374

Thus, the monthly payment ≈ ($67,500 × 0.01145) / 0.374 ≈ $773.63

Over three years (36 months), total payments sum to:

$773.63 × 36 ≈ $27,829.08

Adding back the initial down payment of $7,500, the total expenditure is approximately $35,329.08 before rebate considerations.

After the three-year loan term, the dealership provides a rebate of 5% of the original $75,000 price, amounting to:

Rebate = 0.05 × $75,000 = $3,750

This rebate reduces the effective cost of the vehicle to:

Net cost after rebate = Total paid ($35,329.08) - rebate ($3,750) ≈ $31,579.08

It is important to analyze the total costs and benefits associated with each financing method. The bank loan, with its lower interest rate, results in a higher total payment ($82,221.12) over four years but no rebate, culminating in an overall higher cost. The dealership’s option, with a higher interest rate, achieves a lower net cost after rebate, though the overall payments are less ($35,329.08) over three years. The rebate effectively lowers the total expenditure, making this option potentially more attractive, provided the vehicle’s value remains stable and you are comfortable with a shorter loan term and higher monthly payments.

Conclusion: Which Is the Better Deal and Why?

The better financial choice depends on your priorities—long-term cost savings versus loan terms. The dealership’s financing plan appears more advantageous primarily because of the 5% rebate, reducing the net cost of the vehicle by approximately $3,750. Despite the higher APR of 10%, the rebate effectively lessens your financial burden, and the total payments are lower over three years compared to the four-year bank loan.

However, the bank loan, with its lower interest rate, accumulates a higher total cost over a longer period. It provides the benefit of extended payment periods, potentially resulting in lower monthly payments, but at a greater overall expense. Additionally, the shorter term of the dealership loan aligns with more rapid ownership, which might be favorable depending on your financial goals.

In summary, considering the rebate and the total payments, the dealership’s financing option provides a better deal financially, assuming you can meet the higher monthly payment obligations and prefer ownership after three years. If, instead, you prioritize lower interest rates and longer-term payments, the bank loan might be more suitable.

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