SECTION 9-1 Purchasing a New Vehicle pp. 314-316
Key Words to Know sticker price (p. 314) The total price of a vehicle, including base price, options, and destination charge. base price (p. 314) The price of a vehicle’s engine, chassis, and any other standard equipment for a particular model.
Key Words to Know options (p. 314) Extra equipment on a vehicle not included in the base price, such as a sunroof, air-conditioning, and tinted glass. destination charge (p. 314) The cost of shipping a vehicle from the factory to the dealer.
Formula 1 Sticker = Base + Options + Destination Price Price Charge
Example 1 Scott Evil shopping for a sports car. A portion of the sticker for a convertible is shown below. What is the sticker price for this vehicle?
Figure 9.1
Example 1 Answer: Step 1 Find the options price. $730 + $815 = $1,545
Example 1 Answer: Step 2 Find the sticker price. Base Price + Options + Destination Charge $23,140 + $1,545 + $499 = $25,184
Practice 2 Sports utility vehicle. Base price: $26,630. Options: power sunroof $704; supplemental side airbags $431; security alarm $132. Destination charge: $625. What is the sticker price?
Practice 2 Answer $28,522
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