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kellbreen
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What does "cash or loan amount paid with trade-in" mean?

 
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TomD8
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What does "cash or loan amount paid with trade-in" mean?

If you buy a new car for $30,000, and you're given $5,000 for your trade-in, then your "cash or loan amount" is $25,000.  It's the amount you have to pay after subtracting the value of your trade-in.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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TomD8
Level 15

What does "cash or loan amount paid with trade-in" mean?

If you buy a new car for $30,000, and you're given $5,000 for your trade-in, then your "cash or loan amount" is $25,000.  It's the amount you have to pay after subtracting the value of your trade-in.

**Answers are correct to the best of my ability but do not constitute tax or legal advice.

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