What does the bare car price mean?
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The bare car purchase price refers to the price of the car itself after leaving the factory (without any additional accessories), excluding insurance, taxes, and other fees. Below is relevant information about the bare car price: 1. The bare car price is the manufacturing price of the car itself, excluding vehicle purchase tax, insurance, and license plate fees. 2. The counterpart to the bare car price is the on-the-road price. On-the-road price = bare car price + insurance + purchase tax + license plate fees, etc. 3. If you are not familiar with the process of purchasing and using a vehicle, it is not recommended to only purchase the bare car. Instead, opt for a full set of services to avoid unnecessary trouble.
The ex-factory price is the basic selling price of the car, excluding all those miscellaneous additional fees like taxes, insurance, window tinting, and so on. When I first started considering buying a car, I didn't understand this concept either—I thought the price the salesperson quoted was the all-inclusive price. It wasn't until I signed the contract that I realized there were a whole bunch of extra charges. Essentially, it's like the 'net price' of the vehicle, covering only the basic factory configuration, without any later-added decorations or insurance. Understanding this is pretty important because buyers often start their budget planning from here. If you can negotiate the ex-factory price down, the total on-the-road price can save you a lot. Some 4S dealerships like to play tricks with the ex-factory price—for example, intentionally quoting a lower price to attract you, then adding extra service fees later. My advice is to always clarify the details of the ex-factory price when buying a car. Don’t just get excited by a small number—you’ve got to factor in all the other costs to know if it’s really a good deal.
