Help me negotiate a car purchase so I don't get fleeced on add-ons, fees, or the trade-in. I want a script + numbers I can hold to.
NEW OR USED: {new / used / certified_preowned}
CAR I WANT: {make_model_year_trim}
MSRP / ASKING PRICE: {amount}
MY OFFER STARTING POINT (what comps suggest): {amount + source}
FINANCING: {cash / dealer_finance / pre-approved_from_bank}
TRADE-IN: {yes_make_model_year_mileage_or_no}
LOCATION: {city_state}
TIMELINE: {today / this_week / no_rush}
KEY ADD-ONS TO REFUSE: {extended_warranty / paint_protection / GAP / nitrogen_tires}
GIVE ME:
1. **3-line opener** at the dealership — calm, friendly, clear on what you're there to do.
2. **The 4 numbers I track separately**: out-the-door price, trade-in value, financing rate, monthly payment. (Dealers like to mix these — your job is to unmix them.)
3. **Specific scripts** for the moments they'll try to upsell:
- 'Let me get my manager...'
- 'But it includes paint protection'
- 'We can lower your monthly payment by extending the term'
- 'GAP is highly recommended'
4. **When to walk** — exact red lines.
5. **The end-of-negotiation cross-check** before signing — what every line on the contract should be.0 copies·0 saves·2 views
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Sample output
Target: 2023 Toyota RAV4 LE, used CPO. KBB private party + dealer comps say $26K is fair, $27.5K is the ceiling. Pre-approved at 6.2% from credit union. No trade-in.
Opener (calm, direct): "Hi, I'm Devon. I'm here to look at the 2023 RAV4 LE on the lot. I'm pre-approved at 6.2% from my credit union and I'm paying cash for any down. I'm not trading anything in. I'll need an out-the-door price before I commit — happy to test drive first."
The 4 numbers — track each separately, never together:
Scripts:
'Let me get my manager': "Sure, take your time. I'll wait 10 minutes — if the manager isn't free by then I'll come back tomorrow." (Time pressure is theirs, not yours.)
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FAQ
Walk out at least once. The single best price drop in car buying happens between when you leave the showroom and the salesperson's first follow-up call. The prompt targets ChatGPT (GPT-4) and lives in the Personal & Career category on mycopyprompt.
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Matched against every prompt in the catalog by title.
'But it includes paint protection / fabric protection / nitrogen tires': "Please remove those from the contract. I don't want them. If they're not removable, that tells me the OTD price isn't fixed yet."
'We can lower your monthly payment by extending the term': "Thanks, but I'm focused on out-the-door price, not monthly. I'll handle financing separately."
'GAP coverage is highly recommended': "Got it. I'll consider GAP — but only through my credit union, where it's usually 1/3 the price. Please remove it from this contract."
Walk-away red lines:
Before signing, cross-check:
If anything is off, stop. Ask them to fix the printed contract. Don't initial a 'we'll fix it later' line.