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Can a dealer mark up the money factor?
Yes. Manufacturers set a base (or "buy") money factor through their finance arms. Dealers are allowed to mark this up by a certain amount and keep the difference as additional profit. The markup is not disclosed unless you ask. Two customers leasing the same car at the same dealer can have different money factors. Always ask the dealer what money factor they are using and compare it to the manufacturer's base rate.
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Lisa Salzberg
Stellar service! Found me the car i wanted in 20 minutes and delivered it the next day. David was unbelievably responsive and helpful. The only way to buy a car!
Stellar service! Found me the car i wanted in 20 minutes and delivered it the next day. David was unbelievably responsive and helpful. The only way to buy a car!
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Working with Vantage Auto Group was a real pleasure. They made the leasing process easy, without any of the normal stress of going to and dealing with the dealership. This is my second time working with Dave and his staff and it was as smooth the second time as it was with the first lease.
Working with Vantage Auto Group was a real pleasure. They made the leasing process easy, without any of the normal stress of going to and dealing with the dealership. This is my second time working with Dave and his staff and it was as smooth the second time as it was with the first lease.
William Jenkins
Excellent to work with. Super easy to work with. The staff is great. Dave Alesso was excellent in helping what I was looking for. He sent Nikko to give me the car and he was so helpful showing me the car details. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Excellent to work with. Super easy to work with. The staff is great. Dave Alesso was excellent in helping what I was looking for. He sent Nikko to give me the car and he was so helpful showing me the car details. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
Rebecca Perez
Incredible service! Quick, easy, and got exactly what I wanted at the right price
Incredible service! Quick, easy, and got exactly what I wanted at the right price
Steven Finkelstein
My wife and I have been working with Dave and Vantage Auto Group for over 5 years now, across 7 cars for our family, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. Dave is always professional, thorough, and a true advocate for his clients. His persistence and dedication make the process smooth and stress-free, and he takes the time to ensure every detail is handled with care.I’ve personally recommended Dave and Vantage to several friends, and they’ve had the same positive experience. His staff is punctual, cordial, and a pleasure to work with, bringing a level of service that goes far beyond what you’d expect from traditional, impersonal salespeople.Dave and his team truly take it to a new level. If you’re looking for a trusted partner in the car shopping process, I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group.
My wife and I have been working with Dave and Vantage Auto Group for over 5 years now, across 7 cars for our family, and the experience has been consistently outstanding. Dave is always professional, thorough, and a true advocate for his clients. His persistence and dedication make the process smooth and stress-free, and he takes the time to ensure every detail is handled with care.I’ve personally recommended Dave and Vantage to several friends, and they’ve had the same positive experience. His staff is punctual, cordial, and a pleasure to work with, bringing a level of service that goes far beyond what you’d expect from traditional, impersonal salespeople.Dave and his team truly take it to a new level. If you’re looking for a trusted partner in the car shopping process, I highly recommend Vantage Auto Group.
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Joe Piazza
Sean and the Vantage Auto Group made the entire process seamless from start to finish — I can’t recommend them highly enough!!
Sean and the Vantage Auto Group made the entire process seamless from start to finish — I can’t recommend them highly enough!!
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