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Do car dealers mark up the interest rate?

Yes. When a dealer arranges your financing, the lender offers the dealer a wholesale rate called the buy rate. The dealer then adds a markup, typically 1% to 2.5%, and quotes you the higher rate. The dealer keeps the difference as profit on every payment you make. This is called dealer reserve, and it is one of the most profitable parts of the car business.

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