Name __________________________________ Period _____ Date ________
Truecar.com (website) is a source for consumers to get unbiased
information on the performance, reliability and safety of all kinds of
automobiles, both new and used. This is not the only website you
can use but it is easy to use and has understandable information. It’s
such a useful source; I want you to be familiar with how to use it.
Answer the questions below using the truecar.com website; you will
be examining data on used cars.
1. Name three reasons to use Truecar.com to look for a vehicle.
2. Click on Select a Vehicle and select the New Honda Civic 4 door sedan.
This is a good first car. What is the MSRP for an automatic transmission?
3. What does MSRP stand for?
4. How many models are available?
5. Select the EX-L model and fill in the following chart.
Average Paid
MSRP
Target Price
Base
$
$
$
Options
$
$
$
Regional Fees
$
$
$
Destination Fees
$
$
$
Customer Incentives
$
Total
$
$
$
Estimated Savings off MSRP:
$
$
6. Summarize the review for the Honda Civic EX-L.
7. What do they say about figuring out the monthly payment? Is this
reasonable? Why/why not?
8. Click on Shop for Used Cars. Select the Honda Civic EX-L 2012. Select
one of the results. List the price, place, mileage and any other pertinent
information.
9. Would you buy this used car? Why / why not?
10. Change the search criteria to only list Blue cars (still used – Honda Civic
EX-L 2012). How many cars were returned? Where were they located?
11. Search for a 2010 model of a car or truck you are interested in. List the
model, make, price, mileage and location below.
12. Go to new cars. Select the Toyota Camry 2014 4 cylinder model. Add an
option of the Preferred Accessory Package. What is included in this
package and what is the price?
13. Choose a color for your Camry. What color did you choose? Did the
price change?
14. Look at the incentives offered. Name 4 of them.
15. Choose a car/truck of your choice and list the Make, Model, Year (new
please), options, color, MSRP and truecar estimate. Why did you choose
this vehicle? Did your research make you more or less interested?