Deal Math
Cash vs Finance Comparator
What does the Cash vs Finance Comparator do?
Compare paying cash against financing so the customer sees the real tradeoff. The fastest closer is the one who can put accurate numbers in front of a customer on the spot. This tool gives you clean deal math in seconds.
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Cash vs finance, settled.
Got the cash to buy outright? See whether keeping it invested and financing the car actually leaves you ahead, before the customer asks.
The out the door number you would pay in cash
The rate on the finance offer
How many months you finance over
What the kept cash earns if invested
Finance and invest comes out ahead by
$38,434
Pay cash
- Cash out today
- $35,000
- Interest paid
- $0
- Investment gain
- $0
- Net position
- -$35,000
Finance and invest
- Total of payments
- $41,484
- Interest paid
- -$6,484
- Investment gain
- $9,918
- Net position
- $3,434
Monthly payment, $691 for 60 months.
This compares the interest you pay to finance against the growth on the cash you keep and invest, compounded monthly. It assumes a steady return and ignores taxes, fees, and down payments, so treat it as a decision guide, not financial advice.
How to use it
- Enter your numbers or details in the tool above.
- Read the result instantly, no signup and nothing to install.
- Use it live with your customer to build trust and move the deal.
Common questions
What is the Cash vs Finance Comparator?
Compare paying cash against financing so the customer sees the real tradeoff. It is a free tool from JOEY for the individual car salesperson, and it runs right here in your browser.
Is the Cash vs Finance Comparator free?
Yes. The Cash vs Finance Comparator is free to use with no signup. JOEY also offers a full personal sales assistant if you want it to work your follow-up for you.
Who is the Cash vs Finance Comparator for?
It is built for the car salesperson who wants an edge, not for a corporate rollout. The fastest closer is the one who can put accurate numbers in front of a customer on the spot. This tool gives you clean deal math in seconds.
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Want JOEY to do the work for you?
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