Before buying a new car or truck you've got to know:

• How much the dealership paid for the car you want.
• How much other buyers are paying for similar models.
• Whether any discounts such as rebates or cheap financing are available.
• How much auto loans cost, including interest rates and fees.

Buyers without that information will pay thousands more than they should. Almost guaranteed.

Interest.com's 6 step plan to get the best price and cheapest loan tells buyers how to find and use that information to their advantage.