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The trap is a pretty payment hiding a worse car price. In Raleigh, insurance quotes flipped a 2022 Lexus GX comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. When does it actually happen? I'll update if anything new shows up.

Compare apples to apples or you'll get spun. Ask for out-the-door on the 2022 Lexus GX with fees, add-ons, and rate on separate lines. Do that before you talk monthly again. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. Going to re-read the worksheet tonight.

Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. If one piece looks too good on the 2022 Lexus GX, hunt doc fees, accessories, and the APR next. That's the part that actually changes the decision. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.

Update from me: I finally have sale price, fees, and trade on separate lines for the 2022 Lexus GX. Going to re-read the worksheet tonight.

OP update: I got two written quotes on the 2022 Lexus GX and the out-the-door gap is bigger than the ads made it look. I asked for the buyer’s order in email, not a text.