How to Find the Invoice Price on New Vehicles

Purchasing a car can be an intimidating experience. It is a considerable investment that demands a lot of research and preparation, otherwise you could end up paying more for the car than you should. The price shown on the car's informational sticker, often called the sticker price, is a higher price than you should pay for your car. To maximize your savings, it is important to find the price that the dealer paid for the car, called the invoice price, and make your purchasing decision with that amount in mind.

Instructions

Finding the Invoice Price at Edmunds.com

1

Navigate to the Edmunds new car website.

2

Select the manufacturer of your desired vehicle from the "Browse by Make" section.

3

Click the link in the center of the screen for your desired vehicle model.

4

Select your desired vehicle model style from the list in the center of the screen. Most cars come with several different styles that include a combination of pre-determined options meant to appeal to different types of people. The prices for the different styles will vary depending on the options included with each one.

5

Locate the "National Base Price" section. The invoice price is listed under the word "Invoice."

Finding the Invoice Price at KBB.com

6

Navigate to the KBB (Kelley Blue Book) website.

7

Click the drop-down menu that says "Select Make," then choose the manufacturer of your desired car. Select the drop-down menu that says "All Models" and choose the model of vehicle you are researching, then click the "Go" button.

8

Type your ZIP code, then click the "Go" button.

9

Select the vehicle year you are interested in (at certain times throughout the year, some dealerships carry new vehicles from two different model years).

10

Select your desired vehicle model trim from the list in the center of the screen. The invoice price will be displayed on the next screen next to the word "Invoice" in the center of the screen.