Out-the-Door Text Template That Gets Real Numbers

Most shoppers waste time because they ask:

"What is your best price?"
"What is monthly payment?"

Those questions invite incomplete answers.

Use This Instead

I am ready to buy this week and comparing final out-the-door offers.
Please send your best itemized OTD quote including:

selling price,

tax,

DMV/title/registration,

dealer/doc fees,

optional add-ons listed separately.

That message is specific enough to force structure.

Follow-Up if They Send Blended Numbers

Thanks. I still need each category itemized, especially dealer fees and optional products.
I will choose based on clean OTD structure.

Repeat once. If still vague, move on.

Why This Template Wins

You control scope
You create a written paper trail
You reduce in-store time pressure

What to Compare Across Dealers

Net OTD total
Add-on count and pricing
Rate terms (if financing or leasing)

Never compare only headline vehicle price.

Pro Move

Run every worksheet response through Deal Review to catch hidden fee padding and rate markup before you commit.