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Fortune
Ivana Pino

Experts weigh in to help you figure out how much car you can afford

Photo illustration of three cars viewed from above that are filling up with the color green. (Credit: Photo illustration by Fortune; Original photo by Getty Images)

Certain big-ticket purchases can be delayed until you can afford it later on.

But for many Americans, the purchase of a new car is sometimes a non-negotiable if they rely on a vehicle to get to work, get their kids to and from school, or don’t have a reliable public transportation system to lean on. 

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