Here at Theodore Robins Ford, we like to make sure that drivers in Costa Mesa, CA have all the answers when they search for a new vehicle, and our goal is to provide it to them and help every step of the way so you can find a vehicle that you love to drive, and most of all, can afford. What does it take to determine if you can afford a new Ford from our showroom? Well, there are many factors, and we like highlight those for you.The first thing you should do is calculate your monthly pay after taxes. Once you have that number, subtract your monthly expenses like a mortgage or rent, food, family, cable, internet, electricity, and other utilities. What you have left is the number you should expect to use for a monthly car payment plus gas and insurance.Using that formula, it should give you a much better idea of what you can pay, and help you find the right new Ford vehicle that fits within that range. Of course, our lease and finance team is here to go through all your many different options from a lease payment, to car loans and much more so you can made a confident and informed choice that benefits you.If you'd like to learn more, we'd be happy to provide you with more details and discuss financing options on new Ford vehicles here in our Costa Mesa showroom, so contact us today to get started!