Take out the guesswork - fill out the spreadsheet
here. Then you will know where you stand based on facts, not hunches.
If you don't have MS Excell, you can download a free MS Office replacement
here. I would highly suggest reading through
carbuyingtips.com before you close the deal. Other than a house, a new vehicle is the most expensive item most people purchase. Amazes me when people will spend several hours researching the difference between items that are less than $1K but go into purchasing a new vehicle totally unprepared....
Good luck! Just remember the price of the truck, the loan and the trade in are three separate transactions. Focus on the monthly payment only and you
will pay to much!