purchase price

noun

: the amount of money someone pays for something (such as a house)

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This increases the original purchase price of the investment to current fair market value, Lucas said, which may help reduce capital gains taxes in the future. — Jessica Dickler,kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 According to the magazine, buyers who travel 50 miles or more and purchase a house during their visit will receive a voucher for $5,000 off the purchase price. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Casse said a portion of a recent client’s purchase price went to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which supports accredited organizations caring for retired thoroughbreds. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 While Subaru doesn’t offer a more fuel-efficient hybrid version, your potential savings on the purchase price can pay for a lot of gas. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for purchase price

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“Purchase price.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purchase%20price. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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