purchase price
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purchase price
The amount of money that must be paid to acquire goods, a service, or a legal asset.
Der Kaufpreis für das Haus muss innerhalb von vier Wochen bezahlt werden.
The purchase price for the house must be paid within four weeks.
The word is a clear compound of 'der Kauf' (purchase) and 'der Preis' (price). So it literally refers to the price for a purchase.
Der Kaufpreis für das Fahrrad war wirklich günstig.
The purchase price for the bicycle was really low.
Common verbs used in connection with the purchase price are 'bezahlen' (to pay), 'entrichten' (to pay, formal), 'aushandeln' (to negotiate), 'festlegen' (to set), or 'senken' (to lower).
Die Vertragspartner müssen den Kaufpreis noch aushandeln.
The contracting parties still have to negotiate the purchase price.
To say what the price applies to, you use the preposition 'für' (for) followed by the accusative.
Wie hoch ist der Kaufpreis für die Wohnung?
What is the purchase price for the apartment?
'Kaufpreis' (purchase price) is a neutral to formal term that is often used in contracts, real estate transactions, or commerce.
Im Notarvertrag wird der endgültige Kaufpreis festgehalten.
The final purchase price is recorded in the notarized contract.
selling price
Kaufpreis and Verkaufspreis can refer to the same amount in the same transaction, but from different perspectives. The buyer pays the Kaufpreis to acquire the goods, while the seller sets the Verkaufspreis at which they offer or sell them.
Der Käufer zahlt für das Fahrrad einen Kaufpreis von 800 Euro.
The buyer pays a purchase price of 800 euros for the bicycle.
Der Händler setzt für das Fahrrad einen Verkaufspreis von 800 Euro fest.
The retailer sets a selling price of 800 euros for the bicycle.
