Comparison Shopping
Consumer Rights and Responsibilities
Leasing v. Buying a Car
Renting v. Buying a house
Grab Bag
100

What is the process of comparing products, prices, and features before making a purchase?

What is comparison shopping?

100

What consumer right means products should not pose unreasonable dangers when used as intended?

What is the right to safety?

100

True or False: 

When you lease a car, when your lease is up you own the car.

What is false?

100

What is the name of the loan used to purchase a house?

What is a mortgage?

100

⁠How many U.S. state capitals have the word “City” in their name?

What is 4?

Jefferson City, Oklahoma City, Carson City, Salt Lake City

200

Why should you compare quality and features instead of looking only at price?

Because the cheapest option may be lower quality or may not meet your needs.

200

What is a warranty?

A promise about a product's condition, quality, or repair or replacement coverage.

200

What is a person who leases a car called?

What is a lessee?

200

What is the initial amount of money a buyer pays toward the purchase price of a house?

What is a down payment?

200

Closest Wins!

On October 10th 2026, Ron Wallace of Greene, Rhode Island, set a new world record for the heaviest pumpkin ever grown. How much does it weigh?

What is 3,156lbs?

300

What term describes the full cost of owning and using something, including expenses beyond the purchase price?


What is total cost of ownership?

300

What government agency is commonly associated with protecting consumers from unfair or deceptive business practices?


What is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)?

300

Name one possible extra cost or disadvantage when ending a car lease.


Excess mileage fees, charges for excessive wear and tear, or early termination fees.

300

Name one advantage of renting instead of buying a home.

What is lower upfront cost, fewer maintenance responsibilities, or greater flexibility?

300

Closest Guess Wins:

There are this many Starbucks locations in Virginia.

What is 515? 

400

A car is advertised for a low purchase price, but the buyer must also pay for insurance, maintenance, gas, and registration. What are these additional expenses called?

What are hidden costs?

400

A store sells you a defective product. Name one reasonable step you could take to address the problem.



Contact the seller or manufacturer, review the warranty or return policy, and request a repair, replacement, or refund when applicable.

400

Sarah is buying a car that costs $28,000. Her mortgage lender requires a 13% down payment.

How much money does Sarah need for her down payment?

What is 3640?

400

What is the difference between principal and interest on a mortgage?

What is principal is the amount borrowed; interest is the cost of borrowing the money.

400

Closest Wins!

The total number of escalators in the state of Wyoming

2