New car dealers commonly offer attractive deals such as zero interest or no money down to entice consumers to buy their cars. Which of the following statements is most correct about how these deals should be incorporated in your decision process about whether to buy a car?

• A : If a car dealer offers attractive terms, you should be able to afford a more expensive car on the same budget.

• B : You should research all the special deals being offered by competing car companies to find the best one.

• C : Car purchase decisions should be based on your specific needs and your budget, not on financial deals.

• D : Financial considerations are the most important; you should always take zero interest financing if you can get it.