The roles of money

Van just graduated from college and is now in the market for a new car. He has saved up $$4,000$ for a down payment. He's deciding between a Super

and a Duper. The Super is priced at $$23,599,$ and the Duper is priced at $$18,999.$ After agonizing over the decision, he decides to buy the Duper. He

writes the dealership a check for $$4,000$ and takes out a loan for the remainder of the purchase price.

Identify what role money plays in each of the following parts of the story.

Hint: Select each role only once.