The budgeting process when you're preparing to buy a new truck is highly important. While it's easy to be focused on the final price that is agreed upon at the end of the negotiation process, you should also budget for some additional costs. For example, you'll need to pay things such as taxes, service fees, and other small fees to complete the purchase. You may also have the opportunity to pay a little more now to save time and money in the future, as well as make your life easier and more comfortable. Here are some potential costs that your salesperson may bring up at the time of your purchase, whether you're buying from a Ford dealership or other provider:

Window Tinting

Some trucks have windows that are partially tinted, while others do not. Getting the windows tinted on your vehicle is about more than just having the vehicle look sleek. It's also highly functional. Tinting is one of the best ways to keep the interior of your vehicle cool in the summer, especially when it's parked. Additionally, if you have children who will be riding in the back seats, tinting can help to keep the sun out of their eyes, making it easier for them to sleep during your trip. Many dealerships can tint your windows to your specifications before you pick up the vehicle.

Upholstery Protection

If your vehicle has upholstered seats, the last thing you want is to drop some food onto the seat and leave a permanent stain — especially in the weeks or months after buying the vehicle. While scrubbing stains quickly can lift them, you can add another weapon to your arsenal in the form of upholstery protection. Many dealerships will apply a protective coating to vehicles' upholstery, which makes stains less likely to set before you're able to wipe them up.

Bed Liner

Some new trucks come equipped with bed liners, but you'll want to make a plan to protect this part of your vehicle if it does not. Truck dealerships often present a couple different options for bed liners. One is a traditional bed liner made of plastic, which slips into the bed of the truck to keep the liner from getting damaged. Another is a spray liner; this process involves spraying one or more players of a compound over every square inch of the truck's bed. This liner isn't as bulky looking as the plastic removable kind, and will offer a high degree of protection for your new vehicle.