amortizing. 1  transitive verb. 2  1 : to pay off (an obligation, such as a mortgage) gradually usually by periodic payments of principal and interest or by payments to a sinking fund amortize a loan. 3  2 : to gradually reduce or write off the cost or value of (something, such as an asset) amortize goodwill amortize machinery.
Expect to pay $30-$300 for a basic car alarm that has a siren attached to the vehicle's existing wiring system, one or two remote controls and a simple controller/brain; models at the higher end of this price range may have a back-up battery and/or more sensors than the lower-priced alarms, or a few features like a remote start or a starter ...
But in the age of smartphones, do we really need car navigation systems anymore? We've listed some of the pros and cons of in-car navigation. Cost. In years past, a typical navigation system option ranged anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000 extra. Sometimes navigation systems were even bundled with more expensive options, which made them even pricier. Today's navigation systems have come down in price, which makes them far more attractive to shoppers.