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Vehicle configurations and efficiency measurements come from the EPA data catalog, with source-specific caveats.
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Car Ownership Cost Calculator
Estimate the full cost of owning a vehicle, not only the monthly loan payment.
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True Cost of Owning a Car
Choose your vehicle, personalize the assumptions, and reveal the full picture.
● EPA vehicle reference catalog · 1984–2027
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Set up your vehicle
Choose an EPA configuration or enter vehicle specifications manually.
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Editable estimatesPurchase & financing
Illustrative purchase price — replace with an actual quote for a personalized estimate.
Energy & drivingEPA MPG where available · electricity cost entered by you
For blended plug-in hybrids, enter realistic electric and gasoline operating assumptions. This is a planning approximation, not an exact EPA charge-depleting cycle simulation.
Insurance, upkeep & extrasAnnual assumptions
Insurance, upkeep, repair reserve, and resale values are illustrative—not verified quotes. Maintenance includes tires; repair reserve excludes routine service.
Resale assumptionsThree editable scenarios
Simple planning assumptions applied to your purchase price, not market valuations. Used-vehicle age and mileage are not automatically priced into these rates.
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Two vehicles. One clear picture.
Compare on the same ownership period and annual mileage.
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Know what goes into every number.
Your assumptions
Purchase prices, electricity costs, insurance, future repairs, and resale are editable estimates—not dealership or insurance quotes.
Two different costs
Cash flow tracks money paid. Economic ownership cost reflects value lost, interest, and operating expenses. Legacy trade debt is disclosed separately.
This tool provides financial planning estimates, not professional financial, insurance, tax, or legal advice. EPA catalog values may differ from your real-world driving results. Taxes and actual ownership charges vary by location. This is a staging launch candidate, not yet approved for public release.
What this calculator covers
Vehicle purchase price, loan interest, fuel and estimated electricity costs, insurance, maintenance and resale all influence your ownership budget.
How to use your estimate
Loan payments are monthly cash outflows. Principal repayment reduces debt; it should not also be added as depreciation. Economic cost reflects value lost, operating expenses and financing charges.
Important assumptions
EPA fuel economy is a standardized estimate, not a guarantee of your actual driving costs. Insurance quotes, resale forecasts, repairs and taxes can differ substantially by vehicle and location.
What this calculator covers
Vehicle purchase price, loan interest, fuel and estimated electricity costs, insurance, maintenance and resale all influence your ownership budget.
How to use your estimate
Loan payments are monthly cash outflows. Principal repayment reduces debt; it should not also be added as depreciation. Economic cost reflects value lost, operating expenses and financing charges.
Important assumptions
EPA fuel economy is a standardized estimate, not a guarantee of your actual driving costs. Insurance quotes, resale forecasts, repairs and taxes can differ substantially by vehicle and location.