🚗 Car Ownership Cost Calculator
Calculate the true cost of owning a vehicle over time
Including purchase price, financing, depreciation, fuel, insurance, maintenance, and more
💵 Purchase Costs
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🏦 Financing
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⚙️ Operating Costs
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📅 Ownership Period
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Total Cost of Ownership
Total Ownership Cost
$64,507
Over 5 years
Net Cost (After Resale)
$49,507
Per Month
$825
Per Mile
$1
Purchase Breakdown
Purchase Price$35,000
Sales Tax$2,450
Registration Fee$250
Dealer Fees$500
Total Upfront Cost$38,200
Financing Summary
Loan Amount$31,200
Monthly Payment$596
Total Interest$4,557
Annual Operating Costs
Fuel$1,500
Insurance$1,500
Maintenance$1,200
Total Annual$4,350
Depreciation
Purchase Price$35,000
Resale Value$15,000
Total Depreciation$20,000
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