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Car Cost Comparison Calculator

When buying a car it is important to consider all the expenses. This calculator helps you forecast the real cost of buying and owning a car.

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Description Car #1 Car #2
* Enter the total price of the car, including options:
* Enter the applicable sales-tax percentage:
* Enter the annual cost of licensing this vehicle:
* Enter the cost of the extended warranty, if applicable:
* Will you be financing this vehicle? ("y" or "n"):
* Enter the amount of your down-payment:
* Enter the financing rate (Annual Percentage Rate):
* Enter the number of months financed:
* Enter annual insurance premium:
* Enter the number of miles you expect to drive this car per year:
* Enter the vehicle's estimated Miles Per Gallon rating:
* Enter the local cost of one gallon of gasoline:
* How many years old is the car?:
* How many years do you expect to own this car?:
* Enter an estimated monthly maintenance and repair cost:
Tax, License, and Extended Warranty Costs:
Depreciation Costs:
Finance Costs:
Insurance Costs:
Fuel Costs:
Maintenance & Repair Costs:
Total cost of buying and owning the car:
Annual cost to own and operate this vehicle:
Cost per mile:
Summary: