Total Cost of Ownership (Car)
Purchase + insurance + fuel + maintenance + depreciation over N years.
Result
General calculation reads
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How to use this calculator
- Enter all line items.
- Estimate resale at end (KBB).
- Read total + per-year + per-mile costs.
About this calculator
Total cost of ownership is what cars actually cost — typically 1.5-2× the sticker price over a 5-year period when you include depreciation, insurance, fuel, and maintenance. AAA puts average TCO at $0.60-0.75 per mile for a typical mid-size sedan over 5 years. Trucks and SUVs run higher ($0.80-1.00/mi); compact economy cars lower ($0.45-0.55/mi). EVs save ~$1500/yr on fuel + maintenance but depreciate faster (currently).
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