Estimating Ownership Costs 1. Purchase Price Find the average price for a particular car model using Kelley Blue Book Also find your trade in value here Negotiate the price Used cars usually are negotiated 5-10% below asking price 2. Finance Costs 1. Pay in full up front 2. Down payment up front; loan for remainder of cost
Estimating Ownership Costs 3. Insurance – shop around! 4. Taxes All states require that cars be registered with the DMV and to display license plates 5. Maintenance costs Average yearly cost for preventative maintenance (engine tune-ups, oil changes, battery replacement, etc.) will range from $650 for a small car to $2000 for a large car or SUV
Estimating Ownership Costs 6. Fuel Usually big SUVs and pickups get mpg and sometimes require more expensive premium fuel Small cars and hybrids deliver MPG and run on low-grade fuel How to calculate the mpg: