Purchase & financing
Purchase price ($)
Taxes (%)
Tax rate varies by country and purchase type (private sale vs dealership). Enter the applicable sales tax rate for your region.
Down payment ($)
The amount you pay upfront on purchase day. Cannot exceed the total price including taxes.
⚠ Your down payment can't exceed the total purchase price.
Interest rate (%)
Annual rate on your auto loan or line of credit. Enter 0 if you're paying cash.
Running costs
Fuel type
Km / year
Your estimated yearly mileage. World average is roughly 12,000–20,000 km/year depending on where you live.
Consumption (L / 100 km)
Average consumptionGas: compact car ≈ 7–9 L/100 km
Gas: SUV / truck ≈ 10–13 L/100 km
Electric: compact ≈ 17–20 kWh/100 km
Gas: SUV / truck ≈ 10–13 L/100 km
Electric: compact ≈ 17–20 kWh/100 km
Fuel price ($ / L)
Energy priceGas: varies widely by region — check your local pump price.
Electricity: home charging is typically $0.10–$0.30/kWh.
Electricity: home charging is typically $0.10–$0.30/kWh.
Insurance / month ($)
Monthly insuranceBasic liability: ≈ $50–$100/month.
Full coverage: ≈ $100–$250/month. Varies by region, age, and driving history.
Full coverage: ≈ $100–$250/month. Varies by region, age, and driving history.
Maintenance / year ($)
auto
Smart mode: auto-estimated based on vehicle age and brand. Manual mode: enter your own annual budget.
Manual
✦ Smart
Vehicle age at purchase
Brand type
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Resale value
Estimated resale value ($)
Look up your model on a local classifieds site (Facebook Marketplace, AutoTrader, etc.) with a few extra years to estimate future resale value.
⚠ Unless you're buying a collectible, vehicles lose value over time. Double-check your resale estimate.
Monthly net cost
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Total net cost: —
Purchase & financing
Purchase price ($)
Taxes (%)
Tax rate varies by country and purchase type (private sale vs dealership). Enter the applicable sales tax rate for your region.
Down payment ($)
The amount you pay upfront on purchase day. Cannot exceed the total price including taxes.
⚠ Your down payment can't exceed the total purchase price.
Interest rate (%)
Annual rate on your auto loan or line of credit. Enter 0 if you're paying cash.
Running costs
Fuel type
Km / year
Your estimated yearly mileage. World average is roughly 12,000–20,000 km/year depending on where you live.
Consumption (L / 100 km)
Average consumptionGas: compact car ≈ 7–9 L/100 km
Gas: SUV / truck ≈ 10–13 L/100 km
Electric: compact ≈ 17–20 kWh/100 km
Gas: SUV / truck ≈ 10–13 L/100 km
Electric: compact ≈ 17–20 kWh/100 km
Fuel price ($ / L)
Energy priceGas: varies by region.
Electricity: home charging typically $0.10–$0.30/kWh.
Electricity: home charging typically $0.10–$0.30/kWh.
Insurance / month ($)
Monthly insuranceBasic liability: ≈ $50–$100/month.
Full coverage: ≈ $100–$250/month.
Full coverage: ≈ $100–$250/month.
Maintenance / year ($)
auto
Smart mode: auto-estimated based on vehicle age and brand. Manual mode: enter your own annual budget.
Manual
✦ Smart
Vehicle age at purchase
Brand type
Est. maintenance: —
Resale value
Estimated resale value ($)
Look up your model on a local classifieds site to estimate future resale value.
⚠ Unless you're buying a collectible, vehicles lose value over time. Double-check your resale estimate.
Monthly net cost
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Total net cost: —
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