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Vehicle Cost Calculator

Vehicle Cost Calculator

This tool uses basic information about your driving habits to calculate total cost of ownership and emissions for makes and models of most vehicles, including alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Also see the cost calculator widgets.

Assumptions

Choose vehicles to compare

Select up to eight vehicles to compare from the makes and models below or create your own custom vehicle.
     

Tell us how you use your car

Because vehicle efficiencies vary depending on how you use your car, this information allows the tool to more accurately calculate fuel usage.

Normal Daily Use

Average daily driving distance
miles
Days per week
Weeks per year
Percent highway
Annual Driving Distance
0 miles
City Distance
0 miles
Highway Distance
0 miles

Other Trips

Annual mileage
miles
Percent highway


Disclaimer:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) do not endorse any companies or products described on the Vehicle Cost Calculator. Vehicle prices and specifications change frequently. Not all data have been verified by DOE or NREL, which manages the site. Consult a dealer or vehicle manufacturer before making purchasing decisions.