Depreciation estimate
Based on recent used prices for older versions of each car, from several public pricing sources.
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Car Cost Report
Tell us up to three cars you're considering (new or used, with year, trim and price), your ZIP code and how many miles you drive. Within 2 business days you get a written comparison of what each would really cost you over five years, and the questions to ask each seller.
$15 per report. Not useful? Full refund within 30 days.
Create a free account and tick "email me once when the Car Cost Report is available". We'll send one email when it opens. No payment is taken now. Meanwhile, the free calculator compares two cars.
Car Cost Report 3 cars · ZIP 43215 · 12,000 mi/yr
| Car 1 | Car 2 | Car 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation | $13.8k | $10.2k | $11.6k |
| Financing | $3.9k | $2.6k | $3.1k |
| Fuel | $6.8k | $6.8k | $4.9k |
| Maintenance | $4.3k | $4.9k | $4.4k |
| 5-year total* | $28.8k | $24.5k | $24.0k |
Financing compared
Total interest at the rate you've been offered, or at typical rates for your credit range.
Running costs
Fuel or charging at your local prices and mileage, plus scheduled maintenance from manufacturer schedules.
Questions to ask
For each car: recalls, warranty left, known problem areas and fees to look for on the buyer's order.
What it is, and isn't
The Car Cost Report is an independent estimate based on public data and your inputs. It isn't an appraisal, an inspection of a specific car, financial advice or an insurance quote. We never contact dealers or share your information.
Questions
When does it open?
We're finishing our data sources and report format now. Create a free account and choose to be notified, and we'll send one email when it opens.
Will dealers contact me?
No. We never share your details with dealers, lenders or insurers.
What if it's not useful?
Email us within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. See the Refund Policy.
Do you include insurance?
We include the insurance quotes you provide. We aren't an insurer or agent and don't quote insurance.