This calculator will help you compare the price of using public transportation with the price of paying at the pump and then parking your car. This calculator has been set with default values based on the national averages for April, 2009; however, you may set variables such as the price of gas and the length of the commute to match the price of gas in your area and the length of your commute.
* Based on the following estimates for increased costs of maintenance and tire replacement per mile.
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Small Car per Mile |
Medium Car per Mile |
Large Car per Mile |
Mini-Van per Mile |
SUV per Mile |
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Maintenance: |
4.26 cents |
4.51 cents |
4.92 cents |
4.87 cents |
4.94 cents |
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Tires: |
0.61 cents |
0.87 cents |
0.82 cents |
0.95 cents |
0.74 cents |
** If you are able to eliminate a vehicle in your household, you can save an additional $5,716 in car ownership cost (full-coverage insurance, license, registration, taxes, depreciation and finance charge).
The ownership, maintenance and tire replacement cost are from the AAA 2008 Your Driving Costs.
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