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Page 2 of 2 it reflects the "opportunity cosY" of the return you could have made if you had invested the Purchase Price elsewhere. Taxes & Fees Sometimes referred to as DMV fees, this consists of the base sales taxes, license and registration fees in your state, and gas guzzler tax if applicable. These taxes and fees are frequently based on a percentage of the purchase price, and generally decrease as the vehicle ages and loses its value. Note that the average state sales tax that we use includes local and county taxes. Fuel This expense is based on EPA mileage figures, assuming corsumption consists of two-thirds highway and one-third city driving, and that the vehicle has an automatic transmission unless automatic is not available. Cost estimates are based on self-service prices, using regular unleaded gasoline for vehicles whose manufacturers require regular; premium unleaded gasoline for vehicles whose manufacturers require premium; or diesel fuel for diesel vehicles. Maintenance This is the estimated expense of two types of maintenance: sc:heduled and unscheduled. Scheduled maintenance is the performance of factory-recommended items at periodic mileage and/or calendar intervals. Unscheduled maintenance includes wheel alignment and the replacement of items such as the battery, brakes, headlamps, hoses, exhaust system parts, taillight/turn signal bulbs, tires and wiper blades/inserts. Estimated tire replacement costs are supplied to Edmunds.com by The Tire Rack, Inc. Repairs This is the estimated expense for repairs not covered by the vehicle manufacturer's warranties over the five years from the date of purchase, assuming an average of 15,000 miles are driven annually. This expense is based on the cost of a typical "zero deductible" extended warranty for the vehicle, minus the estimated amount of that cost that consists of the warranty provider's overhead and profit. Total Cash Price For new vehicles, the Total Cash Price shown is the vehicle's True Market ValueO (TMV) price plus typically equipped options, destination charge, base tax and fees for the state, and, if applicable, guzzler tax; less any widely available man ufacturer-to-custom er cash rebates. For used vehicles, the Total Cash Price shown is the sum of the vehicle's Private Party TMVO price in "clean" condition, typically equipped options, and base tax and fees for the state. Explanation of True Cost to OwnSM Ratings Operating cost These are the ongoing "out of pockeY" costs of owning and operating a new vehicle: Financing, Insurance, Taxes & Fees, Fuel, Maintenance and Repairs. This rating displays the vehicle's relative ranking in terms of operating costs when compared to other new vehicles. Depreciation cost This is the amount by which the value of a vehicle declines over its first five years, assuming that its initial value (i.e., its purchase price) is its current Edmunds.com True Market Value@ price. This rating displays the vehicle's relative ranking in terms of depreciation percentage when compared to other new vehicles. close window http://www.edmunds.com/popupinfo/aboutcto.html 10/9/2008 ~ G0 0 3 6 S . , . . . _ . T. . ..r . . r._... .,...__.T..