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2009 Toyota Camry True Cost to Own s'"
Style:
CE 4dr Sedan (2.41- 4cyl SA) I Show All Stvles
MSRP:
From $20,195 I Prire with Ogtions
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True Cost to Own' sst+,sss v,ew detans
Total Cash Price $21,838 view ci
Average Cost per Mile' So.sa comQare_popular model5
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True Cost to Own
Year 1
Vear 2
Year 3
Vear 4
Vear 5
5-yr Total
DeUreci8tlon
$2,635
$2,381
$2,097
51,858
$1,663
$10,639
Financing
S1,456
51,179
$879
$554
$202
54,270
InSUr2nce
$1,297
$1,342
$1,389
31,438
$1,459
$6,925
TaxFS &FBBS
$1,657
562
$54
$64
554
$1,901
Fuel
52,120
$2,184
$2,250
$2,318
$2,388
$11,260
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4391
$636
$538
$847
$1,509
43,920
Fiepair5
$0
$0
597
$234
5340
$671
Yearly Totals
$9.556
$7,784
$7,314
$7,313
$7,619
$39,586
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2009 Chevrolet Impala True Cost to Own s"'
Style:
LS 4dr Sedan (3.51- 6cyl 4A) I Show All Styles
MSRP:
Prom $23,045 I Price with Options
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True Cost to Own' 544,393 view details
Total Cash Price $23,871 view detaiis
Average Cost per Mile' 50.69 compare popular models
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True Cost to Own
Vear 1
Year 2
Vear 3
Year 4
Vear 5
5-yr Total
DePf2CiatiOn
$7,003
$2,404
$2,116
$1,874
$1,683
$15,080
Fin2ncinCj
$1,592
$1,289
$961
$605
$220
g4,667
Insurance
$1,284
$1,329
$1,375
$1,424
$1,445
$6,857
TLaXeS & FeES
$1,832
$62
$64
$64
$54
$2,076
Fuel
$2,314
$2,383
$2,454
52,528
$2,604
$12,283
Main enance
$133
S477
$298
$825
$955
$2,688
Repairs
$0
$o
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5258
$375
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Yearly Totals $14,158 ;7,944 $7,377 $7,578 $7,336 $44,393
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Sryle:
LS 4dr Sedan (3.51- 6cyl 4A) I Show AII Stvies
MSRP:
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TfUQ COSt t0 OWfI' 544,397 view details
Total Cash Price $23.877 v_iew decads
Average Cost per Mile' Sess comoare oopular models
True Cost to Own Ratings"
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True Cost to Own
Year 1
Year 2
Vear 3
Year 4
Vear 5
5-yr Total
fJBp_IeCi2liOn
47,003
$2,404
$2,116
$1,874
$1,683
515,080
Fin2ncjng
$1,592
$1,289
5961
$605
$220
$4,667
Insurence
51,28a
51,329
S1,375
51,a2a
51,aa5
$6,857
1_axes & Fees
$1,832
$62
564
$ba
$Sa
92,076
Fuel
52,31a
82,383
52,a5a
$2,528
$2,604
512,283
Maintenance
$133
$477
$296
$825
$955
$2,686
(i2pairs
5o
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$309
$258
$375
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Style:
XLT 4dr SUV (4A1- 6cyl 5A) I ShowAll Slyfes
MSRP:
From $26,995 I Price yith_O_etions
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2009 Ford Explorer True Cost to Owji
Summary
True Cost to Own' s57,269 view detads
Total Cash Price $28,016 view detad;
Average Cost per Mile' s9 .76 cumpare poguiar rriode;s
True Cost to Own Ratings"
operati_ng ccS; dep.reCiatir_n_c.gs..
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Rztings are based on a comparimn of this vehiUe to all new vehiUes.
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True Cost to Own
Year 1
Vear 2
Year 3
Vear 4
Vear 5
5-yr Total
DP.prACiatiqf_
512,432
$2,304
$2,027
$1,796
$1,612
$20,171
FIpaf7Ciflg
52,068
g1,674
$1,248
$786
5286
56,062
Insu_rance
$1,190
51,232
51,275
51,319
51,339
86,355
T2zE5.&.F225
52,222
$62
564
$64
354
52,466
Fuel
$3,217
$3,314
83,413
83,515
$3,620
517,079
M3i.nt~f'.i2n_C.@
$491
$605
5769
$755
51,674
54,294
NEpairS
$O
$0
$124
$292
$426
5842
Ye2rly Totals $21,620 ;9,191 $8,920 ;8,527 $9,011 .5,57,269
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2009 Ford Taurus True Cost to Own s"'
Style:
SEL 4dr Sedan (3.51- 6cyl 6A) I S.fiow_All_S_t.y..l.e. s
MSRP:
From $25,4251 Pri.c..e._with._O...p(ions
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True Cost to Own" sar,nsa yiew_cfetails
Total Cash Prite $25,835 yievr Aeta.ils
Average Cost per Mile' so.ss compar_e popufar modeis
True Cost to Own Ratings"
o.perating co.5t dzpreaat on_c_ost
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Based on reqional costs for Zip Code: 75460 Cha . n9e l
True Cost to Own
Year 1
Year 2
Vear 3
Year 4
Year 5
5-yr Total
Depreciation
58,410
$2,275
$2,001
$1,775
$1,592
$16,053
Finaflcing
$1,856
$1,503
$1,120
$706
$257
$5,442
InSUrance
$1,197
81,239
$1,282
$1,327
$1,347
$6,392
Taxe_s_RFee~.
$2,002
$62
$64
$64
$54
$2,246
FU21
$2,426
$2,499
$2,574
$2,651
$2,731
$12,881
Mainte-nance
$308
$530
$376
$833
$1,192
$3,239
RepailS
$0
$0
$118
$278
$405
$801
YearlyTotalS $16,199 ;8,108 $7,535 $7,634 $7,578 $47,054
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2009 Ford Taurus True Cost to Own s"'
Sryle:
SEL 4dr Sedan (3.51- 6cyl 6A) I SYiow AlI Styles
MSRP:
From $25,4251 Price..with_Options
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True Cost to Own' >47,o,4 ~ev, detaiis Totai Cash Price $25,835 vievr.Aetaiis !
Average Cost per Mile' sar,s comparepopuiar inod=_is True Cost to Own Ratings"
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True Cost to Own
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Vear 4
Year 5
5-yr Total
D_preciapon
$8,410
52,275
52,001
51,775
51,592
516,053
FnanGiny
$1,856
$1,503
51,120
5706
$257
$5,442
Insurance
$1,197
$1,239
$1,282
$1,327
51,3a7
46,392
TBxes R FeBS
$2,002
$62
56a
56a
$54
52,2a6
Ri21
52,426
$2,499
$2,574
$2,651
$2,731
512,881
M2In(enanCe
$308
$530
8376
$833
51,192
$3,239
Rgpajf5
$0
$0
$118
$278
$405
$801
Vearly Tota15 $16,199 ;8,108 $7,535 $7,634 $7,578 $47,054
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Sryle:
XL 2dr Regular Cab Styleside 6.5 ft. SB (4.2L 6cyl 5M) I Show All Styles
MSRP:
From $17,900 I Price_w_ith Options
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True Cost to Own' se3,516 ~,e, rietaiis
Total Cash Price $21.126 eYO dztaiis
Average Cost per Mile' so.:+i c_ompare.pcpc'ar. _mogeis
True Cost to Own Ratings"
operating coyt depreciatlonSast
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True Cost to Own
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
5-yr 7otal
DBprPCi$tion
$12,058
$1,417
51,247
$1,105
$991
816,818
Financing
$1,709
$1,383
51,031
5650
5237
55,010
In$ur3nC2
$1,394
51,443
$1,493
$1,546
51,569
$7,445
TaxES_&_Fees
$1,849
$62
$64
$64
554
52,093
FuB!
$3,217
53,314
g3,413
$3,515
$3,620
$17,079
Mainten3nce
$464
$584
$751
$806
§1,624
$4,229
REpai(S
$0
$O
$124
$292
$426
$842
Y08fly TotalS
$20,691
$8,203
$8,123
$7,978
$8,521
$53,516
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About True Cost to OwnsM
Edmunds.com's True Cost to Ownsm is a proprietary tool that helps you estimate the total five-year cost of buying and owning a vehicle -
including some items you may not have taken into consideration. A benefit of using this tool is that you can easily compare the five-year
totals for different vehicies and make a more informed choice.
The costs that we estimate include depreciation, interest on financing, taxes and fees, insurance premiums, fuel, maintenance and repairs.
In order to estimate certain mileage-dependent costs, we assume that vehicles have been driven an average of 15,000 miles per year. For
used vehicles, we calculate mileage using the nominal difference between the current calendar year and the vehicle's model year.
Note that TCO is a comparative tool, not a predictive tool - your actual five-year cost of owning a particular vehicle will vary depending on
your personai circumstances, such as your driving history and the number of miles you drive.
How We Calculate True Cost to OwnsM
The True Cost to Ownsm calculations use the following set of assumptions:
• Ownership expenses are considered over a five-year time span
• You will drive an average of 15,000 miles per year
• You are financing the vehicle using traditional financing, not lease financing
• You are in the Gold credit tier for the purpose of determining your finance rate
• You are putting a 10% down payment on the vehicle at purchase
• Your retail contract term is 60 months
• You represent the average demographic for insurance rate consideration
Using proprietary formulas, we calculate the five-year costs for the seven cost categories that make up the TCO (depreciation, insurance,
financing, taxes & fees, fuel, maintenance and repairs). We take into account widely available manufacturer to customer cash rebates on
new cars, which may result in a lower net cost of ownership. However, we do not account for other types of cash rebates or incentives due
to the variability in the offers as well as the eligibility rules for such offers.
Explanation of True Cost to Ownsm Terms
Depreciation
This is the amount by which the value of a vehicle deciines from its purchase price. The purchase price employed for new cars is the
vehicle's True Market Valueo price in your state (including typical equipment and destination charge). The purchase price employed for
used cars is the vehicle's Private Party True Market Valueo price in your state. The resale value assumes the vehicle will be in "clean"
condition, will be driven an average of 15,000 miles per year, and will be sold to a private party.
Insurance
This is the estimated average annual insurance premium being charged by insurers in your state. The premium has been determined based
on annual premium data for defined driver profiles and coverages (liability, comprehensive and collision) from the four largest insurers in
each state (except Massachusetts, which is based on premium data from one large insurer).
While this information is specific to vehicle make, model, model year and body type, your personal information is not taken into
consideration and could greatly alter the actual premium quoted by an insurer. Factors that will affect your rate include your age, marital
status, credit history, driving record, and the garaging address of your vehicle.
Financing
This is the interest expense on a loan in the amount of the True Market Valuee purchase price (including typical equipment) plus the
destination charge (for new cars) and the base sales tax and initial fees for your state, assuming a 10% down payment and a loan term of
60 months. The interest rate used is the prevailing rate that banks and other direct automotive lenders are charging consumers in your
geographic region who are in the Gold credit tier (which encompasses the majority of the car-buying population) of the Edmunds.com
Finance Rate Estimator.
Note: Even if you do not finance your vehicle, the inclusion of financing cost in determining True Cost to OwnSM is still appropriate because
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About True Cost to Ownsm
Edmunds.com's True Cost to OwnSM is a proprietary tool that helps you estimate the total five-year cost of buying and owning a vehicle -
including some items you may not have taken into consideration. A benefit of using this tool is that you can easily compare the five-year
totals for different vehicles and make a more intormed choice.
The costs that we estimate include depreciation, interest on financing, taxes and fees, insurance premiums, fuel, maintenance and repairs.
In order to estimate certain mileage-dependent costs, we assume that vehicles have been driven an average of 15,000 miles per year. For
used vehicles, we calculate mileage using the nominal differerice between the current calendar year and the vehicle's model year.
Note that TCO is a comparative tool, not a predictive tool - your actual five-year cost of owning a particular vehicle will vary depending on
your personal circumstances, such as your driving history and the number of miles you drive.
How We Calculate True Cost to Ownsm
The True Cost to Ownsm calculations use the foflowing set of assumptions:
. Ownership expenses are considered over a five-year time span
• You will drive an average of 15,000 miles per year
• You are financing the vehicle using traditional financing, not Iease financing
• You are in the Gold credit tier for the purpose of determining your finance rate
• You are putting a 10% down payment on the vehicle at purchase
• Your retail contract term is 60 months
. You represent the average demographic for insurance rate consideration
Using proprietary formulas, we calculate the five-year costs for the seven cost categories that make up the TCO (depreciation, insurance,
financing, taxes & fees, fuel, maintenance and repairs). We take into account widely available manufacturer to customer cash rebates on
new cars, which may result in a lower net cost of ownership. However, we do not account for other types ot cash rebates or incentives due
to the variability in the offers as well as the eligibility rules for such offers.
Explanation of True Cost to Ownsm Terms
Depreciation
This is the amount by which the value of a vehicle declines frorri its purchase price. The purchase price employed for new cars is the
vehicle's True Market Value@ price in your state (including typical equipment and destination charge). The purchase price employed for
used cars is the vehicle's Private Party True Market Valuee price in your state. The resale value assumes the vehicle will be in "clean"
condition, will be driven an average of 15,000 miles per year, and wiil be sold to a private party.
Insurance
This is Ihe estimated average annual insurance premium being rharged by insurers in your state. The premium has been determined based
on annual premium data for defined driver profiles and coverages (liability, comprehensive and collision) from the four largest insurers in
each state (except Massachusetts, which is based on premium data from one large insurer).
While this information is specific to vehicle make, model, model year and body type, your personal information is not taken into
consideration and could greatly alter the actual premium quoted by an insurer. Factors that will affect your rate include your age, marital
status, credit history, driving record, and the garaging address of your vehicle.
Financing
This is the interest expense on a loan in the amount of the True Market Valueo purchase price (including typical equipment) plus the
destination charge (for new cars) and the base sales tax and initial fees for your state, assuming a 10% down payment and a loan term of
60 months. The interest rate used is the prevaifing rate that banks and other direct automotive lenders are charging consumers in your
geographic region who are in the Gold credit tier (which encompasses the majority of the car-buying population) of the Edmunds.com
Finance Rate Estimator.
Note: Even if you do not finance your vehicle, the inclusion of financing cost in determining True Cost to OwnSM is still appropriate because
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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.
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Annual Costs of City Purchased Vehicle
S20,000 $25,000
City of Paris
Description
Vehicle
Vehicle
Payments
$
7,200
$
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Insurance
$
350
$
450
Fuel
$
1,500
$
1,500
Maintenance
$
400
$
400
Total
$
9,450
$
11,350
Per Mile Operational Cost
$
0.95
$
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Assumptions: 3 yr. financing, 20 MPG, 10,000 miles driven
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