5-YEAR VEHICLE CHECKEXAMPLE
Estimated cost difference
$6,420
less over five years
Payment+$42/mo
Fuel−$58/mo
Ownership−$107/mo
CAR COST DECISION TOOLS
No account · Free estimates · Canada & US
AFFORDABILITY CHECKEXAMPLE
Estimated vehicle budget
$24,800
based on sample cash flow
Target payment$430/mo
Down payment$3,000
Loan term72 mo
LOAN SNAPSHOTEXAMPLE
Estimated payment
$512
per month
APR7.99%
Term72 mo
Total interest$6,284
PAYOFF IMPACTEXAMPLE
Estimated time saved
18 mo
with an extra payment
Extra$250/mo
Finish18 mo sooner
InterestLower
FUEL SNAPSHOTEXAMPLE
Estimated monthly fuel
$180
at 1,500 km per month
Economy8.0 L/100
Gas$1.50/L
Year$2,160
OWNERSHIP SNAPSHOTEXAMPLE
Estimated monthly cost
$842
including major vehicle expenses
Payment$345
Insurance$182
Fuel$150
BREAK DOWN
01Payment
02Interest
03Fuel
04Insurance
05Maintenance
06Depreciation
Calculators
Start with the number you need.
Each tool focuses on one part of the vehicle decision.
01
Compare Two Cars
Put payment, fuel, insurance, maintenance and five-year cost side by side.
Example output$6,420 difference
Compare cars →
02
Car Affordability
Estimate a realistic vehicle price from income, expenses, down payment and financing.
Example output$24,800 budget
Check affordability →
03
Car Payment
Estimate monthly payment, total interest and balance over the life of the loan.
Example output$512 / month
Calculate payment →
04
Loan Payoff
See what extra monthly payments or a lump sum do to payoff time and interest.
Example output18 months sooner
Calculate payoff →
05
Fuel Cost
Turn distance, fuel economy and gas price into trip, monthly and yearly costs.
Example output$180 / month
Calculate fuel →
06
Ownership Cost
Combine payment, insurance, fuel, maintenance and depreciation in one estimate.
Example output$842 / month
Calculate ownership →
How it works
Get your answer in a few steps
1
Enter your information
Add the numbers required by the calculator, such as your vehicle price or interest rate.
2
See your results
The calculator gives you an instant estimate based on the values you entered.
3
Compare your options
Change the numbers to understand how different choices affect the cost.
Understanding car costs
Your monthly payment isn't the whole cost.
Buying a vehicle can involve more than the listed purchase price. Interest, fuel, insurance, maintenance and other expenses can significantly change how much a vehicle costs over time.
DriveMath calculators are designed to make those costs easier to see and compare.
Car financing
Your loan term and interest rate can make a large difference in the total amount you pay. A lower monthly payment can sometimes mean paying more interest over a longer period.
Fuel expenses
Fuel consumption, distance driven and local fuel prices determine how much you spend keeping your vehicle on the road.
Ownership expenses
Insurance, maintenance, tires, registration and repairs should also be considered when estimating the real cost of a vehicle.
About
Why DriveMath?
DriveMath was created to make everyday car calculations easier.
Our tools are free to use and don't require you to create an account.
Results are estimates and are intended to help you better understand different vehicle expenses.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are DriveMath calculators free?
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Are the calculations exact?
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Can I use the calculators in Canada and the US?
Our tools are being designed to support both Canadian and US users where applicable.
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