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Total Cost of Car Ownership (TCO)

Full indicative TCO: finance, energy, care and depreciation.

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All results are indicative — not guarantees of loans, premiums, fuel bills or resale.

About this calculator

TCO is the language fleet managers use — private buyers benefit just as much. Looking past the windshield sticker prevents “affordable EMI, unaffordable car” surprises.

This page shares the OwnershipEngine with our ownership hub so numbers stay consistent across CarDecision calculators.

Formula summary

OwnershipEngine net ownership over chosen years.

Assumptions

  • Insurance, service and repair reserves use your inputs or site default percentages.
  • Resale residual is an assumption, not a live market bid.
  • All totals are indicative estimates — not guarantees of future costs.

FAQs

How is TCO different from on-road price?

On-road is day-one cash/loan principal basis. TCO adds interest, energy, insurance, maintenance and nets assumed resale.

Which horizon should I pick?

Match the years you realistically keep cars. Also try the dedicated 5- and 10-year calculators.

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