Understanding the total cost of owning a vehicle goes beyond just the purchase price. Factors like fuel consumption and emissions play a significant role in your long-term expenses. With our comprehensive Compare Fuel Cost Calculator, you can gain valuable insights into these costs for a wide range of vehicles, including those with alternative fuel and advanced technologies. This tool utilizes your specific driving habits to provide a detailed estimate of both ownership costs and environmental impact. For more versatile integration, explore our calculator widgets.
Tell Us About Your Driving Habits for Accurate Fuel Cost Comparison
To ensure the most precise fuel usage calculations, our compare fuel cost calculator takes into account your unique driving patterns. Please provide the following details about how you typically use your vehicle.
Normal Daily Use
- Average daily driving distance: miles
- Days per week:
- Weeks per year:
- Percent highway:
Annual Driving Distance: 0 miles
City Distance: 0 miles
Highway Distance: 0 miles
Other Trips
- Annual mileage: miles
- Percent highway:
Electricity Use for Electric Vehicle Cost Comparison
To accurately compare fuel costs for electric vehicles, select your state so we can incorporate local electricity prices and calculate emissions associated with electricity generation in your area.
How often do you typically plug in your electric vehicle during normal daily use?
- Twice a day
- Daily
- Every other day
E85 Ethanol Use in Fuel Cost Calculations
For flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on either E85 ethanol or gasoline, please indicate how frequently you anticipate using E85. This is important for a precise fuel cost comparison.
- Percent E85 use: %
Biodiesel Fuel Use for Diesel Vehicle Cost Comparison
For diesel vehicles that can utilize biodiesel blends or regular diesel, please specify the biodiesel blend availability in your area and your anticipated usage. This will refine your compare fuel cost calculator results.
- Percent biodiesel use: %
Disclaimer: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) provide this Vehicle Cost Calculator as a public resource. Neither DOE nor NREL endorses any specific companies or products mentioned. Vehicle specifications and pricing are subject to change. Data accuracy is not guaranteed; consult dealers or manufacturers for the most current information before making purchasing decisions.
