murdoch wrote:
> According to this study's methodology, fuel efficiency is important, though
> obviously not the only factor. The top 5 cars include an assortment of
> approaches, including the Hybrid Prius, the Non-Hybrid Civic and the VW TDI.
>
>
> http://money.cnn.com/2004/05/18/pf/autos/efficient_cost_to_own/
I figured out the total cost [with their numbers] for 5 years. Cost to
own includes insurance, fuel costs, maintenance and repairs and other
costs + purchase price.
I am puzzled by the fact that the Chevy Cavalier is not included, with a
$10k base price and 47MPG highway. It gets better mileage than a Civic
and costs less.
Cost Make Model
$28081 Toyota ECHO
$28259 Honda Civic
$29552 Scion xA
$29768 Toyota Corolla
$30985 Dodge Neon
$31351 Scion xB
$32466 Toyota Matrix
$33301 Volkswagen Golf
$33366 Volkswagen New Beetle
$34504 Volkswagen Jetta
$35195 Honda Civic Hybrid
$35873 Honda Insight
$36400 Pontiac Vibe
$36641 Toyota Prius
$37680 Toyota Celica
Table for fuel costs [est. 5 year]
fuel Make Model
$2,406 Honda Insight
$2,896 Toyota Prius
$3,112 Volkswagen Golf
$3,112 Volkswagen Jetta
$3,112 Volkswagen New Beetle
$3,122 Honda Civic Hybrid
$3,746 Honda Civic
$3,849 Toyota ECHO
$4,156 Toyota Corolla
$4,412 Scion xA
$4,608 Pontiac Vibe
$4,608 Toyota Matrix
$4,810 Scion xB
$4,995 Dodge Neon
$4,995 Toyota Celica
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