Question 1

How does the MPG calculator work?

Accepted Answer

The MPG calculator compares your current car's total monthly costs (fuel, payment, insurance, maintenance) with a new car's costs to help you determine if upgrading is financially beneficial. It factors in fuel efficiency (MPG), gas prices, monthly payments, insurance rates, and annual maintenance costs.

Question 2

What factors are included in the car cost comparison?

Accepted Answer

The calculator includes: fuel costs based on MPG and gas prices, monthly car payments, monthly insurance premiums, annual maintenance and repair costs, and optional trade-in value to calculate the net cost difference between your current and new car.

Question 3

Is the MPG calculator free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the MPG calculator is completely free to use with no registration required. You can perform unlimited calculations and share your results.

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