In-depth breakdowns of what it actually costs to own popular used cars — plus new car reviews and head-to-head cost comparisons.
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The 2023 Silverado and 2022 Sierra sit $159 apart over five years. But fuel, depreciation, and repair trends tell a different story. See the full breakdown.
Our five-year cost calculator puts the 2011 BMW 328i at $48,455 vs $30,393 for the Hyundai Accent. That $18,062 gap is hard to argue with.
Our 5-year cost calculator puts the 2020 Jeep Wrangler at $36,125 total. Here's what breaks, when it breaks, and whether the price is justified.
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser costs $581/month over five years. For a $57K SUV with legendary reliability, that number is harder to argue with than you'd think.
Our 5-year cost estimate for the 2019 Silverado 1500 hits $37,525. Here's where that money goes, what breaks first, and what price makes it worth it.
Our calculator puts 2025 BMW 5 Series five-year ownership at $40,453. Here's where that money actually goes — and whether the car earns it.
Our calculator puts 5-year ownership of a 2020 Honda Accord at $30,840. Here's what breaks, when it breaks, and whether the price is actually worth it.
Our calculator puts the 2025 Kia K4 at $29,019 over five years. That sounds reasonable — until you see where the money actually goes.
The 2022 Toyota Highlander costs $1,694 less than the 2025 Honda Pilot over five years. Here's the category-by-category breakdown of why.
Our calculator puts 5-year ownership of a 2021 Toyota RAV4 at $30,861. Here's what breaks, when it breaks, and whether the price is still worth it.
Our calculator puts the 2025 Hyundai Tucson at $517/month over five years. That number hides a fuel bill that rivals what you paid for the car.
Our calculator puts the 2019 Ford F-150 at $38,043 over five years. Here's where that money goes, which trims to avoid, and what breaks first.
Our 5-year cost calculator puts the 2025 Mustang at $34,705 total. Fuel alone hits $12,193. Here's who should still buy it and who should walk away.
Our calculator puts 5-year ownership of a 2020 Honda CR-V at $31,398. Here's where that money goes, what fails, and the price where it stops making sense.
Our five-year ownership calculator puts the 2025 Honda CR-V at $28,806 total. That number is harder to argue with than the sticker price.
Our calculator puts five-year ownership of a 2020 Toyota Camry at $31,142. Here's where that money goes, what breaks first, and when to walk away.
The 2025 Camry ditched its V6 for a hybrid-only lineup. Our 5-year cost estimate: $25,914. Here's who benefits and who got left behind.
Our calculator puts five-year ownership of a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 at $32,243. Here's what that buys you, what breaks, and where to set your price ceiling.
Our calculator puts the 2025 Lincoln Navigator at $783/month over five years. That number is surprising. Here's what's behind it — and who should walk away.
Our calculator puts 5-year ownership of a 2019 Honda Pilot at $37,055. Here's where that money goes, what breaks first, and when to walk away.
Our calculator puts the 2025 Silverado EV at $457/month over five years. That number changes the conversation about whether an electric truck makes sense.
Our calculator puts 5-year ownership of a 2021 Kia Sorento at $33,432. Here's which trim earns it and which one burns through oil and money.
Our 5-year cost calculator puts the 2025 Ram 1500 REV at $527/month to own. Fuel is cheaper than gas, but depreciation tells a different story.
Our five-year cost estimate for the 2020 VW Tiguan hits $33,887. Here's where that money goes, what breaks first, and the price where it stops making sense.
Our calculator puts 5-year 4Runner ownership at $32,531. Low depreciation looks great until you see what fuel costs you every single year.
Our five-year ownership estimate for a 2020 Tesla Model 3 is $23,447. Here's what drives that number and whether the car is worth buying used today.
Our calculator puts the 2026 Honda Passport at $557/month over five years. That number tells a more interesting story than the sticker price does.
Our five-year cost calculator puts the 2019 Silverado $518 cheaper than the F-150. The gap is repairs. Here's what the numbers actually show.
Our 5-year cost estimate for the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is $32,681. Here's where that money goes, what breaks first, and the price ceiling where it stops making sense.
Our calculator puts the 2024 Lexus GX at $50,603 over five years. That's a lot for a truck-based SUV with old-school fuel economy. Here's who should pay it.
Our 5-year cost estimate for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class hits $53,710. Here's what breaks, when it breaks, and whether the badge is worth the bill.
The 2024 Acura ZDX shares its bones with the Honda Prologue. Our 5-year ownership estimate: $31,062. Is the Acura premium actually worth paying?
Our calculator puts five-year ownership of a 2020 Hyundai Sonata at $30,781. Here's whether that's a good deal, what breaks, and what to inspect first.
The 2024 Chevy Trax costs $502/month to own over five years by our calculator. That price is real — but so are the trade-offs. Here's the full picture.
The 2021 Subaru Forester costs $1,472 less than the 2021 VW Tiguan over five years. Here's exactly where that gap comes from, year by year.
Our 5-year ownership estimate for the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee hits $35,789 total. Here's what breaks, when it breaks, and whether the price is worth it.
Our calculator puts 5-year ownership of the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander at $28,005. Here's where that money actually goes — and whether it's worth it.
Our 5-year cost estimate for the 2020 Ford Escape hits $33,928. Here's where that money goes, what breaks first, and when to walk away from a listing.
The 2024 Honda Prologue is a Chevy Blazer EV in a Honda wrapper. Our 5-year ownership estimate: $22,643. Here's whether that deal makes sense.
The 2021 Grand Cherokee costs $35,789 to own over five years. The Explorer runs $36,029. But the $240 gap hides a repair story that matters far more.
Our calculator puts five-year ownership of a 2021 Ram 1500 at $36,444. Here's where that money goes, what breaks first, and when to walk away.
Our calculator puts the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV at $393/month over five years. But the rocky launch history means that number comes with a big asterisk.
The 2019 Audi Q5 costs $387 less than the 2019 BMW X3 over five years. Here's where the gap comes from and which one you should actually buy.
Our 5-year ownership estimate for the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox hits $33,610 total. Here's where that money goes and what mileage to avoid.
Our five-year cost calculator puts the 2024 Ford Ranger at $36,263 total. Fuel alone tops $11,600. Here's who should buy it and who should walk away.
Our five-year cost calculator puts the 2022 Toyota Highlander at $32,873 total. Here's what that number means, what breaks, and when to walk away.
Our calculator puts 5-year Tacoma ownership at $34,493. That loyalty to the badge costs real money. Here's whether it's worth paying.
The 2022 Civic beats the 2022 Corolla by $276 over five years. See exactly where that gap comes from and which car fits your situation.
Our calculator puts 5-year ownership of a 2020 Lexus RX 350 at $45,602. Here's where that money goes, what breaks, and whether the price is still justified.
Our calculator puts five-year Cayenne ownership at $65,451. That's before the $4,000 Bose upgrade. Here's who that math works for — and who it doesn't.