Compare the total cost of keeping your current vehicle against buying a more fuel-efficient one, including gas savings, payments, and fees.
The current price you pay per gallon of gas.
Your typical daily driving distance.
Fuel economy of the vehicle you currently drive.
Fuel economy of the vehicle you're considering.
What you're paying each month on your current vehicle, if anything.
How many monthly payments are left on your current vehicle loan.
What you expect to get for selling or trading in your current vehicle.
Expected monthly loan payment for the new vehicle.
Length of the loan term for the new vehicle.
Cash you put toward the new vehicle upfront.
Upfront taxes, title, and registration costs for the new vehicle.
Any tax credit you expect to receive for buying a fuel-efficient vehicle. <br><a href='https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-in-electric-vehicle-credit-irc-30-and-irc-30d' target='_BLANK'>Click here for IRS fuel efficient tax credit table</a>