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Car Cost vs. Gas Mileage Calculator

Find out if its worth trading in your gas guzzler for a more fuel efficient vehicle with Edmunds Car Cost vs. Fuel Savings calculator.

Calculate your fuel cost savings estimate

Location

Zip Code
(for rates and pricing in Columbus, OH)

Select a New Fuel-Efficient Vehicle

Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Sales Price
$
MPG for the fuel-efficient vehicle

Select Your Gas Guzzler

Select a vehicle for your Trade-In
Value of Your Trade-In
$
MPG for your trade-in

Gas and Mileage

Number of miles driven per month
$
Fuel cost per gallon
$

Results

Amount Saved on Gas
(per month)
$46
Breakeven Point
(Number of months to breakeven and begin saving money on gas)
434

About Gas Mileage Savings Calculator: Car Cost vs. Fuel Savings

You would like to save money on gas so you're considering trading in your gas guzzler for a more fuel efficient car. This calculator shows how long will it take before you pay off the balance of a vehicle purchase and really begin saving money.

Based on the EPA's MPG data and assuming 45% highway driving and 55% city driving. MPG data for model years 2007 and prior have been adjusted downward to reflect the EPA's new testing methodology adopted for 2008 model year vehicles.

If you have selected a vehicle and entered your ZIP Code, we pre-populate each variable field in the Financial Calculators with our estimates. These amounts are based on Edmunds.com True Market Value® prices and standard industry data, but the values that apply to your purchase or lease are likely to vary. When available, you should use the information provided to you by your dealer or lender.