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Vehicle cost includes payment or depreciation, insurance, fuel, registration, maintenance, tolls, parking and repairs. Commute length can change the total more than the purchase price suggests.
What to include in your estimate
Use annual mileage and real insurance quotes. Create monthly reserves for tires, service and registration, then compare the result with other transport or housing locations.