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    Car Cost per KM

    Calculate the real cost per kilometer of vehicle ownership including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, and fixed costs. Make informed decisions about car ownership.

    Vehicle Information

    Depreciation: R$ 40.000,00(50.0%)
    Total interest paid over financing period

    Usage & Fixed Costs

    41 km/day average
    Insurance, IPVA, registration fees, etc.

    Fuel & Maintenance

    Fuel cost per km: R$ 0,46
    Maintenance cost per km: R$ 0,12

    Cost per Kilometer

    Total Cost per KM
    R$ 1,71
    Monthly Cost
    R$ 2.139,58
    Daily Cost
    R$ 70,34

    Cost Breakdown

    Fuel Cost per KMR$ 0,46
    Maintenance per KMR$ 0,12
    Fixed Costs per KMR$ 1,13
    Total per KMR$ 1,71

    Total Ownership Cost

    Depreciation + InterestR$ 45.000,00
    Total Fixed Costs (5 years)R$ 40.000,00
    Total Usage CostsR$ 43.375,00
    Total Cost (75,000 km)R$ 128.375,00

    Usage Analysis

    Cost Efficiency

    At 15,000 km/year, your car costs R$ 1,71 per kilometer over 5 years.

    Alternative Comparison:
    If you drive 50% less:R$ 2,85/km
    If you drive 50% more:R$ 1,33/km
    Higher mileage spreads fixed costs over more kilometers, reducing the per-km cost significantly.

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    How It Works

    The true cost of car ownership goes far beyond the purchase price. This calculator helps you understand the real cost per kilometer by including depreciation, fuel, maintenance, insurance, taxes, and financing costs. Understanding these costs helps you make better decisions about vehicle ownership and usage.

    Many people underestimate the total cost of ownership by focusing only on fuel costs. However, depreciation is often the largest expense, followed by insurance, maintenance, and taxes. The cost per kilometer varies significantly based on how much you drive - higher mileage spreads fixed costs over more kilometers.

    This analysis helps you compare different vehicles, decide whether to buy new or used, determine if car ownership makes financial sense for your usage patterns, and understand when alternative transportation might be more economical.

    Practical Examples

    Example: Mid-Range Car (15,000 km/year)

    • • Purchase: R$ 80,000, Resale: R$ 40,000 (5 years)
    • • Fixed costs: R$ 8,000/year (insurance + IPVA)
    • • Fuel: 12 km/L at R$ 5.50/L = R$ 0.46/km
    • • Maintenance: R$ 0.12/km
    • • Total cost per km: ~R$ 1.85

    Low Mileage Impact (5,000 km/year)

    • • Same car with lower usage
    • • Fixed costs spread over fewer km
    • • Cost per km increases to ~R$ 4.58
    • • May not justify car ownership

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Higher Mileage = Lower Cost/km: Fixed costs are spread over more kilometers, reducing the per-km cost.

    Choose Efficient Vehicles: Better fuel economy and lower maintenance costs significantly impact per-km costs.

    Consider Alternatives: For low mileage, ride-sharing or public transport might be more economical.

    Factor in All Costs: Include insurance, taxes, financing, and opportunity cost of capital invested.