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Total cost of car ownership

The price tag is just the beginning. This calculator shows the true monthly cost of owning a vehicle — including finance, insurance, fuel, and maintenance.

Total cost of ownership

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10% of price
Loan term (months)
%
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Estimated total monthly cost
R10 119/ month
Finance repaymentR5 119
Insurance (est. avg)R1 500
FuelR3 000
MaintenanceR500
Total over 60 months
R607 140
Total interest paid
R82 140
Est. value after 5 yrs
R110 926

Depreciation (15% a year) and insurance (0.4%–0.8% of vehicle value) are GuideStation estimates. Actual costs depend on driving habits, vehicle age, and location.

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