Vincentric, an automotive data compilation and analysis firm, crunches eight cost factors to determine the total cost of ownership (TCO) of a given vehicle. Vincentric president David Wurster says, "We provide details on costs of car ownership that help consumers when purchasing a new or used vehicle. Because many costs are hidden, byrnconsidering depreciation, insurance, repairs, maintenance, financing, fuel, fees, taxes and opportunity costs, a consumer is empowered to make a smart decision.
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