Enter your vehicle cost, buyer fee percentage, and other fees into the calculator to determine your total cost.

Cost Calculation Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the total cost from your vehicle purchase.

Total Cost = Vehicle Cost + (Vehicle Cost * Buyer Fee / 100) + Other Fees

Variables:

  • Total Cost is the total amount you spend ($)
  • Vehicle Cost is the initial cost of the vehicle ($)
  • Buyer Fee is the percentage fee charged by the buyer (%)
  • Other Fees include any additional fees such as transport or miscellaneous charges ($)

To calculate the total cost, add the vehicle cost, the buyer fee (calculated as a percentage of the vehicle cost), and any other fees.

What is Cost Calculation?

Cost calculation refers to the process of determining the total amount you will spend on a vehicle purchase, including the initial cost, buyer fees, and any additional fees. Proper cost calculation ensures accurate budgeting and financial planning for your vehicle purchase.

How to Calculate Total Cost?

The following steps outline how to calculate the total cost using the given formula.


  1. First, determine your vehicle cost.
  2. Next, determine the applicable buyer fee percentage.
  3. Identify any other fees associated with the purchase.
  4. Use the formula from above: Total Cost = Vehicle Cost + (Vehicle Cost * Buyer Fee / 100) + Other Fees.
  5. Finally, calculate the total