Vehicle Running Costs 2012

A guide to the average cost of owning and operating vehicles for private purposes

• Costings for 101 vehicles
• Based on typical vehicles in various sizes available in Australia
• Features the top three selling vehicles in each class
• Includes three popular Prestige models from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz
• Includes Commodore and Falcon models running on petrol and also on LPG
• Includes a number of diesel and hybrid sedan and hatch models
• An all-electric (plug-in) vehicle has also been included for the first time^.

Private Vehicle Running Costs 2012 

• All costs used in these calculations were current as at 13th April 2012, unless otherwise noted.
• Please note that standing costs are shown in the tables as dollars per week and running costs as cents per kilometre amounts.
• The totals are shown as cents per km and as total dollars per week, total dollars annually and total dollars over 5 years.
• Calculations have been made for an annual distance of 15,000 km in line with Australian Bureau of Statistics surveys of Australian vehicle use. They are based on buying a new vehicle and operating it for 5 years.
• Read the Calculation Periods & Distances information to find out how we calculated costs for depreciation, interest, registrations and insurance, roadside assistance, drivers licence fees, fuel, tyres, service and repairs
• Other costs include registration, insurance, licence, RACQ membership and other on-road costs.
• The new MY12 model Colorado and Hyundai i30 was released immediately prior to release of this data and too late for inclusion.

Vehicle running costs for light cars

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Ford Fiesta CL 1.6L 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$16,990.00	40.09	19.98	37.26	8.89	1.12	5.83	49.58	$143.02	$7,436.90	$37,184.52
Holden Barina 1.6L 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$15,990.00	39.02	18.98	35.74	10.49	1.02	6.18	50.19	$144.77	$7,528.12	$37,640.58
Holden Barina Spark CD 1.2L 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$12,490.00	31.47	15.47	36.02	8.01	0.79	4.79	42.34	$122.15	$6,351.57	$31,757.87
Honda Jazz GLi MY12 1.3L 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$14,990.00	32.34	17.97	38.07	8.45	1.39	7.64	48.11	$138.79	$7,217.12	$36,085.60
Hyundai Accent Active 1.6L 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$16,990.00	40.09	19.98	37.51	8.74	0.93	6.08	49.58	$143.02	$7,437.09	$37,185.45
Hyundai i20 Active 1.4L 5sp Manual 3dr Hatch	$14,990.00	32.34	17.97	36.78	8.74	0.94	5.74	45.62	$131.60	$6,843.22	$34,216.11
Kia Rio S 1.4L 6sp Manual 3dr Hatch	$15,290.00	38.52	18.27	38.10	8.30	0.96	5.00	47.17	$136.06	$7,075.07	$35,375.35
Mazda2 Neo 1.5L 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$15,790.00	35.98	18.78	37.63	9.32	1.12	7.50	49.97	$144.16	$7,496.16	$37,480.82
Nissan Micra ST 1.2L 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$13,490.00	31.83	16.47	37.37	8.60	1.16	6.43	45.88	$132.35	$6,882.30	$34,411.51
Suzuki Alto GL 1.0L  5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$11,790.00	27.82	14.77	35.94	7.33	0.71	5.20	40.46	$116.70	$6,068.29	$30,341.45
Suzuki Swift GA 1.4L 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$15,990.00	36.44	18.98	37.15	8.01	1.39	5.04	46.52	$134.20	$6,978.57	$34,892.87
Toyota Prius-C Hybrid 1.5L CVT 5dr Hatch	$23,990.00	53.70	26.75	37.66	6.08	0.94	7.43	55.40	$159.79	$8,309.32	$41,546.59
Toyota Yaris YR 1.3L 5sp Manual 3dr Hatch	$14,990.00	35.37	17.97	36.54	8.30	0.93	6.35	46.75	$134.86	$7,012.69	$35,063.44
Volkswagen Polo Trendline 1.4L 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$16,990.00	40.09	19.98	39.14	9.51	0.93	7.48	52.31	$150.89	$7,846.47	$39,232.36
Mitsubishi i-MiEV Electric Auto 4dr Sedan (see note re Depreciation in text)	$48,800.00	$122.00 - $140.77	51.36	42.43	3.07	1.48	6.08	85.44 - 91.95	$246.46 - $265.23	$12,816 - $13,792	$64,080 - $68,960

Vehicle running costs for small cars

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Ford Focus Ambiente  1.6L 6sp Auto 5dr Hatch	$24,290.00	55.35	27.29	38.10	10.29	1.34	5.91	59.40	$171.34	$8,909.79	$44,548.95
Holden Cruze CD 1.8L 6sp Auto 5dr Hatch	$23,790.00	52.29	26.79	38.82	10.78	1.15	5.17	57.97	$167.23	$8,695.72	$43,478.61
Holden Cruze CD 2.0L T/Diesel 6sp Auto 5dr Hatch	$27,790.00	62.21	30.79	39.82	9.94	1.15	6.27	63.41	$182.91	$9,511.55	$47,557.73
Honda Civic Hybrid 1.5L MY12 CVT 4dr Sedan	$35,990.00	89.21	38.65	39.66	6.41	1.02	9.19	74.70	$215.49	$11,205.55	$56,027.75
Honda Civic VTi-L MY12 1.8L 5sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$23,290.00	51.19	26.29	42.35	9.76	1.34	8.55	61.19	$176.51	$9,178.58	$45,892.91
Honda Insight VTi Hybrid 1.3L CVT 5dr Hatch	$29,990.00	70.76	32.70	38.65	6.70	1.39	9.94	67.29	$194.12	$10,094.15	$50,470.76
Hyundai Elantra Active 1.8L 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$22,590.00	51.48	25.59	38.42	10.34	1.06	5.80	57.24	$165.11	$8,585.46	$42,927.32
**Hyundai i30 SX CRDi MY12 1.6L T/Diesel 4sp Auto 5dr Hatch	$25,090.00	58.19	28.09	38.97	8.61	1.06	6.56	59.64	$172.03	$8,945.58	$44,727.89
**Hyundai i30 SX MY12 1.6L 4sp Auto 5dr Hatch	$21,590.00	50.94	24.58	38.56	10.05	1.06	6.05	56.71	$163.60	$8,507.03	$42,535.17
Kia Cerato S 2.0L 6sp Auto 5dr Hatch	$21,390.00	50.47	24.38	39.93	11.22	1.02	4.90	56.94	$164.24	$8,540.50	$42,702.52
Mazda3 Neo 2.0L 5sp Auto 5dr hatch	$22,330.00	49.98	25.32	40.64	11.95	1.02	7.70	60.87	$175.57	$9,129.87	$45,649.37
Mitsubishi CJ Lancer ES CJ 2.0L CVT 4dr Sedan	$24,190.00	54.15	27.19	39.40	10.49	1.21	4.76	58.32	$168.22	$8,747.35	$43,736.76
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (AWD) MY12 2.0L CVT 5dr Hatch	$26,490.00	57.16	29.49	41.74	9.91	1.34	8.72	64.48	$185.99	$9,671.50	$48,357.49
Toyota Corolla Ascent  1.8L 4sp Auto 5dr Hatch	$22,990.00	52.39	25.99	39.83	10.78	1.02	7.11	59.89	$172.76	$8,983.29	$44,916.45
Toyota Prius Hybrid 1.8L CVT 5dr Hatch	$33,990.00	84.26	36.67	38.43	6.08	1.02	8.30	70.64	$203.78	$10,596.54	$52,982.68
Volkswagen Golf 77 TDI Bluemotion 1.6L T/Diesel 5sp Manual 5dr Hatch	$28,990.00	62.55	31.99	40.52	5.64	1.06	5.97	59.49	$171.59	$8,922.86	$44,614.29
Volkswagen Golf 90 TSI Trendline 1.4L Turbo DSG 5dr Hatch	$27,490.00	59.31	30.49	41.85	9.67	1.06	6.68	63.05	$181.86	$9,456.93	$47,284.66

Vehicle running costs for medium cars

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Ford Mondeo LX 2.3L 6sp Auto 4dr Hatch	$31,490.00	83.15	34.50	42.96	13.84	1.32	6.81	77.64	$223.96	$11,646.05	$58,230.25
Honda Accord Euro 2.4L 5sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$32,640.00	75.70	35.65	41.83	13.88	1.61	9.28	77.86	$224.61	$11,679.60	$58,398.02
Hyundai i45 Active 2.0L 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$28,590.00	76.64	31.59	39.37	11.07	1.71	6.60	70.55	$203.52	$10,583.15	$52,915.75
Kia Optima Si 2.4L 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$30,490.00	80.51	33.50	40.13	11.51	1.44	5.56	71.94	$207.52	$10,791.19	$53,955.97
Mazda6 Touring 2.5L 5sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$33,450.00	80.28	36.46	41.62	12.68	1.82	9.18	78.57	$226.65	$11,786.01	$58,930.05
Subaru Liberty 2.5i 2.5L CVT 4dr Sedan	$34,990.00	83.98	38.00	44.03	12.09	1.85	9.28	80.77	$232.99	$12,115.46	$60,577.28
Suzuki Kizashi Touring 2.4L CVT 4dr Sedan	$30,490.00	80.51	33.50	40.13	11.51	1.44	5.79	72.17	$208.19	$10,826.06	$54,130.31
Totoya Camry Atara S 2.5L 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$33,490.00	91.13	36.50	40.20	11.36	1.44	5.00	75.99	$219.19	$11,397.76	$56,988.78
Toyota Camry Altise 2.5L 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$30,490.00	82.97	33.50	39.86	11.36	0.98	5.00	71.53	$206.35	$10,730.23	$53,651.15
Toyota Camry Hybrid 2.5L CVT 4dr Sedan	$34,990.00	88.15	37.66	39.30	7.58	0.98	5.25	71.04	$204.94	$10,656.64	$53,283.18
Volkswagen Jetta 118 TSI 1.4L Twincharger DSG 4dr Sedan	$28,990.00	64.89	31.99	41.71	9.67	1.34	7.76	66.81	$192.73	$10,021.89	$50,109.43

Vehicle running costs for prestige cars

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI 1.8L Turbo CVT 4dr Sedan	$55,700.00	131.43	58.74	45.43	11.22	1.34	8.07	102.31	$295.13	$15,346.73	$76,733.67
BMW 320i F30 2.0L Turbo 8sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$57,600.00	133.59	60.65	50.43	11.85	1.80	7.42	105.88	$305.43	$15,882.30	$79,411.50
Mercedes-Benz C200 1.8L Turbo 7sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$58,600.00	135.91	61.65	43.10	10.60	1.34	10.62	105.99	$305.73	$15,897.99	$79,489.95

Vehicle running costs for large cars

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Ford FG Mk 2 Falcon XT (LPI) 4.0L LPG 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$37,735.00	102.68	41.16	45.10	8.45	0.98	5.64	80.57	$232.42	$12,085.84	$60,429.19
Ford FG Mk 2 Falcon XT Ecoboost  2.0L Turbo 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$37,235.00	105.76	40.25	40.91	11.80	1.22	5.47	83.29	$240.25	$12,493.22	$62,466.12
Ford FG Mk 2 Falcon XT 4.0L 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$37,235.00	108.84	40.59	44.77	14.42	0.98	5.07	87.80	$253.26	$13,169.65	$65,848.27
Holden VE II Commodore Omega (LPG) 3.6L LPG 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$40,490.00	113.45	43.93	46.04	8.11	1.20	5.65	85.48	$246.58	$12,822.35	$64,111.77
Holden VE II Commodore Omega 3.0L V6 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$39,990.00	112.05	43.36	45.70	12.97	1.20	5.03	88.92	$256.50	$13,337.95	$66,689.76
Toyota Aurion AT-X 3.5L V6 6sp Auto 4dr Sedan	$36,490.00	103.72	39.84	48.40	13.55	0.98	5.67	86.74	$250.22	$13,011.58	$65,057.91

Vehicle running costs for people movers

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Honda Odyssey RB MY12 2.4L 5sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$37,100.00	83.05	40.12	42.34	12.97	1.07	9.45	80.86	$233.25	$12,129.23	$60,646.16
Hyundai iMAX 2.4L 4sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$37,290.00	93.94	40.31	39.86	15.44	1.41	6.67	83.88	$241.96	$12,582.12	$62,910.59
Kia Grand Carnival S 3.5L V6 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$38,990.00	98.22	42.36	45.85	15.88	1.77	5.60	87.88	$253.51	$13,182.26	$65,911.32
Toyota Tarago GLi 2.4L 4sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$52,490.00	130.11	55.53	44.42	13.84	1.33	8.20	103.13	$297.49	$15,469.45	$77,347.24

Vehicle running costs for SUV compact cars

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Holden Captiva 5 (FWD)Series II 2.4L 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$29,990.00	70.76	33.00	39.80	13.26	1.80	5.91	70.73	$204.03	$10,609.64	$53,048.19
Honda CRV (4x4) 2.4L 5sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$30,390.00	69.25	33.40	39.58	14.57	1.90	7.92	73.70	$212.60	$11,055.17	$55,275.83
Hyundai iX35 Active (FWD) 2.0L 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$28,990.00	68.41	31.99	41.10	12.38	1.55	6.44	69.43	$200.27	$10,413.88	$52,069.42
Kia Sportage Si (FWD) 2.0L 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$28,720.00	67.77	31.72	39.65	12.82	1.55	5.02	67.63	$195.09	$10,144.65	$50,723.23
Mazda CX-5 Maxx (4x4) 2.0L 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$32,300.00	72.30	35.31	43.38	10.05	1.90	9.73	74.03	$213.56	$11,105.15	$55,525.76
Mitsubishi ASX (4WD) 2.0L CVT 4dr Wagon	$32,490.00	74.04	35.50	40.64	11.80	1.79	5.95	71.61	$206.55	$10,740.80	$53,703.99
Mitsubishi ASX (4WD) 1.8L T/Diesel 6sp Manual 4dr Wagon	$32,490.00	74.04	35.50	42.43	8.76	1.79	6.51	69.74	$201.17	$10,460.59	$52,302.97
Mitsubishi Outlander LS 2.4L CVT 4dr Wagon	$35,990.00	84.92	39.00	42.52	13.55	1.41	5.25	77.92	$224.76	$11,687.58	$58,437.88
Nissan Dualis Ti-L (4x2) Series 3 2.0L CVT 4dr Wagon	$34,040.00	77.51	37.05	42.61	11.95	2.75	7.97	77.15	$222.54	$11,572.16	$57,860.81
Nissan Dualis Ti-L (4x4) Series 3 2.0L CVT 4dr Wagon	$36,240.00	82.52	39.26	42.55	12.24	2.75	8.14	80.09	$231.02	$12,013.26	$60,066.30
Nissan X-Trail ST (4x4) 2.5L CVT 4dr Wagon	$34,990.00	82.56	38.00	42.72	13.26	1.55	7.67	79.09	$228.13	$11,862.87	$59,314.37
Nissan X-Trail TS (4x4) 2.0L T/Diesel 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$38,240.00	85.60	41.26	43.41	10.98	1.55	8.67	80.23	$231.44	$12,035.01	$60,175.03
Subaru Forester X 2.5L 4sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$32,990.00	75.18	36.00	40.98	13.55	1.79	9.17	77.26	$222.86	$11,588.59	$57,942.93
Subaru XV 2.0i 2.0L CVT 4dr Wagon	$30,990.00	70.62	34.00	40.19	10.20	1.60	8.97	70.98	$204.74	$10,646.58	$53,232.88
Toyota RAV4 CV (4x4) 2.4L 4sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$33,990.00	80.20	37.00	41.10	13.99	1.94	7.94	78.74	$227.14	$11,811.02	$59,055.11
Volkswagen Tiguan 103 TDI 2.0L T/Diesel 7sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$38,490.00	86.16	41.51	43.44	9.20	1.62	7.29	77.43	$223.35	$11,614.03	$58,070.14
Volkswagen Tiguan 132 TSI Pacific 2.0L Turbo 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$35,990.00	82.02	39.00	43.15	13.88	1.62	7.20	79.61	$229.66	$11,942.07	$59,710.37

Vehicle running costs for SUV medium cars

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Ford SZ Territory TX (4x4) V6 2.7L T/Diesel 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$48,240.00	104.09	51.67	48.64	13.06	1.62	6.76	92.30	$266.24	$13,844.35	$69,221.73
Ford SZ Territory TX (RWD) 2.7L V6 T/Diesel 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$43,240.00	95.13	46.63	44.77	12.17	1.62	6.22	84.68	$244.26	$12,701.60	$63,508.02
Ford SZ Territory TX (RWD) 4.0L 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$39,990.00	91.13	43.36	44.34	15.44	1.62	5.04	84.10	$242.61	$12,615.62	$63,078.10
Holden Captiva CX (4x4) Series II 2.2L T/Diesel 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$39,490.00	86.80	42.51	41.17	12.32	2.77	7.04	81.23	$234.31	$12,184.26	$60,921.31
Holden Captiva CX (4x4) Series II 3.0L V6 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$38,490.00	84.60	41.85	44.94	16.46	2.77	5.87	84.52	$243.81	$12,677.96	$63,389.80
Kia Sorento Si (4x4) 2.2L T/Diesel 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$41,990.00	99.08	45.01	43.84	10.98	1.80	5.57	83.50	$240.85	$12,524.37	$62,621.84
Toyota Kluger KX-R (4x4) 5 Seat 3.5L V6 3 5sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$44,490.00	92.40	47.89	47.50	16.03	1.97	9.02	92.11	$265.71	$13,816.77	$69,083.86

Vehicle running costs for All-Terrain vehicles

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.6L V6 5sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$45,000.00	97.10	48.41	47.88	16.03	2.49	7.58	93.14	$268.66	$13,970.29	$69,851.47
Mitsubishi NW Pajero GLS LWB 3.2L T/Diesel 5sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$63,190.00	138.90	66.24	45.66	13.36	1.95	6.93	109.17	$314.93	$16,376.10	$81,880.51
Nissan GU Patrol ST Series III 3.0L T/ Diesel 4sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$59,990.00	117.44	63.04	42.48	17.51	2.25	11.04	108.10	$311.81	$16,214.33	$81,071.66
Toyota Landcruiser GXL 4.7L V8 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$83,990.00	161.03	88.22	57.54	19.82	2.32	9.29	137.78	$397.45	$20,667.46	$103,337.30
Toyota Landcruiser GXL 4.5L V8 T/Diesel 6sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$88,990.00	170.62	93.28	58.31	15.29	2.32	8.73	138.03	$398.16	$20,704.29	$103,521.43
Toyota Landcruiser Prado GXL 3.0L T/Diesel 5sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$64,490.00	131.46	67.55	46.44	12.32	2.04	9.40	108.85	$313.98	$16,326.86	$81,634.29
Toyota Landcruiser Prado GXL 4.0L V6 5sp Auto 4dr Wagon	$63,490.00	129.42	67.01	51.69	17.93	2.04	9.60	115.58	$333.41	$17,337.29	$86,686.45

Vehicle running costs for 2WD utilities

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Ford FG Mk2 Falcon XL (LPI) 4.0L LPG 6sp Auto Utility	$29,490.00	68.39	32.91	44.78	9.55	1.22	5.59	66.99	$193.25	$10,048.74	$50,243.71
Ford FG Mk2 Falcon XL 4.0L 6 sp Auto Utility	$28,990.00	68.41	32.33	44.45	15.59	1.22	5.02	72.15	$208.13	$10,822.88	$54,114.40
Ford PX Ranger XL 2.2 Hi-Rider (4x2) 2.2L T/Diesel 6sp Auto Crew Cab	$36,990.00	90.27	40.05	41.13	13.21	1.41	6.54	80.60	$232.49	$12,089.45	$60,447.23
Holden VE II Commodore Omega (LPG) 3.6L 6sp Auto Utility	$35,990.00	84.92	39.45	45.66	8.52	1.20	5.49	74.15	$213.91	$11,123.22	$55,616.10
Holden VE II Commodore Omega 3.0L V6 6sp Auto Utility	$35,490.00	82.31	38.88	45.05	13.99	1.20	4.87	77.69	$224.09	$11,652.77	$58,263.87
Mitsubishi Triton GLX 2.5LT/Diesel 4sp Auto Utility	$28,240.00	66.58	31.28	38.86	12.76	1.43	6.33	67.92	$195.92	$10,187.97	$50,939.84
Toyota Hilux SR 4.0L V6 5sp Auto Extra Cab	$30,990.00	73.12	34.35	43.40	17.19	1.75	7.28	78.52	$226.51	$11,778.40	$58,891.99

Vehicle running costs for 4WD utilities

		Standing Costs (avg $ per week)			Running Costs (avg cents per km)			Total Costs
Vehicle	List Price	Depreciation	Interest on Loan	Other Costs*	Fuel	Tyres	Service / Repairs	Avg cents per km	Avg $ per week	Annual cost	5 year cost
Ford PX Ranger XL (4x4) 3.2L T/Diesel 6sp Auto Dual Cab	$48,390.00	112.23	51.46	45.37	13.65	1.88	6.84	94.84	$273.58	$14,226.29	$71,131.44
**Holden Colorado LT-R (4x4) MY11 3.0L T/Diesel 4sp Auto Crew Cab	$50,690.00	125.65	53.77	43.25	13.36	1.68	11.20	103.44	$298.38	$15,515.55	$77,577.76
Mazda BT50 XT (4x4) 3.2L T/Diesel 6sp Auto Dual Cab	$46,160.00	108.92	49.23	43.01	13.65	1.88	10.09	95.35	$275.05	$14,302.63	$71,513.13
Mitsubishi Triton GLX-R (4x4) 2.5L T/Diesel 5sp Auto Double Cab	$51,490.00	119.42	54.57	44.19	14.25	1.97	6.17	98.02	$282.74	$14,702.61	$73,513.07
Nissan Navara RX (4x4) D40 2.5L T/Diesel 5sp Auto Dual Cab	$43,550.00	97.49	46.62	42.99	15.58	1.94	9.53	91.90	$265.11	$13,785.63	$68,928.15
Toyota Hilux SR (4x4) MY12 3.0L T/Diesel 4sp Auto Dual Cab	$44,490.00	99.59	47.56	42.81	13.80	1.48	7.64	88.78	$256.08	$13,316.41	$66,582.05
Volkswagen Amarok TDI400 Trendline (4x4) 2.0L T/Diesel 6sp Manual Dual Cab	$47,990.00	113.24	51.06	43.50	11.72	1.63	7.08	92.47	$266.75	$13,871.14	$69,355.72

*Other costs include registration, insurance, licence, RACQ membership and other on-road costs.
**The new MY12 model Colorado and Hyundai i30 was released immediately prior to release of this data and too late for inclusion.

Calculation periods & distances

Calculations have been made for an annual distance of 15,000 km in line with Australian Bureau of Statistics surveys of Australian vehicle use. They are based on buying a new vehicle and operating it for 5 years.

Read more to find out how we calculated costs for:

Depreciation

Annual depreciation for private vehicles is calculated using the market rates for each manufacturer as taken from reputable pricing and vehicle data guides. On-road costs including statutory charges and average dealer delivery fee of $2097 are not included in the purchase price and are factored into the relevant indicated line of the standing costs.

Our normal industry source for depreciation rates was unable to provide a sufficiently reliable indicator of likely depreciation rates on the iMiev electric vehicle. A number of factors including the relatively low number of these vehicles currently in the fleet, the fact this is new technology and currently iMiev is the only full electric vehicle on our market, the introduction of new electric vehicles by other makers in the future, and little if any used sales data are significant issues against offering residual pricing information. However after canvassing a range of industry opinion on the subject and given the residual applicable to the now more common hybrid powertrain vehicles, high and low residual percentages were estimated and calculations performed accordingly.

The purchase price includes air conditioning and on cab chassis light commercial models, an optional tray from the manufacturer.^#^

Notes:

^#Purchase prices are list prices as at 23rd May 2012.

^ Purchase prices include LPG equipment where shown. The Government $2000 gas rebate on purchase of new gas vehicles, currently available at time of compilation, has been included where applicable in calculations.

Interest

We have assumed 100% of the total cost (including statutory and other on-road costs) of the new vehicle has been financed. The loan through RACQ Finance is secured, has a 5-year term with monthly repayments and an assumed market-competitive fixed interest rate of 9.25%. A $270.00 loan application fee and $7.40 registration of interest fee have been included.

RACQ Finance details shown are indicative only; actual rates, terms, conditions and fees may vary.

Registration and Insurance

Registration costs and Compulsory Third Party insurance costs are current as at 1^st July 2012. Calculations include CTP cover (Classes 1 and 6, private use) provided by RACQ Insurance. See note† below.

RACQ comprehensive insurance rates are based on the assumption that the driver is male, 35 years of age, carries a $500 basic excess, has an average no claims bonus, the car will be garaged at an average risk postcode, the vehicle is financially encumbered and that market value cover applies. Rates are for private use.

Queensland vehicle registration fees

Cylinders	4	6	8
Total $ Payable- Class 1† (as at 1/7/12)	646.90	810.30	987.80
Total $ Payable- Class 6† (as at 1/7/12)	686.90	850.30	1,027.81

Note: There is a plate charge for new registration of $24.60
Class 1 = Cars; Class 6 = Utilities

†Total fee includes CTP cover provided by RACQ Insurance. Total fee may vary slightly from those shown depending on CTP insurance provider actually chosen. Registration costs also include a traffic improvement fee.

The average running costs shown in the Vehicle Reimbursement Rates table are developed from the averages for the combined vehicles in the respective categories as listed in this fact sheet’s ‘New to 5 years’ ownership cost tables.

Also shown is a table of the rates allowed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) when claiming a deduction for the use of a private motor vehicle in conjunction with your employment. The rates shown are for the previous financial year (2010/2011) as the new rates were not available at time of compilation.

For persons using their own car for business purposes, the actual amount reimbursed by their employer may be dependent on the particular award or other employment conditions under which they are employed.

Private Vehicle Reimbursement Rates

Rate per kilometre allowed by the Australian Taxation Office for the 2010 / 2011 year:

Engine Capacity		Rate per kilometre
Ordinary Cars	Rotary engine cars
Up to 1600 cc (1.6 litre) (1.60 litre - 2.6 litre)	Up to 800 cc (0.8 litre or less)	63.0 cents
1601-2600 cc (1.60 litre - 2.6 litre)	801-1300 cc (0.81 litre - 1.3 litre)	74.0 cents
over 2600 cc (2.60 litre and over)	over 1300 cc (1.301 litre or over)	75.0 cents

These rates are allowable for vehicles travelling less than 5,000 business km/yr and are the latest available at the time of printing.

For distances greater than this, we recommend that you seek advice from your accountant or the Australian Tax Office.

Private Vehicle Reimbursement Rates (Average running costs)

Vehicle Category	Cents/km	Average $ per Week
Light	47.8	138.03
Small	61.8	178.37
Medium	74.1	213.70
Prestige	104.7	302.10
Large	85.5	246.54
People Movers	88.9	256.55
Compact 4WD	75.0	216.41
Medium 4WD	86.1	248.26
All Terrain 4WD	115.8	334.06
Lt. Commercial 4x2	74.0	213.47
Lt. Commercial 4x4	95.0	273.96

Roadside Assistance and Driver’s Licence Fee

Club membership is based on basic RACQ Club Care at the fee applicable as at July 1^st, 2012. The fee for a 5-year Queensland Smartcard driver’s licence has been used. Smartcards will be progressively rolled out through the state from the later part of 2010 and as licence renewal is required.

Fuel

Fuel costs of 145.70 cents/litre (ULP), 155.90 cents/litre (PULP), 148.40 cents/litre (diesel) and 68.70 cents/litre (LPG) are based on the average price in Brisbane for the last six months prior to the time of calculation.

For the electric vehicle the domestic electricity tariff 11 of 22.759 cents/kWh has been used and official power consumption as provided by the manufacturer.

Fuel consumption data was based on the Australian Design Rule 81/01 standard fuel consumption test.

Tyres

We assume replacement of tyres on the following basis:-

• 4 tyres every 45,000 kms
• Plus 1 tyre during the 5 year period due to puncture damage beyond repair

Replacement costs include fitting and balancing and in conjunction with replacing the four tyres the cost of a wheel alignment. Costs are at retail pricing. Tyre selection is based on the most suitable replacement for the original equipment branded tyre or a tyre of equivalent specification of a different brand suitable for the vehicle.

Service and repairs

Maintenance costs include servicing according to the manufacturer’s schedule plus repairs and spare parts that are likely to be required for normal driving conditions and assumed annual distances. A labour rate of $137.33 per hour including GST has been used.