Car Comparison Calculator — Germany
Compare two cars side by side: purchase price, fuel, tax, insurance and 5-year running cost. For Germany drivers this uses real local figures where we have them — a HU/AU (TÜV) costs about €160 per test and annual Kfz-Steuer is around €180 per year. Prices default to EUR and litres per 100 km.
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Why cost of ownership matters
The purchase price is only the beginning. Fuel or electricity, insurance, Kfz-Steuer, the HU/AU (TÜV), servicing, tyres, repairs and depreciation together usually cost more than the car itself over a few years. Use this tool to see the full picture before you buy.
How to use this calculator
Enter realistic figures for your situation — what you actually pay for insurance, what you expect to drive in a year — and the tool breaks the total down into monthly, weekly, yearly and per-distance costs. Adjust any figure and the results update instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What can I compare?
Two cars side by side: purchase price, fuel or energy cost, Kfz-Steuer, insurance, servicing, depreciation and the five-year total, in EUR.
How do I choose between two similar cars?
Enter your own mileage and the prices you would actually pay. The five-year total usually separates models that look almost identical on the forecourt.
Should I compare new against used?
Yes — that is where the tool is most useful, because the cheaper car up front is not always the cheaper car overall once depreciation, Kfz-Steuer and the HU/AU (TÜV) are included.
Are the results estimates?
Yes. They depend on the figures you enter and on prices that change, so treat the comparison as a guide rather than a quote.
Estimate only: results depend entirely on the inputs. Prices and rates change; check current official sources before committing.