CANADIAN CAR COST CALCULATOR

Know the payment.
Plan for the whole car.

Build a realistic estimate for financing and day-to-day ownership in British Columbia. Change any number and see the impact immediately.

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01

Purchase & financing

Financed extras can include an optional warranty, protection products or accessories. Enter only products you choose. The 12% tax default is a common BC starting estimate; vehicle value, type, seller and transaction details can change the applicable tax.

02

Monthly ownership costs

SAME VEHICLE · DIFFERENT APR

See what the rate can change.

Illustrations only, not advertised or promised rates. Each scenario uses your current amount financed and term with biweekly payments.

Stronger-rate example3.99% APR$270 / biweekly

$586 monthly equivalent

$4,693 total interest

Middle-rate example7.99% APR$303 / biweekly

$656 monthly equivalent

$9,754 total interest

Higher-rate example12.99% APR$346 / biweekly

$751 monthly equivalent

$16,571 total interest

WHAT BELONGS IN THE PLAN

A car costs more than its sticker.

At purchase

Price, taxes and fees

Vehicle price, GST/PST, disclosed dealer or documentation fees, levies, chosen accessories, warranties and protection products can affect the amount financed.

During the loan

Principal and interest

Your payment depends on the amount financed, APR, term and schedule. A longer term can lower each payment while increasing total interest and negative-equity risk.

Every month

Ownership and protection

Insurance, energy, service, repairs, tires, parking and registration still need room in the budget—even when they are not part of the loan.

Compare the interest rate, payment schedule, financing fees, amount financed and total cost—not the payment alone.

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada ↗Vehicle Sales Authority of BC ↗