Riding Skagit Transit can save you money. Try this Cost of Driving Calculator to see how much you spend driving alone to and from work. Use the links to the left to find information on ways to help reduce your cost of driving alone or call (360) 757-8801 and ask for the Vanpool Coordinator.

This calculator is based on information provided by AAA in their 2008 edition of "Your Driving Costs" brochure. AAA analyzes driving costs each year and covers vehicles equipped with standard and optional accessories including automatic transmission, air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, AM/FM stereo, driver and passenger side air bags, anti-lock brakes, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, tinted glass, emission equipment and rear-window defogger. All figures reflect the average cost of operating a vehicle primarily in stop-and-go driving conditions.

Included in the average cost is Cost of Ownership which includes, taxes, depreciation, finance charges, registration, insurance and license fees; and Operating Costs which include gas, oil maintenance and tires and are incurred for each mile you drive.

Information for SUVs and Minivans have been added for comparison.

Ownership & Operating Cost

National Average Total Ownership and Operating Costs per Mile

	Miles per Year
	10,000	15,000	20,000
Small sedan	55.1¢	42.1¢	35.7¢
Medium sedan	71.9¢	55.2¢	46.9¢
Large sedan	85.8¢	65.1¢	54.8¢
Composite National Average	71.0¢	54.1¢	45.8¢
SUV	91.0¢	69.7¢	59.1¢
MiniVan	74.9¢	57.6¢	49.1¢

Average Operating Costs Only per Mile

	Vehicle Type
	Small sedan	Medium sedan	Large sedan	Average	SUV	MiniVan
Gas and Oil	8.0¢	9.8¢	10.7¢	9.5¢	17.05¢	14.01¢
Maintenance	4.5¢	4.9¢	5.4¢	4.9¢	5.47¢	4.76¢
Tires	0.5¢	0.8¢	0.7¢	0.7¢	0.93¢	0.67¢
Cost per Mile	13.0¢	15.5¢	16.8¢	15.1¢	23.5¢	19.4¢