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Five-year ownership math for gas, hybrid and electric: depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance and resale value.
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Hybrid premium, miles and gas price in: years until the hybrid pays for itself.
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Five-year true cost: depreciation, insurance, fuel, maintenance and resale.
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Gas, tolls, bags, parking and airfare for your whole group: which trip costs less.
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Drive or Fly for Thanksgiving 2026? The Real Cost
Gas is $4.43 and Thanksgiving airfare is up to about $402 a ticket. Here is how group size and distance decide whether driving or flying costs less.
Is a Hybrid Worth It at $4.50 Gas? The 2026 Break-Even Math
With gas at $4.48, a 2026 Corolla Hybrid earns back its $1,375 premium in about 2.4 years. Payback math for five popular hybrids and when gas wins.
What It Really Costs to Own a Car in 2026
AAA's 2026 study puts the average new car at $12,863 a year. Every line behind that number, and the honest levers to shrink it.
Best Resale Value Cars in 2026: KBB Rankings
The average new car keeps 44.7% of its value after five years. The Toyota Tacoma keeps 63%, a Tesla Model 3 just 35%. The full 2026 rankings.
What It Costs to Charge an EV at Home in 2026
Home charging runs about $5.40 per 100 miles at the national average rate — roughly a third of gassing up at $4.48. The full math, by state and by charger.
How Much It Costs to Insure an EV in 2026 (vs. a Gas Car)
EVs cost roughly 40% more to insure than comparable gas cars, near $3,200 a year against $2,200, though the gap narrows on newer models. Why, and how to cut it.
EV vs Gas in 2026: The Real Five-Year Cost Comparison
Charging an EV costs about a third of gas at 2026 prices, yet AAA data shows the average EV costs more to own overall. Exactly where each side wins.