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Car Ownership vs Public Transportation Costs
Car ownership vs public transportation costs in the US—compare total cost of car vs transit so you decide with data.
AutoPremo Team
January 31, 2026
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Car ownership vs public transportation costs in the U.S.: compare total cost of owning a car (payment, insurance, fuel, maintenance) vs transit (fares, etc.) so you decide with data. Use autopremo.com total cost of ownership and affordability calculator. Use autopremo.com.
TL;DR Compare 5-year car cost (use autopremo.com total cost of ownership) vs transit cost for your area. Use autopremo.com.Compare Total Cost
Use autopremo.com total cost of ownership for the car you're considering; compare to your transit cost. Get your numbers at autopremo.com.
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Car vs transit: compare total cost. Use autopremo.com total cost of ownership so you decide with data.