Can anyone explain to me how you can adjust for gas savings?

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Post by originofspecie » Fri, Jul 19, 2013, 9:13 PM UTC

Can anyone explain to me how you can adjust for gas savings?

Can anyone explain to me how you can adjust for gas savings?
teslamotors.com

Re: Can anyone explain to me how you can adjust for gas savings?

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Post by byoung2 » Fri, Jul 19, 2013, 9:23 PM UTC

http://www.teslamotors.com/true-cost-of-ownership

I drive 10,000 miles per year, the average cost of premium is $4.40, and similar luxury cars (Mercedes, BMW, Audi) get about 20mpg. That is $183/mo in gas ($4.40/gal * 833 mi/mo / 20mpg) I won't have to spend. Subtract the $30 or so in electricity I will have to spend, and I save $153.

Re: Can anyone explain to me how you can adjust for gas savings?

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Post by originofspecie » Sat, Jul 20, 2013, 1:33 PM UTC

byoung2 wrote: post #2

http://www.teslamotors.com/true-cost-of-ownership I drive 10,000 miles per year, the average cost of premium is $4.40, and similar luxury cars (Mercedes, BMW, Audi) get about 20mpg. That is $183/mo in gas ($4.40/gal * 833 mi/mo / 20mpg) I won't have to spend. Subtract the $30 or so in electricity I will have to spend, and I save $153.

right but the monthly payments, which is what they are advertising, is still $153 greater. Advertising the opportunity cost rather than just the cost is very misleading.