USA Today: The annual cost to own a new car just went down. Is it time to buy? Finally, some good news for car shoppers: new vehicle costs dropped this year, according to AAA.

Understanding the Context

The annual cost to own and operate a new vehicle fell to $11,577, or $964.78 per month, a $719 decline ... The annual cost to own a new car just went down. Is it time to buy? The average cost of owning a car continues to climb and has surpassed $1,000 monthly.

Key Insights

Use our calculator to see how much you're spending. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from ... What's My Car Worth? How do you calculate my car's value? To estimate your car's current market value, MotorTrend taps into the expertise of Black Book, a trusted name in automotive valuation used ...

Final Thoughts