TCO Example by https://padlet.com/TandLD/nxn8cr9qiuhvt37r 1. Click the + sign/pencil icon to add your response. 2. Sign your first name at the end of your entry 3. Review the responses below en-us 2024-07-26 17:00:37 UTC 2026-06-07 15:38:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2145667539/6bb68bd929f8269043dbb507c1c09de8/gpo.png https://padlet.com/TandLD/nxn8cr9qiuhvt37r/wish/3387685196 New Car

Purchase Price: $30,000

Costs:

  • Fuel ($2,000/year): $10,000

  • Insurance ($1,200/year): $6,000

  • Maintenance ($800/year): $4,000

  • Registration/Taxes ($400/year): $2,000


  • Hidden Costs:

  • Depreciation (car loses 50% value): $15,000

  • Financing interest (if loan at 5%): $4,000

  • Parking fees ($600/year): $3,000


Total Cost of Ownership = $74,000

So while the initial purchase price is $30,000, the actual TCO over 5 years is more than double that amount.

Dani

]]> 2025-03-29 20:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/TandLD/nxn8cr9qiuhvt37r/wish/3387685196 https://padlet.com/TandLD/nxn8cr9qiuhvt37r/wish/3389546874 This kind of exercise can be done to compere two solutions too: buying vs. leasing

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]]> 2025-04-01 14:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/TandLD/nxn8cr9qiuhvt37r/wish/3391140253 https://padlet.com/TandLD/nxn8cr9qiuhvt37r/wish/3821360459 TCO of a home improvement flooring project would consider parts cost, labor, how long the materials are expected to last, permitting if required, feasibility of resale if selling the home, cleaning supplies

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]]> 2026-04-09 10:39:50 UTC https://padlet.com/TandLD/nxn8cr9qiuhvt37r/wish/3859804016 https://padlet.com/TandLD/nxn8cr9qiuhvt37r/wish/3864506807 TCO analysis is important to see what way is more economically makes sense

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