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Explore the financial implications of buying a 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid versus a Gasoline Honda Civic EX over a 5-year period. Analysis includes purchase price, fuel economy, maintenance costs, and annual cash flow. Make an informed decision on which option suits your personal transportation needs best. Sensitivity analysis shows scenarios in which each option may be more cost-effective. Access helpful resources such as cost calculators and financial tools for a comprehensive evaluation.
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Hybrid vs. GasWhich is the best option? Team 10 Daniel Cerna Juan Gaspar Duane San Juan Sadia Tarannum
Assumptions • Analysis Period of 5 Years • 5 Year Loan at 6.50% APR • No Down Payment • Constant Maintenance Cost for 5 Years • 15,000 Miles Driven/Yr • Miles Driven are 50% City & 50% Highway • Standard Driving Conditions • Not Reselling Car After 5 Years
Scenario • For personal transportation is it best to purchase a vehicle that runs on : • Hybrid – 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid • Gasoline – 2005 Honda Civic
Honda Civic Sedan DX (Hybrid) • Purchase Price: $21,450 • Variable Speed Automatic • MPG (City): 48 • MPG (Highway): 47
Honda Civic Sedan Ex • Purchase Price: $19,310 • 4 Speed Automatic • MPG (City): 31 • MPG (Highway): 38
Annual Cash Flow Analysis Results • EUAC of Civic Hybrid = $7,901.80 • EUAC of Civic EX (Gas) = $7,737.29 • EUAC of Civic Hybrid is greater than EUAC of Civic EX (Gas) • Therefore, Choose Civic EX (Gas)
Sensitivity: Miles Driven/Yr 22,541 Miles
Sensitivity Results • Lowest EUAC – Honda Civic Ex • Hybrid fuel savings does not offset higher purchase price • Cases where Civic Hybrid costs less: • Avg. Cost of Fuel Over $3.98 • Miles Driven/Yr Over 22,541 Miles • Civic Hybrid Maintenance Cost/Yr Below $365.11
Resources • Hybrid Vehicle Cost Calculator Tool: http://fcvt.nrel.gov/cleancities/hev/calculator/single.php • Calculates Present Value of Annuity with Interpretation: • Investopedia.com • Mortgage Payment Calculator: • Connel.net • Loan Payment Calculator: • Bankrate.com