Car ownership could cost drivers nearly $1,000 a month in 2026 [USA TODAY]
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Source: USA TODAY
Whether you lease or finance a vehicle , you can still pay over $500 a month in ownership costs. The true costs of car ownership are astonishingly high when you calculate fuel, insurance, maintenance costs and other car-related expenses. Average annual ownership costs vary depending on the type of vehicle you own, gas prices in your home state and more. Here's what American drivers can expect to spend on car ownership. Monthly car payments account for large percentage of ownership costs The average car lease payment in 2025 was around $596 a month, says NerdWallet . Average new car payments were as high as $748 in Q3 of 2025. Used cars have the lowest monthly average car payments, coming in at $532 a month. Average Monthly Cost (in 2025) Used Car Payment Car Leasing Payment New Car Financing Payment Monthly car payments may account for a large percentage of monthly and annual vehicle ownership costs, but they're far from the only expense motorists encounter. Accordi
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