Car Cost Expert

Gain Full Visibility Into Total Cost of Ownership

Car Cost Expert provides complete visibility into total cost of ownership (TCO), helping you reduce running costs, strengthen competitiveness, and improve profitability. With in-depth coverage across 12 European markets, it delivers cross-market insights into acquisition, operation, and resale to support smarter pricing, planning, and vehicle lifecycle decisions.

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France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Australia

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Europe's Trusted Automotive Data

JD Power brings together the trusted expertise of Autovista, Eurotax, Glass’s, and Schwacke to help automotive organisations across Europe make smarter decisions with confidence. From vehicle valuations and residual value forecasts to specifications, insights, and market intelligence, these brands support manufacturers, retailers, lenders, insurers, and fleet operators across changing markets.

Comprehensive Coverage, Deeper Visibility

• Covers 600 model ranges across 12 countries with 300+ TCO scenarios
• Provides in-depth visibility across mileage, age, and cost structures
• Delivers cross-market perspective on acquisition, operation, and resale costs
• Supports detailed TCO analysis across markets and configurations
• Provides harmonised data for consistent benchmarking and planning

Improve Profitability, Reduce Risk

• Drive significant profitability gains with every 1% TCO improvement
• Improves profitability across acquisition, operation, and resale stages
• Strengthens pricing strategies with clearer cost visibility
• Reduces financial risk across leasing, fleet, and insurance decisions
• Helps teams identify savings and avoid costly missteps

Key Features

Custom Scenario Inputs

• Lets users input custom values for tailored TCO analysis
• Supports comparisons across configurations, markets, and lifecycles
• Enables flexible scenario modelling aligned to business needs
• Helps teams test assumptions before pricing or planning decisions

Detailed Cost Breakdowns

• Breaks down acquisition, operation, and resale costs clearly
• Shows TCO structures across mileage and age profiles
• Helps teams identify key cost drivers across vehicle segments
• Supports accurate benchmarking and financial decision-making

Exportable Reports and Outputs

• Exports reports in Excel or PDF formats easily
• Supports internal alignment with structured, shareable outputs
• Integrates TCO insights into planning and forecasting workflows
• Speeds communication across teams and stakeholders

Who Car Cost Expert Is Built For

• Supports R&D teams designing lower-TCO vehicles
• Helps OEMs benchmark competitor cost performance
• Enables fleets to optimise remarketing timing
• Assists leasing teams reducing lifecycle risk
• Supports insurers improving pricing accuracy

Power Smarter Cost Decisions

Access complete TCO visibility to reduce costs, improve pricing, and drive profitability.

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