Contemporary Math
Student Worksheet
Buying a New or Used Car
Name:_____________________________
Vehicle Comparison Shopping
Date:______________________________
Section 2
Directions: Identify three types of vehicles that meet your specifications for features and
complete the questions below. Research to compare pricing and features for your three
choices. Possible online resources include:
Estimate your annual fuel cost at:
based on the average of 15,000
miles per year. Find & Compare Cars / Select Year, Make, and Model / Use your Gas Prices
Vehicle 1: Year:
Make:
Model:
Price:
Annual Fuel Cost:
Monthly:
MPG:
Features:
Vehicle 2: Year:
Make:
Model:
Price:
Annual Fuel Cost:
Monthly:
MPG:
Features:
Vehicle 3: Year:
Make:
Model:
Price:
Annual Fuel Cost:
Monthly:
MPG:
Features:
Which vehicle would you choose and why?
Do you think you can afford this car? If not, what would you be willing to give up?