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The Real Five Year Cost of Car Ownership Ep7
Most car buyers don’t know the true cost of ownership. Learn the real five-year price tag, including depreciation, insurance, fuel, and more.
Most car buyers know their purchase price. Most know their monthly payment. Almost none know what their vehicle actually costs them to own.
In this episode of The Color of Our Money Is Green, Roosevelt Gist breaks down Total Cost of Ownership — the real, complete five-year cost of any vehicle, once you add insurance, fuel, maintenance, registration fees, and depreciation on top of your financing. According to AAA’s 2025 Your Driving Costs study, that number averages $11,577 a year — nearly $58,000 over five years — and most of it never shows up in a dealership conversation.
We walk through all six categories that make up total ownership cost, including the one almost nobody calculates before they buy: depreciation, which alone accounts for the single biggest expense of owning a car. We also name the documented research on why two of these categories — insurance and financing — run higher for Black families, citing findings from the Consumer Federation of America and a 2024 D.C. regulatory study on racial disparities in auto insurance pricing.
Then we hand you the complete seven-step framework to calculate the real cost of any vehicle you’re considering, before you sign anything — plus this week’s Green Book Moment, spotlighting Citizens Trust Bank, one of the oldest Black-owned banks in the country.
Every dollar spent on an unnecessary ownership cost is a dollar that doesn’t go toward a down payment, a business, or retirement. This episode gives you the tool to catch that money before it walks out the door.
Get “The Color of Our Money Is Green: A Buyer’s Guide to What Cars Actually Cost” at stan.store/RGist.
Your money is green. Know what it costs.
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AutoNetwork helps serious car shoppers inspect any new vehicle online before walking into a dealership. I’m Roosevelt — I’ve been reviewing cars and shaping digital car buying and credit union auto leasing since before YouTube car reviews existed.
You’ll find detailed walkaround reviews, POV test drives, and buyer-focused breakdowns covering comfort, space, features, and real-world value.
How to use the channel:
Watch the walkaround of the car you’re considering
Visit AutoNetwork.com for the full review
Check CouponsOffersAndDeals.com for current dealer specials
Walk in already knowing what you want — and what it should cost
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2027 Buick Enclave Sport Touring worth $66,550?
Is the $66,550 Buick Enclave Sport Touring worth the price? We break down the performance, premium features, and potential drawbacks of this three-row SUV.
Is the 2027 Buick Enclave Sport Touring worth $66,550? Roosevelt with AutoNetwork examines this seven-passenger SUV, its $14,450 in options, and the features buyers should try before purchasing.
This Enclave Sport Touring features Stone Metallic exterior paint, an Ebony interior, a 2.5-liter turbo engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission, and optional all-wheel drive. Listed fuel economy is 20 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined.
What does Roosevelt like? The panoramic sunroof brings light into the cabin, including the third row. Buick QuietTuning with Active Noise Cancellation helps counteract unwanted noise, while multiple driving modes and an extensive selection of driver-assistance features add to the equipment list.
What are his concerns? Dashboard reflections create windshield glare, the right side of the steering wheel blocks part of the navigation screen from his driving position, and the engine feels strained under hard acceleration when merging onto the highway.
Inside, explore the 30-inch diagonal display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bose 12-speaker audio, heated front seats, heated steering wheel, and tri-zone climate control. The optional Power Package adds a head-up display, rear camera mirror, power-folding third row, and one-touch folding second-row seats.
The $3,670 Super Cruise Package includes hands-free driving assistance on compatible roads, enhanced automatic parking assistance, and Driver Attention Assist. Super Cruise requires an attentive driver ready to take control.
This static walkaround combines equipment demonstrations with Roosevelt’s driving observations. See what to check for passenger access, cargo needs, screen visibility, and everyday usability. At this price, Roosevelt also suggests comparing the Toyota Grand Highlander, Hyundai Palisade, and Infiniti QX60.
Which options deserve your money? Watch this AutoNetwork Advisor review, share your priorities in the comments, and subscribe for practical vehicle buying guidance. Bring your passengers along when shopping so everyone can evaluate the seats they will actually use.
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AutoNetwork helps serious car shoppers inspect any new vehicle online before walking into a dealership. I’m Roosevelt — I’ve been reviewing cars and shaping digital car buying and credit union auto leasing since before YouTube car reviews existed.
You’ll find detailed walkaround reviews, POV test drives, and buyer-focused breakdowns covering comfort, space, features, and real-world value.
How to use the channel:
Watch the walkaround of the car you’re considering
Visit AutoNetwork.com for the full review
Check CouponsOffersAndDeals.com for current dealer specials
Walk in already knowing what you want — and what it should cost
🌐 AutoNetwork.com
💰 CouponsOffersAndDeals.com
Affiliate disclosure: some links earn a small commission at no cost to you and help support the channel. Insta360 is one of those partners.
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2027 Buick Enclave Sport Touring Interior 360 Video
Get an immersive, 360-degree look at the 2027 Buick Enclave Sport Touring. We break down the cabin features and share a candid take on its highway engine performance.
Under the hood is a 2.5-liter turbo engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This particular vehicle also has the optional all-wheel-drive system.
Here is my concern from driving it: the engine feels strained under hard acceleration when merging onto the highway.
That’s my observation, and it’s something I would want you to evaluate on your own test drive.
___________________________________________________________________
AutoNetwork helps serious car shoppers inspect any new vehicle online before walking into a dealership. I’m Roosevelt — I’ve been reviewing cars and shaping digital car buying and credit union auto leasing since before YouTube car reviews existed.
You’ll find detailed walkaround reviews, POV test drives, and buyer-focused breakdowns covering comfort, space, features, and real-world value.
How to use the channel:
Watch the walkaround of the car you’re considering
Visit AutoNetwork.com for the full review
Check CouponsOffersAndDeals.com for current dealer specials
Walk in already knowing what you want — and what it should cost
🌐 AutoNetwork.com
💰 CouponsOffersAndDeals.com
Affiliate disclosure: some links earn a small commission at no cost to you and help support the channel. Insta360 is one of those partners.
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Buying a Subaru WRX? Get the FULL Price Before You Sign #shorts
Thinking about a Subaru WRX? Get the full pricing breakdown and see if this manual legend fits your daily commute before you sign the paperwork.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/M5DLaJ1QTYs
Enjoy driving a manual? The WRX is worth a test drive—but take it on your usual roads and in your usual traffic before deciding if it fits everyday life. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/M5DLaJ1QTYs
#WRX #ManualTransmission #CarReview #DrivingTips
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Super Cruise: Hands-Free Driving on Your Routes #shorts
Experience the future of the road with Super Cruise. Learn how this hands-free technology works and what you need to know before hitting the highway.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/6sLjUP3UQfY
Super Cruise offers hands-free driving assistance when conditions allow, but the driver must stay attentive. Check route compatibility, the included service period, and ongoing costs before relying on it. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/6sLjUP3UQfY
#SuperCruise #HandsFreeDriving #DriverAssistance #CarTechnology
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Heated Seats & Sliding Window: Ultimate Truck Comfort #shorts
Experience ultimate truck comfort with heated seating and the convenience of a power-sliding rear window. See how these features upgrade your ride here.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/6sLjUP3UQfY
A heated seat that warms the upper back adds comfort, while the power-sliding rear window brings easy cabin convenience. See how it opens from inside. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/6sLjUP3UQfY
#HeatedSeats #TruckFeatures #CarComfort #SlidingWindow
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Test Subaru’s 11.6-Inch Screen in REAL Daylight #shorts
Does Subaru’s 11.6-inch display hold up under direct sunlight? We put the screen to the test in real-world conditions to see if it’s actually usable on the road.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/M5DLaJ1QTYs
Test Subaru’s 11.6-inch multimedia display where it matters: check map visibility and controls in natural light while parked. A screen can look very different outside the showroom. #AutoNetwork
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/M5DLaJ1QTYs
#Subaru #AppleCarPlay #AndroidAuto #CarTech
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