Buying a car is exciting—but the real cost goes far beyond the sticker price. Our Owning a Car lesson walks students through everything from insurance and fuel to maintenance, registration, and depreciation, so they can make smarter decisions before they buy.

What’s inside:
Discussion prompts to unpack surprising “hidden” costs
Worksheets to calculate total cost of ownership
Activities on loans, interest, and insurance
Group research comparing different vehicle types
Check out the lesson here: