The real cost of the price is equal to the depreciation plus the cost of any interest on loans and operating capital. If the economical life of a truck can be extended from five years to six years, your fixed costs per kilometre will decrease by 4-6% or more, depending on interest rates. If the resale value or the residual value after depreciation can be increased by 5-10%, this may be a significant factor when deciding which truck you can afford to buy. |