What is the On-Road price and what are the costs included in it?

The On-Road Price of a vehicle is its true cost. It is determined after adding six vital charges

The cost of vehicles in commercials is usually lesser than the actual cost. Why? It is because promoting vehicles at the ex-showroom price is more appealing to customers. They are likely to enquire about it, which may help automakers convince them into buying.

However, when you see a vehicle’s total cost, you will notice that it is more than the advertised price. To prevent this problem, you must know what to expect when you see the final bill. This article will help you understand exactly that.

What is the On-Road Price?

The sum you pay to get a vehicle from a dealer is known as the On-Road Price. It comprises the ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance fees, as well as any other fees.

For instance, if you want your new vehicle to have new dealer-installed equipment, the seller will include that cost in the final On-Road payment. You can look for an ex-showroom to On-Road price calculator on the internet or ask the auto dealer for one.

Costs included in the On-Road Price

The following costs add up to make the On-Road price of a vehicle:

Ex-showroom costs

This is the price that you will see in vehicle commercials. It comprises the cost of building the vehicle at the facility, plus the GST (Goods & Services Tax). A portion of the dealer's profit is also included in the ex-showroom pricing.

Registration

After you have purchased a vehicle, the next step is to register it. Every vehicle has a unique registration number. The registration charges, which includes the RTO’s fees for assigning a unique registration number, is the first cost added to a vehicle’s ex-showroom price. The amount varies by state. However, that does not imply you cannot choose a cheaper choice based on your preferences. 

Road tax

Road tax is a one-time tax you need to pay to run your vehicle on the Indian roads. The percentage of road tax is calculated on the ex-showroom price of the vehicle and it varies from 3% to 20%.

Green tax

Following the prohibition on diesel vehicles in Delhi and the National Capital Region, the Supreme Court of India has levied a 1% ‘green cess’ on all cars over 2000cc on Indian highways.

Tax collected at source (TCS)

TCS is a charge imposed by the retailer. It is equivalent to 1% of the vehicle's ex-showroom price.

Insurance

You must get insurance for any automobile you buy. Insurance is a legal requirement, but it also safeguards you from accidents, robbery, and any other unpredictable events.

While the On-Road Price of a vehicle is a function of many costs, the ones we discussed were the most important of them.

Another cost you must consider as a vehicle owner is FASTag. You can use the IDFC FIRST Bank FASTag FIRSTForward to avail of discounts at petrol pumps, avail monthly passes with auto-renewal option, and for a contactless toll and fuel payment

IDFC FIRST Bank offers car loans that can help you meet the On-Road Price. Interest rates begin from 7.49%, and there are plenty of repayment plans to choose from. Further, you can use the car loan interest calculator available on IDFC FIRST Bank’s online banking app to customise a loan for yourself.

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