Now, more than ever, is the time to use the Fuel Cost Comparison Close.  The best calculator we could find online is

http://www.carlocate.com/AutoTools.aspx 

Today we closed two customer's who wanted to take the numbers home and "crunch them".   In one example, the calculator showed the customer saving $115 per month in fuel savings.  The customer was hung up on paying $35 per month more than they budgeted for: 

The closing question:  "Mr. Customer, doesn't it make sense to pay $35 more in your monthly payment to save $115 per month in gas?"