> You forgot cost of fuel(this alone likely offsets your imaginary rental cost) Does it? Toyota Highlander Hybrid gets 35 MPG. Ford Mavrick Hybrid, 38 MPG. >

> You forgot cost of fuel(this alone likely offsets your imaginary rental cost) Does it? Toyota Highlander Hybrid gets 35 MPG. Ford Mavrick Hybrid, 38 MPG. > higher insurance rates for trucks This is a <$100/year difference for minimum coverage, much less $400/month, and for full coverage the car is actually more expensive: https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/truck-vs-car-insurance/#average-car-insurance-rates-for-cars-vs-trucks https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/truck-vs-car-insuranc... > cost of extra tires(trucks eat through tires) Truck tires and car tires last around the same amount of time. > If you're using a truck as a work truck it'll also need to be replaced much quicker, adding to the overall cost. In that case the car isn't even on the table.