Excl. Est. Govt. Charges / Estimated Price Excl. Govt. Charges
When carsales calculates an “Excluding estimated government charges” price, it does not include additional costs, such as stamp duty and other government charges. It does, however, include a dealer delivery fee estimate where likely to be applicable. This allows consumers to conduct an “apples with apples” comparison with any other vehicles on the website priced without government charges (e.g. private seller cars).
Excluding government charges (EGC) price
An EGC price does not include additional costs, such as registration or transfer fees, stamp duty and other government charges. Dealers are asked to include any dealer delivery fee where they provide us with an EGC price. This allows consumers to conduct an “apples with apples” comparison with other vehicles on the website priced without on-road costs (e.g. private seller cars).
Drive away / DAP
This price includes dealer and government costs borne by the consumer, such as stamp duty, dealer delivery fee (if it is a new vehicle) and accessories that are either factory fitted or dealer fitted on this particular vehicle. Other costs associated with car insurance etc are not included unless stated. The drive away price of a car being displayed in your search results may be over and above the price range you have entered in your search. This is to enable you to conduct an “apples with apples” comparison with any other vehicles on the website priced without on-road costs which will show in your search results (e.g. private seller cars).
Estimated drive away price
When carsales calculates an “Estimated Drive Away Price”, it includes estimated government costs borne by the consumer, such as registration or transfer fees and stamp duty. Other costs associated with car insurance etc are not included unless stated. The estimated drive away price of a car being displayed in your search results may be over and above the price range you have entered in your search. This is to enable you to conduct an “apples with apples” comparison with any other vehicles on the website priced without on-road costs which will show in your search results (e.g. private seller cars).
Enquire for price
“Enquire for price” may appear where carsales or the advertiser has opted not to display a price for the vehicle. For an exact price for this vehicle please contact the seller and where possible, include further details on the exact item specifications you are looking for, and the state in which you live.
Indicative drive away price
An “Indicative drive away price” is estimated by Automotive Data Services Pty Ltd (trading as RedBook) or provided by manufacturers to RedBook using the manufacturer's suggested retail price (or campaign price where applicable), estimated government charges and estimated dealer delivery fees.
Indicative price (EGC)
The estimated valuation has been prepared by carsales based on data gathered from a variety of sources, such as carsales' internal data for similar cars advertised on the carsales Network and/or price data from Automotive Data Services Pty Ltd (Redbook). Additional costs, such as stamp duty and other government charges are not included. The estimated valuation range may change over time to reflect updated market conditions. The estimated valuation range takes into account your car make, model, year and odometer reading but not condition, colour, options and location.
Price guide (drive away / DAP)
Some manufacturers provide a suggested price that includes costs such as dealer delivery, stamp duty, and other government charges that may apply. Always check the single figure price with the seller of a vehicle before purchasing.