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Price Comparison Time Value Calculator UK

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Step 1 • Add values

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Enter your values below to generate an instant result. You can update the inputs at any time to compare different scenarios.

Example calculated from the inputs and method shown below.

Results refresh instantly as values change.

Option A has the lower present cost

£167.05 lower5% annual discount rate over 5 years

Option A has the lower present cost: £167.05 lower (5% annual discount rate over 5 years)

Add each upfront price to the present value of its constant end-of-year running costs using the discount rate entered.

Present-cost comparison

Add each upfront price to the present value of its constant end-of-year running costs using the discount rate entered.

Result snapshot

A quick visual read of the values behind this result.

Option A present cost£1,865.90
Option B present cost£2,032.95
Annuity factor4.3295

Recommended next checks

  • →Use a discount rate appropriate to your decision and compare alternative rates.
  • →Model resale values, inflation, tax and changing annual costs separately if they matter.
Option A present cost
£1,865.90
Option B present cost
£2,032.95
Annuity factor
4.3295

A simplified present-value comparison with constant end-of-year annual costs. It excludes inflation, resale value, tax, financing and variable cash flows.

Try different values to compare results.

Compare the present cost of two prices and their constant annual running costs using your chosen discount rate.

Fast to use

Built for comparison

Clear result output

Table of Contents

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About Price Comparison Time Value Calculator UK

Price Comparison Time Value Calculator UK helps you work through the main numbers for this topic quickly with a simple input flow and an instant result.

Use the calculator result as a practical starting point, then review the explanation and assumptions on the page if you want more context.

Calculation method

Present cost = upfront price + annual end-of-year cost x [1 - (1 + discount rate)^(-years)] / discount rate; at 0%, the factor is years.

Constant end-of-year annual costs and a user-entered rate. Excludes inflation, resale value, tax, finance and changing cash flows.

Formula explained

Calculation flow

This calculator is structured for fast UK-focused estimates with clear inputs, repeatable logic, and instant results.

Formula

Input values -> calculation engine -> instant result

How the result is built

1Enter the values requested in the form.
2The calculator applies the configured formula logic.
3The result updates instantly with a breakdown.
4Use the output to compare scenarios quickly.

Example

Example calculated from the inputs and method shown below.

Assumptions

  • Constant end-of-year annual costs and a user-entered rate. Excludes inflation, resale value, tax, finance and changing cash flows.

Source basis

  • UK-focused calculator flow
  • Structured input validation
  • Instant result breakdowns

FAQ

Common questions

Constant end-of-year annual costs and a user-entered rate. Excludes inflation, resale value, tax, finance and changing cash flows.

Trust and notes

Assumptions and important notes

This calculator is designed to give a fast estimate using the method shown on the page. Results are most useful when your inputs are accurate and the tool matches your situation.

Use the result as guidance rather than a final diagnosis or professional decision. If the result could affect health, legal, financial, or compliance decisions, verify it with a qualified source where appropriate.

  • Constant end-of-year annual costs and a user-entered rate. Excludes inflation, resale value, tax, finance and changing cash flows.

Method

UK calculator guidance

Last reviewed

April 17, 2026