Money Want a new car? Ownership costs are way up, so plan to spend about $900 a month on it August 18, 2022August 18, 2022Bailey Schulz, USA TODAYComments Off on Want a new car? Ownership costs are way up, so plan to spend about $900 a month on it It now costs $894 per month on average to own and operate a new car in 2022, per AAA. Drivers can blame high gas prices and supply constraints.