When it comes to buying a car, you may believe that the only price that will matter is the price of the vehicle. However, a car will cost more than you pay for it at the dealership. This is due to the fact that you have to pay more for insurance, taxes, and maintenance of a car. If you believe you're financially ready to have a car, here are a few things to consider when making your next purchase.

Consider the cost of gas; depending on how frequently you use your car, you're going to need just as…