acquisition costs
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acquisition costs
The total amount of money that must be spent to acquire a good, a machine, or real estate. This includes the actual purchase price as well as all incidental costs such as transport, installation, or notary fees.
Bei der Budgetplanung müssen die hohen Anschaffungskosten für die neue Produktionsanlage berücksichtigt werden.
When planning the budget, the high acquisition costs for the new production facility must be taken into account.
This word is composed of three parts: 'Anschaffung' (purchase/acquisition), the linking -s- '-s-', and 'Kosten' (costs). So it literally means 'the costs of acquisition'.
Die Anschaffung eines neuen Autos ist teuer.
The acquisition of a new car is expensive.
'Anschaffungskosten' (acquisition costs) is almost always used in the plural. This is because 'Kosten' in this context usually refers to a sum made up of various items (purchase price, delivery costs, taxes, etc.).
Die Anschaffungskosten für das Haus waren höher als erwartet.
The acquisition costs for the house were higher than expected.
This is a technical term from business, accounting, and finance. It is used when talking about the purchase of durable and expensive goods such as machines, vehicles, or real estate.
Unternehmen können die Anschaffungskosten für neue Computer steuerlich absetzen.
Companies can deduct the acquisition costs for new computers for tax purposes.
Common verbs used with 'Anschaffungskosten' (acquisition costs) are 'berechnen' (to calculate), 'kalkulieren' (to estimate/calculate), 'senken' (to reduce), 'decken' (to cover), or 'amortisieren' (to amortize).
Wir müssen die genauen Anschaffungskosten für die Software kalkulieren.
We need to calculate the exact acquisition costs for the software.
purchase price
'der Kaufpreis' and 'die Anschaffungskosten' can both relate to the amount you pay to acquire something. 'Kaufpreis' usually means only the price paid directly for the thing itself. 'Anschaffungskosten' is broader: it can also include transport, assembly or installation, fees, or other incidental costs. The words can be confused because both are important when buying something. If you mean only the price on the contract or price tag, 'Kaufpreis' fits. If you mean all costs together, 'Anschaffungskosten' is more precise.
Bei der neuen Maschine sind die Anschaffungskosten höher, weil auch der Transport bezahlt werden muss.
For the new machine, the acquisition costs are higher because transport also has to be paid for.
Der Kaufpreis für den neuen Wagen steht im Vertrag.
The purchase price for the new car is stated in the contract.