TABLE 3.
Overview of cost values in prices of 2003 (EUR) for Group D and L in mean values, standard deviation (SD), range (R)
Group L (n = 51) | Group D (n = 30) | Significance | |
---|---|---|---|
Initial cost |
3,585.78 SD 221.32 R 3,049.10–4,011.12 |
3,817.43 SD 258.45 R 3,052.22–4,264.25 |
p < .001 |
Discounted maintenance cost 5 years |
254.84 SD 230.70 R 0–961.87 |
393.55 SD 585.89 R 0–2,454.52 |
p = .907 |
Initial + discounted maintenance cost |
3,840.62 SD 302.63 R 3,215.59–4,564.67 |
4,210.98 SD 634.75 R 3,252.40–6,327.23 |
p = .005 |
Discount rate 4% (Dutch standard).