A trade study is a method for making a decision among competing alternatives. See the instructions within the documentation for details on how to use this tool. See the reference section for details on the methodology and calculations.

Alternatives

Add the alternatives that will be considered in the trade.

#NameDescription
(new)
1Toyota CamryEconomy sedan
2Ford ExplorerSUV, lots of room
3Ford F150Pick-up truck
4Porche BoxsterSports car
   
   
   
 
 

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Criteria

Add the criteria that will be used to judge the alternatives, and rate how important each criteria is.

Criteria Weights
#NameDescriptionImportanceAHPPairwiseLinear
(new)
1CapacityHow many people can fit in the vehicle?712.62%12.65%16.67%
2Fuel EconomyMPG (miles per gallon)43.80%3.73%9.52%
3SafetyNational Transportation Safety Board931.58%31.61%21.43%
4ComfortSuspension, comfort of seats, etc.712.62%12.65%16.67%
5ReliabilityWill it break down often? Will it cost much to repair?931.58%31.61%21.43%
6CostPurchase price67.80%7.75%14.29%
 
 

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Value:

Performance

Rate each alternative for how well it performs against each criteria.

#CriteriaSubjectivity
   
 
 

Update Performance


Results

Download Inputs File

Save all trade study inputs to a file. You can later upload this file to pick back up where you left off.




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