Kia K3 2023 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩23,766,940
Monthly average ₩396,116|Cost per km ₩317/km| Depreciation | ₩5,427,000 | 23% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩8,776,596 | 37% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 23% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩1,163,344 | 5% |
| Maintenance | ₩2,900,000 | 12% |
| Total | ₩23,766,940 |
Vehicle tax: engine-based rates with age reduction (flat rate for EVs) · Insurance uses a reference range by age band, not a quote
Cumulative cost by year
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| Year | Depreciation | Fuel | Insurance | Vehicle tax | Maintenance | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ₩1,407,000 | ₩1,755,319 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩261,752 | ₩500,000 | ₩5,024,071 |
| 2 | ₩1,206,000 | ₩1,755,319 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩247,211 | ₩600,000 | ₩9,932,601 |
| 3 | ₩1,005,000 | ₩1,755,319 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩232,669 | ₩600,000 | ₩14,625,589 |
| 4 | ₩1,005,000 | ₩1,755,319 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩218,127 | ₩600,000 | ₩19,304,036 |
| 5 | ₩804,000 | ₩1,755,319 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩203,585 | ₩600,000 | ₩23,766,940 |
The results are estimates based on public statistics and may differ from actual transaction prices and real costs. See how we calculate
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is included in the 5-year TCO?
Depreciation, fuel or charging, insurance reference cost, vehicle tax with age reduction, and maintenance by cost grade.
Q.How is Korean vehicle tax calculated?
Engine size × rate (80/140/200 KRW per cc) plus 30% education tax, reduced 5% yearly from year 3 up to 50%. EVs pay a flat amount.
Q.Why show cost per km?
Cost per km makes cars of different classes comparable and shows what each kilometer actually costs you.