Kia K8 2021 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩29,693,558
Monthly average ₩494,893|Cost per km ₩396/km| Depreciation | ₩7,434,000 | 25% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩10,487,288 | 35% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 19% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩2,272,270 | 8% |
| Maintenance | ₩4,000,000 | 13% |
| Total | ₩29,693,558 |
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 | ₩1,770,000 | ₩2,097,458 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩519,376 | ₩800,000 | ₩6,286,834 |
| 2 | ₩1,770,000 | ₩2,097,458 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩486,915 | ₩800,000 | ₩12,541,206 |
| 3 | ₩1,416,000 | ₩2,097,458 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩454,454 | ₩800,000 | ₩18,409,118 |
| 4 | ₩1,416,000 | ₩2,097,458 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩421,993 | ₩800,000 | ₩24,244,569 |
| 5 | ₩1,062,000 | ₩2,097,458 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩389,532 | ₩800,000 | ₩29,693,558 |
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.