Kia K9 2018 5-year cost to own
Estimated from segment averageBased on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩39,288,522
Monthly average ₩654,809|Cost per km ₩524/km| Depreciation | ₩11,814,000 | 30% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩14,224,138 | 36% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 14% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩2,750,384 | 7% |
| Maintenance | ₩5,000,000 | 13% |
| Total | ₩39,288,522 |
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 | ₩2,148,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩638,482 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩7,731,310 |
| 2 | ₩1,611,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩589,368 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩14,876,505 |
| 3 | ₩2,685,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩540,254 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩23,046,587 |
| 4 | ₩2,685,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩491,140 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩31,167,554 |
| 5 | ₩2,685,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩491,140 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩39,288,522 |
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.