Kia K9 2021 5-year cost to own
Estimated from segment averageBased on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩40,006,118
Monthly average ₩666,769|Cost per km ₩533/km| Depreciation | ₩11,844,000 | 30% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩14,224,138 | 36% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 14% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩3,437,980 | 9% |
| Maintenance | ₩5,000,000 | 12% |
| Total | ₩40,006,118 |
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 | ₩2,820,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩785,824 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩8,550,652 |
| 2 | ₩2,820,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩736,710 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩17,052,189 |
| 3 | ₩2,256,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩687,596 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩24,940,613 |
| 4 | ₩2,256,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩638,482 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩32,779,922 |
| 5 | ₩1,692,000 | ₩2,844,828 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩589,368 | ₩1,000,000 | ₩40,006,118 |
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.