Toyota Prius 2021 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩25,309,223
Monthly average ₩421,820|Cost per km ₩337/km| Depreciation | ₩8,080,000 | 32% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩5,921,053 | 23% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 22% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩1,808,170 | 7% |
| Maintenance | ₩4,000,000 | 16% |
| Total | ₩25,309,223 |
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 | ₩2,020,000 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩413,296 | ₩800,000 | ₩5,517,507 |
| 2 | ₩2,020,000 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩387,465 | ₩800,000 | ₩11,009,182 |
| 3 | ₩1,616,000 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩361,634 | ₩800,000 | ₩16,071,027 |
| 4 | ₩1,212,000 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩335,803 | ₩800,000 | ₩20,703,040 |
| 5 | ₩1,212,000 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩309,972 | ₩800,000 | ₩25,309,223 |
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.