Toyota Prius 2026 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩38,680,267
Monthly average ₩644,671|Cost per km ₩516/km| Depreciation | ₩21,981,100 | 57% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩5,921,053 | 15% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 14% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩2,428,114 | 6% |
| Maintenance | ₩2,850,000 | 7% |
| Total | ₩38,680,267 |
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 | ₩6,686,100 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩516,620 | ₩400,000 | ₩9,886,931 |
| 2 | ₩4,807,000 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩516,620 | ₩450,000 | ₩17,944,761 |
| 3 | ₩4,370,000 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩490,789 | ₩550,000 | ₩25,639,761 |
| 4 | ₩3,496,000 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩464,958 | ₩650,000 | ₩32,534,929 |
| 5 | ₩2,622,000 | ₩1,184,211 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩439,127 | ₩800,000 | ₩38,680,267 |
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.