Kia Seltos 2026 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩30,346,852
Monthly average ₩505,781|Cost per km ₩405/km| Depreciation | ₩11,736,900 | 39% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩9,593,023 | 32% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 18% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩1,366,929 | 5% |
| Maintenance | ₩2,150,000 | 7% |
| Total | ₩30,346,852 |
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 | ₩3,717,900 | ₩1,918,605 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩290,836 | ₩300,000 | ₩7,327,341 |
| 2 | ₩2,430,000 | ₩1,918,605 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩290,836 | ₩350,000 | ₩13,416,781 |
| 3 | ₩2,187,000 | ₩1,918,605 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩276,294 | ₩400,000 | ₩19,298,680 |
| 4 | ₩1,701,000 | ₩1,918,605 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩261,752 | ₩500,000 | ₩24,780,037 |
| 5 | ₩1,701,000 | ₩1,918,605 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩247,211 | ₩600,000 | ₩30,346,852 |
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.