Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2025 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩29,959,696
Monthly average ₩499,328|Cost per km ₩399/km| Depreciation | ₩12,492,000 | 42% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩6,378,866 | 21% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 18% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩2,338,830 | 8% |
| Maintenance | ₩3,250,000 | 11% |
| Total | ₩29,959,696 |
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 | ₩3,123,000 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩519,740 | ₩450,000 | ₩6,468,513 |
| 2 | ₩2,776,000 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩493,753 | ₩550,000 | ₩12,664,039 |
| 3 | ₩2,429,000 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩467,766 | ₩650,000 | ₩18,586,579 |
| 4 | ₩2,082,000 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩441,779 | ₩800,000 | ₩24,286,131 |
| 5 | ₩2,082,000 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩415,792 | ₩800,000 | ₩29,959,696 |
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.