Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2026 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩31,850,044
Monthly average ₩530,834|Cost per km ₩425/km| Depreciation | ₩14,678,400 | 46% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩6,378,866 | 20% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 17% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩2,442,778 | 8% |
| Maintenance | ₩2,850,000 | 9% |
| Total | ₩31,850,044 |
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 | ₩4,118,400 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩519,740 | ₩400,000 | ₩7,413,913 |
| 2 | ₩3,168,000 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩519,740 | ₩450,000 | ₩13,927,426 |
| 3 | ₩2,816,000 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩493,753 | ₩550,000 | ₩20,162,953 |
| 4 | ₩2,464,000 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩467,766 | ₩650,000 | ₩26,120,492 |
| 5 | ₩2,112,000 | ₩1,275,773 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩441,779 | ₩800,000 | ₩31,850,044 |
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.