Kia Sorento 2017 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩30,493,644
Monthly average ₩508,227|Cost per km ₩407/km| Depreciation | ₩7,920,000 | 26% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩11,353,211 | 37% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 18% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩1,720,433 | 6% |
| Maintenance | ₩4,000,000 | 13% |
| Total | ₩30,493,644 |
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 | ₩1,320,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩389,532 | ₩800,000 | ₩5,880,174 |
| 2 | ₩1,650,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩357,071 | ₩800,000 | ₩12,057,887 |
| 3 | ₩1,650,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩324,610 | ₩800,000 | ₩18,203,140 |
| 4 | ₩1,650,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩324,610 | ₩800,000 | ₩24,348,392 |
| 5 | ₩1,650,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩324,610 | ₩800,000 | ₩30,493,644 |
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.