Kia Sorento 2026 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩38,416,545
Monthly average ₩640,276|Cost per km ₩512/km| Depreciation | ₩15,662,000 | 41% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩11,353,211 | 30% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 14% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩3,051,334 | 8% |
| Maintenance | ₩2,850,000 | 7% |
| Total | ₩38,416,545 |
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 | ₩4,966,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩649,220 | ₩400,000 | ₩9,385,862 |
| 2 | ₩3,056,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩649,220 | ₩450,000 | ₩16,911,724 |
| 3 | ₩3,056,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩616,759 | ₩550,000 | ₩24,505,126 |
| 4 | ₩2,292,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩584,298 | ₩650,000 | ₩31,402,066 |
| 5 | ₩2,292,000 | ₩2,270,642 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩551,837 | ₩800,000 | ₩38,416,545 |
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.