Kia Soul 2016 5-year cost to own
Estimated from segment averageBased on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩24,469,656
Monthly average ₩407,828|Cost per km ₩326/km| Depreciation | ₩4,004,000 | 16% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩10,227,273 | 42% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 22% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩738,383 | 3% |
| Maintenance | ₩4,000,000 | 16% |
| Total | ₩24,469,656 |
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 | ₩910,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩159,259 | ₩800,000 | ₩5,014,714 |
| 2 | ₩910,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩144,781 | ₩800,000 | ₩10,014,949 |
| 3 | ₩910,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩144,781 | ₩800,000 | ₩15,015,185 |
| 4 | ₩910,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩144,781 | ₩800,000 | ₩20,015,420 |
| 5 | ₩364,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩144,781 | ₩800,000 | ₩24,469,656 |
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.