Kia Soul 2021 5-year cost to own
Estimated from segment averageBased on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩25,294,740
Monthly average ₩421,579|Cost per km ₩337/km| Depreciation | ₩4,554,000 | 18% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩10,227,273 | 40% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 22% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩1,013,467 | 4% |
| Maintenance | ₩4,000,000 | 16% |
| Total | ₩25,294,740 |
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 | ₩1,188,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩231,650 | ₩800,000 | ₩5,365,105 |
| 2 | ₩990,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩217,172 | ₩800,000 | ₩10,517,731 |
| 3 | ₩792,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩202,693 | ₩800,000 | ₩15,457,879 |
| 4 | ₩792,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩188,215 | ₩800,000 | ₩20,383,548 |
| 5 | ₩792,000 | ₩2,045,455 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩173,737 | ₩800,000 | ₩25,294,740 |
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.