Chevrolet Spark 2016 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩19,123,585
Monthly average ₩318,726|Cost per km ₩255/km| Depreciation | ₩1,764,900 | 9% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩8,593,750 | 45% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 29% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩264,935 | 1% |
| Maintenance | ₩3,000,000 | 16% |
| Total | ₩19,123,585 |
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 | ₩555,000 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩57,143 | ₩600,000 | ₩4,030,893 |
| 2 | ₩555,000 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩51,948 | ₩600,000 | ₩8,056,591 |
| 3 | ₩555,000 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩51,948 | ₩600,000 | ₩12,082,289 |
| 4 | ₩99,900 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩51,948 | ₩600,000 | ₩15,652,887 |
| 5 | ₩0 | ₩1,718,750 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩51,948 | ₩600,000 | ₩19,123,585 |
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.