Kia Sportage 2026 5-year cost to own
Based on South Korea regulations
Assumptions
5-year total cost
₩31,642,229
Monthly average ₩527,370|Cost per km ₩422/km| Depreciation | ₩12,025,300 | 38% |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | ₩9,900,000 | 31% |
| Insurance | ₩5,500,000 | 17% |
| Vehicle tax | ₩1,366,929 | 4% |
| Maintenance | ₩2,850,000 | 9% |
| Total | ₩31,642,229 |
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 | ₩3,989,300 | ₩1,980,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩290,836 | ₩400,000 | ₩7,760,136 |
| 2 | ₩2,296,000 | ₩1,980,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩290,836 | ₩450,000 | ₩13,876,972 |
| 3 | ₩2,296,000 | ₩1,980,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩276,294 | ₩550,000 | ₩20,079,266 |
| 4 | ₩1,722,000 | ₩1,980,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩261,752 | ₩650,000 | ₩25,793,018 |
| 5 | ₩1,722,000 | ₩1,980,000 | ₩1,100,000 | ₩247,211 | ₩800,000 | ₩31,642,229 |
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.