Ranking the Least Expensive Cars to Own
Purchasing a vehicle is a big investment. If you are not mindful about it, the ongoing costs can be significant. There are many things that cause vehicles to be costly to own and operate. The big expenses are depreciation, insurance, maintenance and repairs, financing costs, and fuel. We have brought all of those costs together, for over 250 models. You can see which makes and models are inexpensive to own and operate, and which ones are not. The underlying data is available for all 5 cost areas. So dig in, and see what you discover about your vehicle or one that you are considering.
Brands with the Cheapest 5 Year Ownership Costs
The Least Expensive Brands to Own
| Rank | Brand | 5 Year Cost to Own |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIAT | $37,923 |
| 2 | Mitsubishi | $39,036 |
| 3 | Mazda | $40,708 |
| 4 | Honda | $42,970 |
| 5 | Hyundai | $43,875 |
| 6 | Subaru | $44,025 |
| 7 | Volkswagen | $44,693 |
| 8 | KIA | $44,913 |
| 9 | Toyota | $48,881 |
| 10 | MINI | $49,431 |
| 11 | Buick | $53,618 |
| 12 | Chevrolet | $54,100 |
| 13 | Jeep | $54,171 |
| 14 | Dodge | $54,352 |
| 15 | Ford | $54,499 |
| 16 | Chrysler | $55,621 |
| 17 | Nissan | $56,716 |
| 18 | Acura | $59,705 |
| 19 | GMC | $65,474 |
| 20 | RAM | $69,345 |
| 21 | Alfa Romeo | $69,354 |
| 22 | Volvo | $70,978 |
| 23 | Lexus | $72,945 |
| 24 | Cadillac | $75,445 |
| 25 | INFINITI | $76,653 |
| 26 | Tesla | $76,809 |
| 27 | Lincoln | $77,788 |
| 28 | Jaguar | $84,781 |
| 29 | Genesis | $85,719 |
| 30 | Audi | $89,422 |
| 31 | BMW | $92,495 |
| 32 | Mercedes-Benz | $99,384 |
| 33 | Land Rover | $103,148 |
| 34 | Porsche | $120,279 |
| 35 | Maserati | $136,421 |
| 36 | Bentley | $285,586 |
Cars with the Cheapest 5 Year Ownership Costs
The Least Expensive Cars to Own
| Rank | Model | 5 Year Cost to Own |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Yaris | $29,430 |
| 2 | Chevrolet Spark | $30,141 |
| 3 | Honda Fit | $30,968 |
| 4 | KIA Rio | $31,405 |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Mirage | $31,796 |
| 6 | Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | $32,171 |
| 7 | Volkswagen Golf | $32,903 |
| 8 | Chevrolet Sonic | $32,914 |
| 9 | Toyota Corolla | $33,007 |
| 10 | Subaru Impreza | $33,410 |
| 11 | Honda HR-V | $33,654 |
| 12 | Mazda CX-3 | $33,900 |
| 13 | Nissan Versa | $34,012 |
| 14 | KIA Forte | $34,382 |
| 15 | Hyundai Venue | $34,554 |
| 16 | Hyundai Accent | $34,863 |
| 17 | Hyundai Elantra | $35,190 |
| 18 | Toyota C-HR | $35,968 |
| 19 | Mazda 3 | $36,079 |
| 20 | Nissan Sentra | $36,750 |
| 21 | Chevrolet Trax | $37,154 |
| 22 | KIA Soul | $37,174 |
| 23 | Mazda 6 | $37,277 |
| 24 | Nissan Kicks | $37,605 |
| 25 | Volkswagen Passat | $37,732 |
| 26 | Volkswagen Jetta | $37,837 |
| 27 | FIAT 500L | $37,923 |
| 28 | Hyundai Elantra GT | $38,285 |
| 29 | Honda Civic | $38,304 |
| 30 | Mazda CX-30 | $38,600 |
| 31 | Ford Fusion | $39,648 |
| 32 | Nissan Rogue Sport | $39,797 |
| 33 | Ford Ecosport | $39,980 |
| 34 | Chevrolet Malibu | $40,528 |
| 35 | Dodge Journey | $43,954 |