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.
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Brands with the Cheapest 5 Year Ownership Costs
The Least Expensive Brands to Own
| Rank | Brand | 5 Year Cost to Own |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitsubishi | $27,175 |
| 2 | Subaru | $28,513 |
| 3 | FIAT | $28,643 |
| 4 | Mazda | $29,155 |
| 5 | KIA | $30,066 |
| 6 | Hyundai | $30,638 |
| 7 | Honda | $31,187 |
| 8 | Volkswagen | $31,509 |
| 9 | Toyota | $33,719 |
| 10 | MINI | $33,838 |
| 11 | Jeep | $36,954 |
| 12 | Buick | $38,228 |
| 13 | Ford | $38,326 |
| 14 | Chevrolet | $39,142 |
| 15 | Nissan | $39,193 |
| 16 | Chrysler | $39,554 |
| 17 | Acura | $41,907 |
| 18 | Dodge | $42,323 |
| 19 | GMC | $45,012 |
| 20 | RAM | $47,266 |
| 21 | Volvo | $50,891 |
| 22 | Lexus | $50,930 |
| 23 | Cadillac | $53,319 |
| 24 | INFINITI | $56,129 |
| 25 | Tesla | $57,369 |
| 26 | Lincoln | $61,531 |
| 27 | Audi | $61,664 |
| 28 | Jaguar | $70,372 |
| 29 | BMW | $70,537 |
| 30 | Mercedes-Benz | $74,514 |
| 31 | Land Rover | $81,568 |
| 32 | Porsche | $89,318 |
Cars with the Cheapest 5 Year Ownership Costs
The Least Expensive Cars to Own
| Rank | Model | 5 Year Cost to Own |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KIA Rio | $21,115 |
| 2 | Mitsubishi Mirage | $22,442 |
| 3 | Chevrolet Spark | $22,452 |
| 4 | Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | $22,534 |
| 5 | Subaru Impreza | $23,441 |
| 6 | KIA Optima | $23,845 |
| 7 | Toyota Corolla | $23,921 |
| 8 | Hyundai Accent | $23,938 |
| 9 | Nissan Versa | $24,082 |
| 10 | Honda Civic | $24,230 |
| 11 | Volkswagen Jetta | $24,298 |
| 12 | Hyundai Elantra | $24,436 |
| 13 | KIA Forte | $24,495 |
| 14 | Nissan Sentra | $24,524 |
| 15 | KIA Soul | $24,963 |
| 16 | Hyundai Venue | $25,598 |
| 17 | Mazda 3 | $25,939 |
| 18 | Nissan Kicks | $25,964 |
| 19 | Toyota C-HR | $26,296 |
| 20 | Hyundai Kona | $27,967 |
| 21 | Nissan Rogue Sport | $28,137 |
| 22 | Buick Encore | $28,410 |
| 23 | FIAT 500L | $28,643 |
| 24 | Chevrolet Malibu | $28,680 |
| 25 | Ford Ecosport | $29,205 |
| 26 | Nissan Altima | $30,847 |