Ranking the Least Expensive Cars to Maintain
When buying a car or truck, the salesperson doesn't want to talk about what it will cost to maintain and repair that vehicle over its lifetime. They don't want you to focus on those unpleasant, but inevitable costs. We, however, do want you to focus on them, as they are a major cost of owning a vehicle. It will determine over time whether your car is a great value, or a money pit on wheels.
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Brands with the Lowest 10 Year Maintenance Costs
The Least Expensive Brands to Maintain
| Rank | Brand | 10 Year Maintenance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota | $5,996 |
| 2 | Mitsubishi | $7,787 |
| 3 | Honda | $7,827 |
| 4 | Mazda | $8,035 |
| 5 | Nissan | $8,088 |
| 6 | MINI | $8,155 |
| 7 | Volkswagen | $8,166 |
| 8 | GMC | $8,429 |
| 9 | Kia | $8,442 |
| 10 | Hyundai | $8,714 |
| 11 | Subaru | $8,798 |
| 12 | Buick | $9,063 |
| 13 | FIAT | $9,100 |
| 14 | Chevrolet | $9,625 |
| 15 | Ford | $9,860 |
| 16 | Dodge | $11,079 |
| 17 | Chrysler | $11,364 |
| 18 | Jeep | $11,476 |
| 19 | Ram | $16,802 |
Cars with the Lowest 10 Year Maintenance Costs
