10 Cars With The Highest Maintenance Costs & 10 With The Lowest
What Will Your Car Really Cost You?
When it comes to the cost of a car, the sticker price is just the beginning. Maintenance and repairs can add up quickly, turning into a big headache and a big dent in your wallet. On the other hand, some cars are so reliable, you don't even notice your yearly maintenance costs. Here are 10 cars with the highest maintenance costs and 10 with the lowest, so you can decide for yourself if splurging for a luxury car is really worth it.
1. Porsche Cayenne
Porsche's SUV, the Cayenne, is one of the most expensive cars you can own in terms of maintenance. The ten-year maintenance cost is around $22,000, even higher than the sporty 911.
2. BMW X6 M
The BMW X6 M is a luxury sedan with maintenance costs that are as high-end as the car itself. The costs over ten years are easily $20,000 due to its premium parts and high-performance engine.
3. Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Unless you have a huge family or want to embark on van life, you're probably not looking to buy a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. That's a good thing because the ten-year maintenance cost on this behemoth is around $20,000.
4. Porsche Macan
The Porsche Macan is expected to cost around $21,000 in maintenance costs over the first ten years. This is because Porsche parts are premium and require specialized labor, which usually costs more than a regular mechanic.
5. BMW X7
The BMW X7's ten-year maintenance costs tend to be around $20,000. This is because of the complex, turbocharged engine, which needs more precise care and high-end replacement parts.
6. Land Rover Range Rover
Land Rover is the brand with the highest average cost for maintenance and repairs over ten years, with the Range Rover hovering around $18,000 to $20,000 over that time frame. This is because of its powerful engine, which is more prone to wear and tear, with pricey components.
7. Bentley Bentayga
Over ten years, the Bentley Bentayga is estimated to cost a whopping $29,000 in maintenance. The chance of needing a major repair in that time frame is also quite high, at around 75 percent, because of its weight and high-performance engine.
8. BMW X5
The BMW X5's ten-year maintenance costs are around $20,000, which is higher than most luxury SUVs. The car is prone to issues like oil leaks and suspension problems.
9. Bentley Continental GT
Maintenance cost estimates for the Bentley Continental GT over the first ten years are an astronomically high $23,000. The car is prone to issues like air suspension failures and oil and coolant leaks.
10. Jaguar F-Pace
Like most luxury SUVs, the Jaguar F-Pace has incredibly high maintenance costs, coming in at around $18,000 over ten years. Jaguars have notoriously high repair costs due to their expensive parts and labor.
Now that we've talked about some of the cars with the highest maintenance costs, let's cover the ones with the lowest.
1. Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corollas are known for their reliability. You could easily own one for ten years without ever having to bring it in for major repairs. Its average 10-year maintenance cost is well below average at around $4,000.
2. Honda Fit
The Honda Fit is one of the most economical and reliable cars on the market. Its ten-year maintenance costs come in at under $5,000, and major issues are rare.
3. Toyota Yaris
Toyota tends to dominate the reliability game, and the Yaris is no exception. It's renowned for its affordability, with annual maintenance costs around only $300.
4. Toyota Prius
The Prius was the first hybrid vehicle on the market, and it remains one of the best in terms of reliability. Its ten-year maintenance costs tend to be less than $5,000.
5. Nissan Versa
The Versa is Nissan's version of the Corolla, with reliability and repair costs that are comparable. Owners can expect to spend around $1,800 on maintenance in the first five years of ownership and $5,700 in the first ten.
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6. Honda Civic
The Honda Civic has long been famous for its affordability and reliability, giving the Corolla a run for its money. Ten-year maintenance costs are around $5,700, and it's rare to need any significant repairs.
7. Toyota Camry
The Camry's ten-year maintenance costs are some of the lowest out of any car on the market, rivaled only by the Corolla. They come in at around $4,600.
8. Mazda3
The car that gave Mazda its "zoom zoom" slogan, the Mazda3, is known not only for its agile driving experience, but its reliability and affordability. Maintenance only costs around $5,600 for the first ten years.
9. Toyota RAV4
In comparison to luxury SUVs with similar capabilities, the RAV4 has surprisingly low maintenance costs at only around $6,000 for the first ten years of ownership. Parts and labor are inexpensive, and major repairs are rarely needed.
10. Kia Soul
The Kia Soul is a fun crossover with surprisingly low maintenance costs, coming in at around $7,000 over the first ten years. Its simple engineering means it's easy to repair, and its parts and labor come cheap.
