2024 Hyundai Santa CruzTrue Cost of Ownership in South Korea
281 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (8%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ₩1.55/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$42K
Base: $35K
Annual Total
$13K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
8% of base price
VAT
$4K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$109K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz — Full Cost Breakdown in South Korea
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $35K |
| Import Duty (8%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $4K |
| Total Purchase Price | $42K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $7K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $800 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $13K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $109K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.896 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Hyundai Santa Cruz Fuel Cost Calculator — South Korea
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,558
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$213
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$17.05
11L × ₩1.55
Hyundai Santa Cruz Depreciation Curve
The Hyundai Santa Cruz loses approximately $17K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $35K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $28K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $25K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $22K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $20K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $18K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Competitors in South Korea
How does the Hyundai Santa Cruz compare to similar cars available in South Korea?
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
Base Price
$35K
Annual Cost in South Korea
$13K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in South Korea
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in South Korea
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in South Korea
$7K
Annual costs estimated for South Korea market. Import duty (8%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇰🇷 Owning a Car in South Korea
Strong domestic brands keep costs lower.
Expensive for South Korea
Annual car costs = 42% of average South Korea income ($32K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$32K
In South Korea
Fuel Price
₩1.55/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
8%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Asia
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Hyundai Santa Cruz in South Korea — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Hyundai Santa Cruz in South Korea.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has a base price of $35,000 USD. In South Korea, after 8% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $41,580 USD (₩41,580 KRW).