2026 Kia SportageTrue Cost of Ownership in Argentina
187 hp turbocharged inline-4, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (35%), VAT (21%), insurance, fuel at $0.65/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$46K
Base: $28K
Annual Total
$10K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$10K
35% of base price
VAT
$8K
21% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$94K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Kia Sportage — Full Cost Breakdown in Argentina
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $28K |
| Import Duty (35%) | $10K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (21%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $46K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $780 |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $10K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $94K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.646 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Kia Sportage Fuel Cost Calculator — Argentina
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Annual Fuel Cost
$780
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$65
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,200L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$5.20
8L × $0.65
Kia Sportage Depreciation Curve
The Kia Sportage loses approximately $15K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $28K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $22K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $19K | 67% |
| Year 3 | $16K | 58% |
| Year 4 | $14K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $13K | 46% |
Depreciation based on mid-range segment averages.
Kia Sportage vs. Competitors in Argentina
How does the Kia Sportage compare to similar cars available in Argentina?
Kia
Sportage
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$10K
Toyota
Camry
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$7K
Honda
Accord
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$7K
Mazda
Mazda6
Base Price
$27K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Argentina market. Import duty (35%) and VAT (21%) applied to all models.
🇦🇷 Owning a Car in Argentina
Inflation makes costs volatile.
Very Expensive for Argentina
Annual car costs = 88% of average Argentina income ($11K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$11K
In Argentina
Fuel Price
$0.65/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
35%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
21%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
Popular Car Brands in Argentina
Kia Sportage in Argentina — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Kia Sportage in Argentina.
The 2026 Kia Sportage has a base price of $28,000 USD. In Argentina, after 35% import duty and 21% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $45,738 USD ($45,738 ARS).