2024 Kia TellurideTrue Cost of Ownership in Argentina
291 hp V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (35%), VAT (21%), insurance, fuel at $0.65/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$65K
Base: $40K
Annual Total
$12K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$14K
35% of base price
VAT
$11K
21% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$126K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Kia Telluride — 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) | $40K |
| Import Duty (35%) | $14K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (21%) | $11K |
| Total Purchase Price | $65K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $8K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $12K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $126K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.810 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Kia Telluride Fuel Cost Calculator — Argentina
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,073
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$89
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$7.15
11L × $0.65
Kia Telluride Depreciation Curve
The Kia Telluride loses approximately $20K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $40K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $32K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $28K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $25K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $22K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $20K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Kia Telluride vs. Competitors in Argentina
How does the Kia Telluride compare to similar cars available in Argentina?
Kia
Telluride
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$12K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
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 = 110% 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 Telluride in Argentina — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Kia Telluride in Argentina.
The 2024 Kia Telluride has a base price of $40,000 USD. In Argentina, after 35% import duty and 21% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $65,340 USD ($65,340 ARS).