Kia Cost to Own
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Across 3 Kia models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $36,281 for the Sportage to $50,458 for the Telluride (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the Sportage is cheapest to fuel at $11,980.
Kia models compared
5 years, 75,000 miles, bought new. Total = depreciation + fuel + national-average insurance ($6,410).
| Model | Depreciation | Fuel / energy | 5-yr total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportage | $17,891 | $11,980 | $36,281 |
| Sorento | $19,870 | $13,001 | $39,281 |
| Telluride | $29,182 | $14,866 | $50,458 |
— = no citable figure. Insurance varies by driver, location and coverage; see car insurance cost by state.
Kia maintenance schedule
Kia's published oil-change interval: 8,000 miles or 12 months. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Kia doesn't publish service prices.
Oil changes
Normal: 8,000 miles or 12 months
Severe or special conditions: 5,000 miles or 6 months (salted/corrosive roads or very cold weather, towing or roof loads, commercial/patrol/taxi use)
| Interval | Items | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Every 8,000 miles or 12 months |
| 2026 Kia Sportage Owner's Manual (full PDF) |
| Every 16,000 miles or 24 months |
| 2026 Kia Sportage Owner's Manual (full PDF) |
| Every 24,000 miles or 36 months |
| 2026 Kia Sportage Owner's Manual (full PDF) |
| Every 40,000 miles or 48 months (AWD) |
| 2026 Kia Sportage Owner's Manual (full PDF) |
| Every 48,000 miles or 48 months |
| 2026 Kia Sportage Owner's Manual (full PDF) |
| Spark plugs |
| 2026 Kia Sorento Owner's Manual (full PDF) |
| 120,000 miles or 120 months (first) |
| 2026 Kia Sportage Owner's Manual (full PDF) |
| Automatic transmission fluid |
| 2025 Kia Telluride Owner's Manual — Scheduled maintenance service (ownersmanual.kia.com) |
| Severe (AWD) |
| 2025 Kia Telluride Owner's Manual — Scheduled maintenance service (ownersmanual.kia.com) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to own a Kia?
Across 3 Kia models, 5-year depreciation, fuel and national-average insurance run from about $36,281 for the Sportage to $50,458 for the Telluride (75,000 miles). Depreciation is the biggest line for every one, and the Sportage is cheapest to fuel at $11,980.
Is Kia maintenance expensive?
Kia's published oil-change interval: 8,000 miles or 12 months. We list the schedule rather than a dollar figure because Kia doesn't publish service prices.
Sources and method
Each model line follows the same formula as the model pages: depreciation from CarWhere’s used-market study, fuel from EPA ratings × EIA national prices, insurance from NAIC’s national average. Maintenance comes from the manufacturer’s own schedule.
- CarWhere car depreciation by model study — CarWhere Research (data as of 2026-10-25)
- Fuel economy data (vehicles.csv) — U.S. EPA / DOE, fueleconomy.gov
- Weekly U.S. retail gasoline and diesel prices — U.S. Energy Information Administration (week of November 2, 2026)
- Auto Insurance Database Report (average expenditure) — NAIC, via CarWhere state study (2023 data)
- 2025 Kia Telluride Owner's Manual — Scheduled maintenance service (ownersmanual.kia.com) — Kia
- 2026 Kia Sorento Owner's Manual (full PDF) — Kia
- 2026 Kia Sportage Owner's Manual (full PDF) — Kia
- Kia Maintenance Plan (owners.kia.com) — Kia