The first five years of owning a car are taken into account in Kelley Blue Book's 5-year cost to own data. The fair purchase price of a car is included. State taxes and registration fees are included in the 5-year cost to own projections. Depreciation is the most important item that affects what you pay over time. Most owners don't pay attention to that number until the time comes to trade it in.

Most of the numbers, like expected fuel costs, insurance, maintenance, and repairs, are easy to understand, but depreciation is a critical element in your car buying decision. Your expenses can be impacted by the value of your vehicle on the market. A low initial price of a low trim vehicle may seem good out the door, but a buyer of one with more features may come out ahead when all is said and done.

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2022 lowest 5-Year Cost to Own SUVs

2022 Hyundai Venue

The SUV is sub compact.

The 5-year cost to own was $30,555.

Subaru

The SUV is a compact one.

The 5-year cost to own is higher than the average.

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2022 Subaru Outback

Subaru

The SUV has two rows of seats.

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The 5-year cost to own is $43,973.

2022 Subaru Ascent

Subaru

The SUV has 3 rows.

The 5-year cost to own was $48,383.

2022 Nissan Armada

Nissan

The full-size SUV is large.

The 5-year cost to own is higher than the average.

2022 Ford Bronco

Ford

The SUV is off-road.

The 5-year cost to own was $47,959.

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2022 Lexus UX

Lexus

The SUV is subcompact.

The 5-year cost to own is $46,424.

2022 Lexus NX

Lexus

The SUV is compact and luxurious.

The 5-year cost to own was $51,227.

2022 Lexus RX

Lexus

The SUV has 2 rows.

The 5-year cost to own was $62,099.

2022 Acura MDX

Acura

The SUV has 3 rows.

The 5-year cost to own was $60,530.

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2022 Lexus LX

The full-size SUV is large.

The 5-year cost to own is more than the average.

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