If you’re in the market for a new car, you’ll not only have to take into consideration the initial cost of it, but also how it holds its value over the years and what the average maintenance costs are. After all, an expensive car with high maintenance costs that depreciates quickly is a waste of money… Here are the best and worst cars when it comes to maintenance over 10 years, according to AutoGuide.com:
Worst
10. Subaru Forester
Average cost to maintain: $12,200
9. Mazda 6
Average cost to maintain: $12,700
8. Audi A4 Quattro
Average cost to maintain: $12,800
7. Dodge Ram 1500
Average cost to maintain: $13,300
6. Dodge Grand Caravan
Average cost to maintain: $14,500
5. Chevrolet Cobalt
Average cost to maintain: $14,500
4. Mercedes-Benz E350
Average cost to maintain: $14,700
3. Nissan Murano
Average cost to maintain: $14,700
2. BMW 328i
Average cost to maintain: $15,600
1. Chrysler Sebring
Average cost to maintain: $17,100
Best
10. Kia Optima
Average cost to maintain: $6,400
9. Scion xB
Average cost to maintain: $6,300
8. Toyota Yaris
Average cost to maintain: $6,100
7. Nissan Versa
Average cost to maintain: $5,900
6. Toyota Corolla
Average cost to maintain: $5,800
5. Toyota Tacoma
Average cost to maintain: $5,800
4. Honda Fit
Average cost to maintain: $5,500
3. Toyota Camry
Average cost to maintain: $5,200
2. Kia Soul
Average cost to maintain: $4,700
1. Toyota Prius
Average cost to maintain: $4,300
So what model car do you own? And have you had to pay a lot to keep it well-maintenanced?
