Even if you score a great deal on a luxury vehicle, the real sticker shock may come later. Maintenance and repair costs can add up quickly — and over five years, some popular car brands cost far more to own than others. For example, the cost to own a Lexus for five years — including routine maintenance and repair costs — is nearly double the cost of owning a Honda or Nissan, a new Bumper analysis reveals.
To understand how ownership costs stack up, Bumper analyzed average five-year expenses across major automakers. Below is a look at how 11 popular car brands ranked.
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1. Mitsubishi
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $37,440
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2. Nissan
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $37,550
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3. Kia
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $38,999
4. Tesla
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $42,193
5. Subaru
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $44,310
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6. Honda
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $44,429
7. Jeep
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $47,910
8. Dodge
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $48,618
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9. Toyota
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $49,956
10. Ford
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $62,343
11. Lexus
- Average five-year cost of ownership: $71,692
Editor’s note: Data was sourced from Bumper and is accurate as of March 23, 2026.
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