Forbes just published its list of cheapest 2012 cars to own, listed by segment. Almost every selection is not necessarily the least expensive to buy, initially. But, over 5 years, the combined cost of the following factors made this list of cars the least expensive to own:
- Gasoline
- Depreciation
- Repairs
The list:
- Nissan Versa (Subcompact)
- Kia Soul (Compact)
- Hyundai Sonata (Midsize Sedan)
- Chevy Impala (Fullsize Sedan)
- Volvo C30 (Entry Luxury)
- Audi A5 (Luxury)
- Lexus LS (Fullsize Luxury)
- Mazda MX-5 (Sports)
- Lexus IS-F (Performance)
- Honda Insight (Hybrid Car Base)
- Nissan Juke (Compact SUV)
- Hyundai Santa Fe (Crossover SUV)
- Lexus RX (Luxury SUV)
- Ford Expedition (Fullsize SUV)
- Mazda 5 (Minivan)