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Knowing what vehicles cost to maintain, and not just purchase, is important because it helps give owners a better idea of the âbig pictureâ costs. Thatâs why the people over at Kelley Blue Book (KBB) calculate a total cost of ownership for each vehicle they analyze, looking at budget line items like repairs, gas, and insurance, and balancing them against resale value.Â
This year, big winners emerged from Toyota and its luxury spinoff Lexus, including the Corolla Hybrid, the UX, NX, and RX. Nissanâs Leaf took the crown in the EV category, while Subaruâs SUVs stood out amongst competition in that segment. Read the full coverage here for more details on this yearâs KBB lowest cost-to-own stats.Â