These cars are the best buy: the reason is maintenance savings

The purchase price of a car is not the only expense you will face when choosing a vehicle. It is also important to consider the cost of maintenance and upkeep. These cars turned out to be the best.

The list was compiled by Consumer Reports. Experts collected data from car owners in the United States and found out the cost of maintenance for 5 and 10 years of operation. This is how they determined the most profitable cars.

The cheapest cars to maintain for 5 years:

1. Tesla $580;
2. Buick $900;
3. Lincoln $940;
4. Volkswagen $1095;
5. Ford $1100;
6. Jeep $1100;
7. Cadillac $1125;
8. Toyota $1125;
9. Hyundai $1140;
10. Chevrolet $1200;
11. Dodge $1200.

The cheapest cars to maintain in 10 years:

1. Tesla $4035;
2. Buick $4900;
3. Toyota $4900;
4. Lincoln $5040;
5. Ford $5400;
6. Chevrolet $5550;
7. Hyundai $5640;
8. Nissan $5700;
9. Mazda $5800;
10. Honda $5835.