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Calculated Shard: 29 (from laksa026)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa029.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.autoblog.com/carbuying/cheapest-cars-to-own-and-operate\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.autoblog.com/carbuying/cheapest-cars-to-own-and-operate\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Online driver’s ed provider\nZutobi recently released\na study of the most and least expensive vehicles to operat, and the cheapest models might look foreign to many U.S. motorists.\nThey’re foreign because they’re small, relatively affordable cars, which seem to have fallen out of favor in our SUV- and truck-crazy car markets. The\nHonda\nFit was the cheapest car to operate, with an annual cost of $5,348. The\nHyundai\nAccent was second at $5,468, and the Honda Civic came third at $5,480. The top 10 cheapest cars to run include:\nHonda Fit (2018): $5,348\nHyundai Accent: $5,468\nHonda Civic: $5,480\nMini\nCooper Convertible: $5,543\nToyota\nYaris (2020): $5,615\nToyota RAV4: $5,618\nToyota Corolla: $5,627\nNissan\nRogue: $5,654\nHonda CR-V: $5,656\nSubaru\nForester: $5,656\nWhile many of the vehicles on that list are among the most reliable models on sale, Zutobi didn’t look at repair costs for its averages. The total cost to run each car is calculated with annual fuel and\ninsurance costs\n, so while the Toyota RAV4 costs the same to insure as the Honda Fit ($1,440),\nthe RAV4\n’s higher fuel costs knocked it down the list a bit.\nZutobi also calculated the\nmost expensive vehicles to own and operate\n, and unsurprisingly, there are plenty of large trucks and SUVs. The most expensive model was the\nFord\nF-150 Raptor with the 37-inch tire option, clocking in at $7,681. The\nGMC\nSierra came in at $7,301, and the Toyota 4Runner landed at $6,974.\nAbout the author\nChris Teague is an automotive journalist with a background in technology and software, bringing a data-driven perspective to vehicle reviews, industry trends, and breaking news. With an MBA in data analysis, he offers unique insight into the strategies behind the auto industry’s biggest decisions.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/carbuying\/cheapest-cars-to-own-and-operate#main-content)\n\nNewsletter\n\nSign in\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODc4Nzc3\/autoblog-logo.svg?io=1&profile=w256)](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/)\n\n[![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwODc4Nzc3\/autoblog-logo.svg?io=1&profile=w256)](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/)\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news)\n- [Reviews](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/reviews)\n- [Car Buying](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/carbuying)\n- [Car Research and Tools](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/car-research)\n- [Deals](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/deals)\n- [Maintenance](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/maintenance)\n- [Features](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features)\n- [Makes](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/makes)\n  Makes\n  \n  [All Makes](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/makes)[Audi](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/audi)[BMW](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/bmw)[Chevrolet](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/chevrolet)[Ford](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/ford)[GM](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/gm)[Honda](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/honda)\n  \n  [Hyundai](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/hyundai)[Jeep](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/jeep)[Nissan](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/nissan)[Porsche](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/porsche)[Subaru](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/subaru)[Tesla](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/tesla)[Toyota](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/tag\/toyota)\n  \n  [View post: Honda CR-V Vs. 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Hyundai Tucson: Which SUV Is The Safest?](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/honda-cr-v-vs-nissan-rogue-vs-hyundai-tucson-crash-test)\n\nKarl Furlong\n\n[View post: Well-Maintained Ford EcoBoost V6 Engine Failed at 110K Miles—What Went Wrong?](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/well-maintained-ford-ecoboost-v6-engine-failed-at-110k-miles-what-went-wrong)![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAxMDk4MDA4\/ford-f-150-ecoboost-v6-engine-teardown-01.png?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n\nNews\n\n[Well-Maintained Ford EcoBoost V6 Engine Failed at 110K Miles—What Went Wrong?](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/news\/well-maintained-ford-ecoboost-v6-engine-failed-at-110k-miles-what-went-wrong)\n\nJacob Oliva\n\nWe’ve all been talking about [new car prices](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/photos\/the-most-expensive-cars-made-in-america\/) and how they’ve pushed many potential buyers out of the hunt, but what about the costs after the purchase? After all, the money you plunk down at the dealer is only the beginning, as there are fuel costs, insurance, and more to worry about. Online driver’s ed provider [Zutobi recently released](https:\/\/zutobi.com\/us\/driver-guides\/cost-effective-cars) a study of the most and least expensive vehicles to operat, and the cheapest models might look foreign to many U.S. motorists.\n\nThey’re foreign because they’re small, relatively affordable cars, which seem to have fallen out of favor in our SUV- and truck-crazy car markets. The [Honda](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/) Fit was the cheapest car to operate, with an annual cost of \\$5,348. The [Hyundai](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/hyundai\/) Accent was second at \\$5,468, and the Honda Civic came third at \\$5,480. The top 10 cheapest cars to run include:\n\n1. Honda Fit (2018): \\$5,348\n2. Hyundai Accent: \\$5,468\n3. Honda Civic: \\$5,480\n4. [Mini](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/mini\/) Cooper Convertible: \\$5,543\n5. [Toyota](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/toyota\/) Yaris (2020): \\$5,615\n6. Toyota RAV4: \\$5,618\n7. Toyota Corolla: \\$5,627\n8. [Nissan](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/nissan\/) Rogue: \\$5,654\n9. Honda CR-V: \\$5,656\n10. [Subaru](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/subaru\/) Forester: \\$5,656\n\nWhile many of the vehicles on that list are among the most reliable models on sale, Zutobi didn’t look at repair costs for its averages. The total cost to run each car is calculated with annual fuel and [insurance costs](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/2021\/11\/02\/most-expensive-cars-to-insure\/), so while the Toyota RAV4 costs the same to insure as the Honda Fit (\\$1,440), [the RAV4](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features\/toyota-rav4-luggage-test)’s higher fuel costs knocked it down the list a bit.\n\nZutobi also calculated the [most expensive vehicles to own and operate](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/article\/most-expensive-cars-to-own-and-operate\/), and unsurprisingly, there are plenty of large trucks and SUVs. The most expensive model was the [Ford](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/ford\/) F-150 Raptor with the 37-inch tire option, clocking in at \\$7,681. The [GMC](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/gmc\/) Sierra came in at \\$7,301, and the Toyota 4Runner landed at \\$6,974.\n\n## About the author\n![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTI0OTU3\/1589570528954-5.jpeg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n\n## [Chris Teague](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/author\/chris-teague)\nNews Editor, Autoblog\n\nChris Teague is an automotive journalist with a background in technology and software, bringing a data-driven perspective to vehicle reviews, industry trends, and breaking news. 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Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website.","attrs_readable_markdown":"Feb 8, 2024 11:00 AM EST\n\n![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/MjA5MDg5MzQ1OTU3Nzk5Nzgw\/image-placeholder-title.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&ar=4-3)\n\nWe’ve all been talking about [new car prices](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/photos\/the-most-expensive-cars-made-in-america\/) and how they’ve pushed many potential buyers out of the hunt, but what about the costs after the purchase? After all, the money you plunk down at the dealer is only the beginning, as there are fuel costs, insurance, and more to worry about. Online driver’s ed provider [Zutobi recently released](https:\/\/zutobi.com\/us\/driver-guides\/cost-effective-cars) a study of the most and least expensive vehicles to operat, and the cheapest models might look foreign to many U.S. motorists.\n\nThey’re foreign because they’re small, relatively affordable cars, which seem to have fallen out of favor in our SUV- and truck-crazy car markets. The [Honda](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/honda\/) Fit was the cheapest car to operate, with an annual cost of \\$5,348. The [Hyundai](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/hyundai\/) Accent was second at \\$5,468, and the Honda Civic came third at \\$5,480. The top 10 cheapest cars to run include:\n\n1. Honda Fit (2018): \\$5,348\n2. Hyundai Accent: \\$5,468\n3. Honda Civic: \\$5,480\n4. [Mini](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/mini\/) Cooper Convertible: \\$5,543\n5. [Toyota](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/toyota\/) Yaris (2020): \\$5,615\n6. Toyota RAV4: \\$5,618\n7. Toyota Corolla: \\$5,627\n8. [Nissan](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/nissan\/) Rogue: \\$5,654\n9. Honda CR-V: \\$5,656\n10. [Subaru](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/subaru\/) Forester: \\$5,656\n\nWhile many of the vehicles on that list are among the most reliable models on sale, Zutobi didn’t look at repair costs for its averages. The total cost to run each car is calculated with annual fuel and [insurance costs](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/2021\/11\/02\/most-expensive-cars-to-insure\/), so while the Toyota RAV4 costs the same to insure as the Honda Fit (\\$1,440), [the RAV4](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/features\/toyota-rav4-luggage-test)’s higher fuel costs knocked it down the list a bit.\n\nZutobi also calculated the [most expensive vehicles to own and operate](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/article\/most-expensive-cars-to-own-and-operate\/), and unsurprisingly, there are plenty of large trucks and SUVs. The most expensive model was the [Ford](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/ford\/) F-150 Raptor with the 37-inch tire option, clocking in at \\$7,681. The [GMC](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/gmc\/) Sierra came in at \\$7,301, and the Toyota 4Runner landed at \\$6,974.\n\n## About the author\n![](https:\/\/www.autoblog.com\/.image\/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTI0OTU3\/1589570528954-5.jpeg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1)\n\nChris Teague is an automotive journalist with a background in technology and software, bringing a data-driven perspective to vehicle reviews, industry trends, and breaking news. With an MBA in data analysis, he offers unique insight into the strategies behind the auto industry’s biggest decisions.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Feb 8, 2024 11:00 AM EST We’ve all been talking about new car prices and how they’ve pushed many potential buyers out of the hunt, but what about the costs after the purchase? After all, the money you plunk down at the dealer is only the beginning, as there are fuel costs, insurance, and more to worry about. Online driver’s ed provider Zutobi recently released a study of the most and least expensive vehicles to operat, and the cheapest models might look foreign to many U.S. motorists. They’re foreign because they’re small, relatively affordable cars, which seem to have fallen out of favor in our SUV- and truck-crazy car markets. The Honda Fit was the cheapest car to operate, with an annual cost of $5,348. The Hyundai Accent was second at $5,468, and the Honda Civic came third at $5,480. The top 10 cheapest cars to run include: Honda Fit (2018): $5,348 Hyundai Accent: $5,468 Honda Civic: $5,480 Mini Cooper Convertible: $5,543 Toyota Yaris (2020): $5,615 Toyota RAV4: $5,618 Toyota Corolla: $5,627 Nissan Rogue: $5,654 Honda CR-V: $5,656 Subaru Forester: $5,656 While many of the vehicles on that list are among the most reliable models on sale, Zutobi didn’t look at repair costs for its averages. The total cost to run each car is calculated with annual fuel and insurance costs , so while the Toyota RAV4 costs the same to insure as the Honda Fit ($1,440), the RAV4 ’s higher fuel costs knocked it down the list a bit. Zutobi also calculated the most expensive vehicles to own and operate , and unsurprisingly, there are plenty of large trucks and SUVs. The most expensive model was the Ford F-150 Raptor with the 37-inch tire option, clocking in at $7,681. The GMC Sierra came in at $7,301, and the Toyota 4Runner landed at $6,974. About the author Chris Teague is an automotive journalist with a background in technology and software, bringing a data-driven perspective to vehicle reviews, industry trends, and breaking news. With an MBA in data analysis, he offers unique insight into the strategies behind the auto industry’s biggest decisions.
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After all, the money you plunk down at the dealer is only the beginning, as there are fuel costs, insurance, and more to worry about. Online driver’s ed provider [Zutobi recently released](https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/cost-effective-cars) a study of the most and least expensive vehicles to operat, and the cheapest models might look foreign to many U.S. motorists. They’re foreign because they’re small, relatively affordable cars, which seem to have fallen out of favor in our SUV- and truck-crazy car markets. The [Honda](https://www.autoblog.com/honda/) Fit was the cheapest car to operate, with an annual cost of \$5,348. The [Hyundai](https://www.autoblog.com/hyundai/) Accent was second at \$5,468, and the Honda Civic came third at \$5,480. The top 10 cheapest cars to run include: 1. Honda Fit (2018): \$5,348 2. Hyundai Accent: \$5,468 3. Honda Civic: \$5,480 4. [Mini](https://www.autoblog.com/mini/) Cooper Convertible: \$5,543 5. [Toyota](https://www.autoblog.com/toyota/) Yaris (2020): \$5,615 6. Toyota RAV4: \$5,618 7. Toyota Corolla: \$5,627 8. [Nissan](https://www.autoblog.com/nissan/) Rogue: \$5,654 9. Honda CR-V: \$5,656 10. [Subaru](https://www.autoblog.com/subaru/) Forester: \$5,656 While many of the vehicles on that list are among the most reliable models on sale, Zutobi didn’t look at repair costs for its averages. The total cost to run each car is calculated with annual fuel and [insurance costs](https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/02/most-expensive-cars-to-insure/), so while the Toyota RAV4 costs the same to insure as the Honda Fit (\$1,440), [the RAV4](https://www.autoblog.com/features/toyota-rav4-luggage-test)’s higher fuel costs knocked it down the list a bit. Zutobi also calculated the [most expensive vehicles to own and operate](https://www.autoblog.com/article/most-expensive-cars-to-own-and-operate/), and unsurprisingly, there are plenty of large trucks and SUVs. The most expensive model was the [Ford](https://www.autoblog.com/ford/) F-150 Raptor with the 37-inch tire option, clocking in at \$7,681. The [GMC](https://www.autoblog.com/gmc/) Sierra came in at \$7,301, and the Toyota 4Runner landed at \$6,974. ## About the author ![](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTI0OTU3/1589570528954-5.jpeg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1) ## [Chris Teague](https://www.autoblog.com/author/chris-teague) News Editor, Autoblog Chris Teague is an automotive journalist with a background in technology and software, bringing a data-driven perspective to vehicle reviews, industry trends, and breaking news. With an MBA in data analysis, he offers unique insight into the strategies behind the auto industry’s biggest decisions. 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Readable Markdown	Feb 8, 2024 11:00 AM EST ![](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/MjA5MDg5MzQ1OTU3Nzk5Nzgw/image-placeholder-title.jpg?io=1&profile=w2560&ar=4-3) We’ve all been talking about [new car prices](https://www.autoblog.com/photos/the-most-expensive-cars-made-in-america/) and how they’ve pushed many potential buyers out of the hunt, but what about the costs after the purchase? After all, the money you plunk down at the dealer is only the beginning, as there are fuel costs, insurance, and more to worry about. Online driver’s ed provider [Zutobi recently released](https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/cost-effective-cars) a study of the most and least expensive vehicles to operat, and the cheapest models might look foreign to many U.S. motorists. They’re foreign because they’re small, relatively affordable cars, which seem to have fallen out of favor in our SUV- and truck-crazy car markets. The [Honda](https://www.autoblog.com/honda/) Fit was the cheapest car to operate, with an annual cost of \$5,348. The [Hyundai](https://www.autoblog.com/hyundai/) Accent was second at \$5,468, and the Honda Civic came third at \$5,480. The top 10 cheapest cars to run include: 1. Honda Fit (2018): \$5,348 2. Hyundai Accent: \$5,468 3. Honda Civic: \$5,480 4. [Mini](https://www.autoblog.com/mini/) Cooper Convertible: \$5,543 5. [Toyota](https://www.autoblog.com/toyota/) Yaris (2020): \$5,615 6. Toyota RAV4: \$5,618 7. Toyota Corolla: \$5,627 8. [Nissan](https://www.autoblog.com/nissan/) Rogue: \$5,654 9. Honda CR-V: \$5,656 10. [Subaru](https://www.autoblog.com/subaru/) Forester: \$5,656 While many of the vehicles on that list are among the most reliable models on sale, Zutobi didn’t look at repair costs for its averages. The total cost to run each car is calculated with annual fuel and [insurance costs](https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/02/most-expensive-cars-to-insure/), so while the Toyota RAV4 costs the same to insure as the Honda Fit (\$1,440), [the RAV4](https://www.autoblog.com/features/toyota-rav4-luggage-test)’s higher fuel costs knocked it down the list a bit. Zutobi also calculated the [most expensive vehicles to own and operate](https://www.autoblog.com/article/most-expensive-cars-to-own-and-operate/), and unsurprisingly, there are plenty of large trucks and SUVs. The most expensive model was the [Ford](https://www.autoblog.com/ford/) F-150 Raptor with the 37-inch tire option, clocking in at \$7,681. The [GMC](https://www.autoblog.com/gmc/) Sierra came in at \$7,301, and the Toyota 4Runner landed at \$6,974. ## About the author ![](https://www.autoblog.com/.image/NzowMDAwMDAwMDAwOTI0OTU3/1589570528954-5.jpeg?io=1&profile=w256&ar=1-1) Chris Teague is an automotive journalist with a background in technology and software, bringing a data-driven perspective to vehicle reviews, industry trends, and breaking news. With an MBA in data analysis, he offers unique insight into the strategies behind the auto industry’s biggest decisions.
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