Here are the least expensive cars to own over five years

If you want to save money on your next new car, you might consider a Chevy Aveo (shown here). That's the cheapest to both own and operate, costing $29,362 total for five years, according to editors of Edmunds.com, whose findings are reported in Bankrate.com.

Other top picks: Honda Fit, Honda Civic, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Versa, Kia Rio, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and Jeep Patriot. Three Mercedes-Benz models top the list of most expensive cars to own and operate.

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