Every year, Kelly Blue Book (KKB) takes a close look at the less glamorous side of cars: the total cost of ownership. After crunching the numbers for luxury and non-luxury brands alike, they found that within the premium segment, Audi came out on top for their acclaimed A3 and A4 sedans, and Q5 crossover.

The divine design and passionate performance of the 2012 Audi A3, 2012 Audi A4 and 2012 Audi Q5 aside, these three…