2021 Acura NSXTrue Cost of Ownership in New Zealand
573 hp hybrid V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at NZ$1.5/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$193K
Base: $160K
Annual Total
$54K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$8K
5% of base price
VAT
$25K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$463K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2021 Acura NSX — Full Cost Breakdown in New Zealand
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $160K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $8K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $25K |
| Total Purchase Price | $193K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $4K |
| Annual Maintenance | $15K |
| Annual Depreciation | $32K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $600 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $54K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $463K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $3.592 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Acura NSX Fuel Cost Calculator — New Zealand
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Annual Fuel Cost
$4,050
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$338
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$27.00
18L × NZ$1.50
Acura NSX Depreciation Curve
The Acura NSX loses approximately $70K (44%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $160K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $128K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $115K | 72% |
| Year 3 | $104K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $96K | 60% |
| Year 5 | $90K | 56% |
Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.
Acura NSX vs. Competitors in New Zealand
How does the Acura NSX compare to similar cars available in New Zealand?
Acura
NSX
Base Price
$160K
Annual Cost in New Zealand
$54K
Porsche
911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in New Zealand
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in New Zealand
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in New Zealand
$40K
Annual costs estimated for New Zealand market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇳🇿 Owning a Car in New Zealand
High fuel prices relative to income.
Very Expensive for New Zealand
Annual car costs = 128% of average New Zealand income ($42K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$42K
In New Zealand
Fuel Price
NZ$1.50/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
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Acura NSX in New Zealand — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Acura NSX in New Zealand.
The 2021 Acura NSX has a base price of $160,000 USD. In New Zealand, after 5% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $193,200 USD (NZ$193,200 NZD).