2021 Ariel Atom 4True Cost of Ownership in Brazil
320 hp supercharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (35%), VAT (12%), insurance, fuel at R$1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$109K
Base: $72K
Annual Total
$26K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$25K
35% of base price
VAT
$12K
12% applied
Annual Insurance
$3K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$239K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2021 Ariel Atom 4 — Full Cost Breakdown in Brazil
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $72K |
| Import Duty (35%) | $25K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (12%) | $12K |
| Total Purchase Price | $109K |
| Annual Insurance | $3K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $5K |
| Annual Depreciation | $16K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $26K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $239K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.741 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Ariel Atom 4 Fuel Cost Calculator — Brazil
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,650
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$138
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.00
10L × R$1.10
Ariel Atom 4 Depreciation Curve
The Ariel Atom 4 loses approximately $36K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $72K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $56K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $49K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $43K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $39K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $36K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Ariel Atom 4 vs. Competitors in Brazil
How does the Ariel Atom 4 compare to similar cars available in Brazil?
Ariel
Atom 4
Base Price
$72K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$26K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Brazil market. Import duty (35%) and VAT (12%) applied to all models.
🇧🇷 Owning a Car in Brazil
High import taxes on foreign cars.
Very Expensive for Brazil
Annual car costs = 261% of average Brazil income ($10K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$10K
In Brazil
Fuel Price
R$1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$3K
Per year
Import Duty
35%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
12%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
Popular Car Brands in Brazil
Ariel Atom 4 in Brazil — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ariel Atom 4 in Brazil.
The 2021 Ariel Atom 4 has a base price of $72,000 USD. In Brazil, after 35% import duty and 12% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $108,864 USD (R$108,864 BRL).