2024 BMW 1 SeriesTrue Cost of Ownership in Saudi Arabia
170 hp turbocharged inline-4, entry luxury hatchback. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at ﷼0.24/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$42K
Base: $35K
Annual Total
$14K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
5% of base price
VAT
$6K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$113K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 BMW 1 Series — Full Cost Breakdown in Saudi Arabia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $35K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $42K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $432 |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $9K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $14K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $113K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.947 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BMW 1 Series Fuel Cost Calculator — Saudi Arabia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$432
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$36
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$2.88
12L × ﷼0.24
BMW 1 Series Depreciation Curve
The BMW 1 Series loses approximately $19K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $35K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $26K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $23K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $20K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $18K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $16K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
BMW 1 Series vs. Competitors in Saudi Arabia
How does the BMW 1 Series compare to similar cars available in Saudi Arabia?
BMW
1 Series
Base Price
$35K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$14K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Saudi Arabia
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Saudi Arabia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇸🇦 Owning a Car in Saudi Arabia
Heavily subsidized fuel, no road tax.
Expensive for Saudi Arabia
Annual car costs = 55% of average Saudi Arabia income ($26K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$26K
In Saudi Arabia
Fuel Price
﷼0.24/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
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BMW 1 Series in Saudi Arabia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BMW 1 Series in Saudi Arabia.
The 2024 BMW 1 Series has a base price of $35,000 USD. In Saudi Arabia, after 5% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $42,263 USD (﷼42,263 SAR).