2024 BMW 1 SeriesTrue Cost of Ownership in Vietnam
170 hp turbocharged inline-4, entry luxury hatchback. Full cost breakdown including import duty (70%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ₫0.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$65K
Base: $35K
Annual Total
$13K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$25K
70% of base price
VAT
$6K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$450
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$132K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 BMW 1 Series — Full Cost Breakdown in Vietnam
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $35K |
| Import Duty (70%) | $25K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $65K |
| Annual Insurance | $450 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $9K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $13K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $132K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.894 |
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 — Vietnam
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,620
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$135
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$10.80
12L × ₫0.90
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 Vietnam
How does the BMW 1 Series compare to similar cars available in Vietnam?
BMW
1 Series
Base Price
$35K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$13K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Vietnam
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Vietnam market. Import duty (70%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇻🇳 Owning a Car in Vietnam
Very high import taxes on cars.
Very Expensive for Vietnam
Annual car costs = 383% of average Vietnam income ($4K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$4K
In Vietnam
Fuel Price
₫0.90/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$450
Per year
Import Duty
70%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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BMW 1 Series in Vietnam — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BMW 1 Series in Vietnam.
The 2024 BMW 1 Series has a base price of $35,000 USD. In Vietnam, after 70% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $65,450 USD (₫65,450 VND).