2025 BYD SongTrue Cost of Ownership in Chile
201 hp all-electric, popular Chinese EV SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (6%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at $1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$40K
Base: $32K
Annual Total
$11K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
6% of base price
VAT
$6K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$98K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 BYD Song — Full Cost Breakdown in Chile
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $32K |
| Import Duty (6%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $40K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $11K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $98K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.763 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
BYD Song Fuel Cost Calculator — Chile
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,733
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$144
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.55
11L × $1.05
BYD Song Depreciation Curve
The BYD Song loses approximately $16K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $32K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $26K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $22K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $20K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $18K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $16K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
BYD Song vs. Competitors in Chile
How does the BYD Song compare to similar cars available in Chile?
BYD
Song
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Chile
$11K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Chile
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Chile
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Chile
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Chile market. Import duty (6%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇨🇱 Owning a Car in Chile
Low import tax, moderate running costs.
Very Expensive for Chile
Annual car costs = 71% of average Chile income ($16K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$16K
In Chile
Fuel Price
$1.05/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
6%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
Popular Car Brands in Chile
BYD Song in Chile — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a BYD Song in Chile.
The 2025 BYD Song has a base price of $32,000 USD. In Chile, after 6% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $40,365 USD ($40,365 CLP).