2024 Caterham Seven 310True Cost of Ownership in Brazil
160 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (35%), VAT (12%), insurance, fuel at R$1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$60K
Base: $40K
Annual Total
$19K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$14K
35% of base price
VAT
$6K
12% applied
Annual Insurance
$3K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$156K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Caterham Seven 310 — 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) | $40K |
| Import Duty (35%) | $14K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (12%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $60K |
| Annual Insurance | $3K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $5K |
| Annual Depreciation | $9K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $19K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $156K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.271 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Caterham Seven 310 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
Caterham Seven 310 Depreciation Curve
The Caterham Seven 310 loses approximately $20K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $40K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $31K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $27K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $24K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $22K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $20K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Caterham Seven 310 vs. Competitors in Brazil
How does the Caterham Seven 310 compare to similar cars available in Brazil?
Caterham
Seven 310
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$19K
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 = 191% 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
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Caterham Seven 310 in Brazil — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Caterham Seven 310 in Brazil.
The 2024 Caterham Seven 310 has a base price of $40,000 USD. In Brazil, after 35% import duty and 12% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $60,480 USD (R$60,480 BRL).