2024 Changan CS55 PlusTrue Cost of Ownership in Venezuela
188 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (16%), insurance, fuel at Bs0.01/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$25K
Base: $18K
Annual Total
$4K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$4K
20% of base price
VAT
$3K
16% applied
Annual Insurance
$100
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$44K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Changan CS55 Plus — Full Cost Breakdown in Venezuela
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $18K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $4K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (16%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $25K |
| Annual Insurance | $100 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $9 |
| Annual Maintenance | $64 |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $70 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $4K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $44K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.256 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Changan CS55 Plus Fuel Cost Calculator — Venezuela
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Annual Fuel Cost
$9
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$1
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$0.06
6L × Bs0.01
Changan CS55 Plus Depreciation Curve
The Changan CS55 Plus loses approximately $9K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $18K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $14K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $13K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $11K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $10K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $9K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
Changan CS55 Plus vs. Competitors in Venezuela
How does the Changan CS55 Plus compare to similar cars available in Venezuela?
Changan
CS55 Plus
Base Price
$18K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$4K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$4K
Annual costs estimated for Venezuela market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (16%) applied to all models.
🇻🇪 Owning a Car in Venezuela
Near-free fuel but economic instability.
Very Expensive for Venezuela
Annual car costs = 214% of average Venezuela income ($2K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$2K
In Venezuela
Fuel Price
Bs0.01/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$100
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
16%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
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Changan CS55 Plus in Venezuela — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Changan CS55 Plus in Venezuela.
The 2024 Changan CS55 Plus has a base price of $18,000 USD. In Venezuela, after 20% import duty and 16% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $25,056 USD (Bs25,056 VES).