2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SSTrue Cost of Ownership in Chile
205 hp supercharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (6%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at $1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$20K
Base: $16K
Annual Total
$9K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$960
6% of base price
VAT
$3K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$65K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS — 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) | $16K |
| Import Duty (6%) | $960 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $20K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $9K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $65K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.602 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Fuel Cost Calculator — Chile
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,575
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$131
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$10.50
10L × $1.05
Chevrolet Cobalt SS Depreciation Curve
The Chevrolet Cobalt SS loses approximately $8K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $16K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $12K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $11K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $10K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $9K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $8K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Chevrolet Cobalt SS vs. Competitors in Chile
How does the Chevrolet Cobalt SS compare to similar cars available in Chile?
Chevrolet
Cobalt SS
Base Price
$16K
Annual Cost in Chile
$9K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Chile
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Chile
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Chile
$8K
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.
Expensive for Chile
Annual car costs = 56% 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
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Chevrolet Cobalt SS in Chile — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Chevrolet Cobalt SS in Chile.
The 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS has a base price of $16,000 USD. In Chile, after 6% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $20,182 USD ($20,182 CLP).