2026 Chevrolet MalibuTrue Cost of Ownership in Venezuela
160 hp turbocharged inline-4, midsize sedan — discontinued after 2023, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (16%), insurance, fuel at Bs0.01/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$35K
Base: $25K
Annual Total
$6K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$5K
20% of base price
VAT
$5K
16% applied
Annual Insurance
$100
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$64K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Chevrolet Malibu — 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) | $25K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $5K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (16%) | $5K |
| Total Purchase Price | $35K |
| Annual Insurance | $100 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $12 |
| Annual Maintenance | $100 |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $70 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $6K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $64K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.385 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Chevrolet Malibu Fuel Cost Calculator — Venezuela
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Annual Fuel Cost
$12
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$1
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,200L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$0.08
8L × Bs0.01
Chevrolet Malibu Depreciation Curve
The Chevrolet Malibu loses approximately $14K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $25K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $20K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $17K | 67% |
| Year 3 | $15K | 58% |
| Year 4 | $13K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $12K | 46% |
Depreciation based on mid-range segment averages.
Chevrolet Malibu vs. Competitors in Venezuela
How does the Chevrolet Malibu compare to similar cars available in Venezuela?
Chevrolet
Malibu
Base Price
$25K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$6K
Toyota
Camry
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$7K
Honda
Accord
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$7K
Mazda
Mazda6
Base Price
$27K
Annual Cost in Venezuela
$7K
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 = 321% 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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Chevrolet Malibu in Venezuela — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Chevrolet Malibu in Venezuela.
The 2026 Chevrolet Malibu has a base price of $25,000 USD. In Venezuela, after 20% import duty and 16% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $34,800 USD (Bs34,800 VES).