2023 Factory Five 818True Cost of Ownership in Australia
400 hp V8, kit car. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at A$1.3/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$64K
Base: $55K
Annual Total
$21K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
5% of base price
VAT
$6K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$168K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Factory Five 818 — Full Cost Breakdown in Australia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $55K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $64K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $21K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $168K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.393 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Factory Five 818 Fuel Cost Calculator — Australia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$163
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$13.00
10L × A$1.30
Factory Five 818 Depreciation Curve
The Factory Five 818 loses approximately $28K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $55K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $43K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $37K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $33K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $30K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $28K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Factory Five 818 vs. Competitors in Australia
How does the Factory Five 818 compare to similar cars available in Australia?
Factory Five
818
Base Price
$55K
Annual Cost in Australia
$21K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Australia
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Australia
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Australia
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Australia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇦🇺 Owning a Car in Australia
Long distances increase fuel costs.
Expensive for Australia
Annual car costs = 40% of average Australia income ($52K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$52K
In Australia
Fuel Price
A$1.30/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
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Factory Five 818 in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Factory Five 818 in Australia.
The 2023 Factory Five 818 has a base price of $55,000 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $63,525 USD (A$63,525 AUD).