2023 Factory Five 818True Cost of Ownership in Belgium
400 hp V8, kit car. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (21%), insurance, fuel at €1.85/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$73K
Base: $55K
Annual Total
$21K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$6K
10% of base price
VAT
$13K
21% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$179K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Factory Five 818 — Full Cost Breakdown in Belgium
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $55K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $6K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (21%) | $13K |
| Total Purchase Price | $73K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $21K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $179K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.415 |
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 — Belgium
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,775
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$231
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$18.50
10L × €1.85
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 Belgium
How does the Factory Five 818 compare to similar cars available in Belgium?
Factory Five
818
Base Price
$55K
Annual Cost in Belgium
$21K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Belgium
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Belgium
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Belgium
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Belgium market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (21%) applied to all models.
🇧🇪 Owning a Car in Belgium
High fuel taxes and urban congestion charges.
Expensive for Belgium
Annual car costs = 45% of average Belgium income ($47K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$47K
In Belgium
Fuel Price
€1.85/L
Diesel dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
21%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Factory Five 818 in Belgium — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Factory Five 818 in Belgium.
The 2023 Factory Five 818 has a base price of $55,000 USD. In Belgium, after 10% import duty and 21% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $73,205 USD (€73,205 EUR).