2023 Factory Five 818True Cost of Ownership in Germany
400 hp V8, kit car. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at €1.8/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$72K
Base: $55K
Annual Total
$21K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$6K
10% of base price
VAT
$11K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$176K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Factory Five 818 — Full Cost Breakdown in Germany
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 (19%) | $11K |
| Total Purchase Price | $72K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $21K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $176K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.381 |
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 — Germany
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$225
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$18.00
10L × €1.80
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 Germany
How does the Factory Five 818 compare to similar cars available in Germany?
Factory Five
818
Base Price
$55K
Annual Cost in Germany
$21K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Germany
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Germany
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Germany
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Germany market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇩🇪 Owning a Car in Germany
No highway speed limits. High fuel taxes.
Expensive for Germany
Annual car costs = 41% of average Germany income ($50K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$50K
In Germany
Fuel Price
€1.80/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Factory Five 818 in Germany — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Factory Five 818 in Germany.
The 2023 Factory Five 818 has a base price of $55,000 USD. In Germany, after 10% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $71,995 USD (€71,995 EUR).