2023 Factory Five 818True Cost of Ownership in Ghana
400 hp V8, kit car. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at GH₵1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$76K
Base: $55K
Annual Total
$16K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$11K
20% of base price
VAT
$10K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$650
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$156K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Factory Five 818 — Full Cost Breakdown in Ghana
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $55K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $11K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $10K |
| Total Purchase Price | $76K |
| Annual Insurance | $650 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $350 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $16K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $156K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.066 |
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 — Ghana
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,725
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$144
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.50
10L × GH₵1.15
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 Ghana
How does the Factory Five 818 compare to similar cars available in Ghana?
Factory Five
818
Base Price
$55K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$16K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Ghana market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇬🇭 Owning a Car in Ghana
High import levies on vehicles.
Very Expensive for Ghana
Annual car costs = 639% of average Ghana income ($3K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$3K
In Ghana
Fuel Price
GH₵1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$650
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Factory Five 818 in Ghana — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Factory Five 818 in Ghana.
The 2023 Factory Five 818 has a base price of $55,000 USD. In Ghana, after 20% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $75,900 USD (GH₵75,900 GHS).