2023 Factory Five 818True Cost of Ownership in Mexico
400 hp V8, kit car. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (16%), insurance, fuel at $0.8/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$77K
Base: $55K
Annual Total
$17K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$11K
20% of base price
VAT
$11K
16% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$160K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Factory Five 818 — Full Cost Breakdown in Mexico
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 (16%) | $11K |
| Total Purchase Price | $77K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $12K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $17K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $160K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.112 |
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 — Mexico
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,200
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$100
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$8.00
10L × $0.80
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 Mexico
How does the Factory Five 818 compare to similar cars available in Mexico?
Factory Five
818
Base Price
$55K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$17K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Mexico market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (16%) applied to all models.
🇲🇽 Owning a Car in Mexico
Low insurance costs, moderate fuel.
Very Expensive for Mexico
Annual car costs = 167% of average Mexico income ($10K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$10K
In Mexico
Fuel Price
$0.80/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
16%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
North America
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Factory Five 818 in Mexico — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Factory Five 818 in Mexico.
The 2023 Factory Five 818 has a base price of $55,000 USD. In Mexico, after 20% import duty and 16% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $76,560 USD ($76,560 MXN).