2004 Ford Focus SVTTrue Cost of Ownership in China
170 hp inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (15%), VAT (13%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$23K
Base: $18K
Annual Total
$10K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
15% of base price
VAT
$3K
13% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$72K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2004 Ford Focus SVT — Full Cost Breakdown in China
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $18K |
| Import Duty (15%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (13%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $23K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $10K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $72K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.648 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Ford Focus SVT Fuel Cost Calculator — China
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,650
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$138
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.00
10L × ¥1.10
Ford Focus SVT Depreciation Curve
The Ford Focus SVT loses approximately $9K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $18K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $14K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $12K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $11K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $10K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $9K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Ford Focus SVT vs. Competitors in China
How does the Ford Focus SVT compare to similar cars available in China?
Ford
Focus SVT
Base Price
$18K
Annual Cost in China
$10K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in China
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in China
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in China
$8K
Annual costs estimated for China market. Import duty (15%) and VAT (13%) applied to all models.
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Annual car costs = 81% of average China income ($12K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$12K
In China
Fuel Price
¥1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
15%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
13%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Ford Focus SVT in China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ford Focus SVT in China.
The 2004 Ford Focus SVT has a base price of $18,000 USD. In China, after 15% import duty and 13% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $23,391 USD (¥23,391 CNY).