2004 Ford Focus SVTTrue Cost of Ownership in Thailand
170 hp inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (80%), VAT (7%), insurance, fuel at ฿0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$35K
Base: $18K
Annual Total
$8K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$14K
80% of base price
VAT
$2K
7% applied
Annual Insurance
$850
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$76K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2004 Ford Focus SVT — Full Cost Breakdown in Thailand
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $18K |
| Import Duty (80%) | $14K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (7%) | $2K |
| Total Purchase Price | $35K |
| Annual Insurance | $850 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $550 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $8K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $76K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.554 |
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 — Thailand
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,425
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$119
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$9.50
10L × ฿0.95
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 Thailand
How does the Ford Focus SVT compare to similar cars available in Thailand?
Ford
Focus SVT
Base Price
$18K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$8K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Thailand market. Import duty (80%) and VAT (7%) applied to all models.
🇹🇭 Owning a Car in Thailand
High import tax but low running costs.
Very Expensive for Thailand
Annual car costs = 119% of average Thailand income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In Thailand
Fuel Price
฿0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$850
Per year
Import Duty
80%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
7%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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Ford Focus SVT in Thailand — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ford Focus SVT in Thailand.
The 2004 Ford Focus SVT has a base price of $18,000 USD. In Thailand, after 80% import duty and 7% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $34,668 USD (฿34,668 THB).