2024 Honda Passport EliteTrue Cost of Ownership in Romania
280 hp V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at lei1.35/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$59K
Base: $45K
Annual Total
$14K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$5K
10% of base price
VAT
$9K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$950
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$127K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Honda Passport Elite — Full Cost Breakdown in Romania
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $45K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $5K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $9K |
| Total Purchase Price | $59K |
| Annual Insurance | $950 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $9K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $300 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $14K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $127K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.913 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Honda Passport Elite Fuel Cost Calculator — Romania
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,228
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$186
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$14.85
11L × lei1.35
Honda Passport Elite Depreciation Curve
The Honda Passport Elite loses approximately $22K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $45K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $36K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $32K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $28K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $25K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $23K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Honda Passport Elite vs. Competitors in Romania
How does the Honda Passport Elite compare to similar cars available in Romania?
Honda
Passport Elite
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Romania
$14K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Romania
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Romania
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Romania
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Romania market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇷🇴 Owning a Car in Romania
One of cheapest EU countries for car ownership.
Very Expensive for Romania
Annual car costs = 98% of average Romania income ($14K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$14K
In Romania
Fuel Price
lei1.35/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$950
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
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Honda Passport Elite in Romania — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Honda Passport Elite in Romania.
The 2024 Honda Passport Elite has a base price of $45,000 USD. In Romania, after 10% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $58,905 USD (lei58,905 RON).