2024 Honda Passport EliteTrue Cost of Ownership in South Africa
280 hp V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (25%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at R1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$65K
Base: $45K
Annual Total
$15K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$11K
25% of base price
VAT
$8K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$138K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Honda Passport Elite — Full Cost Breakdown in South Africa
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $45K |
| Import Duty (25%) | $11K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $65K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $9K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $400 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $15K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $138K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.982 |
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 — South Africa
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,897
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$158
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.65
11L × R1.15
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 South Africa
How does the Honda Passport Elite compare to similar cars available in South Africa?
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Passport Elite
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$15K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$7K
Annual costs estimated for South Africa market. Import duty (25%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇿🇦 Owning a Car in South Africa
High import duties on most vehicles.
Very Expensive for South Africa
Annual car costs = 210% of average South Africa income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In South Africa
Fuel Price
R1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
25%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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Honda Passport Elite in South Africa — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Honda Passport Elite in South Africa.
The 2024 Honda Passport Elite has a base price of $45,000 USD. In South Africa, after 25% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $64,688 USD (R64,688 ZAR).