2024 Hyundai Santa CruzTrue Cost of Ownership in Brazil
281 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (35%), VAT (12%), insurance, fuel at R$1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$53K
Base: $35K
Annual Total
$16K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$12K
35% of base price
VAT
$6K
12% applied
Annual Insurance
$3K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$133K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz — Full Cost Breakdown in Brazil
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $35K |
| Import Duty (35%) | $12K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (12%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $53K |
| Annual Insurance | $3K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $7K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $16K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $133K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.072 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Hyundai Santa Cruz Fuel Cost Calculator — Brazil
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,815
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$151
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.10
11L × R$1.10
Hyundai Santa Cruz Depreciation Curve
The Hyundai Santa Cruz loses approximately $17K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $35K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $28K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $25K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $22K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $20K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $18K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Hyundai Santa Cruz vs. Competitors in Brazil
How does the Hyundai Santa Cruz compare to similar cars available in Brazil?
Hyundai
Santa Cruz
Base Price
$35K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$16K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Brazil
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Brazil market. Import duty (35%) and VAT (12%) applied to all models.
🇧🇷 Owning a Car in Brazil
High import taxes on foreign cars.
Very Expensive for Brazil
Annual car costs = 161% of average Brazil income ($10K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$10K
In Brazil
Fuel Price
R$1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$3K
Per year
Import Duty
35%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
12%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
Popular Car Brands in Brazil
Hyundai Santa Cruz in Brazil — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Hyundai Santa Cruz in Brazil.
The 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz has a base price of $35,000 USD. In Brazil, after 35% import duty and 12% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $52,920 USD (R$52,920 BRL).