2024 Kia Sportage SX PrestigeTrue Cost of Ownership in Japan
187 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$42K
Base: $38K
Annual Total
$15K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$4K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$114K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Kia Sportage SX Prestige — Full Cost Breakdown in Japan
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $38K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $4K |
| Total Purchase Price | $42K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $1K |
| Annual Depreciation | $8K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $15K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $114K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.967 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Kia Sportage SX Prestige Fuel Cost Calculator — Japan
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,740
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$145
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,200L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$11.60
8L × ¥1.45
Kia Sportage SX Prestige Depreciation Curve
The Kia Sportage SX Prestige loses approximately $21K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $38K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $30K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $25K | 67% |
| Year 3 | $22K | 58% |
| Year 4 | $19K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $17K | 46% |
Depreciation based on mid-range segment averages.
Kia Sportage SX Prestige vs. Competitors in Japan
How does the Kia Sportage SX Prestige compare to similar cars available in Japan?
Kia
Sportage SX Prestige
Base Price
$38K
Annual Cost in Japan
$15K
Toyota
Camry
Base Price
$28K
Annual Cost in Japan
$7K
Honda
Accord
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Japan
$7K
Mazda
Mazda6
Base Price
$27K
Annual Cost in Japan
$7K
Annual costs estimated for Japan market. Import duty (0%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇯🇵 Owning a Car in Japan
Shaken inspection every 2 years: $1,200.
Moderate for Japan
Annual car costs = 38% of average Japan income ($38K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$38K
In Japan
Fuel Price
¥1.45/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
0%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
Popular Car Brands in Japan
Kia Sportage SX Prestige in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Kia Sportage SX Prestige in Japan.
The 2024 Kia Sportage SX Prestige has a base price of $38,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $41,800 USD (¥41,800 JPY).
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