2024 Land Rover Defender 90 V8True Cost of Ownership in Australia
518 hp supercharged V8. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at A$1.3/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$110K
Base: $95K
Annual Total
$26K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$5K
5% of base price
VAT
$10K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$238K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 — Full Cost Breakdown in Australia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $95K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $5K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $10K |
| Total Purchase Price | $110K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $17K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $26K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $238K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.716 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Fuel Cost Calculator — Australia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,535
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$211
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,950L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$16.90
13L × A$1.30
Land Rover Defender 90 V8 Depreciation Curve
The Land Rover Defender 90 V8 loses approximately $44K (46%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $95K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $78K | 82% |
| Year 2 | $69K | 73% |
| Year 3 | $62K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $56K | 59% |
| Year 5 | $51K | 54% |
Depreciation based on truck segment averages.
Land Rover Defender 90 V8 vs. Competitors in Australia
How does the Land Rover Defender 90 V8 compare to similar cars available in Australia?
Land Rover
Defender 90 V8
Base Price
$95K
Annual Cost in Australia
$26K
Ford
F-150
Base Price
$35K
Annual Cost in Australia
$9K
Chevrolet
Silverado
Base Price
$34K
Annual Cost in Australia
$8K
Toyota
Tacoma
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Australia
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Australia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
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Long distances increase fuel costs.
Expensive for Australia
Annual car costs = 49% of average Australia income ($52K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$52K
In Australia
Fuel Price
A$1.30/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
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Land Rover Defender 90 V8 in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Land Rover Defender 90 V8 in Australia.
The 2024 Land Rover Defender 90 V8 has a base price of $95,000 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $109,725 USD (A$109,725 AUD).
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