2025 Land Rover DefenderTrue Cost of Ownership in Chile
395 hp turbocharged inline-6, iconic off-road SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (6%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at $1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$78K
Base: $62K
Annual Total
$23K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$4K
6% of base price
VAT
$12K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$192K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 Land Rover Defender — Full Cost Breakdown in Chile
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $62K |
| Import Duty (6%) | $4K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $12K |
| Total Purchase Price | $78K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $16K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $23K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $192K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.511 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Land Rover Defender Fuel Cost Calculator — Chile
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,890
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$158
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.60
12L × $1.05
Land Rover Defender Depreciation Curve
The Land Rover Defender loses approximately $33K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $62K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $47K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $40K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $35K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $32K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $29K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Land Rover Defender vs. Competitors in Chile
How does the Land Rover Defender compare to similar cars available in Chile?
Land Rover
Defender
Base Price
$62K
Annual Cost in Chile
$23K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Chile
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Chile
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Chile
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Chile market. Import duty (6%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇨🇱 Owning a Car in Chile
Low import tax, moderate running costs.
Very Expensive for Chile
Annual car costs = 142% of average Chile income ($16K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$16K
In Chile
Fuel Price
$1.05/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
6%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
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Land Rover Defender in Chile — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Land Rover Defender in Chile.
The 2025 Land Rover Defender has a base price of $62,000 USD. In Chile, after 6% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $78,207 USD ($78,207 CLP).