2024 Lexus ES 300hTrue Cost of Ownership in Australia
215 hp hybrid inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at A$1.3/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$52K
Base: $45K
Annual Total
$23K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$2K
5% of base price
VAT
$5K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$165K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lexus ES 300h — 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) | $45K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $2K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $5K |
| Total Purchase Price | $52K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $6K |
| Annual Depreciation | $11K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $23K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $165K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.513 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lexus ES 300h Fuel Cost Calculator — Australia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,340
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$195
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$15.60
12L × A$1.30
Lexus ES 300h Depreciation Curve
The Lexus ES 300h loses approximately $24K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $45K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $34K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $29K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $26K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $23K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $21K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Lexus ES 300h vs. Competitors in Australia
How does the Lexus ES 300h compare to similar cars available in Australia?
Lexus
ES 300h
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Australia
$23K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Australia
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Australia
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Australia
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Australia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇦🇺 Owning a Car in Australia
Long distances increase fuel costs.
Expensive for Australia
Annual car costs = 44% 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
Popular Car Brands in Australia
Lexus ES 300h in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus ES 300h in Australia.
The 2024 Lexus ES 300h has a base price of $45,000 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $51,975 USD (A$51,975 AUD).