2024 Lexus LC 500True Cost of Ownership in Japan
471 hp NA V8. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$110K
Base: $100K
Annual Total
$39K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$10K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$305K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lexus LC 500 — 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) | $100K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $10K |
| Total Purchase Price | $110K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $4K |
| Annual Maintenance | $12K |
| Annual Depreciation | $20K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $39K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $305K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $2.594 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lexus LC 500 Fuel Cost Calculator — Japan
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Annual Fuel Cost
$3,915
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$326
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$26.10
18L × ¥1.45
Lexus LC 500 Depreciation Curve
The Lexus LC 500 loses approximately $44K (44%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $100K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $80K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $72K | 72% |
| Year 3 | $65K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $60K | 60% |
| Year 5 | $56K | 56% |
Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.
Lexus LC 500 vs. Competitors in Japan
How does the Lexus LC 500 compare to similar cars available in Japan?
Lexus
LC 500
Base Price
$100K
Annual Cost in Japan
$39K
Porsche
911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in Japan
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in Japan
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in Japan
$40K
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.
Very Expensive for Japan
Annual car costs = 102% 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
Lexus LC 500 in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus LC 500 in Japan.
The 2024 Lexus LC 500 has a base price of $100,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $110,000 USD (¥110,000 JPY).