2012 Lexus LFATrue Cost of Ownership in Germany
552 hp NA V10, 500 units. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at €1.8/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$524K
Base: $400K
Annual Total
$103K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$40K
10% of base price
VAT
$84K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$1.0M
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2012 Lexus LFA — Full Cost Breakdown in Germany
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $400K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $40K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $84K |
| Total Purchase Price | $524K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $5K |
| Annual Maintenance | $15K |
| Annual Depreciation | $80K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $103K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $1.0M |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $6.866 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lexus LFA Fuel Cost Calculator — Germany
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Annual Fuel Cost
$4,860
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$405
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$32.40
18L × €1.80
Lexus LFA Depreciation Curve
The Lexus LFA loses approximately $176K (44%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $400K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $320K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $288K | 72% |
| Year 3 | $260K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $240K | 60% |
| Year 5 | $224K | 56% |
Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.
Lexus LFA vs. Competitors in Germany
How does the Lexus LFA compare to similar cars available in Germany?
Lexus
LFA
Base Price
$400K
Annual Cost in Germany
$103K
Porsche
911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in Germany
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in Germany
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in Germany
$40K
Annual costs estimated for Germany market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇩🇪 Owning a Car in Germany
No highway speed limits. High fuel taxes.
Very Expensive for Germany
Annual car costs = 206% of average Germany income ($50K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$50K
In Germany
Fuel Price
€1.80/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
Popular Car Brands in Germany
Lexus LFA in Germany — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus LFA in Germany.
The 2012 Lexus LFA has a base price of $400,000 USD. In Germany, after 10% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $523,600 USD (€523,600 EUR).