2012 Lexus LFATrue Cost of Ownership in Italy
552 hp NA V10, 500 units. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (22%), insurance, fuel at €1.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$537K
Base: $400K
Annual Total
$109K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$40K
10% of base price
VAT
$97K
22% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$1.1M
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2012 Lexus LFA — Full Cost Breakdown in Italy
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 (22%) | $97K |
| Total Purchase Price | $537K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $5K |
| Annual Maintenance | $21K |
| Annual Depreciation | $80K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $109K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $1.1M |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $7.299 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lexus LFA Fuel Cost Calculator — Italy
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Annual Fuel Cost
$5,130
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$428
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$34.20
18L × €1.90
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 Italy
How does the Lexus LFA compare to similar cars available in Italy?
Lexus
LFA
Base Price
$400K
Annual Cost in Italy
$109K
Porsche
911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in Italy
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in Italy
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in Italy
$40K
Annual costs estimated for Italy market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (22%) applied to all models.
🇮🇹 Owning a Car in Italy
ZTL restricted zones in historic city centers.
Very Expensive for Italy
Annual car costs = 313% of average Italy income ($35K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$35K
In Italy
Fuel Price
€1.90/L
Diesel dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
22%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
Popular Car Brands in Italy
Lexus LFA in Italy — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus LFA in Italy.
The 2012 Lexus LFA has a base price of $400,000 USD. In Italy, after 10% import duty and 22% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $536,800 USD (€536,800 EUR).