2024 Lexus LS 500True Cost of Ownership in Austria
416 hp twin-turbo V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (20%), insurance, fuel at €1.75/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$106K
Base: $80K
Annual Total
$31K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$8K
10% of base price
VAT
$18K
20% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$258K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lexus LS 500 — Full Cost Breakdown in Austria
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $80K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $8K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (20%) | $18K |
| Total Purchase Price | $106K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $5K |
| Annual Depreciation | $20K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $850 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $31K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $258K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $2.037 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lexus LS 500 Fuel Cost Calculator — Austria
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Annual Fuel Cost
$3,150
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$263
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$21.00
12L × €1.75
Lexus LS 500 Depreciation Curve
The Lexus LS 500 loses approximately $43K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $80K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $60K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $52K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $46K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $41K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $37K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Lexus LS 500 vs. Competitors in Austria
How does the Lexus LS 500 compare to similar cars available in Austria?
Lexus
LS 500
Base Price
$80K
Annual Cost in Austria
$31K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Austria
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Austria
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Austria
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Austria market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (20%) applied to all models.
🇦🇹 Owning a Car in Austria
NoVA normverbrauchsabgabe purchase tax.
Expensive for Austria
Annual car costs = 64% of average Austria income ($48K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$48K
In Austria
Fuel Price
€1.75/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
20%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
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Lexus LS 500 in Austria — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus LS 500 in Austria.
The 2024 Lexus LS 500 has a base price of $80,000 USD. In Austria, after 10% import duty and 20% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $105,600 USD (€105,600 EUR).