2024 Lexus LS 500hTrue Cost of Ownership in Chile
354 hp hybrid V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (6%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at $1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$107K
Base: $85K
Annual Total
$28K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$5K
6% of base price
VAT
$17K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$249K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lexus LS 500h — Full Cost Breakdown in Chile
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $85K |
| Import Duty (6%) | $5K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $17K |
| Total Purchase Price | $107K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $21K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $28K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $249K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.894 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lexus LS 500h Fuel Cost Calculator — Chile
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,890
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$158
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.60
12L × $1.05
Lexus LS 500h Depreciation Curve
The Lexus LS 500h loses approximately $46K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $85K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $64K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $55K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $48K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $43K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $39K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Lexus LS 500h vs. Competitors in Chile
How does the Lexus LS 500h compare to similar cars available in Chile?
Lexus
LS 500h
Base Price
$85K
Annual Cost in Chile
$28K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Chile
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Chile
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Chile
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Chile market. Import duty (6%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇨🇱 Owning a Car in Chile
Low import tax, moderate running costs.
Very Expensive for Chile
Annual car costs = 178% of average Chile income ($16K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$16K
In Chile
Fuel Price
$1.05/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
6%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
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Lexus LS 500h in Chile — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus LS 500h in Chile.
The 2024 Lexus LS 500h has a base price of $85,000 USD. In Chile, after 6% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $107,219 USD ($107,219 CLP).