2024 Lexus LS 500hTrue Cost of Ownership in Ghana
354 hp hybrid V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at GH₵1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$117K
Base: $85K
Annual Total
$26K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$17K
20% of base price
VAT
$15K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$650
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$248K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lexus LS 500h — Full Cost Breakdown in Ghana
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $85K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $17K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $15K |
| Total Purchase Price | $117K |
| Annual Insurance | $650 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $21K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $350 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $26K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $248K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.745 |
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 — Ghana
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,070
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$173
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$13.80
12L × GH₵1.15
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 Ghana
How does the Lexus LS 500h compare to similar cars available in Ghana?
Lexus
LS 500h
Base Price
$85K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$26K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Ghana
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Ghana market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇬🇭 Owning a Car in Ghana
High import levies on vehicles.
Very Expensive for Ghana
Annual car costs = 1047% of average Ghana income ($3K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$3K
In Ghana
Fuel Price
GH₵1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$650
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Africa
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Lexus LS 500h in Ghana — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus LS 500h in Ghana.
The 2024 Lexus LS 500h has a base price of $85,000 USD. In Ghana, after 20% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $117,300 USD (GH₵117,300 GHS).