2024 Lexus LS 500hTrue Cost of Ownership in Hungary
354 hp hybrid V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (27%), insurance, fuel at Ft1.5/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$119K
Base: $85K
Annual Total
$28K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$9K
10% of base price
VAT
$25K
27% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$260K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lexus LS 500h — Full Cost Breakdown in Hungary
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $85K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $9K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (27%) | $25K |
| Total Purchase Price | $119K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $21K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $350 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $28K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $260K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.890 |
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 — Hungary
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,700
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$225
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$18.00
12L × Ft1.50
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 Hungary
How does the Lexus LS 500h compare to similar cars available in Hungary?
Lexus
LS 500h
Base Price
$85K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$28K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Hungary
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Hungary market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (27%) applied to all models.
🇭🇺 Owning a Car in Hungary
Affordable Eastern European market.
Very Expensive for Hungary
Annual car costs = 177% of average Hungary income ($16K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$16K
In Hungary
Fuel Price
Ft1.50/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
27%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
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Lexus LS 500h in Hungary — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus LS 500h in Hungary.
The 2024 Lexus LS 500h has a base price of $85,000 USD. In Hungary, after 10% import duty and 27% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $118,745 USD (Ft118,745 HUF).