2024 Lexus LS 500hTrue Cost of Ownership in Japan
354 hp hybrid V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (0%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.45/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$94K
Base: $85K
Annual Total
$31K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$0
0% of base price
VAT
$9K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$248K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lexus LS 500h — Full Cost Breakdown in Japan
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $85K |
| Import Duty (0%) | $0 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $9K |
| Total Purchase Price | $94K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $21K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $2K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $31K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $248K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $2.057 |
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 — Japan
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,610
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$218
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,800L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$17.40
12L × ¥1.45
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 Japan
How does the Lexus LS 500h compare to similar cars available in Japan?
Lexus
LS 500h
Base Price
$85K
Annual Cost in Japan
$31K
BMW
3 Series
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in Japan
$12K
Mercedes-Benz
C-Class
Base Price
$47K
Annual Cost in Japan
$13K
Audi
A4
Base Price
$44K
Annual Cost in Japan
$12K
Annual costs estimated for Japan market. Import duty (0%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
🇯🇵 Owning a Car in Japan
Shaken inspection every 2 years: $1,200.
Very Expensive for Japan
Annual car costs = 81% of average Japan income ($38K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$38K
In Japan
Fuel Price
¥1.45/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
0%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
Popular Car Brands in Japan
Lexus LS 500h in Japan — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus LS 500h in Japan.
The 2024 Lexus LS 500h has a base price of $85,000 USD. In Japan, after 0% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $93,500 USD (¥93,500 JPY).