2024 Lexus RX 500hTrue Cost of Ownership in Chile
366 hp hybrid inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (6%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at $1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$76K
Base: $60K
Annual Total
$22K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$4K
6% of base price
VAT
$12K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$186K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lexus RX 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) | $60K |
| Import Duty (6%) | $4K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $12K |
| Total Purchase Price | $76K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $15K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $22K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $186K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.477 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lexus RX 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 RX 500h Depreciation Curve
The Lexus RX 500h loses approximately $32K (54%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $60K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $45K | 75% |
| Year 2 | $39K | 65% |
| Year 3 | $34K | 57% |
| Year 4 | $31K | 51% |
| Year 5 | $28K | 46% |
Depreciation based on luxury segment averages.
Lexus RX 500h vs. Competitors in Chile
How does the Lexus RX 500h compare to similar cars available in Chile?
Lexus
RX 500h
Base Price
$60K
Annual Cost in Chile
$22K
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 = 139% 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 RX 500h in Chile — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lexus RX 500h in Chile.
The 2024 Lexus RX 500h has a base price of $60,000 USD. In Chile, after 6% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $75,684 USD ($75,684 CLP).