2021 Lotus Elise Sport 220True Cost of Ownership in Italy
220 hp supercharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (22%), insurance, fuel at €1.9/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$81K
Base: $60K
Annual Total
$24K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$6K
10% of base price
VAT
$15K
22% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$199K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2021 Lotus Elise Sport 220 — Full Cost Breakdown in Italy
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $60K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $6K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (22%) | $15K |
| Total Purchase Price | $81K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $4K |
| Annual Depreciation | $13K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $24K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $199K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.585 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lotus Elise Sport 220 Fuel Cost Calculator — Italy
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,850
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$238
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$19.00
10L × €1.90
Lotus Elise Sport 220 Depreciation Curve
The Lotus Elise Sport 220 loses approximately $30K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $60K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $47K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $41K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $36K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $32K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $30K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Lotus Elise Sport 220 vs. Competitors in Italy
How does the Lotus Elise Sport 220 compare to similar cars available in Italy?
Lotus
Elise Sport 220
Base Price
$60K
Annual Cost in Italy
$24K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Italy
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Italy
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Italy
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Italy market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (22%) applied to all models.
🇮🇹 Owning a Car in Italy
ZTL restricted zones in historic city centers.
Expensive for Italy
Annual car costs = 68% of average Italy income ($35K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$35K
In Italy
Fuel Price
€1.90/L
Diesel dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
22%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
Popular Car Brands in Italy
Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Italy — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Italy.
The 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 220 has a base price of $60,000 USD. In Italy, after 10% import duty and 22% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $80,520 USD (€80,520 EUR).
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