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2021 Lotus Elise Sport 220True Cost of Ownership in Spain

220 hp supercharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (21%), insurance, fuel at 1.7/L, maintenance, and depreciation.

Annual cost =69%of avg Spain income

Purchase Price

$80K

Base: $60K

Annual Total

$21K

Insurance + fuel + maintenance

Import Duty

$6K

10% of base price

VAT

$14K

21% applied

Annual Insurance

$2K

Avg for this country

5-Year Total

$183K

Purchase + 5yr running costs

2021 Lotus Elise Sport 220 — Full Cost Breakdown in Spain

Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.

Cost ComponentAmount (USD)
Base Price (MSRP)$60K
Import Duty (10%)$6K
VAT / Sales Tax (21%)$14K
Total Purchase Price$80K
Annual Insurance$2K
Annual Fuel Cost$3K
Annual Maintenance$3K
Annual Depreciation$13K
Registration & Road Tax$700
Total Annual Running Cost$21K
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership$183K
Cost Per Kilometer$1.375

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 — Spain

Adjust your annual mileage and local fuel price to calculate your exact fuel costs.

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Fuel efficiency: 10L per 100km (typical for sports segment)

Annual Fuel Cost

$2,550

USD equivalent

Monthly Fuel Cost

$213

Per month average

Annual Liters Used

1,500L

At 15,000 km/yr

Cost per 100km

$17.00

10L × €1.70

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$60K100%
Year 1$47K78%
Year 2$41K68%
Year 3$36K60%
Year 4$32K54%
Year 5$30K50%

Depreciation based on sports segment averages.

Lotus Elise Sport 220 vs. Competitors in Spain

How does the Lotus Elise Sport 220 compare to similar cars available in Spain?

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Lotus

Elise Sport 220

Base Price

$60K

Annual Cost in Spain

$21K

220 hp supercharged inline-4

Porsche

718 Cayman

Base Price

$65K

Annual Cost in Spain

$14K

Best handling, track-ready

BMW

M2

Base Price

$63K

Annual Cost in Spain

$14K

Raw driving experience

Toyota

GR86

Base Price

$30K

Annual Cost in Spain

$8K

Affordable, pure sports car

Annual costs estimated for Spain market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (21%) applied to all models.

🇪🇸 Owning a Car in Spain

Relatively affordable vs. Northern Europe.

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Expensive for Spain

Annual car costs = 69% of average Spain income ($30K/yr)

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Average Annual Income

$30K

In Spain

Fuel Price

€1.70/L

Diesel dominant

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Avg Car Insurance

$2K

Per year

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Import Duty

10%

On vehicle value

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VAT / Sales Tax

21%

Applied at purchase

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Driving Side

Right-hand

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Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Spain — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about owning a Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Spain.

The 2021 Lotus Elise Sport 220 has a base price of $60,000 USD. In Spain, after 10% import duty and 21% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $79,860 USD (€79,860 EUR).