2024 Lotus EmiraTrue Cost of Ownership in Australia
400 hp supercharged V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (10%), insurance, fuel at A$1.3/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$116K
Base: $100K
Annual Total
$45K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$5K
5% of base price
VAT
$11K
10% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$339K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lotus Emira — Full Cost Breakdown in Australia
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $100K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $5K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (10%) | $11K |
| Total Purchase Price | $116K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $4K |
| Annual Maintenance | $18K |
| Annual Depreciation | $20K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $1K |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $45K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $339K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $2.974 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lotus Emira Fuel Cost Calculator — Australia
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Annual Fuel Cost
$3,510
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$293
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$23.40
18L × A$1.30
Lotus Emira Depreciation Curve
The Lotus Emira loses approximately $44K (44%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $100K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $80K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $72K | 72% |
| Year 3 | $65K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $60K | 60% |
| Year 5 | $56K | 56% |
Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.
Lotus Emira vs. Competitors in Australia
How does the Lotus Emira compare to similar cars available in Australia?
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Emira
Base Price
$100K
Annual Cost in Australia
$45K
Porsche
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Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in Australia
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in Australia
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in Australia
$40K
Annual costs estimated for Australia market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (10%) applied to all models.
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Long distances increase fuel costs.
Very Expensive for Australia
Annual car costs = 86% of average Australia income ($52K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$52K
In Australia
Fuel Price
A$1.30/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
10%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Oceania
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Lotus Emira in Australia — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lotus Emira in Australia.
The 2024 Lotus Emira has a base price of $100,000 USD. In Australia, after 5% import duty and 10% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $115,500 USD (A$115,500 AUD).