1987 Lotus Esprit TurboTrue Cost of Ownership in China
215 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (15%), VAT (13%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$52K
Base: $40K
Annual Total
$5K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$6K
15% of base price
VAT
$6K
13% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$78K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo — Full Cost Breakdown in China
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $40K |
| Import Duty (15%) | $6K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (13%) | $6K |
| Total Purchase Price | $52K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $-2000 |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $5K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $78K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.349 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lotus Esprit Turbo Fuel Cost Calculator — China
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,310
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$193
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,100L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$15.40
14L × ¥1.10
Lotus Esprit Turbo Depreciation Curve
Classic cars like the Lotus Esprit Turbo tend to appreciate over time. This projection shows estimated value growth.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $40K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $42K | +105% |
| Year 2 | $45K | +112% |
| Year 3 | $48K | +120% |
| Year 4 | $52K | +130% |
| Year 5 | $58K | +145% |
Appreciation based on classic segment averages.
Lotus Esprit Turbo vs. Competitors in China
How does the Lotus Esprit Turbo compare to similar cars available in China?
Lotus
Esprit Turbo
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in China
$5K
Ford
Mustang (Classic)
Base Price
$45K
Annual Cost in China
$8K
Chevrolet
Camaro (Classic)
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in China
$8K
Porsche
911 (Vintage)
Base Price
$80K
Annual Cost in China
$12K
Annual costs estimated for China market. Import duty (15%) and VAT (13%) applied to all models.
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Annual car costs = 44% of average China income ($12K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$12K
In China
Fuel Price
¥1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
15%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
13%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Lotus Esprit Turbo in China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lotus Esprit Turbo in China.
The 1987 Lotus Esprit Turbo has a base price of $40,000 USD. In China, after 15% import duty and 13% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $51,980 USD (¥51,980 CNY).