2025 Maruti Suzuki BalenoTrue Cost of Ownership in UAE
90 hp inline-4, popular Indian hatchback. Full cost breakdown including import duty (5%), VAT (5%), insurance, fuel at د.إ0.42/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$12K
Base: $11K
Annual Total
$5K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$550
5% of base price
VAT
$578
5% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$37K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 Maruti Suzuki Baleno — Full Cost Breakdown in UAE
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $11K |
| Import Duty (5%) | $550 |
| VAT / Sales Tax (5%) | $578 |
| Total Purchase Price | $12K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $378 |
| Annual Maintenance | $868 |
| Annual Depreciation | $2K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $200 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $5K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $37K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.333 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Fuel Cost Calculator — UAE
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Annual Fuel Cost
$378
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$32
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$2.52
6L × د.إ0.42
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Depreciation Curve
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno loses approximately $5K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $11K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $9K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $8K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $7K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $6K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $6K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs. Competitors in UAE
How does the Maruti Suzuki Baleno compare to similar cars available in UAE?
Maruti Suzuki
Baleno
Base Price
$11K
Annual Cost in UAE
$5K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in UAE
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in UAE
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in UAE
$4K
Annual costs estimated for UAE market. Import duty (5%) and VAT (5%) applied to all models.
🇦🇪 Owning a Car in UAE
No road tax. Cheapest fuel in developed world.
Affordable for UAE
Annual car costs = 12% of average UAE income ($43K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$43K
In UAE
Fuel Price
د.إ0.42/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
5%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
5%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Middle East
Popular Car Brands in UAE
Maruti Suzuki Baleno in UAE — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Maruti Suzuki Baleno in UAE.
The 2025 Maruti Suzuki Baleno has a base price of $11,000 USD. In UAE, after 5% import duty and 5% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $12,128 USD (د.إ12,128 AED).