2026 Maruti Suzuki BalenoTrue Cost of Ownership in Romania
90 hp inline-4, popular Indian hatchback, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at lei1.35/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$16K
Base: $12K
Annual Total
$5K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$1K
10% of base price
VAT
$3K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$950
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$43K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno — Full Cost Breakdown in Romania
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $12K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $1K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $3K |
| Total Purchase Price | $16K |
| Annual Insurance | $950 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $1K |
| Annual Maintenance | $611 |
| Annual Depreciation | $2K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $300 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $5K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $43K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.365 |
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 — Romania
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,215
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$101
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$8.10
6L × lei1.35
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Depreciation Curve
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno loses approximately $6K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $12K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $10K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $8K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $7K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $7K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $6K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs. Competitors in Romania
How does the Maruti Suzuki Baleno compare to similar cars available in Romania?
Maruti Suzuki
Baleno
Base Price
$12K
Annual Cost in Romania
$5K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in Romania
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in Romania
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Romania
$4K
Annual costs estimated for Romania market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇷🇴 Owning a Car in Romania
One of cheapest EU countries for car ownership.
Moderate for Romania
Annual car costs = 39% of average Romania income ($14K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$14K
In Romania
Fuel Price
lei1.35/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$950
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno in Romania — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Maruti Suzuki Baleno in Romania.
The 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno has a base price of $12,000 USD. In Romania, after 10% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $15,708 USD (lei15,708 RON).