1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7True Cost of Ownership in Portugal
290 hp V8. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (23%), insurance, fuel at €1.75/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$43K
Base: $32K
Annual Total
$14K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$3K
10% of base price
VAT
$8K
23% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$114K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 — Full Cost Breakdown in Portugal
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $32K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $3K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (23%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $43K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $3K |
| Annual Depreciation | $7K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $650 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $14K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $114K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.948 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Mercury Cougar XR-7 Fuel Cost Calculator — Portugal
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,625
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$219
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$17.50
10L × €1.75
Mercury Cougar XR-7 Depreciation Curve
The Mercury Cougar XR-7 loses approximately $16K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $32K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $25K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $22K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $19K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $17K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $16K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Mercury Cougar XR-7 vs. Competitors in Portugal
How does the Mercury Cougar XR-7 compare to similar cars available in Portugal?
Mercury
Cougar XR-7
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in Portugal
$14K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Portugal
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Portugal
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Portugal
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Portugal market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (23%) applied to all models.
🇵🇹 Owning a Car in Portugal
ISV vehicle tax based on engine size.
Expensive for Portugal
Annual car costs = 59% of average Portugal income ($24K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$24K
In Portugal
Fuel Price
€1.75/L
Diesel dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
23%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
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Mercury Cougar XR-7 in Portugal — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Mercury Cougar XR-7 in Portugal.
The 1969 Mercury Cougar XR-7 has a base price of $32,000 USD. In Portugal, after 10% import duty and 23% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $43,296 USD (€43,296 EUR).