1998 Nissan 180SXTrue Cost of Ownership in Chile
205 hp turbocharged inline-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (6%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at $1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$25K
Base: $20K
Annual Total
$10K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$1K
6% of base price
VAT
$4K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$75K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
1998 Nissan 180SX — Full Cost Breakdown in Chile
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $20K |
| Import Duty (6%) | $1K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $4K |
| Total Purchase Price | $25K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $4K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $10K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $75K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.660 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Nissan 180SX Fuel Cost Calculator — Chile
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,575
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$131
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,500L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$10.50
10L × $1.05
Nissan 180SX Depreciation Curve
The Nissan 180SX loses approximately $10K (50%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $20K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $16K | 78% |
| Year 2 | $14K | 68% |
| Year 3 | $12K | 60% |
| Year 4 | $11K | 54% |
| Year 5 | $10K | 50% |
Depreciation based on sports segment averages.
Nissan 180SX vs. Competitors in Chile
How does the Nissan 180SX compare to similar cars available in Chile?
Nissan
180SX
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in Chile
$10K
Porsche
718 Cayman
Base Price
$65K
Annual Cost in Chile
$14K
BMW
M2
Base Price
$63K
Annual Cost in Chile
$14K
Toyota
GR86
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in Chile
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Chile market. Import duty (6%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇨🇱 Owning a Car in Chile
Low import tax, moderate running costs.
Expensive for Chile
Annual car costs = 62% of average Chile income ($16K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$16K
In Chile
Fuel Price
$1.05/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
6%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
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Nissan 180SX in Chile — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Nissan 180SX in Chile.
The 1998 Nissan 180SX has a base price of $20,000 USD. In Chile, after 6% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $25,228 USD ($25,228 CLP).