2025 Perodua AtivaTrue Cost of Ownership in India
98 hp turbocharged inline-3, popular Malaysian SUV. Full cost breakdown including import duty (100%), VAT (28%), insurance, fuel at ₹1.05/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$44K
Base: $17K
Annual Total
$6K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$17K
100% of base price
VAT
$10K
28% applied
Annual Insurance
$350
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$73K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2025 Perodua Ativa — Full Cost Breakdown in India
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $17K |
| Import Duty (100%) | $17K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (28%) | $10K |
| Total Purchase Price | $44K |
| Annual Insurance | $350 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $945 |
| Annual Maintenance | $225 |
| Annual Depreciation | $3K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $6K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $73K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.388 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Perodua Ativa Fuel Cost Calculator — India
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Annual Fuel Cost
$945
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$79
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
900L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$6.30
6L × ₹1.05
Perodua Ativa Depreciation Curve
The Perodua Ativa loses approximately $8K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $17K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $14K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $12K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $11K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $10K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $9K | 51% |
Depreciation based on economy segment averages.
Perodua Ativa vs. Competitors in India
How does the Perodua Ativa compare to similar cars available in India?
Perodua
Ativa
Base Price
$17K
Annual Cost in India
$6K
Toyota
Yaris
Base Price
$22K
Annual Cost in India
$4K
Honda
Fit
Base Price
$21K
Annual Cost in India
$4K
Hyundai
i20
Base Price
$20K
Annual Cost in India
$4K
Annual costs estimated for India market. Import duty (100%) and VAT (28%) applied to all models.
🇮🇳 Owning a Car in India
Cheapest country to own a car overall.
Very Expensive for India
Annual car costs = 265% of average India income ($2K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$2K
In India
Fuel Price
₹1.05/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$350
Per year
Import Duty
100%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
28%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
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Perodua Ativa in India — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Perodua Ativa in India.
The 2025 Perodua Ativa has a base price of $17,000 USD. In India, after 100% import duty and 28% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $43,520 USD (₹43,520 INR).