2023 Ram 1500 TRXTrue Cost of Ownership in South Africa
702 hp supercharged V8. Full cost breakdown including import duty (25%), VAT (15%), insurance, fuel at R1.15/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$132K
Base: $92K
Annual Total
$24K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$23K
25% of base price
VAT
$17K
15% applied
Annual Insurance
$2K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$253K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2023 Ram 1500 TRX — Full Cost Breakdown in South Africa
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $92K |
| Import Duty (25%) | $23K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (15%) | $17K |
| Total Purchase Price | $132K |
| Annual Insurance | $2K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $18K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $400 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $24K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $253K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.608 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Ram 1500 TRX Fuel Cost Calculator — South Africa
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,897
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$158
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,650L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.65
11L × R1.15
Ram 1500 TRX Depreciation Curve
The Ram 1500 TRX loses approximately $45K (49%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $92K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $74K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $64K | 70% |
| Year 3 | $57K | 62% |
| Year 4 | $52K | 56% |
| Year 5 | $47K | 51% |
Depreciation based on suv segment averages.
Ram 1500 TRX vs. Competitors in South Africa
How does the Ram 1500 TRX compare to similar cars available in South Africa?
Ram
1500 TRX
Base Price
$92K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$24K
Toyota
RAV4
Base Price
$32K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$8K
Honda
CR-V
Base Price
$31K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$7K
Mazda
CX-5
Base Price
$30K
Annual Cost in South Africa
$7K
Annual costs estimated for South Africa market. Import duty (25%) and VAT (15%) applied to all models.
🇿🇦 Owning a Car in South Africa
High import duties on most vehicles.
Very Expensive for South Africa
Annual car costs = 345% of average South Africa income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In South Africa
Fuel Price
R1.15/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$2K
Per year
Import Duty
25%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
15%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
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Ram 1500 TRX in South Africa — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Ram 1500 TRX in South Africa.
The 2023 Ram 1500 TRX has a base price of $92,000 USD. In South Africa, after 25% import duty and 15% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $132,250 USD (R132,250 ZAR).