2019 Subaru WRX STI S209True Cost of Ownership in China
341 hp turbocharged flat-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (15%), VAT (13%), insurance, fuel at ¥1.1/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$71K
Base: $55K
Annual Total
$26K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$8K
15% of base price
VAT
$8K
13% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$201K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 — Full Cost Breakdown in China
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $55K |
| Import Duty (15%) | $8K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (13%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $71K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $10K |
| Annual Depreciation | $11K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $900 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $26K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $201K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.725 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Subaru WRX STI S209 Fuel Cost Calculator — China
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,970
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$248
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$19.80
18L × ¥1.10
Subaru WRX STI S209 Depreciation Curve
The Subaru WRX STI S209 loses approximately $24K (44%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $55K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $44K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $40K | 72% |
| Year 3 | $36K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $33K | 60% |
| Year 5 | $31K | 56% |
Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.
Subaru WRX STI S209 vs. Competitors in China
How does the Subaru WRX STI S209 compare to similar cars available in China?
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WRX STI S209
Base Price
$55K
Annual Cost in China
$26K
Porsche
911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in China
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in China
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in China
$40K
Annual costs estimated for China market. Import duty (15%) and VAT (13%) applied to all models.
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Very Expensive for China
Annual car costs = 216% of average China income ($12K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$12K
In China
Fuel Price
¥1.10/L
Mixed dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
15%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
13%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
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Subaru WRX STI S209 in China — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Subaru WRX STI S209 in China.
The 2019 Subaru WRX STI S209 has a base price of $55,000 USD. In China, after 15% import duty and 13% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $71,473 USD (¥71,473 CNY).