2021 Subaru WRX STITrue Cost of Ownership in Romania
310 hp turbocharged flat-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (10%), VAT (19%), insurance, fuel at lei1.35/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$52K
Base: $40K
Annual Total
$21K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$4K
10% of base price
VAT
$8K
19% applied
Annual Insurance
$950
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$158K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2021 Subaru WRX STI — Full Cost Breakdown in Romania
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $40K |
| Import Duty (10%) | $4K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (19%) | $8K |
| Total Purchase Price | $52K |
| Annual Insurance | $950 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $4K |
| Annual Maintenance | $8K |
| Annual Depreciation | $8K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $300 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $21K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $158K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.403 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Subaru WRX STI Fuel Cost Calculator — Romania
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Annual Fuel Cost
$3,645
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$304
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$24.30
18L × lei1.35
Subaru WRX STI Depreciation Curve
The Subaru WRX STI loses approximately $18K (44%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $40K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $32K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $29K | 72% |
| Year 3 | $26K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $24K | 60% |
| Year 5 | $22K | 56% |
Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.
Subaru WRX STI vs. Competitors in Romania
How does the Subaru WRX STI compare to similar cars available in Romania?
Subaru
WRX STI
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in Romania
$21K
Porsche
911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in Romania
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in Romania
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in Romania
$40K
Annual costs estimated for Romania market. Import duty (10%) and VAT (19%) applied to all models.
🇷🇴 Owning a Car in Romania
One of cheapest EU countries for car ownership.
Very Expensive for Romania
Annual car costs = 150% of average Romania income ($14K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$14K
In Romania
Fuel Price
lei1.35/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$950
Per year
Import Duty
10%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
19%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
Europe
Popular Car Brands in Romania
Subaru WRX STI in Romania — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Subaru WRX STI in Romania.
The 2021 Subaru WRX STI has a base price of $40,000 USD. In Romania, after 10% import duty and 19% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $52,360 USD (lei52,360 RON).