2021 Subaru WRX STITrue Cost of Ownership in Thailand
310 hp turbocharged flat-4. Full cost breakdown including import duty (80%), VAT (7%), insurance, fuel at ฿0.95/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$77K
Base: $40K
Annual Total
$19K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$32K
80% of base price
VAT
$5K
7% applied
Annual Insurance
$850
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$173K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2021 Subaru WRX STI — Full Cost Breakdown in Thailand
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $40K |
| Import Duty (80%) | $32K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (7%) | $5K |
| Total Purchase Price | $77K |
| Annual Insurance | $850 |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $3K |
| Annual Maintenance | $7K |
| Annual Depreciation | $8K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $550 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $19K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $173K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $1.283 |
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 — Thailand
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Annual Fuel Cost
$2,565
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$214
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$17.10
18L × ฿0.95
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 Thailand
How does the Subaru WRX STI compare to similar cars available in Thailand?
Subaru
WRX STI
Base Price
$40K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$19K
Porsche
911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in Thailand
$40K
Annual costs estimated for Thailand market. Import duty (80%) and VAT (7%) applied to all models.
🇹🇭 Owning a Car in Thailand
High import tax but low running costs.
Very Expensive for Thailand
Annual car costs = 275% of average Thailand income ($7K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$7K
In Thailand
Fuel Price
฿0.95/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$850
Per year
Import Duty
80%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
7%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Left-hand
Asia
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Subaru WRX STI in Thailand — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Subaru WRX STI in Thailand.
The 2021 Subaru WRX STI has a base price of $40,000 USD. In Thailand, after 80% import duty and 7% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $77,040 USD (฿77,040 THB).