2026 Toyota TacomaTrue Cost of Ownership in Mexico
278 hp turbocharged inline-4, popular mid-size truck, 2026 model. Full cost breakdown including import duty (20%), VAT (16%), insurance, fuel at $0.8/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$49K
Base: $35K
Annual Total
$11K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$7K
20% of base price
VAT
$7K
16% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$103K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2026 Toyota Tacoma — Full Cost Breakdown in Mexico
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $35K |
| Import Duty (20%) | $7K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (16%) | $7K |
| Total Purchase Price | $49K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $2K |
| Annual Depreciation | $6K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $450 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $11K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $103K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $0.724 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Toyota Tacoma Fuel Cost Calculator — Mexico
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,560
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$130
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
1,950L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$10.40
13L × $0.80
Toyota Tacoma Depreciation Curve
The Toyota Tacoma loses approximately $16K (46%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $35K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $29K | 82% |
| Year 2 | $26K | 73% |
| Year 3 | $23K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $21K | 59% |
| Year 5 | $19K | 54% |
Depreciation based on truck segment averages.
Toyota Tacoma vs. Competitors in Mexico
How does the Toyota Tacoma compare to similar cars available in Mexico?
Toyota
Tacoma
Base Price
$35K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$11K
Ford
F-150
Base Price
$35K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$9K
Chevrolet
Silverado
Base Price
$34K
Annual Cost in Mexico
$8K
Annual costs estimated for Mexico market. Import duty (20%) and VAT (16%) applied to all models.
🇲🇽 Owning a Car in Mexico
Low insurance costs, moderate fuel.
Very Expensive for Mexico
Annual car costs = 109% of average Mexico income ($10K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$10K
In Mexico
Fuel Price
$0.80/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
20%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
16%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
North America
Popular Car Brands in Mexico
Toyota Tacoma in Mexico — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Toyota Tacoma in Mexico.
The 2026 Toyota Tacoma has a base price of $35,000 USD. In Mexico, after 20% import duty and 16% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $48,720 USD ($48,720 MXN).