2024 Lotus EmiraTrue Cost of Ownership in Argentina
400 hp supercharged V6. Full cost breakdown including import duty (35%), VAT (21%), insurance, fuel at $0.68/L, maintenance, and depreciation.
Purchase Price
$167K
Base: $102K
Annual Total
$34K
Insurance + fuel + maintenance
Import Duty
$36K
35% of base price
VAT
$29K
21% applied
Annual Insurance
$1K
Avg for this country
5-Year Total
$338K
Purchase + 5yr running costs
2024 Lotus Emira — Full Cost Breakdown in Argentina
Every cost component from purchase to 5-year ownership. All figures in USD equivalent.
| Cost Component | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| Base Price (MSRP) | $102K |
| Import Duty (35%) | $36K |
| VAT / Sales Tax (21%) | $29K |
| Total Purchase Price | $167K |
| Annual Insurance | $1K |
| Annual Fuel Cost | $2K |
| Annual Maintenance | $10K |
| Annual Depreciation | $20K |
| Registration & Road Tax | $490 |
| Total Annual Running Cost | $34K |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership | $338K |
| Cost Per Kilometer | $2.281 |
For informational purposes only. All figures are estimates. Not financial advice. Prices and costs may change without prior notice.
Lotus Emira Fuel Cost Calculator — Argentina
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Annual Fuel Cost
$1,836
USD equivalent
Monthly Fuel Cost
$153
Per month average
Annual Liters Used
2,700L
At 15,000 km/yr
Cost per 100km
$12.24
18L × $0.68
Lotus Emira Depreciation Curve
The Lotus Emira loses approximately $45K (44%) of its value over 5 years.
Year-by-Year Value
| New | $102K | 100% |
| Year 1 | $82K | 80% |
| Year 2 | $73K | 72% |
| Year 3 | $66K | 65% |
| Year 4 | $61K | 60% |
| Year 5 | $57K | 56% |
Depreciation based on exotic segment averages.
Lotus Emira vs. Competitors in Argentina
How does the Lotus Emira compare to similar cars available in Argentina?
Lotus
Emira
Base Price
$102K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$34K
Porsche
911 Turbo S
Base Price
$210K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$35K
McLaren
720S
Base Price
$300K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$48K
Aston Martin
DB12
Base Price
$245K
Annual Cost in Argentina
$40K
Annual costs estimated for Argentina market. Import duty (35%) and VAT (21%) applied to all models.
🇦🇷 Owning a Car in Argentina
Inflation makes costs volatile.
Very Expensive for Argentina
Annual car costs = 285% of average Argentina income ($12K/yr)
Average Annual Income
$12K
In Argentina
Fuel Price
$0.68/L
Gasoline dominant
Avg Car Insurance
$1K
Per year
Import Duty
35%
On vehicle value
VAT / Sales Tax
21%
Applied at purchase
Driving Side
Right-hand
South America
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Lotus Emira in Argentina — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about owning a Lotus Emira in Argentina.
The 2024 Lotus Emira has a base price of $102,000 USD. In Argentina, after 35% import duty and 21% VAT, the total purchase price is approximately $166,617 USD ($166,617 ARS).