Range entrance: the cheapest 0km in Chile costs 37% less than the most economical in Argentina

While in Chili You can access a 0km car input by some U $ S9.800 To the official change, in Argentina the equivalent model exceeds the U $ S15,400 to the real market value. That is, a 37%difference. This Guarismo shrinked in these weeks following the devaluatory changes of the weight.

The comparison shows considerable price distortion in the country, marked by key factors such as tariffs, internal taxes and logistics costs, explain why the mountain range involves accessing a new vehicle for almost half of the money.

In Chilithe most economical car on the market is the Suzuki Altoa model that is not marketed in Argentina. While in our country is the Renault Kwidwhose dollar value was reduced this month following the jump of the dollar, which already shines $ 1,300 in the formal market. In Chile, Renault’s official website only offers Kwid in the E-Tech version, And it is sold at a list price of US $ 13,587while in our country, the same model is offered by U $20.230. However, in Chilean local car sales, the base model is offered from the US $ 8,000.

To take other models that are offered from both sides of the mountain range, The Chevrolet Onix costs $ 31,478,900 (US $ 24.242) in Argentina Yu $ 13,797 in Chili. while the Toyota Yarisanother model of segment B, is U $ S19,882 in Argentina Yu $ S12,751 in the neighboring country.

One of the reasons for the price difference is given by the tax burden. While in Chili It represents between 20% and 24% of the total value, in Argentina exceeds 40%. And, in the case of more expensive models, reached by internal taxes (badly called “luxury tax”) the tax burden can reach 100%.

The July data indicate that the most accessible cars in Argentina are:

• RENAULT KWID-$ 19,990,000-U $ S15.394
• Fiat Mobi Trekking-$ 21,407,000-U $ S16.485
• Hyundai HB20– $ 23,900,000-U $ S18.405

Thus, the Renault Kwid Heads the ranking as the cheapest approaching the U $ S15,400.

What is the cheapest 0km in Chile

While in Chilithe most economical model is the Suzuki Altowith a list price of 9,390,000 millions, equivalent to U $ S9.822 (U $ S956)according to the official change marked by the Chilean Central Bank.

This Citycar is almost U $ S6,000 less than the Kwid In Argentina, reflecting a significant gap, although if we went back months ago, the panorama was even worse, since there was a greater difference between both markets.

What taxes should be paid when buying from Auto 0km in Argentina (July 2025)

Private cars/SUV (21% pay VAT): The sum of taxes represents approximately 53% of the factory price. Utitarians (paying 10.5% and are exempt from internal tax): the total load is around 43% of the original price.

• Main taxes included (on factory price, average approximate impact)

• VAT: 21% for cars, 10.5% for utilities
• Profit Tax: ~ 4.5%
• Debit and bank credit tax: ~ 2.8%
• Patient contributions + art: ~ 8.2%
• Tariff in imported parts: ~ 6.4%
• Corporate participations: ~ 0.36%
• Provincial taxes (gross income ~ 5.5%, stamps ~ 2.6%)
• Municipal rates: ~ 2.1%

• Internal tax (“luxury”)

• – Vehicles up to $ 75 of public price: they were exempt from February 2025.
• – Vehicles above $ 75: Reduced aliquot of 18% (which implies a real impact of 21.9%, since it is applied to a base that includes other taxes).

• Impact on the final price

Taxes apply cascade in several stages (production, sale, financing), which makes each one over others already incorporated, amplifying its effect.

In extreme cases, a domestic tax car can be increased by up to 100% compared to its factory price, according to the scope Diego Fraga, UBA lawyer, professor at the Master in Tax Law at the Universidad Austral and Expansion Business partner.

What taxes should be paid in Chile to access a 0km

The following taxes are kept in force:

• VAT: 19% on the value of the vehicle
• Green tax: it is calculated according to yield, emissions and price; It can be between 1% and 5% for modern cars
• Internal Tax Service
• Total estimated for Chile: between 20% and 24% of the price of the car.