New Premium Cars More Affordable to Import into Russia
Experts indicate that importing new premium vehicles under five years old is often more economical than buying used cars in Russia, due to favorable customs rates and high domestic prices. Parallel importation of models like Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari allows cost savings through customized configurations.
Consensus
- The age of a vehicle is the primary factor in determining whether importing it into Russia is economically viable.
- Importing new premium vehicles under five years old can be cheaper than buying similar models on the Russian secondary market.
- Many European car brands have ceased official sales in Russia, leading to increased reliance on parallel imports.
- Customizing vehicles through parallel importation can result in significant price differences compared to domestic market prices.
- The cost of importing a new Mercedes-Benz S 450 is approximately 23 million rubles, while the same model starts at 27–28 million rubles in Russia.
- The same price advantage applies to other premium models like the Ferrari Purosangue and Mercedes-Benz S 580.
- Pre-orders for new or restyled models of Mercedes-Benz and BMW are available through parallel import channels.
Points of divergence
- Russia has received its first batch of gasoline from India, and the quality and intended use of the fuel were discussed by Igor Yushkov, a leading analyst at the Fund for National Energy Security and an expert at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Which cars are more profitable to import to Russia — Вечерняя Москва
- New or with mileage? Which cars are more profitable to import into Russia — РИАМО