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Importing a Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe from Germany into France
The Dacia Sandero is the best-selling car to private buyers in France. On such a low ticket, the fixed costs of importing alone determine whether the operation pays.
Constant French demand, so resale is straightforward
Negligible malus (registration tax)
Tight margin, so working out the fixed costs is decisive
Technical specifications (type approval)
Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe · 2023
Amounts computed by the engine, independent of the purchase price.
Observed market
Cheapest
€3,200
1st quartile
€9,068
Median price
€13,135
3rd quartile
€14,990
Most expensive
€22,594
Asking prices from sellers on leboncoin and AutoScout24, recorded over the last 45 days. Half of all listings fall between the 1st and 3rd quartile: that is the range where this model actually trades. Excludes import costs.
Reference ranges
Purchase price (mobile.de)
€10,000 to €14,000
For a 2023 · 15,000 to 40,000 km
Resale price (La Centrale / leboncoin)
€12,000 to €16,000
For a French-registered vehicle in good condition
⚠ Indicative ranges written at publication. The observed market figures above take precedence: they are dated and computed from real listings.
Verdict on these ranges
At the midpoint of the ranges above, the landed cost reaches €13,452 against a €14,000 resale. The actual listing price can move that result either way.
Calculation assumptions: midpoint of the purchase and resale ranges, bought from a private seller, registered in Île-de-France. The calculator recomputes everything from the actual price of your listing.
Work out the exact cost of your Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe
Enter the actual listing price and exact specifications in the free calculator to get the precise landed cost and a GO/NO-GO verdict.
The cost of importing a Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe: what it covers
The landed cost in France of a Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe imported from Germany is not just the purchase price. You need to add VAT (if the vehicle counts as new for tax: under 6 months old or under 6,000 km), the CO₂ tax, no weight tax (1,075 kg does not exceed the 1,800 kg threshold of the 2023 rates), transport from Germany, the certificate of conformity (COC) and the French registration document (carte grise).
Our free calculator works out every one of these items automatically from the specifications of your Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe and gives you a GO/NO-GO verdict in seconds.
The Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe on the German market
The Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe is a petrol vehicle found on listing platforms such as mobile.de and AutoScout24. Its 1,075 kg does not exceed the weight tax threshold (1,800 kg under the 2023 rates, those of its year of first registration), which keeps the calculation simple.
Registering an imported Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe in France
Once bought and shipped, the steps are as follows:
- Quitus fiscal (tax clearance) from the SIE, the French business tax office, to be requested as soon as the vehicle arrives
- Certificate of conformity (COC): from Dacia, quoting the chassis number (VIN)
- French roadworthiness test (contrôle technique) if the vehicle is over 4 years old
- Carte grise (registration document) application on the ANTS portal, for permanent plates
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to import a Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe?
Purchase prices on mobile.de range from €10,000 to €14,000 for a 2023 with 15,000 to 40,000 km. On top of that come the tax costs (CO₂ and weight tax, registration) and logistics (transport, COC), which the calculator works out precisely. Resale prices in France range from €12,000 to €16,000.
Is the Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe worth importing?
Yes, on the ranges above. At the midpoint of those ranges the engine works out a landed cost of €13,452 against a €14,000 resale, a margin of €548. The closer the purchase price is to the bottom of the range and the resale to the top, the wider the margin. The actual listing price remains decisive, and the calculator settles it case by case.
What tax applies to a Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe?
At 128 g/km of CO₂ (WLTP) and 1,075 kg, the Dacia Sandero 1.0 TCe is liable for the CO₂ tax but not the weight tax. The rates applied are those of 2023, its year of first registration, and an age-based reduction lowers the amount.
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Technical specifications: manufacturer type approval (WLTP CO2, weight, French fiscal power). Price ranges: market indications to be checked at the time of import. Tax rates of 2023, the vehicle's year of first registration, as French law prescribes for computing the taxes on an imported used vehicle. Tax amounts are computed and deterministic; market prices are indicative and are not a guarantee.