Car/Vehicle Shipping Cost from Mexico City to Las Cruces, New Mexico

Importing a car from Mexico to the U.S. involves customs duties (around 2.5% for cars, 25% for trucks), plus costs for shipping, customs brokerage, EPA/NHTSA compliance paperwork (like forms 3520-1), and eventual state registration/titling, adding several hundred to thousands of dollars on top of the car's value, depending on its price, type, and condition.

Driving costs include food, lodging, and fuel for one person. Like we said earlier, the cost to ship a car is almost always higher than the cost of driving that car the same distance. Even when you factor in additional costs like hotels, gas, and food, driving is still cheaper.

The cheapest way to ship a car is typically open transport on a multi-car hauler, exposing it to the elements but saving significantly over enclosed shipping, with further savings from booking in advance, choosing terminal-to-terminal, and being flexible with dates, or even driving it yourself for short moves. Compare quotes from several carriers and brokers to find the best deal, especially if you can wait for off-peak times or multi-car loads.