The supplied 2026 BRABUS pricing runs from approximately €129,900 before VAT for an advertised Shadow 300 to €1.25 million before VAT for a listed Shadow 1500. At the article’s €1 = $1.14 planning rate, that is approximately $148,000 to $1.425 million before options, delivery, tax and ownership costs. Under the original MFS financing and operating model, first-year cash requirements range from approximately $75,000 to $564,000. Five-year cash paid can range from approximately $229,000 to $1.647 million before resale proceeds—and with a loan balance still outstanding.
Direct answer
The advertised price buys the boat. A useful acquisition budget also includes the down payment or purchase cash, loan payments, tax or VAT, delivery, commissioning, insurance, fuel, dockage, maintenance and reserves.
How much does a BRABUS yacht cost in 2026?
Price depends on model, configuration, edition, equipment, inventory status, model year, VAT treatment, currency and delivery location. The Shadow 300 and 500 may appear as dealer inventory, demonstration boats or prior-model-year vessels, while current factory marketing may emphasize larger models. Confirm whether any advertised boat is a factory order, new inventory, demo or used vessel.
| Model | Representative supplied price | USD planning value | Output | Length | MFS cruise fuel assumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow 300 | €129,900 ex-VAT | $148,000 | 300 hp | 25 ft | 14 gal./hr. |
| Shadow 500 | €249,000 ex-VAT | $284,000 | 500 hp | 31 ft | 19 gal./hr. |
| Shadow 900 | €479,000 ex-VAT | $546,000 | 900 hp | 38 ft | 28 gal./hr. |
| Shadow 1000 | €478,000 ex-VAT | $545,000 | 1,000 hp | 38 ft | 32 gal./hr. |
| Shadow 1200 | €1,060,000 ex-VAT | $1,208,000 | 1,200 hp | 45 ft | 50 gal./hr. |
| Shadow 1500 | €1,250,000 ex-VAT | $1,425,000 | 1,500 hp | 45 ft | 69 gal./hr. |
Prices and specifications are supplied representative figures, not offers. The USD values use €1 = $1.14. Confirm the live listing, exact hull, equipment, VAT status and exchange rate before relying on any amount.
The MFS BRABUS ownership-cost model
This is an original planning model—not a dealer quote, appraisal, loan offer, insurance indication, marina contract or repair estimate.
| Assumption | Model input |
|---|---|
| Annual operation | 100 engine hours |
| Marine gasoline | $5 per gallon |
| Insurance | 1.75% of planning purchase value annually |
| Maintenance reserve | 4% of planning purchase value annually |
| Dockage | $25 per foot per month |
| Financing | 20% down; 8% fixed; 15-year amortization |
| Operating inflation | 3% annually after year one |
| Excluded | Crew, charter revenue, delivery, commissioning, transaction costs and resale proceeds |
Estimated BRABUS ownership costs
| Model | Fuel/year | Insurance | Dockage | Maintenance | Monthly loan | Florida tax | Illustrative German VAT | First-year cash | Five-year cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow 300 | $7,000 | $2,600 | $7,500 | $5,900 | $1,130 | $8,900 | €24,700 | $75,000 | $229,000 |
| Shadow 500 | $9,500 | $5,000 | $9,300 | $11,400 | $2,170 | $17,000 | €47,300 | $135,000 | $391,000 |
| Shadow 900 | $14,000 | $9,600 | $11,400 | $21,800 | $4,174 | $18,000 | €91,000 | $234,000 | $679,000 |
| Shadow 1000 | $16,000 | $9,500 | $11,400 | $21,800 | $4,167 | $18,000 | €90,800 | $236,000 | $689,000 |
| Shadow 1200 | $25,000 | $21,100 | $13,500 | $48,300 | $9,235 | $18,000 | €201,400 | $478,000 | $1,387,000 |
| Shadow 1500 | $34,500 | $24,900 | $13,500 | $57,000 | $10,894 | $18,000 | €237,500 | $564,000 | $1,647,000 |
First-year cash includes the 20% down payment, modeled Florida tax, 12 loan payments and one year of fuel, insurance, dockage and maintenance reserve. Five-year cash includes down payment, acquisition tax, 60 loan payments and five years of operations growing at 3%. Neither figure is total economic cost: both omit resale proceeds, depreciation and the loan balance remaining after year five.
How the fuel estimates work
Fuel burn varies with speed, load, sea state, hull condition, engine trim, propellers and driving style. The table uses representative cruise-planning assumptions—not wide-open-throttle consumption. The supplied research cites approximately 19.1 gallons per hour for a Shadow 500 at a reported efficient test point and approximately 27.8 gallons per hour for a Shadow 900. It estimates six to seven liters per nautical mile for the Shadow 1500; at 40 knots, that converts to about 63–74 U.S. gallons per hour. Link each claim to the underlying test before publication.
Usage sensitivity At the model’s 69 gallons per hour and $5 per gallon, increasing Shadow 1500 use from 100 to 200 hours adds approximately $34,500 of fuel—before any fuel-price change.
Price and cost by BRABUS Shadow model
Shadow 300
The supplied €129,900 ex-VAT Cross Top price converts to approximately $148,000. The model uses a $29,600 down payment, about $1,130 per month, $23,010 of first-year operations and roughly $229,000 of five-year cash. Trailer storage could replace marina dockage, but requires a suitable trailer, tow vehicle, storage, launching and transport budget.
Shadow 500
The €249,000 supplied inventory price converts to about $284,000. Twin 250-horsepower engines add redundancy and service exposure. The model uses a $56,800 down payment, about $2,170 monthly financing, $35,130 of first-year operations and approximately $391,000 over five years.
Shadow 900
The 38-foot platform is offered in multiple configurations and editions. Using $546,000, the model produces a $109,200 down payment, about $4,174 monthly financing, $56,795 of first-year operations and approximately $679,000 over five years.
Shadow 1000
The supplied €478,000 entry price overlaps certain Shadow 900 inventory, but that does not make every 1000 less expensive. Compare configuration, equipment, hours, warranty and VAT. The model uses about $4,167 monthly financing and approximately $689,000 of five-year cash.
Shadow 1200
The supplied €1.06 million price moves the model to a 45-foot, triple-engine platform. Using $1.208 million, the model produces approximately $9,235 monthly financing, $107,960 of first-year operations and $1.387 million over five years.
Shadow 1500
The supplied listing describes a 2026 Cross Top at €1.25 million with VAT unpaid. Another configuration may be materially higher. At $1.425 million, the model uses a $285,000 down payment, approximately $10,894 monthly financing, $129,938 of first-year operations and $1.647 million over five years.
Shadow 1500 first-year worked example
| Cash item | Modeled amount |
|---|---|
| 20% down payment | $285,000 |
| Florida sales/use tax | $18,000 |
| First 12 loan payments | $130,728 |
| Fuel | $34,500 |
| Insurance | $24,938 |
| Dockage | $13,500 |
| Maintenance reserve | $57,000 |
| Estimated first-year cash | $563,666 |
An illustrative all-cash buyer would instead need approximately $1,572,938: the $1.425 million price, $18,000 modeled Florida tax and $129,938 operating budget. Both cases exclude delivery, importation, commissioning, optional equipment and transaction costs.
Florida sales and use tax
Florida generally taxes boats sold, delivered, stored or used in taxable circumstances, while section 212.05 limits the tax imposed and collected on each sale or use of a boat to $18,000. Credits, exemptions, delivery, later use and documentation remain fact-specific. Using a simplified 6% state-only illustration, $148,000 produces $8,880 and $284,000 produces $17,040; higher model values exceed $18,000 before applying the cap. County surtax and transaction facts can alter the calculation below the cap. Review the MFS Florida yacht sales-tax guide before signing or selecting delivery.
European VAT exposure
An “ex-VAT” or “VAT unpaid” price is not the final tax answer. Place of supply, transport, importation, vessel status, buyer status, export evidence and intended use can affect VAT.
| Ex-VAT price | Illustrative 19% amount |
|---|---|
| €129,900 | €24,681 |
| €478,000 | €90,820 |
| €1,060,000 | €201,400 |
| €1,250,000 | €237,500 |
These are exposure illustrations using Germany’s supplied 19% standard rate—not conclusions that German VAT applies. Obtain transaction-specific EU VAT and customs advice before paying a deposit.
Can a BRABUS yacht be financed?
Potentially, subject to the borrower, hull, model year, survey, insurance, jurisdiction, registration and lender. The model’s 20% down, 8% fixed rate and 15-year amortization are hypothetical—not an offer or indication. Actual terms can change every payment and cash requirement.
Financing formula First-year financed cash = down payment + acquisition tax + 12 loan payments + annual operations + delivery and commissioning.
Which model offers the best value?
- Entry point: Shadow 300. Lowest modeled acquisition and possible trailer-storage flexibility.
- Step-up: Shadow 500. Twin-engine platform without the roughly $550,000 planning value of the 900/1000.
- Performance comparison: Shadow 1000. Certain advertised prices overlap the 900, but only like-for-like specifications establish value.
- 45-foot platform: Shadow 1200. Triple-engine scale without automatically taking the 1500 price and fuel assumption.
- Halo model: Shadow 1500. Maximum modeled performance and capital exposure—not minimum operating cost.
Before buying: financial checklist
- Contract and status. Confirm price, VAT, inventory status, model year, options, hull identity and delivery.
- Technical diligence. Obtain engine serials, hours, warranty, service history, survey and sea trial.
- Operating quotes. Secure insurance, dockage/storage, transport, commissioning and maintenance estimates.
- Tax and structure. Analyze Florida tax, EU VAT/customs, registration and the ownership entity.
- Long-term cash. Model financing, fuel, reserves, upgrades, remaining debt and conservative resale proceeds.
Final verdict
The submitted price range of roughly $148,000 to $1.425 million does not describe the complete commitment. Under the stated MFS assumptions, annual operations range from approximately $23,000 to $130,000, first-year financed cash from approximately $75,000 to $564,000 and five-year cash from approximately $229,000 to $1.647 million.
Discuss the ownership budget Contact MFS about yacht financial management to discuss accounting, reporting and owner funding needs for the vessel. The engagement scope is confirmed after reviewing the available records.
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Authoritative-source checklist
Before publication, link each live price to the dealer listing; each specification to the BRABUS Marine catalog; fuel claims to the underlying independent test; Florida tax to Florida Statutes section 212.05; and VAT treatment to current European Commission and transaction-country guidance. Official-source browsing was unavailable during preparation, so all supplied market data requires live verification.
Replace model assumptions with a buyer’s quote file
Use the model comparisons as a starting checklist. Save a dated dealer quotation showing the vessel, options, currency and exclusions, then obtain separate insurance, dockage, maintenance and delivery estimates for your intended use. Mark which figures are quotations and which are still assumptions so an attractive purchase price does not conceal an incomplete operating budget.
A boat operated by its owner needs different staffing assumptions from one with paid crew. The crew cost guide explains the costs beyond salary where crew are required. The yacht financial administration service connects actual spending, reconciliations and funding needs after purchase.