Car Depreciation Calculator
Project a vehicle's value loss year by year.
Value after 5 years
$15,869
42% of original
Total depreciation
$22,131
Per year average
$4,426
After year 1 (−20%)
$30,400
The steepest cost of driving
Cars typically shed ~20% in year one and 15% a year after — half their value by year five. Depreciation quietly outruns fuel and insurance as the biggest ownership cost, which is why 2–3-year-old cars are the classic value play.
Curves vary wildly
Trucks and Toyotas hold value; luxury sedans and EVs with dated tech fall fastest — annual rates range from 8% to 25% by model. Mileage, condition, and color all move resale; depreciation guides beat any single average, including this one.
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