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Car Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the depreciation rate of any car by make, model, age, mileage, and country. See year-by-year value loss, depreciation per mile, and accident-history impact — all in one chart.

Depreciation inputs

Full Audi A4 depreciation breakdown
Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$25,350
-52%
Value at purchase
$48,750
Brand new
Value when you sell
$23,400
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$5,070
Depreciation / mi
$0.42
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6th generation · started 2025

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

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Depreciation by brand

5-year retention for the top 20 brands — click for the full depreciation breakdown

T
58%
Toyota
5-yr retention
H
56%
Honda
5-yr retention
F
52%
Ford
5-yr retention
C
49%
Chevrolet
5-yr retention
B
42%
BMW
5-yr retention
M
43%
Mercedes-Benz
5-yr retention
A
41%
Audi
5-yr retention
L
55%
Lexus
5-yr retention
P
54%
Porsche
5-yr retention
T
48%
Tesla
5-yr retention
H
47%
Hyundai
5-yr retention
K
48%
Kia
5-yr retention
N
45%
Nissan
5-yr retention
M
52%
Mazda
5-yr retention
S
55%
Subaru
5-yr retention
V
44%
Volkswagen
5-yr retention
V
44%
Volvo
5-yr retention
J
58%
Jeep
5-yr retention
R
55%
Ram
5-yr retention
G
52%
GMC
5-yr retention

How we calculate car depreciation

Our depreciation formula starts with the manufacturer's original price, then applies a model-specific depreciation curve, a mileage-based depreciation rate, and country-level market adjustments.

01

Model depreciation curve

Every make and model has its own 10-year depreciation curve, modeled from historical resale data across major markets.

02

Mileage & accident depreciation

We add a per-mile depreciation rate for above-average use and deduct 8–32% for accident history severity.

03

Country depreciation modifier

Saudi Arabia and Canada slow depreciation on certain models; Europe accelerates it on large sedans. We adjust the rate by market.

Frequently asked questions

What is car depreciation?
Car depreciation is the rate at which a vehicle loses value over time and with use. A typical new car depreciates 15–25% in the first year, and roughly 50–60% of its original price after five years — making depreciation the single largest cost of car ownership.
How does a car depreciation calculator work?
Our calculator applies a model-specific depreciation curve to your purchase price, then adjusts for your car's age, mileage, accident history, and country. The result is a depreciation rate, an estimated current value, and a year-by-year depreciation chart over 10 years.
Which cars have the lowest depreciation rate?
Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Wrangler, Honda Civic, Subaru Outback, and Porsche 911 consistently have the slowest depreciation in their segments. Reliability, cult demand, and limited supply all keep their depreciation rates low.
How is car depreciation calculated per year and per mile?
Annual depreciation is the percentage of value a car loses each year — highest in year one (~15%) and tapering to 5–8% per year after year three. Per-mile depreciation is calculated by dividing total depreciation by miles driven; for most cars this works out to $0.05–$0.25 per mile.
Does car depreciation vary by country?
Yes — significantly. A Toyota Camry depreciates about 8% slower in Saudi Arabia than the US baseline, but ~14% faster in Europe where smaller cars dominate. Our calculator adjusts the depreciation rate for all 7 major markets we track.