Car Depreciation Calculator — Calculate Your Car’s Value Over Time

Car Depreciation Calculator

Calculate how much your car will depreciate over time. Understand how age, mileage, make, model, and condition affect your vehicle’s value.

Step 1: Vehicle Details

3 years
12,000 miles

Understanding Depreciation

New cars typically lose 20-30% of their value in the first year and about 15% each year after that. Luxury and electric vehicles often depreciate faster than average.

Step 2: Depreciation Parameters

15%

Factors Affecting Depreciation

Depreciation is affected by brand reputation, fuel type, mileage, vehicle condition, market trends, and economic factors. Well-maintained popular models retain value better.

Depreciation Results

Summary
Type Comparison
Year-by-Year

Current Estimated Value

$21,875
Total Depreciation: $13,125 (37.5%)
Purchase Price
$35,000
Annual Depreciation
$4,375
Monthly Loss
$364
Value Retention
62.5%

Depreciation Comparison by Vehicle Type

Vehicle Type 3-Year Value 5-Year Value Annual Depreciation Value Retention

Year-by-Year Depreciation

Depreciation Formula

Current Value = Purchase Price × (1 – Depreciation Rate)Years

The depreciation is calculated using exponential decay. Each year, the vehicle loses a percentage of its remaining value, not its original value.

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