Car Depreciation Calculator
Estimate what a car is worth now and how it fell to that number. Industry-standard curve: a steep first-year drop, then a steadier slide. Brand class shifts the curve — luxury falls fastest, Toyota/Honda-class holds value best.
Car
What you paid (or MSRP). New or used — the curve starts from this number.
Whole or partial years. 0.5 = six months old.
Brand class
Current value
$12,528
41.8% of purchase price retained
Total depreciation
$17,472
Dollars lost since purchase
% Depreciated
58.2%
Share of original price gone
Year-by-year
| Year | Value | Lost | Retained |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $24,000 | −$6,000 | 80.0% |
| Year 2 | $20,400 | −$3,600 | 68.0% |
| Year 3 | $17,340 | −$3,060 | 57.8% |
| Year 4 | $14,739 | −$2,601 | 49.1% |
| Year 5 | $12,528 | −$2,211 | 41.8% |
This is an estimate, not an appraisal. Real resale depends on mileage, condition, trim, color, regional demand, and accident history — none of which fit a generic curve. For a sale price, pull a KBB or Edmunds market value with your VIN and mileage, then negotiate from there. For insurance or tax purposes, use a written appraisal.