Automotive · Free tool
Car Depreciation Calculator
Estimated car value after N years using industry-standard depreciation curves. Higher miles accelerate.
Estimated current value
$21,760
After 2 years
Total depreciation
32.0%
Lost: $10,240
Avg loss per year
$5,120
| Year | Loss this year | Total lost | Value | % of original |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr 1 (2025) | $6,400 | $6,400 | $25,600 | 80% |
| Yr 2 (2026)← now | $3,840 | $10,240 | $21,760 | 68% |
| Yr 3 (2027) | $3,264 | $13,504 | $18,496 | 58% |
| Yr 4 (2028) | $2,774 | $16,278 | $15,722 | 49% |
| Yr 5 (2029) | $2,358 | $18,637 | $13,363 | 42% |
| Yr 6 (2030) | $1,069 | $19,706 | $12,294 | 38% |
| Yr 7 (2031) | $984 | $20,689 | $11,311 | 35% |
| Yr 8 (2032) | $905 | $21,594 | $10,406 | 33% |
| Yr 9 (2033) | $832 | $22,427 | $9,573 | 30% |
| Yr 10 (2034) | $766 | $23,192 | $8,808 | 28% |
Note: actual resale value varies by make, model, condition, accident history, and region. Luxury brands and trucks hold value differently than economy sedans — this is a typical-case estimate.
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What it does
Cars lose 20% in year one, ~15%/year for years 2-5, then slower. Punch in your purchase and see what it’s worth now — with a 10-year schedule.
Runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no account, no watermark. For more tools in this category see the full tools index.
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<iframe src="https://freetoolarena.com/embed/car-depreciation-calculator" width="100%" height="720" frameborder="0" loading="lazy" title="Car Depreciation Calculator" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;max-width:720px;"></iframe>How to use it
- Enter purchase price + year.
- Pick annual miles band.
- Read current value + schedule.
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