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Car Depreciation Calculator

Estimated car value after N years using industry-standard depreciation curves. Higher miles accelerate.

Updated April 2026

Estimated current value

$21,760

After 2 years

Total depreciation

32.0%

Lost: $10,240

Avg loss per year

$5,120

Depreciation schedule (first 10 years)
YearLoss this yearTotal lostValue% of original
Yr 1 (2025)$6,400$6,400$25,60080%
Yr 2 (2026)← now$3,840$10,240$21,76068%
Yr 3 (2027)$3,264$13,504$18,49658%
Yr 4 (2028)$2,774$16,278$15,72249%
Yr 5 (2029)$2,358$18,637$13,36342%
Yr 6 (2030)$1,069$19,706$12,29438%
Yr 7 (2031)$984$20,689$11,31135%
Yr 8 (2032)$905$21,594$10,40633%
Yr 9 (2033)$832$22,427$9,57330%
Yr 10 (2034)$766$23,192$8,80828%

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.

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How to use it

  1. Enter purchase price + year.
  2. Pick annual miles band.
  3. Read current value + schedule.

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