Car Depreciation Calculator - Estimate Future Vehicle Value

Depreciation assumptions

Starting value, projection years and annual value-loss rate.

Starting value$YearsAnnual depreciation%

Key takeaway

Using the depreciation rates entered, the car is estimated at $15,530 after 5 years, a decrease of $19,470.

More assumptions and regionOptional first-year depreciation and currency display settings.

Use separate first-year depreciationApply a different depreciation rate for year one.

First-year depreciation%Region

Region settings change defaults, labels, units and formatting only. They do not convert currencies or provide tax advice. USD defaults change currency formatting only. They do not convert vehicle values.

Depreciation summary

Starting value: $35,000
Annual depreciation: 15%
First-year depreciation: Not used
Estimated future value: $15,530

Value metrics

Total depreciation: $19,470
Total value loss: 55.6%
Average annual loss: $3,894
Projection years: 5

Yearly depreciation table

Assumption-based value estimate by year.

Year	Starting value	Depreciation	Ending value
1	$35,000	$5,250 (15%)	$29,750
2	$29,750	$4,463 (15%)	$25,288
3	$25,288	$3,793 (15%)	$21,494
4	$21,494	$3,224 (15%)	$18,270
5	$18,270	$2,741 (15%)	$15,530

Notes

This is an assumption-based estimate. Real vehicle values can vary with mileage, condition, demand, location and timing.

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General estimate only

This calculator is a simple assumption-based estimate. It is not a vehicle appraisal, resale prediction, tax estimate, insurance estimate or financial advice.

How this car depreciation calculator works

The calculator applies the depreciation rate you enter to the remaining vehicle value each year. If the separate first-year option is enabled, it applies that rate in year one and the regular annual rate after that.

Annual depreciation assumptions

Depreciation is assumption-based. Real resale values can vary with mileage, condition, demand, location, timing and vehicle history.

What this calculator does not include

This calculator does not use live valuation data, appraise a vehicle, predict exact resale value, include loan balance, or provide financial, insurance or tax advice.

Key terms and assumptionsShort notes about depreciation, future value, first-year assumptions and live market data limits.

Assumption-based value: Future value is calculated from the starting value and depreciation rates entered.
Annual depreciation: Annual depreciation is applied to the remaining value each year.
First-year depreciation: If enabled, the first-year rate is applied in year one and the regular annual rate is applied after that.
No live appraisal data: The result does not use live market data and is not a vehicle appraisal.
Region settings: Region settings change currency formatting only. They do not convert vehicle values.

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FAQs

What is car depreciation?

It is the estimated loss in vehicle value over time.

Does this predict my car's resale value?

No. It projects value from the depreciation rate you enter and does not use live vehicle valuation data.

Why include a separate first-year rate?

Some cars lose more value early. A separate first-year assumption makes that scenario easier to test.

Does mileage affect depreciation?

Mileage can affect real resale value, but this focused version does not model mileage directly.

Can depreciation be 0?

Yes. It means no value loss in the projection.

Can depreciation be over 100%?

No. The calculator rejects depreciation rates at or above 100%.

Does this include loan balance?

No. Use auto loan tools for payoff or remaining-balance questions.

Is this an appraisal?

No. It is a simple assumption-based estimate.