Car Depreciation Calculator

Estimate vehicle depreciation, annualized depreciation rate, and projected future value.

Total Depreciation

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Depreciation Rate

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Annualized Depreciation

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Projected Future Value

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Guide

How it works

Use this calculator to estimate car depreciation from purchase price, current value, years owned, and future depreciation assumptions.

What this calculator does

The car depreciation calculator estimates total depreciation, depreciation rate, annualized depreciation, and projected future value.

Formula

Depreciation = purchase price - current value

Depreciation rate = depreciation / purchase price

How to use it

Enter purchase price, current value, years owned, expected annual future depreciation, and projection years.

Common mistakes

  • assuming depreciation is linear
  • ignoring mileage and vehicle condition
  • using retail value when trade-in value is needed

FAQs

Why does depreciation matter?

Depreciation is often the largest cost of owning a vehicle.

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