Car Depreciation Calculator
Project your vehicle's value year by year.
Enter your values
Enter the purchase price in $.
Enter the depreciation per year in %.
Enter the years to project in years.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Value after 5 years
- $15,529.69
- Total depreciation
- $19,470.31
- Average loss per year
- $3,894.06
| Year | Value | Lost so far |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,750.00 | $5,250.00 |
| 2 | $25,287.50 | $9,712.50 |
| 3 | $21,494.37 | $13,505.63 |
| 4 | $18,270.22 | $16,729.78 |
| 5 | $15,529.69 | $19,470.31 |
Quick answer
Cars typically lose 15–20% of their value per year, so value after t years ≈ price × (1 − rate)^t.
V = P × (1 − d)^t
At a glance
| What it does | Project your vehicle's value year by year. |
|---|---|
| Category | Auto |
| Inputs needed | Purchase price, Depreciation per year, Years to project |
| Main output | Value after 5 years |
| Formula | V = P × (1 − d)^t |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Car Depreciation Calculator
- 1Enter what you paid for the vehicle.
- 2Choose an annual depreciation rate.
- 3Read the projected value and yearly table.
Inputs explained
- Purchase price($)
- Enter the purchase price in $.
- Depreciation per year(%)
- Enter the depreciation per year in %.
- Years to project(years)
- Enter the years to project in years.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Purchase price35000 $
- Depreciation per year15 %
- Years to project5 years
Results
- Value after 5 years$15,529.69
- Total depreciation$19,470.31
- Average loss per year$3,894.06
Frequently asked questions
How fast do new cars depreciate?
A new car often loses around 20% in year one and roughly 15% of the remaining value each year after that.
Which cars hold value best?
Trucks, hybrids and popular SUVs with strong reliability records typically depreciate slowest.
What do I need to enter into the Car Depreciation Calculator?
Just 3 values: purchase price, depreciation per year, years to project. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Car Depreciation Calculator work out the answer?
Cars typically lose 15–20% of their value per year, so value after t years ≈ price × (1 − rate)^t. It applies the formula V = P × (1 − d)^t and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Car Depreciation Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.