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Car Depreciation Calculator.
Estimate how much your car will be worth over time
CalculatorFree, no signupOn-deviceupd May 2026
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Cars lose value over time - it's the biggest hidden cost of car ownership. This calculator estimates your car's future value based on typical depreciation patterns for different vehicle types.
§ Worked examples
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New SUV Depreciation
$50,000 new SUV projecting 5 years at 15,000km/year.
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price:50,000type:SUVyears:5
Year 1: $42,500 (-15%). Year 3: $32,500 (-35%). Year 5: $25,000 (-50%). Total depreciation: $25,000 over 5 years.
Used Car Value Retention
$30,000 for a 3-year-old medium car, projecting 3 more years.
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price:30,000type:Medium Carage:3years:3
Year 1: $27,000 (-10%). Year 3: $22,500 (-25%). Much slower depreciation as the steep early drop already occurred.
§ FAQ
Questions Australians ask
§ GlossaryDepreciation The loss in value of a car over time due to age, wear, and market factors. Residual Value The estimated value of a car at a future point in time. Straight-Line Depreciation A simplified model where value decreases by equal amounts each year.