How Much Does a $30,000 Car Depreciate in 5 Years?
A $30,000 car depreciates to roughly $13,300 after 5 years at a typical 15% annual depreciation rate.
How to use this tool
- Enter the car's purchase price.
- Enter an annual depreciation rate (15-20% is typical).
- Enter how many years you'll own it.
- Read the projected future value and total value lost.
- Compare models by depreciation, not just sticker price.
Find out what your $30,000 car will be worth after 5 years using the standard annual depreciation curve.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a car depreciate per year?
- A typical new car loses about 20% of its value in the first year and roughly 15% a year after that, leaving it worth around 40% of its original price after five years. Rates vary widely by make and model.
- Which cars hold their value best?
- Trucks, certain SUVs, and a handful of famously reliable models depreciate slowest. Luxury cars, EVs with rapidly improving tech, and models with heavy incentives tend to depreciate fastest.
- Does mileage affect depreciation?
- Yes. Higher-than-average mileage accelerates value loss, while low mileage and good condition slow it. This calculator uses a single blended annual rate; adjust it up for heavy driving.