Car Depreciation Calculator
Calculate a car's future value from an annual depreciation rate. See residual value and total loss.
15,530 €
Residual value
| Residual value | 15,530 € |
| Total depreciation | 19,470 € |
| Avg loss / year | 3,894 € |
The car depreciation calculator estimates what your car will be worth in the coming years once an annual depreciation rate is taken off. It shows the residual value plus how much value is lost in total and on average each year.
How the calculator works and what it’s for▾
How depreciation is calculated
The calculator reduces the value each year by the given percentage of the previous year's value. Because the loss compounds yearly, the drop in euros is largest in the early years.
For example, a €30,000 car losing 15% a year is worth about €25,500 after one year and roughly €21,700 after two years.
What you enter and what you get
Enter the purchase price in euros, the estimated annual depreciation rate and the number of years.
You receive the residual value, the total loss in euros and the average loss per year, which makes the real cost of ownership easier to grasp.
Who finds it useful
The calculator helps people considering a purchase, comparing leasing deals or planning a sale to gauge how much value is tied up in a car over time.
It lets you weigh the real cost of a new car against a used one, since the purchase price alone does not tell the whole story.
Good to know
A new car often loses 15–25% of its value in the very first year, while a used car usually depreciates more slowly.
The result is an estimate: real value depends on the model, condition, mileage and the market, so treat the figure as a guideline.
🔄 Reviewed June 2026
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