Car Depreciation Calculator
Estimate how much a car will be worth after a number of years of depreciation.
Estimated value after this period
$14,830
Est. value
$14,830
Value lost
$25,170
% lost
62.9%
This calculator provides estimates for general information only and should not be considered financial, tax or legal advice. Check official Australian Government sources for current rates and rules.
How the Car depreciation calculator works
This calculator uses reducing-balance depreciation, applying your chosen annual depreciation rate to the car’s current value each year (not the original price). That means the dollar amount lost gets smaller over time, which generally matches how cars actually lose value.
Actual depreciation depends heavily on the make, model, condition, kilometres travelled and market demand — treat this as a general estimate rather than a valuation.
Frequently asked questions
New cars commonly lose 15–20% of their value in the first year and continue depreciating 10–18% a year after that, though it varies a lot by make, model and condition. This calculator uses a reducing-balance method with a rate you can adjust.