Calculateur d'Amortissement Automobile

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years

Set to 0 for brand new vehicles.

miles

Average U.S. driver: 12,000 - 15,000 miles per year.

years

Project resale value up to 15 years from today.

Questions Fréquentes

Questions courantes sur Calculateur d'Amortissement Automobile

Le calculateur d’amortissement automobile vous aide à comprendre la perte de valeur de votre véhicule au fil du temps, afin de faciliter des décisions plus éclairées lors de l’achat ou de la vente d’une voiture.

Sources & References

Average Vehicle Depreciation Rates

New cars depreciate 20-30% in year 1, 15-20% in years 2-3, then 10-15% annually. After 5 years, average car retains ~40% of original value. Trucks and certain brands (Toyota, Honda, Subaru) hold value better.

Factors Affecting Depreciation

Brand reputation, reliability ratings, mileage, condition, accident history, market demand, fuel prices, and economic conditions all influence depreciation rates. High-demand segments (trucks, SUVs) depreciate slower.

Depreciation is the Largest Ownership Cost

For vehicles under 5 years old, depreciation typically exceeds fuel, insurance, and maintenance combined. A $40,000 car losing $8,000/year in value costs $667/month in depreciation alone before any other expenses.

⚠️ Depreciation is the Largest Ownership Cost