How much does a car lose per year? We calculated it by model
One of the most common questions when buying a car is “does this model hold its value?” The new “How much a car loses per year” page answers it with numbers — for dozens of models.
How it is calculated
Today’s listing prices for cars of the same model from different model years are compared. The result is two figures: how much cheaper a car one year older is on average, and the age difference at which the price halves. Each model year is taken separately, and a year needs at least 8 listings. Only models with at least 6 such years, and cars from the last 25 years, are included.
What it shows
As calculated on 4 October 2026, the typical model loses about 6% for every year of age. But the gap between models is wide:
- Good at holding value — Opel Astra and Chevrolet Malibu: about 4% a year.
- Quick to lose value — Land Rover Range Rover (about 13% a year), Toyota Land Cruiser, Hyundai Grandeur and BMW X5 (about 10%).
- Models with the most listings — Hyundai Sonata and Kia Sorento about 8%, VAZ 2107 and Toyota Prius about 6%.
Each model card has a price curve: the car gets older from left to right and the curve falls. Tapping the model name opens that model’s price table by year.
What to keep in mind
- This is a snapshot of today’s market, not a forecast: it does not say what your car will be worth next year.
- Prices are asking prices from listings.
- Mileage, trim and condition are not taken into account — for a specific car use the “What is my car worth?” calculator.
- The figures are refreshed every night, so they are rounded here; the exact percentages are on the page.
Monthly prices by brand are in the Prayk Index, and today’s prices for all models are in the “Market prices” section. The calculation rules are on the methodology page.