Honda Depreciation Calculator
A typical Honda keeps about 65% of its price after 3 years and 52% after 5, better than average for its class. Enter your own numbers below.
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Today $38,000
- Total value lost
- $18,145 (48%)
- Cost of depreciation per month
- $302
- Each extra 1,000 miles a year costs
- $397 by the end
- Worst single year
- $5,985
| Year | Value | Lost that year | Total lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | $38,000 | — | 0% |
| Year 1 | $32,015 | $5,985 · 16% | 16% |
| Year 2 | $27,933 | $4,082 · 13% | 26% |
| Year 3 | $24,581 | $3,352 · 12% | 35% |
| Year 4 | $22,000 | $2,581 · 11% | 42% |
| Year 5 | $19,855 | $2,145 · 10% | 48% |
Honda depreciation rate
Reliable, cheap to run and always in demand as used commuters. Popular models: Civic, CR-V, Accord, HR-V.
| Value left after | 1 yr | 3 yrs | 5 yrs | 7 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda (model estimate) | 84% | 65% | 52% | 45% |
| Average car (sedan / hatchback) | 79% | 55% | 41% | 33% |
The brand tier (holds value well) reflects recurring patterns in Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards and iSeeCars depreciation studies. It shifts the yearly loss by about a quarter. It isn't model-specific data; check listings for a sale price.
See also: cars that hold their value, depreciation rate by year and compare two vehicles.
Questions people ask
How fast does a Honda depreciate?
Honda vehicles generally lose value better than average for their class. Using AssetDropper's model for a typical car (sedan / hatchback) with Honda's resale tier, one keeps about 84% of its price after one year, 65% after three and 52% after five. Individual models vary a lot, so use the calculator with your own price, age and mileage.
Which Honda models hold their value best?
Among the Honda lineup (Civic, CR-V, Accord, HR-V), the models that resale studies by Kelley Blue Book and iSeeCars tend to rate highest are usually the trucks, SUVs and long-running nameplates. Reliable, cheap to run and always in demand as used commuters.
Is a used Honda a good buy?
A used Honda keeps its value well, so you pay a smaller discount versus new, but you'll also get more back when you sell. Compare a new and a 3-year-old example on the compare page.
How do I estimate my Honda's value?
Enter today's value (or the price you paid) and the vehicle's age above. The calculator continues the depreciation curve from that age. For an exact sale price, check current listings for the same model, year, trim and mileage near you.