How to use the Vehicle Depreciation Percentage Calculator
The Vehicle Depreciation Percentage Calculator works out your depreciation percentage, along with 1 related figure in an instant. Enter purchase price and current value and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.
Enter the purchase price.
Enter the current value.
Read off your depreciation percentage, together with value lost — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Formula
The Vehicle Depreciation Percentage Calculator uses the formula:
A number expressed as a fraction of 100, written with the % sign.
Frequently asked questions
Subtract the current value from the purchase price, divide by the purchase price, and multiply by 100. 1,000,000 down to 600,000 is 40%.
Many lose 15 to 20% in the first year and around half their value within three to five years.
Make, model, mileage, condition, demand and age all influence how fast value falls.
Choose models that hold value, keep mileage moderate, maintain the car and keep service records.
The Vehicle Depreciation Percentage Calculator uses the formula: Depreciation percentage = (Purchase price - Current value) ÷ Purchase price × 100. For example, with purchase price of 1,000,000 and current value of 600,000, the depreciation percentage is 40.00%.
Enter the purchase price. Enter the current value. Read off your depreciation percentage, together with value lost — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.
Reference table of depreciation percentage for Vehicle Depreciation Percentage across a range of purchase price values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.
Learn how to calculate Vehicle Depreciation Percentage — the formula explained step by step, with worked examples and a free calculator to check your answer.