Ownership · Value loss
Compare two values.
See the hidden cost.
Measure realized value loss across time and mileage without pretending a simple calculator can predict the resale market.
Estimated value lost
$14,000Value retained65.0%
Average per year$7000
Average per mile$0.58
This is historical straight-line averaging between two entered values. It does not forecast future resale value or separate age, mileage, condition, accident history, taxes, incentives, or market changes.Purchase price minus current estimated value.
Annual and per-mile figures are averages over the entered ownership period. Use a realistic current private-party, trade-in, or wholesale value consistently for the comparison you need.