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Vehicle depreciation calculator
Model straight-line depreciation from purchase price to expected residual value and see the estimated book value at a selected vehicle age.
Estimated result
Your calculation
Adjust the assumptions and select “Calculate results.”
Planning estimate only. Actual results depend on your accounting method, vehicle mix and operating conditions.
How to use this estimate
Use depreciation as a planning assumption
Straight-line depreciation spreads the depreciable amount—the purchase price minus the residual value—evenly across the expected holding period. It is useful for consistent planning and vehicle comparisons.
Market value may decline differently because mileage, condition, demand and vehicle type matter. Confirm the accounting treatment and tax rules that apply to your business before using an estimate in financial statements.
Inputs worth checking
- Use the actual acquisition cost, including capitalized costs where appropriate.
- Base residual value on realistic disposal evidence, not the original list price.
- Keep the holding period consistent when comparing vehicles.
- Review residual assumptions as market conditions change.
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