What will my car be worth?
A car loses value every month. Type its price, age and how much you drive, and see a rough estimate of its value today and in 1, 3 and 5 years.
How cars lose value
Guides for the UAE put the first-year drop at about 15% to 20%, then about 10% to 15% a year, slowing after year 4. After 5 years many cars are worth 40% to 50% of their new price.
UAE cars are driven more than in most places. This tool treats 20,000 km a year as normal: more lowers the value, fewer helps a little. A full service record softens the hit.
Popular family cars and large SUVs often hold value well here. Luxury cars and electric cars usually fall faster at first. GCC-spec cars, built for the heat, normally sell for more than imports.
Depreciation is often the biggest cost of owning a newer car, yet you never see a bill for it. You only feel it when you sell or trade in.
A rough estimate only. Real resale values depend on the exact model, GCC spec, colour, service history, accidents, and supply and demand on the day you sell. Check recent listings for the same model before you buy or sell. Not financial advice.
Sources: UAE car depreciation guides (PitStopArabia, "Guide to Car Depreciation in the UAE", 13 October 2025: 15–20% in the first year, 10–15% a year after, 5–10% in years 4–5, about 50–60% lost after 5 years, GCC-spec cars depreciate more slowly; dubizzle, car depreciation in the UAE, 2021: about 15% a year after the first year); Kelley Blue Book, "Car depreciation": about 20% in the first year, roughly 55–60% after 5 years, electric cars 35–40% in the first year; iSeeCars study of over 1 million US sales (ConsumerAffairs, 8 November 2023): 5-year loss 38.8% on average, 41.2% for SUVs, 49.1% for electric cars and over 61% for some luxury models; Invygo, mileage and car value (UAE used cars average about 79,000 km against 47,000 km worldwide, and 150,000 km in five years counts as high). The yearly rates per type, the 20,000 km a year norm and the mileage and condition adjustments (−1.5% per 10,000 km above normal, up to −25%; +1% per 10,000 km below, up to +8%; condition +5% / 0 / −8% / −18%) are this tool's own assumptions built from those ranges, since published guides give no fixed figures. Last checked: 27 Oct 2026.