what source is everyone using for depreciation %/numbers so they are able to use the finance calculator for an accurate comparison against leases
i’ve found these three sources thus far
KBB: so, using their 5y total cost calculator, they do list depreciation as an itemized number. it is not clear the value used at the start of the calculation, but if i use the KBB fair value thing, it lines up pretty well with The Money Calculator link below (in some cases). In other cases, like mazda, the money calculator below shows a significant disparity
Calculate Car Depreciation By Make and Model : like i said, matches somewhat well to KBB with honda (have yet to get through many others). ignore the fact its in a different currency, the %'s is all i’m after. i put in 5y and the KBB fair value price and i’ve found it lines up quite well at least on the honda front. after comparing with mazda, not so much and why i’m here writing this post
Cars with the Best Resale Value : this one appears to be flying on butterflies and rainbows with it’s fairly favorable depreciation numbers
anyone have a more trusted source they use?