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Toyota Yaris depreciation in UAE
A Toyota Yaris loses about 11.7% of its value per year in UAE. Buy one new for AED 62,500 and after 3 years it's worth roughly AED 43,037 (69% retained); after 5 years, about AED 33,559 (54%). Driving more than ~20,000 km/year pushes resale lower.
By UAE standards the Toyota Yaris depreciates at a moderate, mainstream rate, which is exactly what tips a buy-vs-rent decision one way or the other over a few years of ownership.
So should you buy it or rent it? At default assumptions the break-even long-term rental rate is about AED 1,041/month: rent below that and renting wins; above it, buying wins. Your price, financing, and mileage move this number, so run yours:
Buying wins · over 3 years
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cheaper than renting, all costs in.
Break-even rent: AED 1,041/month. Below that, rent; above it, buy.
If you buy: AED 37,468 total
| Down payment / cash price | AED 62,500 |
| Insurance | AED 4,993 |
| Registration | AED 1,260 |
| Maintenance | AED 2,100 |
| Opportunity cost of capital | AED 7,500 |
| Resale value (credit) | −AED 40,885 |
Expected resale, net of selling costs: AED 40,885 (range AED 35,940 to AED 47,646)
If you rent: AED 48,600 total
| Rental payments | AED 48,600 |
Fuel and Salik are excluded on both sides; you pay them either way.
Toyota Yaris depreciation in UAE, by the numbers
| Estimated new price | AED 62,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual depreciation rate | 11.7% per year |
| Estimated value after 1 year | AED 55,191 (88% retained) |
| Estimated value after 2 years | AED 48,736 (78% retained) |
| Estimated value after 3 years | AED 43,037 (69% retained) |
| Estimated value after 5 years | AED 33,559 (54% retained) |
| Typical resale range at 3 years | AED 37,831 to AED 50,153 |
| Break-even rent (default assumptions) | AED 1,041/month |
| Data behind this curve | market fit · 133 data points · R² 0.88 |
Figures assume a new purchase at typical mileage. The calculator above lets you set your actual price, age, odometer, financing, and holding period.
Frequently asked
How much does a Toyota Yaris depreciate per year in UAE?
Roughly 11.7% per year, based on our fit of 133 UAE listings. Higher-than-average mileage accelerates the loss.
What will a Toyota Yaris be worth after 3 years?
Around 69% of what you paid, about AED 43,037 on a AED 62,500 car at typical mileage (with a realistic range either side; we show a 10-90% band, not a single false-precision number).
Should I buy or rent a Toyota Yaris in UAE?
It hinges on the monthly rental rate you can get. At default assumptions (3 years, cash, 20,000 km/year), the break-even is about AED 1,041/month: if you can rent below that, renting wins; above it, buying wins. Use the calculator to plug in your actual numbers.
Curve fit: market data · n = 133 · R² = 0.88 · updated 2026-07-04 · methodology