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Chevrolet Suburban depreciation in USA
A Chevrolet Suburban loses about 12.7% of its value per year in USA. Buy one new for $62,500 and after 3 years it's worth roughly $41,645 (67% retained); after 5 years, about $31,770 (51%). Driving more than ~12,000 miles/year pushes resale lower.
By USA standards the Chevrolet Suburban 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 $1,263/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: $1,263/month. Below that, rent; above it, buy.
If you buy: $45,477 total
| Down payment / cash price | $62,500 |
| Sales tax | $4,375 |
| Insurance | $7,415 |
| Registration | $750 |
| Maintenance | $2,500 |
| Opportunity cost of capital | $7,500 |
| Resale value (credit) | −$39,562 |
Expected resale, net of selling costs: $39,562 (range $34,038 to $43,954)
If you rent: $63,000 total
| Rental payments | $63,000 |
Fuel and tolls are excluded on both sides; you pay them either way.
Chevrolet Suburban depreciation in USA, by the numbers
| Estimated new price | $62,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual depreciation rate | 12.7% per year |
| Estimated value after 1 year | $54,589 (87% retained) |
| Estimated value after 2 years | $47,680 (76% retained) |
| Estimated value after 3 years | $41,645 (67% retained) |
| Estimated value after 5 years | $31,770 (51% retained) |
| Typical resale range at 3 years | $35,829 to $46,267 |
| Break-even rent (default assumptions) | $1,263/month |
| Data behind this curve | calibrated estimate · 60 data points · R² 0.91 |
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 Chevrolet Suburban depreciate per year in USA?
Roughly 12.7% per year, based on our calibrated market model. Higher-than-average mileage accelerates the loss.
What will a Chevrolet Suburban be worth after 3 years?
Around 67% of what you paid, about $41,645 on a $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 Chevrolet Suburban in USA?
It hinges on the monthly rental rate you can get. At default assumptions (3 years, cash, 12,000 miles/year, 7% sales tax), the break-even is about $1,263/month: if you can rent below that, renting wins; above it, buying wins. Use the calculator to plug in your actual numbers.
Curve fit: calibrated estimate · n = 60 · R² = 0.91 · updated 2026-07-12 · methodology