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Honda Accord depreciation in USA
A Honda Accord loses about 10.2% of its value per year in USA. Buy one new for $29,000 and after 3 years it's worth roughly $20,968 (72% retained); after 5 years, about $16,891 (58%). Driving more than ~12,000 miles/year pushes resale lower.
By USA standards the Honda Accord 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 $586/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: $586/month. Below that, rent; above it, buy.
If you buy: $21,100 total
| Down payment / cash price | $29,000 |
| Sales tax | $2,030 |
| Insurance | $4,500 |
| Registration | $750 |
| Maintenance | $1,260 |
| Opportunity cost of capital | $3,480 |
| Resale value (credit) | −$19,920 |
Expected resale, net of selling costs: $19,920 (range $17,389 to $23,041)
If you rent: $29,520 total
| Rental payments | $29,520 |
Fuel and tolls are excluded on both sides; you pay them either way.
Honda Accord depreciation in USA, by the numbers
| Estimated new price | $29,000 |
|---|---|
| Annual depreciation rate | 10.2% per year |
| Estimated value after 1 year | $26,029 (90% retained) |
| Estimated value after 2 years | $23,362 (81% retained) |
| Estimated value after 3 years | $20,968 (72% retained) |
| Estimated value after 5 years | $16,891 (58% retained) |
| Typical resale range at 3 years | $18,304 to $24,254 |
| Break-even rent (default assumptions) | $586/month |
| Data behind this curve | calibrated estimate · 179 data points · R² 0.82 |
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 Honda Accord depreciate per year in USA?
Roughly 10.2% per year, based on our calibrated market model. Higher-than-average mileage accelerates the loss.
What will a Honda Accord be worth after 3 years?
Around 72% of what you paid, about $20,968 on a $29,000 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 Honda Accord 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 $586/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 = 179 · R² = 0.82 · updated 2026-07-12 · methodology