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Kia EV6 depreciation in USA
A Kia EV6 loses about 20.7% of its value per year in USA. Buy one new for $44,000 and after 3 years it's worth roughly $21,974 (50% retained); after 5 years, about $13,831 (31%). Driving more than ~12,000 miles/year pushes resale lower.
By USA standards the Kia EV6 is among the faster-depreciating models, with steep losses in the early years, 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 $1,084/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: $1,084/month. Below that, rent; above it, buy.
If you buy: $39,036 total
| Down payment / cash price | $44,000 |
| Sales tax | $3,080 |
| Insurance | $5,051 |
| Registration | $750 |
| Maintenance | $1,750 |
| Opportunity cost of capital | $5,280 |
| Resale value (credit) | −$20,875 |
Expected resale, net of selling costs: $20,875 (range $18,501 to $23,854)
If you rent: $44,280 total
| Rental payments | $44,280 |
Fuel and tolls are excluded on both sides; you pay them either way.
Kia EV6 depreciation in USA, by the numbers
| Estimated new price | $44,000 |
|---|---|
| Annual depreciation rate | 20.7% per year |
| Estimated value after 1 year | $34,909 (79% retained) |
| Estimated value after 2 years | $27,696 (63% retained) |
| Estimated value after 3 years | $21,974 (50% retained) |
| Estimated value after 5 years | $13,831 (31% retained) |
| Typical resale range at 3 years | $19,474 to $25,109 |
| Break-even rent (default assumptions) | $1,084/month |
| Data behind this curve | calibrated estimate · 47 data points · R² 0.97 |
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 Kia EV6 depreciate per year in USA?
Roughly 20.7% per year, based on our calibrated market model. Higher-than-average mileage accelerates the loss.
What will a Kia EV6 be worth after 3 years?
Around 50% of what you paid, about $21,974 on a $44,000 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 Kia EV6 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 $1,084/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 = 47 · R² = 0.97 · updated 2026-07-12 · methodology