Hyundai Elantra Depreciation Calculator
Calculate the Hyundai Elantra depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.
The Hyundai Elantra is a compact sedan known for its bold styling, long warranty, and strong value proposition. While it offers excellent features for the money, the Elantra depreciates faster than Japanese rivals like the Civic or Corolla, retaining roughly 48-52% of its value after five years.
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Current generation — no successor has launched yet.
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Year-by-year depreciation
Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $27,763
| Age | Value | % Retained | Annual depreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| New | $27,763 | 100% | — |
| Year 1 | $22,210 | 80% | -$5,553 (20%) |
| Year 2 | $19,434 | 70% | -$2,776 (12.5%) |
| Year 3 | $17,213 | 62% | -$2,221 (11.4%) |
| Year 4 | $15,270 | 55% | -$1,943 (11.3%) |
| Year 5 | $13,604 | 49% | -$1,666 (10.9%) |
| Year 6 | $12,216 | 44% | -$1,388 (10.2%) |
| Year 7 | $10,828 | 39% | -$1,388 (11.4%) |
| Year 8 | $9,717 | 35% | -$1,111 (10.3%) |
| Year 9 | $8,607 | 31% | -$1,110 (11.4%) |
| Year 10 | $7,774 | 28% | -$833 (9.7%) |
Hyundai Elantra depreciation by country
The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Hyundai Elantra depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.
Baseline market. The Elantra sells well as a budget-friendly commuter, but faces tough resale competition from the Civic and Corolla. Hybrid and N Line trims hold value best.
Popular in Canada thanks to aggressive pricing and Hyundai's 5-year warranty. Depreciation tracks slightly better than the US in cold-climate provinces where reliable compact sedans remain in demand.
Elantra is not officially sold in the UK — the i30 hatchback is the equivalent. Grey-import Elantras depreciate rapidly due to thin demand and parts scarcity.
Europe favors hatchbacks and the i30, so Elantra sedan presence is minimal. Depreciation is steep outside of a few import-friendly markets.
The Elantra is extremely popular in Saudi Arabia as a reliable, affordable sedan for daily commuting. Strong used-market demand and widespread service support keep resale values notably firm.
Sold until 2022 and discontinued locally in favor of the Verna. Existing Elantras depreciate faster due to the model's withdrawal, though diesel variants retain some niche appeal.
Sold as the i30 Sedan in Australia. Decent resale supported by Hyundai's 5-year warranty, though the compact sedan segment has shrunk as buyers shift to SUVs.
Hyundai Elantra depreciation after an accident
An accident on a vehicle's history permanently increases its depreciation rate, even after perfect repairs. Here's how much extra depreciation each severity level adds to a Hyundai Elantra.
Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.
Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.
Frame damage, flood, salvage title. Permanent depreciation hit even after full restoration.
This "diminished value" is the extra depreciation a car carries after an accident. Insurance rarely reimburses it — our calculator bakes it into every depreciation estimate.