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Ram ProMaster Depreciation Calculator

Calculate the Ram ProMaster depreciation rate by year, mileage, and country — with accident-history adjustments and a year-by-year depreciation chart.

The Ram ProMaster is a front-wheel-drive full-size cargo van based on the Fiat Ducato, popular with fleets, tradespeople, and van-life converters. Depreciation is steeper than rear-drive rivals like the Transit and Sprinter due to weaker brand cachet in commercial circles, though upfit-friendly dimensions support decent resale on clean, low-mileage examples.

1-year depreciation
22%
5-year retention
47%
MSRP
$43,500–$58k
Avg mi / year
15,500

Depreciation inputs

Depreciation during your 5-year ownership
$26,897
-53%
Value at purchase
$50,750
Brand new
Value when you sell
$23,853
5y / 60,000 mi
Depreciation / year
$5,379
Depreciation / mi
$0.45
X290
Updated 1st generation · started 2024

Current generation — no successor has launched yet.

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Year-by-year depreciation

Depreciation rate per year, based on an MSRP of $50,750

Age Value % Retained Annual depreciation
New $50,750 100%
Year 1 $39,585 78% -$11,165 (22%)
Year 2 $34,510 68% -$5,075 (12.8%)
Year 3 $30,450 60% -$4,060 (11.8%)
Year 4 $26,898 53% -$3,552 (11.7%)
Year 5 $23,853 47% -$3,045 (11.3%)
Year 6 $21,315 42% -$2,538 (10.6%)
Year 7 $18,778 37% -$2,537 (11.9%)
Year 8 $16,748 33% -$2,030 (10.8%)
Year 9 $14,717 29% -$2,031 (12.1%)
Year 10 $13,195 26% -$1,522 (10.3%)

Ram ProMaster depreciation by country

The same car depreciates at different rates in different markets. Here's how the Ram ProMaster depreciation rate changes across the seven major markets we track.

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United States
Baseline

Baseline market. Strong demand from van-lifers and small fleets props up clean high-roof, extended-wheelbase cargo models. Commercial-heavy usage drives faster depreciation on high-mileage examples.

Currency: USD Unit: mi
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Canada
-5% retention

Popular with tradespeople in urban centers like Toronto and Vancouver. Depreciation is slightly steeper than the US due to road salt concerns and thinner camper-conversion demand.

Currency: CAD Unit: km
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United Kingdom
-18% retention

Not officially sold as a Ram — the UK gets the mechanically identical Fiat Ducato and Peugeot Boxer instead. Grey-import ProMasters depreciate heavily due to parts and badge unfamiliarity.

Currency: GBP Unit: mi
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Europe
-20% retention

The ProMaster is rebadged from the Fiat Ducato, which dominates the European large-van segment. Genuine Ram-branded units are rare imports and suffer steep depreciation versus the local Ducato.

Currency: EUR Unit: km
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Saudi Arabia
-10% retention

Limited commercial-van market presence; buyers tend to prefer Toyota HiAce and Hyundai H-1. Ram ProMaster resale is softer due to scarce service network and parts availability.

Currency: SAR Unit: km
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India
-25% retention

Not officially sold in India. Any grey-market examples face extreme depreciation due to lack of dealer support, homologation issues, and competition from Force and Tata commercial vans.

Currency: INR Unit: km
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Australia
-12% retention

Sold in limited numbers via specialty converters. The Fiat Ducato equivalent is better supported, so Ram-badged ProMasters depreciate faster than Transit or Sprinter rivals.

Currency: AUD Unit: km

Ram ProMaster 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 Ram ProMaster.

Minor accident
+7% depreciation

Paintwork, bumper scuffs, non-structural repairs. Disclosed on history reports but limited resale impact.

Moderate accident
+17% depreciation

Panel replacement, airbag deployment, meaningful CARFAX entry. Significantly accelerates depreciation.

Major accident
+30% 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.

Ram ProMaster FAQ

How much does a Ram ProMaster depreciate in the first year?
A new Ram ProMaster typically loses about 22% of its MSRP in the first year, steeper than passenger-vehicle averages due to heavy commercial usage and fleet discounting. On a $48,000 cargo van, that's roughly $10,500 in first-year depreciation. Van-life converted units can offset some of this once the build adds resale value.
What is a 5-year-old Ram ProMaster worth?
After 5 years, a ProMaster retains approximately 47% of its original value, so a $48,000 van is worth around $22,500 with average mileage near 77,500 miles. High-roof extended-wheelbase cargo models and clean camper conversions can exceed this by 10–15%. Fleet-abused examples with 150k+ miles sell closer to 30–35% retained.
Does the Ram ProMaster depreciate faster than the Ford Transit?
Yes, the ProMaster depreciates about 5–8% faster over five years than the Ford Transit. The Transit benefits from stronger brand recognition in US commercial fleets, broader dealer support, and rear-wheel/AWD options. ProMaster's front-wheel-drive layout is a plus for some buyers but narrows the resale pool.
How does mileage affect ProMaster resale value?
ProMasters accumulate miles quickly — averaging 15,500 per year — and each mile beyond that baseline reduces value by roughly $0.015. A 5-year-old ProMaster with 120,000 miles will typically sell for 12–18% less than one with 75,000 miles. Documented maintenance records significantly reduce that penalty.
Do camper van conversions help or hurt ProMaster depreciation?
Professional Class B conversions (Winnebago Solis, Travato) actually retain value better than bare cargo vans, often holding 55–60% at year 5. DIY conversions are mixed — high-quality builds can add $10–25k to resale, while rough builds may reduce value. The base cargo van suffers the steepest depreciation of the ProMaster lineup.