How fast does the Buick Regal depreciate?
Average depreciation
16.4%per year
The newest Buick Regal (2017) has a fair price of about $11,349. Older model years retain progressively less of that value.
Value retention by model year
| Model year | Age (yrs) | Fair price | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | $11,349 | 100% |
| 2016 | 10 | $9,487 | 84% |
This is a cross-sectional estimate: it compares the mileage-adjusted market prices of different model years today, not the resale history of a single car. Actual depreciation depends on mileage, condition, trim, and market shifts.
12-year depreciation forecast
Projected resale value and typical accumulated mileage for the Buick Regal by vehicle age. Rows marked Market are backed by current listings; Projected rows extrapolate the 16.4%-per-year rate.
| Age (yrs) | Model year | Est. miles | Resale value | Retention | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2017 | 108,000 | $11,349 | 100% | Market |
| 10 | 2016 | 120,000 | $9,487 | 84% | Market |
| 11 | 2015 | 132,000 | $7,930 | 70% | Projected |
| 12 | 2014 | 144,000 | $6,629 | 58% | Projected |
| 13 | 2013 | 156,000 | $5,542 | 49% | Projected |
| 14 | 2012 | 168,000 | $4,632 | 41% | Projected |
| 15 | 2011 | 180,000 | $3,872 | 34% | Projected |
| 16 | 2010 | 192,000 | $3,237 | 29% | Projected |
| 17 | 2009 | 204,000 | $2,706 | 24% | Projected |
| 18 | 2008 | 216,000 | $2,262 | 20% | Projected |
| 19 | 2007 | 228,000 | $1,891 | 17% | Projected |
| 20 | 2006 | 240,000 | $1,702 | 15% | Projected |
Mileage assumes ~12,000 mi/yr. Projected values use the fitted depreciation rate and are floored at 15% of the newest year's value; they are estimates, not guarantees.
Frequently asked questions
How fast does the Buick Regal depreciate?
About 16.4% per year, based on a comparison of mileage-adjusted market prices across model years.
What is a Buick Regal worth after 10 years?
A 2016 Buick Regal is worth roughly $9,487 — about 84% of the newest year's fair price.
What will a Buick Regal be worth at 20 years old?
Projecting the 16.4%-per-year rate forward, a 20-year-old Buick Regal (around 240,000 miles) would be worth about $1,702 — roughly 15% of the newest year's value. A projection, not a guarantee.
Cross-sectional depreciation estimate from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 6/25/2026. Estimates only; your car's value depends on condition, options, and location.