How fast does the Mazda Mazda6 depreciate?
Average depreciation
13.5%per year
The newest Mazda Mazda6 (2018) has a fair price of about $15,380. Older model years retain progressively less of that value.
Value retention by model year
| Model year | Age (yrs) | Fair price | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | $15,380 | 100% |
| 2017 | 9 | $13,009 | 85% |
| 2016 | 10 | $11,503 | 75% |
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 Mazda Mazda6 by vehicle age. Rows marked Market are backed by current listings; Projected rows extrapolate the 13.5%-per-year rate.
| Age (yrs) | Model year | Est. miles | Resale value | Retention | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2018 | 96,000 | $15,380 | 100% | Market |
| 9 | 2017 | 108,000 | $13,009 | 85% | Market |
| 10 | 2016 | 120,000 | $11,503 | 75% | Market |
| 11 | 2015 | 132,000 | $9,948 | 65% | Projected |
| 12 | 2014 | 144,000 | $8,603 | 56% | Projected |
| 13 | 2013 | 156,000 | $7,440 | 48% | Projected |
| 14 | 2012 | 168,000 | $6,435 | 42% | Projected |
| 15 | 2011 | 180,000 | $5,565 | 36% | Projected |
| 16 | 2010 | 192,000 | $4,813 | 31% | Projected |
| 17 | 2009 | 204,000 | $4,162 | 27% | Projected |
| 18 | 2008 | 216,000 | $3,599 | 23% | Projected |
| 19 | 2007 | 228,000 | $3,113 | 20% | 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 Mazda Mazda6 depreciate?
About 13.5% per year, based on a comparison of mileage-adjusted market prices across model years.
What is a Mazda Mazda6 worth after 10 years?
A 2016 Mazda Mazda6 is worth roughly $11,503 — about 75% of the newest year's fair price.
What will a Mazda Mazda6 be worth at 19 years old?
Projecting the 13.5%-per-year rate forward, a 19-year-old Mazda Mazda6 (around 228,000 miles) would be worth about $3,113 — roughly 20% of the newest year's value. A projection, not a guarantee.
Cross-sectional depreciation estimate from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your car's value depends on condition, options, and location.