For automotive writers
Car price data, with context.
Methods, limits, and source pages for Ridekick research.
Browse sourcesA careful citation starts here
Use the linked source page, keep its data date, and describe the measure's scope.
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Use the page that defines the number—not a screenshot or a search-result excerpt.
Downloadable report
2026 Car Depreciation Report
A dated, downloadable study of annualized model value loss, with source links and clear limits.
Open sourceResearch hub
Ridekick Research
The starting point for public research, definitions, and limitations.
Open sourceMarket data
Model price and retention data
Mileage-adjusted model-year price observations and depreciation research where sufficient data exists.
Open sourceState guides
State fee and tax references
Primary-source context for state taxes, registration, and dealer-fee rules.
Open sourceMethodology
Price-reduction methodology
The precise definition and limits of Ridekick’s reported price-reduction measure.
Open sourceCitation guidance
Keep the qualifiers.
- 1
Link the source. Use the page that contains the method and the figure.
- 2
Keep the date. State when the data was updated or observed.
- 3
Describe the scope. A model-level estimate is not a quote for a VIN, dealer, or ZIP.
Questions and corrections
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