Ridekick research
Car price, fee, and value research.
Compare car prices, depreciation, dealer fees, and ownership costs.
7
public research surfaces
values, fees, ownership & buying context
50 + DC
state fee references
with source context and caveats
1 rule
every claim needs context
scope, method, and update date
The library
Start with the question you have.
Each resource says what its number is, what it excludes, and where to go for the next layer of evidence.
Comparative report
2026 car depreciation report
A source-linked comparison of annualized model value-loss estimates, with a downloadable dataset.
Model library
Depreciation by make and model
Observed model-year value-retention tables, annual estimates, and downloadable research charts.
Price evidence
Model price and retention data
Mileage-adjusted fair-price estimates, model-year comparisons, and observed retention tables.
Offer intelligence
Price-reduction data
The reported median reduction across completed price checks, with sample size and calculation method.
Ownership research
Ownership-cost estimates
Five-year depreciation and fuel estimates with inputs, exclusions, and stated assumptions.
State guides
State fee and tax references
State-specific sources, fee context, and links to the out-the-door-price calculation.
Buying guide
Out-the-door price methodology
A buyer-facing calculator and an explanation of the taxes and fees that can change a final price.
Start here
A few useful places to begin.
Open a model or state page for the specific market detail behind the broader research.
How to use a number
Take the context with you.
Use a result only with its measurement definition, sample or data scope, and update date. A model-level market estimate is not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, or ZIP.
Corrections & citations
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