The Valuation

The Valuation

All The Valuation articles from Car Buying Explained.

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How a Depreciation Curve Is Built

A vehicle's depreciation curve is modeled from resale transaction data and varies by model, not a single fixed percentage per year.

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Leasing Versus Buying, the Real Math

Leasing and buying a vehicle differ in what is actually being paid for — depreciation and use, versus the full asset.

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