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FIAT 500 Depreciation & Resale Value

FIAT 500 keeps an estimated 70% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #75 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.

Per VINdown's modeling, the FIAT 500 retains an estimated 70% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #75 of 530 cars we track. That is 9 points above the 60% five-year average for Sedan in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.

The loss does not land all at once here: the FIAT 500 sheds about 6% in year one and keeps going at much the same rate. From roughly $16,495 it falls to around $11,464 by year five — a five-year loss near $5,031, about $2.76 a day in depreciation.

There is no single sweet spot on the FIAT 500: it gives up a similar share of its value every year rather than falling off a cliff, so how long you keep it matters more than what age you buy it at. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.

FIAT 500 depreciation FAQ

Does the FIAT 500 hold its value?

It keeps an estimated 70% of its original MSRP after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #75).

How much does a FIAT 500 depreciate in 5 years?

From about $16,495 when new it drops to roughly $11,464 after five years — a loss near $5,031 (70% of its original MSRP retained).

When is the best time to buy a used FIAT 500?

There is no sweet spot to wait for on this one — it sheds a similar share of its value every year for the first five rather than dropping sharply and then levelling off, so the age that suits you depends on how long you plan to keep it. Age 2 is where the single steepest year falls.