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Mitsubishi Lancer keeps an estimated 48% of its recent market value after 5 years — #409 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full depreciation curve.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Mitsubishi Lancer retains an estimated 48% of its recent market value after five years, ranking #409 of 530 cars we track. That trails the 60% five-year average for Sedan in its class by 13 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Mitsubishi Lancer sheds about 17% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $22,825 it falls to around $10,887 by year five — a five-year loss near $11,938, about $6.54 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 1, a lightly-used Mitsubishi Lancer bought at 1 year old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 48% of its recent market value after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #409).
From about $22,825 when new it drops to roughly $10,887 after five years — a loss near $11,938 (48% of its recent market value retained).
Around 1 year old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.