Estimated value by year
New
$32,000
MSRP
1 yr
$24,640
-23%
2 yrs
$22,400
-30%
3 yrs
$20,480
-36%
5 yrs
$17,280
-46%
10 yrs
$10,880
-66%
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Full Depreciation Table — Dodge Hornet
Based on base MSRP of $32,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $27,840 | $32,000 | $35,840 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -23% | $21,437 | $24,640 | $27,597 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -30% | $19,488 | $22,400 | $25,088 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -36% | $17,818 | $20,480 | $22,938 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -42% | $16,147 | $18,560 | $20,787 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -46% | $15,034 | $17,280 | $19,354 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -50% | $13,920 | $16,000 | $17,920 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -54% | $12,806 | $14,720 | $16,486 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -58% | $11,693 | $13,440 | $15,053 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -62% | $10,579 | $12,160 | $13,619 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -66% | $9,466 | $10,880 | $12,186 |
Cost per year
$2,944
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$20,480 saves $11,520
Value at 10 yrs
$10,880
66% of value gone
Key Specs — Dodge Hornet
Category
SUV
Base MSRP
$32,000
5-Year Depreciation
46%
vs Category Avg
2% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used Dodge Hornet?
The sweet spot for buying a used Hornet is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $11,520 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. The steepest depreciation happens in the first 1-2 years, so letting someone else absorb that loss is a smart financial move.
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