Estimated value by year
New
$43,000
MSRP
1 yr
$34,830
-19%
2 yrs
$31,820
-26%
3 yrs
$29,240
-32%
5 yrs
$24,940
-42%
10 yrs
$16,340
-62%
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Full Depreciation Table — GMC Sierra 1500
Based on base MSRP of $43,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $37,410 | $43,000 | $48,160 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -19% | $30,302 | $34,830 | $39,010 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -26% | $27,683 | $31,820 | $35,638 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -32% | $25,439 | $29,240 | $32,749 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -38% | $23,194 | $26,660 | $29,859 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -42% | $21,698 | $24,940 | $27,933 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -46% | $20,201 | $23,220 | $26,006 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -50% | $18,705 | $21,500 | $24,080 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -54% | $17,209 | $19,780 | $22,154 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -58% | $15,712 | $18,060 | $20,227 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -62% | $14,216 | $16,340 | $18,301 |
Cost per year
$3,268
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$29,240 saves $13,760
Value at 10 yrs
$16,340
62% of value gone
Key Specs — GMC Sierra 1500
Category
Truck
Base MSRP
$43,000
5-Year Depreciation
38%
vs Category Avg
0% better than average
Expected Lifespan
200,000+ miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used GMC Sierra 1500?
The sweet spot for buying a used Sierra 1500 is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $13,760 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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