Over the past four years vehicle depreciation rates have remained below 14% for two- to six-year old vehicles, but that is anticipated to change for 2016. In 2016, depreciation rates are expected to climb to 15%. Further analysis of the market shows how cars, SUVs, and trucks fared in 2015.
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Full-size pickups led vehicle depreciation in February, while mid-size cars, full-size cars, and utility vehicles held their value best, according to Black Book.
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Tax season momentum, particularly in the smaller car segments, has yet to pick up. According to data from "Black Book," a year-on-year comparison shows all the segments are down from the same time in 2015.
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Vehicle depreciation is impacted by a number of factors, from supply and demand to overall economic conditions. While 2015 was relatively stable for depreciation, some challenges are on the road ahead.
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Residual values of full-size vans have remained strong while compact vans have weakened in the past year, creating a widening gap that has created two used van markets for fleet sellers.
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Used Full-Size SUVs depreciated the least, while compact vans and Subcompact Luxury CUVs fell hardest in the auction lanes during January, according to Black Book's monthly report.
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The full-size pickup segment experienced the least depreciation seen in the segment since September 2015 with 0.02 percent. Additionally, the medium-duty truck market held steady this past month.
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This week, a surprising segment opened 2016 with a price increase. Additionally, truck segments are losing momentum going into the new year,
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Trucks are facing heavier-than-normal depreciation trends while cars have also remained under noticeable price declines.
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The wholesale used-vehicle market finished 2015 stronger than expected with an average 13.2% depreciation rate for used vehicles two to six years old and trucks retaining their value 9% better than passenger cars on average.
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