Depreciation Curves: Which Cars Hold Their Value in Georgia?
Analysis of 58 models reveals Toyota Aqua actually gains value over time, while Mazda CX-5 loses 22% per year. Compound annual depreciation rates and price curves for the most popular models on the Georgian market.
Annual Depreciation Rate by Model (%)
Which Models Hold Value Best?
We calculated the compound annual depreciation rate for 58 make+model combinations on the Georgian market. The results challenge common assumptions — popular mass-market brands don't always guarantee value retention.
Toyota Aqua actually gains value over time due to high demand for affordable hybrids. At the other extreme, Mazda CX-5 loses over 22% per year — driven by aggressive initial pricing and market saturation from recent model-year imports.
Which Models Hold Value Best?
We calculated the compound annual depreciation rate for 58 make+model combinations on the Georgian market. The results challenge common assumptions — popular mass-market brands don't always guarantee value retention.
Toyota Aqua actually gains value over time due to high demand for affordable hybrids. At the other extreme, Mazda CX-5 loses over 22% per year — driven by aggressive initial pricing and market saturation from recent model-year imports.
Annual Depreciation Rate by Model (%)
Price Retention Over Time (% of Newest)
How the Top Models Depreciate
The depreciation curves for the eight most popular models reveal distinct patterns. Some models show a sharp initial drop followed by stabilization, while others maintain a steady decline.
Toyota Camry and RAV4 show the classic curve — rapid early depreciation that flattens around the 6-7 year mark. BMW X5, despite premium pricing, depreciates steeply from year 5 onward.
How the Top Models Depreciate
The depreciation curves for the eight most popular models reveal distinct patterns. Some models show a sharp initial drop followed by stabilization, while others maintain a steady decline.
Toyota Camry and RAV4 show the classic curve — rapid early depreciation that flattens around the 6-7 year mark. BMW X5, despite premium pricing, depreciates steeply from year 5 onward.
Price Retention Over Time (% of Newest)
Methodology
AutoBridge listing database — median prices aggregated by make, model, and model year from daily market metrics warehouse.
58 make+model combinations with price data spanning at least 4 distinct model years, minimum 3 listings per year. Models sorted by sample size.
Latest warehouse snapshot, March 2026.