VEHICLE DEPRECIATION PREDICTOR
Disclaimer: Do not use this platform for financial decisions. This is currently a proof of concept with 2021 data and reality might differ.
Don't buy blind.
Predict how the value of any vehicle will evolve over the next 6 years. Discover which models retain their value better and when is the optimal time to sell.
~90%
Precision (R²)
<$2,500
MAE
Compare vehicles: Two vehicles with the same initial price can lose value very differently. Discover which one retains its value better in the long term.
Developed using CRISP-DM methodology and validated with cross-validation. U.S. market only.
Market intelligence
for informed decisions.
AI-based prediction platform that analyzes historical data from the automotive market. Compare vehicles and anticipate their real depreciation to make more informed decisions about buying and selling.
Model Performance
XGBoost
Winner ML Algorithm
~90%
R² Score (Test)
Selected after comparison with other ML models. Optimized training data for best results.
Practical Application
This information could be integrated into second-hand platforms, showing users the depreciation projection of each vehicle. The model adjusts continuously and more data would further improve its accuracy.
Business model: Brands with demonstrated higher reliability could pay used car resale sites to obtain a "Best Value Retention" badge, highlighting their demonstrated long-term quality.