THE PRICE OF A MODEL YEAR

Smart Fortwo depreciation, explained.

The 2008 Smart Fortwo asks about 32% less than the 2016 across 8 model years. See the price range, mileage and sample behind each year before choosing your next car.

United States · USDOctober 28, 2026 · listing snapshot
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2017 Smart Fortwo — listing photo; trim and equipment may vary

2017 Smart Fortwo · listing photo

2017$10,195
2016$10,250
2015$8,629

PUT TWO YEARS SIDE BY SIDE

What does the price difference buy you?

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$10,250
Median asking price · 48 listings
60,599 mi average odometer
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Asking-price difference

$3,273

Different vehicles in one dated snapshot

$6,977
Median asking price · 49 listings
67,885 mi average odometer
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October 28, 2026 snapshot · Mileage, trim and condition affect the comparison. Different model years are not the resale history of one vehicle.

About the highlighted 3-model-year price gap

3 years older · 2013 typically asks 32% less than the 2016. Priced from 48 listings and 49 listings.

The 2013 typically asks 32% less than the 2016 in this snapshot, across 3 model years.

SEE THE RANGE, NOT JUST ONE NUMBER

Asking prices by model year

Typical asking price Middle 50% of listings

Each line shows the middle half of asking prices for that year when available. The dot is the median, or the average when labelled. Overlapping bands are a reason to inspect individual cars before drawing conclusions.

$4,000$6,500$9,000$12K$14K
2017 $10,19524 listingsMedian asking price Prices by mileage
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2017

How asking prices vary by mileage

24 listings with usable mileage

Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 28, 2026 snapshot.

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View 5 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group

These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.

Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.

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2016 $10,25048 listingsMedian asking price Prices by mileage
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2016

How asking prices vary by mileage

48 listings with usable mileage

Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 28, 2026 snapshot.

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View 2 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group

These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.

Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.

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2015 $8,62934 listingsMedian asking price Prices by mileage
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2015

How asking prices vary by mileage

34 listings with usable mileage

Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 28, 2026 snapshot.

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View 4 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group

These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.

Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.

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2014 $6,99520 listingsMedian asking price Prices by mileage
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2014

How asking prices vary by mileage

20 listings with usable mileage

Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 28, 2026 snapshot.

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View 4 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group

These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.

Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.

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2013 $6,97749 listingsMedian asking price Prices by mileage
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2013

How asking prices vary by mileage

49 listings with usable mileage

Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 28, 2026 snapshot.

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View 2 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group

These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.

Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.

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2012 $6,98414 listingsMedian asking price Prices by mileage
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2012

How asking prices vary by mileage

14 listings with usable mileage

Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 28, 2026 snapshot.

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Too few listings in each mileage group for a dependable comparison. You can still inspect the small-sample observations below.

View 6 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group

These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.

Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.

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2009 $5,99930 listingsMedian asking price Prices by mileage
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2009

How asking prices vary by mileage

30 listings with usable mileage

Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 28, 2026 snapshot.

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View 4 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group

These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.

Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.

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2008 $6,99552 listingsMedian asking price Prices by mileage
A CLOSER LOOK AT 2008

How asking prices vary by mileage

51 listings with usable mileage

Mileage means the miles shown on the odometer. United States · All trims · October 28, 2026 snapshot.

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View 1 small-sample mileage groups 1–4 listings per group

These are individual observations or small-sample medians, not dependable market estimates. Condition and equipment can matter more than mileage.

Only listings with positive, usable odometer readings are included, so counts may differ from the year total. These are different cars, not the value loss of one car as its mileage increases.

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2016 · $10,250 · 48 listings · 60,599 mi average odometer

Click a year to explore prices by mileage. Hover or focus to compare its overall range.

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MAKE SENSE OF THE NUMBERS

An older model year changes more than the price.

A price gap is not a depreciation rate

These prices compare different vehicles on the market. An older model year may offer a lower asking price, but mileage, equipment and the mix of listings also change.

Condition needs its own check

History, equipment and physical condition can change the value of an individual car. A model-year median cannot confirm any of them.

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Mileage is part of the comparison

Open a model year above to compare asking prices within odometer groups. A small sample can change noticeably with a single listing; missing mileage is excluded.

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A DIFFERENT QUESTION: CHANGE OVER TIME

2013 Smart Fortwo asking-price history

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Monthly medians for the same model year. Listing samples change each month; this is not the resale history of one VIN. Missing months are left as gaps. This history is a separate dataset from the model-year snapshot above.

$6,000$8,000
Nov 2025Oct 2026

The median asking price moved from $5,799 in November 2025 to $6,900 in October 2026. The mix of vehicles offered for sale changes over time. Shading shows the middle 50% of asking prices where available.

Monthly history last refreshed October 28, 2026. The month containing that refresh may be incomplete.

Monthly prices and sample sizes
2013 Smart Fortwo · United States · USD
MonthMedian asking priceMiddle 50%Vehicles listed
October 2026$6,900$5,782–$7,61435
September 2026$6,999$5,772–$8,22439
August 2026$7,220$6,098–$8,54551
July 2026$6,900$5,497–$7,89643
June 2026$6,995$5,922–$8,74831
May 2026$6,995$5,992–$8,17426
April 2026$6,599$5,990–$7,73619
March 2026$6,492$5,597–$7,60030
February 2026$6,556$5,217–$7,22124
January 2026$6,495$5,499–$7,75025
December 2025$6,977$5,770–$6,99915
November 2025$5,799$4,995–$6,99521

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What the Smart Fortwo depreciation curve means for buyers

Which single model year costs the most to skip?

2016 typical
$10,250
2015 typical
− $8,629
one year of age
$1,621

16% of the 2016 price

Across the 2008–2016 model years, 2016 → 2015 is the biggest single-model-year asking-price step in this sample.

Priced from 48 and 34 listings in this snapshot.

Smart Fortwo depreciation curve

  • −32%
    Asking-price difference, 2016 → 2008
  • ≈4.0%
    Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
  • −$1,621
    Steepest drop, 2016 → 2015
  • $5,999
    Cheapest model year (2009) · years with 25+ listings

Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2016. Hover a point for that year's price band.

A 2008 Smart Fortwo typically lists at $6,995 — 32% below the 2016's $10,250.

$6,000 $7,500 $9,000 $11K −15% −31% −32% −31% −31%
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2009 2008
Smart Fortwo · United States · October 28, 2026 snapshot
Year Typical price Share of baseline ask vs. next-newer year Avg. mileage Listings
2017 $10,195 100% — 46,474 24
2016 $10,250 101% +$55 60,599 48
2015 $8,629 85% −$1,621 51,725 34
2014 $6,995 69% −$1,634 65,056 20
2013 $6,977 68% −$18 67,885 49
2012 $6,984 69% +$7 84,076 14
2009 $5,999 59% −$985 73,232 30
2008 $6,995 69% +$996 66,969 52

Typical price is the median (or average when the median is unavailable) asking price of that model year's dealer listings in this snapshot, national. Share of baseline ask is each year's asking price as a percentage of the newest year's asking price in the same group of available model years. Updated October 28, 2026.

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BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Smart Fortwo value & depreciation questions

Answers grounded in the data shown here.

How much does a Smart Fortwo depreciate per year?

This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2008 typically asks $6,995, 32% below the 2016's $10,250. These are different vehicles listed on October 28, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.

How do older Smart Fortwo asking prices compare with the newest model year?

A 2008 Smart Fortwo asks about 68% of the 2016's typical asking price ($6,995 vs $10,250). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.

Which Smart Fortwo model year is cheapest?

The 2009 Smart Fortwo is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $5,999. Compare every year in the table above.

How many Smart Fortwo model years can I compare here?

This depreciation curve covers 8 model years, from 2008 to 2017, each priced from dealer listings in the October 28, 2026 snapshot.

Is this a forecast of my car's resale value?

No. These are dealer asking prices for different vehicles in a dated snapshot. They do not measure the value lost by one car over time, original MSRP depreciation, or final transaction prices.

How does mileage affect Smart Fortwo asking prices?

Open a model year to see its available odometer groups, asking prices and listing counts. Mileage is the distance recorded on the odometer. Price differences also reflect condition, trim and equipment; sparse groups are labelled separately.

OPEN ABOUT THE EVIDENCE

Where these numbers come from

Compiled by VinAssessment from dealer listing data. Prices shown are asking prices, not completed transactions.

Market & currency
United States · USD · all available trims
Data snapshot
October 28, 2026
Typical price
Median asking price per model year, or the average when the median is unavailable. The price basis is labelled on each row.
Price range
25th–75th percentile: the middle half of the listing sample, not a confidence interval. Missing ranges are not estimated.
Coverage
8 qualifying model years with at least 10 listings each. Headline price-gap calculations require at least 25 listings per year. Gaps in data do not establish a generation change.
Mileage groups
Only positive, usable odometer readings. Groups with fewer than 5 listings are observations, not dependable market estimates. Reported odometer readings do not verify actual lifetime mileage.
What is not measured
Original MSRP loss, future resale value, or a guaranteed price for an individual VIN.
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