End-of-the-line car tends to depreciate more, but it has its advantages

Car devaluation is something natural, and can be accentuated, but there are benefits, such as 0 km of stock end, which comes with generous discounts

A car at the end of the line is one that will soon stop being imported or produced. (Photo: Shutterstock | AutoPapo)
By Boris Feldman
Published on 2026-02-26 at 07:00 AM
Updated on 2026-02-26 at 08:44 AM

Most drivers worry about the resale value of the car, that is, how much I will lose when it comes to exchanging it for another zero or another used car. The basic bill is to lose 20% when taking the brand new car from a dealership.

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However, there are other important points to consider, such as whether the car is already at the end of the line or not. If it is no longer imported or produced, is the devaluation greater? In general, yes.

However, there are exceptions in the case of cars that are highly sought after in the market that even appreciate in value at the end of the line. And in addition, when the model is discontinued, discounts are offered so significant and attractive that it may even be a good deal to take it to the garage.

Boris Feldman

Journalist and engineer with 50 years of experience in the automotive press. Led newspaper and television teams and hosts the AutoPapo program on radio stations across the country.

Boris Feldman
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