Peugeot 306 value and depreciation
Known for ride and handling sweetness.
Depreciation curve
We class the Peugeot 306 as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 76% |
| 3 years | 58% |
| 5 years | 44% |
| 7 years | 32% |
| 10 years | 20% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Sold during Peugeot's SA return in the late 1990s and praised for its ride and handling balance. Volumes were small and most surviving cars are tired. Enthusiasts still remember the XSi and the rare GTi-6.
306 against its rivals
Peugeot 306: common questions
Does the Peugeot 306 hold its value?
We class the Peugeot 306 as a weak-franchise mainstream in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 58% after three years and 44% after five. Perfectly good cars weighed down by dealer-network and parts-cost perception on the used market.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.