Peugeot 308 value and depreciation
Known for golf-class quality, bargain used.
Depreciation curve
We class the Peugeot 308 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.
Peugeot's Golf-sized hatch sold from 2008 until about 2021, with the second generation a far better car that included the acclaimed GTi. Sales never matched the quality of the later models. Weak resale makes clean used examples a bargain.
308 against its rivals
Peugeot 308: common questions
Does the Peugeot 308 hold its value?
We class the Peugeot 308 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.