Cars with the Best Resale Value
Depreciation in vehicles is virtually unavoidable. Recognizing this, we wanted to provide you with the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to those vehicles that perform well in holding their value - and equally so, those that don't. Most auto research sites have to be careful in what they publish in order to not upset their dealer customers, and with such, they will just show you the good news. We, on the other hand, provide you the entire list, from best to worst, with more than 200 vehicle makes and models ranked semi-annually.
We have been analyzing millions of car listings and other automotive data points for years to ensure that we provide you with proven data that you can rely upon to make informed decisions. As the advocate of car buyers, we believe that transparency is what consumers need, and deserve, and we have provided you just that. The overall brand rankings are just below. Click here for the individual models.
Best Brands for Resale Value After 5 Years
1. Honda
Honda continues to show strong value-retention results, with third place (#3) finishes in both the 3-year and 5-year results, as well as an impressive #2 standing in the long-term 7-year standings. Read our analysis and view the Honda depreciation curve here.
2. Toyota
Toyota as a brand, does very well in maintaining its value, ranking 2nd in 3 and 5 years, and 3rd at 7 years of ownership. Read our analysis and view the Toyota depreciation curve here.
3. Subaru
Subaru ranks first (#1) in retained value after 3, 5 and 7 years of ownership. Read our analysis and view the Subaru depreciation curve here.
4. GMC
GMC ranks #1 in value retention among full-sized trucks and SUVs, and #4 overall of all popular vehicle manufacturers. Read our analysis and view the GMC depreciation curve here.
5. Mazda
Mazda falls right in the middle of the pact with respect to retaining its value, with the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Mazda 6 both posting above average scores at the 5-year mark. Read our analysis and view the Mazda depreciation curve here.Brands with the Best Resale Value
| Rank | Brand | 5 Year Resale Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda | 62.25% |
| 2 | Toyota | 62.22% |
| 3 | Subaru | 62.16% |
| 4 | GMC | 59.64% |
| 5 | Mazda | 58.68% |
| 6 | Chevrolet | 58.45% |
| 7 | Volkswagen | 57.47% |
| 8 | Jeep | 56.29% |
| 9 | Dodge | 55.59% |
| 10 | Ram | 55.36% |
| 11 | Nissan | 53.40% |
| 12 | Hyundai | 52.79% |
| 13 | Ford | 52.41% |
| 14 | Mitsubishi | 52.19% |
| 15 | Kia | 51.99% |
| 16 | Buick | 49.28% |
| 17 | FIAT | 48.29% |
| 18 | Chrysler | 48.22% |
Best Cars for Resale Value After 5 Years
